RiverPines Golf Course Review

An Atlanta Golf Course Review

Reviewed on 10/15/2025

RiverPines Golf Course

Public

$52-$90

50mins north of Atlanta

RiverPines is a quirky, par 70 course. In an area where there are a quite a few great golf courses, RiverPines provides a unique challenge/experience.

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The clubhouse is old school, but a little tricky to get to the pro-shop from the parking lot. Don't be afraid to ask someone for directions.

Range

The practice area is great, especially the complimentary range balls. The range has mats and grass. We hit off grass the day we were there, which is always a plus. The chipping area is tucked behind the clubhouse and has a practice bunker as well. Hard to notice unless you're looking for it. Medium sized putting area (on the way to the first tee), but good luck finding a flat lie. The speed is also ~2 stimps faster than the actual greens.

Course conditions were pretty good, but not great. Driver holes, the tee boxes were just fine, but many of the tee boxes that call for an iron off the tee were in rough shape. Hard, packed dirt doesn't make for a comfortable tee shot. Fairways were solid for the most part, but there were a few holes where it goes from fairways to dirt. Bunkers were fine, but nothing special. The greens were solid overall, but a few greens definitely had dead spots with sand... so I wouldn't call them pristine. The downhill par 3s in particular were pretty beat up from pitch marks. Overall, I'd still say slightly above average for bent grass greens at a popular public course. I've seen worst, and I've seen better.

Hole 5

I like the layout but it has a weird ebb and flow. Blind tee shot on 1, but then 2, 3, 4, 5 are pretty basic. Then 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 have some quirk to them featuring water, strong doglegs, and a super elevated green (8). Then 12, 14, 15, and 16 are back to being pretty basic layouts. In an ideal world, the quirky and "normal" holes would alternate a bit more. I would also say that 2 of the par 3s are pretty bland. The long, downhill hole 5 is is the best of the bunch, but it's really unfortunate that not one par 3 incorporates water. Also, hole 18 is a BEAST of a finishing hole, with a brutal green.

It is walkable, but a few holes will challenge the quads. Pace of play was pretty good as a 4-some (4hrs 15min), but that's the exception. I've spoken with enough regular players to know that a 2.5 to 3 hr front 9 is not out of the question. The only way that happens is lack of policing, so hopefully the course takes a serious look at fixing their pace of play issues.

Amenities are solid: coolers spread out around the course, beverage cart, and on 1 and 18 there is a camera that allows you to make sure you're not hitting into the group ahead. Don't think there's another one of those in Atlanta! Additionally, there is a cool par 3 course. I didn't get to play it, but I've heard good things.

M-Th after 1pm is $52 ($65 in AM) || Fridays are $70 in the AM and $55 after 1. Weekends are $90 in the AM, and $65 after 1.

I would say based on the course conditions, RP is a $60 course. Add in the uniqueness of the layout + practice facility, and I think the value is right around $70. Lock in an afternoon rate any day of the week and I think you'll be happy with what you paid for.

I recommend RiverPines, but avoid the AM weekend tee times if you can. Beware the pace of play.

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