B-Man’s Review of Rocky River Golf Club on 7/7/19

Rocky River Golf Club

Date: 7/7/19 Sun Afternoon
Overall Rating:

"Great course"
Conditions: Good - normal wear/tear
Pace: 4 1/2 Hours
Cost: $20
Username: B-Man
Profile: Avid Golfer (about once a week)
Handicap: 11
Today's Score: 86
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Had a good experience Sunday afternoon at the #7 course in my recent Top 10 list (Charlotte Agenda link on my Insta profile). One of my playing partners is friends with the PGA Director of Golf (Ryan Brickley) so we received great service — he even rode with us a few holes. Fairways and greens were in fantastic shape. Only issue we encountered were several washed out or water-filled bunkers due to the recent heavy rains over the holiday weekend. We played lift, rake and replace in the bunkers because of this, but I did lose one ball in a sand bunker “water hazard” that led to a double bogey even after a rake/replace. I also think the course could be improved by cutting down the brush just off the cart paths so it’s easier to find shots that are only mildly out of play. Despite that and the 95+ degree heat, my group had a fun round. The carts have GPS which was helpful for measuring targets to different portions of the greens and for layups. The amenities — clubhouse, pro shop, bar, driving range, etc — combined with the course conditions and layout will keep Rocky River in my Top 10 and possibly moving up this year.