Golf
River Bend Links, a Scottish links-style course, is a 6,900 yard masterpiece nestled comfortably in a bend of the Mississippi River. Blending with its natural surroundings, River Bend is dotted with lakes, sand and grass bunkers, along with strategically located mounds. With professional, championship, regular, advanced and senior tees, this course offers a challenge for golfers of all levels.
The focal point of River Bend Links is the elegant, plantation clubhouse. Here, in a friendly atmosphere, you can rehash every swing of the club over tasty fare from the snack bar and grill. Hungry golfers will indulge in hot or cold sandwiches, beer, soft drinks, cocktails, snacks and cigars.
Forget a vital piece of equipment? No problem. The complete Pro Shop is stocked with a full complement of golf merchandise including shoes for men and women, clubs, bags, balls, tees and a sporty new line of River Bend Links logo attire.
With all the natural beauty of cattails and coyotes, wildflowers and wild turkeys, you can't believe you're just a chip shot away from Sam's Town, the hottest casino action in the Southeast. Believe it!
The focal point of River Bend Links is the elegant, plantation clubhouse. Here, in a friendly atmosphere, you can rehash every swing of the club over tasty fare from the snack bar and grill. Hungry golfers will indulge in hot or cold sandwiches, beer, soft drinks, cocktails, snacks and cigars.
Forget a vital piece of equipment? No problem. The complete Pro Shop is stocked with a full complement of golf merchandise including shoes for men and women, clubs, bags, balls, tees and a sporty new line of River Bend Links logo attire.
With all the natural beauty of cattails and coyotes, wildflowers and wild turkeys, you can't believe you're just a chip shot away from Sam's Town, the hottest casino action in the Southeast. Believe it!
Rates
SPECIAL GOLF PACKAGES!
*Sunday - Thursday or Friday & Saturday
*Golf Packages include room for one night, green fee and golf cart for 18 holes
*Prices vary...Call for the latest!
*For more information call 800-456-0711
*Sunday - Thursday or Friday & Saturday
*Golf Packages include room for one night, green fee and golf cart for 18 holes
*Prices vary...Call for the latest!
*For more information call 800-456-0711
Course History
Long before recorded history, the land that is now River Bend Links was inhabited by various tribes of American Indians and the abundant wildlife which still roam the area: deer, fox, raccoon, wild turkey and coyote. In the early 1800s, the Indians traded the parcel to the Leatherman family. One of their burial mounds, which was left undisturbed by the Leathermans, can still be seen near the family home. For generations, the land served as cotton fields, until the Leathermans sold the picturesque site to Casino Strip Resorts for the construction of a magnificent new golf course.
“A field of dunes...” That's what distinguished designer Clyde Johnston calls his 6,900-yard masterpiece that nestles comfortably in a bed of the Mississippi River. In the true Scottish links style, River Bend Links is a treeless, windswept landscape dotted with lakes, sand and grass bunkers and strategically located mounds. The Bermuda grass fairways roll gently to the bent grass greens, blending easily with the natural surroundings. With Professional, Championship, Regular, Advanced and Senior tees, the course is both challenging and fun for players of all levels.
“A field of dunes...” That's what distinguished designer Clyde Johnston calls his 6,900-yard masterpiece that nestles comfortably in a bed of the Mississippi River. In the true Scottish links style, River Bend Links is a treeless, windswept landscape dotted with lakes, sand and grass bunkers and strategically located mounds. The Bermuda grass fairways roll gently to the bent grass greens, blending easily with the natural surroundings. With Professional, Championship, Regular, Advanced and Senior tees, the course is both challenging and fun for players of all levels.
Scorecard
| Tee | Rating/Slope |
|---|---|
| Professional |
72.6/128
|
| Championship |
70.7/121
|
| Regular |
69.1/113
|
| Advance |
69.0/114
|
| Forward |
68.9/114
|
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional | 380 | 544 | 381 | 175 | 516 | 400 | 435 | 194 | 420 | 3445 |
| Championship | 350 | 505 | 352 | 159 | 495 | 370 | 412 | 180 | 391 | 3214 |
| Regular | 336 | 475 | 331 | 148 | 475 | 351 | 285 | 170 | 372 | 3043 |
| Advance | 300 | 442 | 304 | 134 | 425 | 317 | 345 | 145 | 331 | 2743 |
| Forward | 275 | 412 | 271 | 116 | 406 | 266 | 315 | 128 | 308 | 2497 |
| Handicap | 11 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 8 | |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 |
| Hole | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional | 360 | 540 | 414 | 178 | 378 | 566 | 412 | 203 | 427 | 3478 |
| Championship | 336 | 508 | 395 | 164 | 350 | 544 | 380 | 172 | 399 | 3248 |
| Regular | 314 | 482 | 371 | 146 | 335 | 512 | 363 | 158 | 378 | 3059 |
| Advance | 284 | 440 | 337 | 132 | 304 | 462 | 320 | 146 | 338 | 2763 |
| Forward | 225 | 410 | 303 | 115 | 268 | 424 | 293 | 104 | 306 | 2478 |
| Handicap | 14 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 2 | |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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3
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4
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36
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