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2.5
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River Bend Links Golf Course

Designed by Clyde B. Johnston, ASGCA and opened in 2012
River Bend Links - Robinsonville, Mississippi

Course Details

Holes:
18
Par:
72
Length:
6923 yards
Slope:
128
Rating:
72.6
Driving Ranges:
Yes
Estimated Green Fees
$59
These rates are an estimate of what you might expect to pay at River Bend Links with a cart. Actual rates may vary.
Fees are typically lowest Monday through Thursday and during twilight (late afternoon and evenings). Expect to pay the highest rates on weekends.

Scorecard for River Bend Links

HOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN TOT
Black Jack72.60/128 380 544 381 175 516 400 435 194 420 3445 360 540 414 178 378 566 412 203 427 3478 6923
The Gambler70.90/121 350 505 352 159 495 370 412 180 391 3214 336 508 395 164 350 544 380 172 399 3248 6462
High Roller69.10/113 336 475 331 148 475 351 385 170 372 3043 314 482 371 146 335 512 363 158 378 3059 6102
Jokers Wild67.50/110 300 442 304 134 425 317 345 145 331 2743 284 440 337 132 304 462 320 146 338 2763 5506
Jokers Wild (L)71.40/119 300 442 304 134 425 317 345 145 331 2743 284 440 337 132 304 462 320 146 338 2763 5506
Lady Luck (L)68.90/114 275 412 271 116 406 266 315 128 308 2497 255 410 303 115 268 424 293 104 306 2478 4975
Par 4 5 4 3 5 4 4 3 4 36 4 5 4 3 4 5 4 3 4 36 72
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Located in the Mississippi Delta, 30 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee, the town of Tunica, MS is truly a “rags to riches” economic development success story. For years Tunica was recognized as the most impoverished city in the country; the neighborhood known as "Sugar Ditch Alley" was recognized as America’s most deprived neighborhood.

That all changed in the early 1990s when the casino industry hit the area and legalized gambling put Tunica on the map. Tunica quickly became the third-largest gaming destination in the United States, trailing only behind Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Currently, there are 6 casinos in the area - known as Tunica Resorts - and although most of the population still resides outside the city limits of Tunica, thousands of locals are employed by the casinos.

Tunica is located 25 miles from the intersection of I-55 and I-40 putting it within an easy day’s drive to 2/3rd’s of America’s population. People come from near and far to try their luck at a myriad of slot machines and table games at the area’s six casinos.

While the allure of gambling and the possibility of greatly increasing one’s net worth is the draw for many visitors, there is plenty to do outside of the casinos. If you’re into music, you’ve come to the right place; if you like the blues, even better. The state of Mississippi is known as the “Birthplace of America’s Music.” The Mississippi Delta is where the Blues began and is home to the King of the Blues B.B. King and the King of Rock n’ Roll Elvis Presley.

The Gateway to the Blues Museum is located at the Visitor’s Center on Highway 61 and is the first attraction many people see when they roll into Tunica. The building itself dates back to around 1895 and was once a train depot. The staff inside can provide you with a lot more information about this as well as directions, advice and the latest information about events, and attractions. If you need a hotel room or help in making dinner reservations they can help with that as well.

The Gateway to the Blues Museum is a must-see attraction for all music lovers and tells the story of how the blues was born. Another blues attraction is The Mississippi Blues Trail which is the state’s tribute to this truly American music genre. The trail consists of 120 historical markers throughout Mississippi, and each marker tells a story about a person, place, or event essential to the creation of the Blues. The plaque outside the Visitor’s Center tells the role that Tunica played in helping to grow the blues, with references to the Abbay & Leatherman Plantation, Eddie James “Son” House, Harold “Hardface” Clanton, James Cotton, and the Hollywood Café. More about the latter later.

I realize that to be considered a true “links” golf course a large body of water needs to be involved and although the mighty Mississippi River is nearby, I don’t think it counts. That said, River Bend Links is the closest thing I’ve encountered to a links course outside of Scotland. The bunkering on each hole gives it a rugged look and a Scottish feel, and when the wind is blowing, even more so. Although the course is a shadow of its former self, the greens are in great shape and the course is a lot of fun to play, regardless of how good you are. According to General Manager Chris Conklin, many of the bunkers will be filled in soon; they are just too maintenance-intensive. So, if you’d like to get a feel of what it’s like to play in the Home of Golf without the expense of airfare and the hassle of a passport, give River Bend Links a try.

