Riverwood Golf Course

Riverwood Golf Course sits along the Missouri River in Bismarck, the capital city of North Dakota. Designed by Leo Johnson, the course takes advantage of the natural river valley terrain that characterizes this stretch of the upper Great Plains. The layout incorporates the rolling topography and mature tree corridors typical of riverfront properties in the region, with holes routed through wooded areas and more open stretches that reflect the transition between riparian woodland and prairie landscape. The course serves as a public facility for the Bismarck community and visiting golfers exploring the northern plains. Its riverside setting provides natural definition and variety in hole character, with elevation changes and tree-lined fairways creating strategic interest throughout the round. The Missouri River corridor offers a distinct playing environment compared to the flatter, more exposed terrain found elsewhere in North Dakota. Riverwood functions as an accessible option for daily-fee play in the Bismarck area, where golf course options are limited by the region's climate and population density. The course operates within the constraints of a short northern season, typically open from late spring through early fall when weather permits play in this part of the upper Midwest.