
The River Course
The River Club



About this course
The River Club opened in 1998 as a Greg Norman design situated along the Chattahoochee River in Suwanee, a northern suburb of Atlanta. Norman routed the course to take advantage of the property's natural elevation changes and river corridor, creating a layout that moves through wooded terrain and opens periodically to water views. The design reflects Norman's tendency toward strategic bunkering and generous landing areas that reward accurate approach play over pure distance. The course occupies rolling piedmont topography characteristic of north Georgia, with mature hardwoods framing many holes and the Chattahoochee providing both scenic backdrop and occasional hazard. Several holes play along or across tributaries and wetlands connected to the river system. The routing includes risk-reward opportunities where players can challenge water or carry bunkers for advantageous angles, while conservative lines remain available. Par threes vary in length and character, and the par fives offer genuine birdie chances for well-executed sequences. The River Club operates as a private country club with golf as its centerpiece amenity. The facility includes tennis, swimming, and dining programs typical of suburban Atlanta clubs serving family-oriented membership. The course has hosted regional amateur events and serves as a home course for competitive junior and adult players in the northern Atlanta golf community.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in GA
Quick facts
- Location
- Suwanee, GA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Greg Norman
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,182 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.2/140
- Course Vaults score
- 8.1
Getting there
The River Club sits just north of Atlanta, accessible via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), one of the world's busiest hubs, followed by a swift 30-minute drive north into the rolling Piedmont landscape of northern Georgia. Private aviation clients will find Peachtree DeKalb Airport (PDK) a more intimate alternative, positioned even closer to Suwanee's tree-lined corridors. The final miles unfold along quiet suburban roads that gradually surrender the urban periphery, revealing the lush, wooded terrain and the Suwanee River valley that define this exclusive enclave - a serene threshold before arriving at The River Club's gates.

FAQ
Common questions about The River
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The River has a Course Vaults score of 8.1 out of 10 based on 23 logged golfers.
The River was designed by Greg Norman.
The River is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at The River is 72.
The River plays 7,182 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The River is 140.