Visitors to the Tunica area have a lot of choices when it comes to selecting a place to lay their heads at night. MGM Resorts International’s Gold Strike Casino Resort seems to offer the best value when it came to rooms and dining options and their world-class casino. Our suite had a king-size bed, large, flat-screen TVs in both rooms, ample sitting area, and a master bathroom with an air jet tub. For breakfast, I highly recommend the buffet at the Buffet Americana, they offer everything you could dream of for breakfast. For dinner, you won’t find a better steak in town than what they serve at the Wine Spectator award-winning Chicago Steakhouse; their seafood dishes are delicious too! And be sure to check out the dessert menu.

If you’re looking to get a casual bite to eat while at the Gold Strike, check out their newest offering, BetMGM Book, Bar & Grill. MGM invested $7 million in what they believe is the future of gambling: the sportsbook. BetMGM opened Mississippi’s first sportsbook on August 1, 2018, 26 years to the day after legalized betting launched in the state. In addition to great food and drink, BetMGM features more than 60 HD screens including a giant video wall, expansive bar, three-meal dining, sportsbook, VIP lounge, lively entertainment, and the Mid-South’s first Topgolf Swing Suite.

For those who want to escape the glitter and bright neon lights for a down-home southern meal, head over to The Hollywood Café. We’ve all heard the saying “You can’t judge a book by its cover,” and nowhere does that apply more than The Hollywood Café in Tunica. The building looks very dilapidated and run down – it was once an old farm commissary. In addition to serving some of the best deep-fried dill pickles in the state, The Hollywood Café also shares in the area's rich musical history. Pianist Muriel Wilkins performed there for years, and she and the Hollywood Café were immortalized in Marc Cohn’s hit song "Walking in Memphis." Many other blues legends have graced the stage of The Hollywood Café. When The Hollywood Cafe originally opened in the summer of ’69, there was no stage or food, just a bar. Over the years the café began to offer dinnertime music and a menu evolved that included steak, catfish, and their signature dish, fried dill pickles!

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Don't understand negative reviews. For the $37 senior rate there is nothing in my home town of Texas that can touch this. Greens and fairways were very good. Bunkers do need some work but if you are going to let something go this is the right choice. Play a "links" course and Scotland and this more "natural" links condition of the bunkers is something you might expect. Staff was friendly, met me in the parking lot with a cart, and the Pro was actually on the course enforcing pace of play. Hear that ClubCorp. Clouse is fairly open but could be easily made a greater challenge if rough was allowed to grow in. This was a fun course and I do plan on playing here again.

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As I read some of the comments, most of them are old and out dated. But some people like to get on the internet an bash a business. This golf course is in great shape, greens are good, the staff is friendly, and a good value. INSTEAD ~ I would go and check it out for myself. And to the best of my knowledge they have never closed at 5:30.

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This course has potential but the management is pathetic. The greens are bumpy and in poor shape. The fairways are ok. Rough is non -existent. The first TWO times I tried to play this course I arrived at 5:30 to find the entire club house closed. 5:30!! with everything locked up and lights out. Drove 20 minutes each way for nothing. The beer is the most expensive out of any of the courses in Tunica. I'd stay clear til they get it together. Play cottonwoods or tunica national instead.

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This course is in excellent condition. The new champions greens roll really well. The links concept has been well applied; between the MS river and farmland, windy and open. The price was fair and staff were friendly and helpful.

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Links style, sheltered form the wind better than Tunia National. Maintenance could be better. Greens are usually pretty good shape, but can be spotty. Not the best value for the money, twilight is about the right value for the course.

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This was my favorite course at the resort. The greens were the best, and while the conditioning needs improvement, it beats the others. Not overly tough, but a fun layout. The twilight rate of $25 is hard to beat, and the folks are nice there.

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River Bend Links Golf Course Course Layout & Flyover
1205 Nine Lakes Dr, Robinsonville, MS
38664-2300
(662) 363-1005
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