River Crossing Golf Club

River Crossing is an 18-hole private course known for its serene setting, panoramic views, and outstanding, lightning fast, tiff-eagle greens. The layout is fun because of the varied combination of holes. With a good mixture of short and long holes, as well as some blind tee shots, this track offers a complete golf experience and the opportunity to go low because of the wide fairways and large greens.

You’ll have the chance to start strong in the early part of your round thanks to the more generous fairways, but the course eventually leads to some narrow, tree-lined holes that feature significant elevation changes. Errant tee shots will find the trees and creek beds that run parallel to the fairways. The back nine is considered more difficult because of the long par 4s.

Water is in play on four holes, with the par 3 No. 2 standing out because of the island green.

Other notes: The clubhouse is outstanding, and it’s difficult to find anyone complaining about the food or service. If your round is on Sunday, plan on having the brunch.

Getting there : River Crossing is about 15 miles north of 1604 on 281. The course is on the right.