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The River Course

The River Golf Club

North Augusta, SC, USA
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18 holesPar 716,847 yds73.3/129

About this course

The River Golf Club in North Augusta, South Carolina, opened in 2001 as a Jim Fazio design situated along the Savannah River. The course occupies rolling terrain on the South Carolina side of the river, directly across from Augusta, Georgia, and benefits from the natural elevation changes and water features that define this section of the Savannah River valley. Fazio routed the layout to incorporate both riverside holes and interior stretches through pine and hardwood corridors typical of the Georgia-South Carolina border region. The design features several holes that play along or near the Savannah River, offering views across the water and strategic challenges shaped by the natural topography. The routing moves through varied terrain, with elevation changes that provide visual interest and require thoughtful club selection. Fazio incorporated multiple water hazards beyond the river itself, along with bunkering that frames landing areas and green complexes in his characteristic style from this period. The River Golf Club operates as a private facility and serves the North Augusta and greater Augusta metropolitan area. Its location in the shadow of Augusta National Golf Club places it within a region with deep golf tradition, though The River maintains its own identity as a modern championship-length course designed for member play. The course has hosted regional amateur events and serves as the home club for members seeking a Fazio design within the Central Savannah River Area.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

2731

Best in World

2498

Best in USA

112

Best in SC

Quick facts

Location
North Augusta, SC, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1998
Holes
18
Designer
Jim Fazio
Par
71
Length
6,847 yards
Difficulty
73.3/129
Course Vaults score
7.1

Getting there

The River Golf Club is reached via Augusta Regional Airport, just across the Savannah River in Georgia, with commercial service placing you fifteen minutes from the gates. For private arrivals, Daniel Field in Augusta offers a discreet alternative even closer to the South Carolina border. The drive into North Augusta is brief and unassuming, crossing the river that gives the club its name before winding through quiet residential stretches that belie the dramatic terrain awaiting beyond the clubhouse - a fitting contrast between the modest approach and the bold, clifftop golf that defines this Rees Jones design.

FAQ

Common questions about The River

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

The River has a Course Vaults score of 7.1 out of 10 based on 23 logged golfers.

The River was designed by Jim Fazio.

Yes. The River is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at The River is 71.

The River plays 6,847 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at The River is 129.

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