Stay up to date on all things River Club Construction. The golf course is officially closed as of Tuesday, November 18thand we want to make sure we keep you, our Members as informed as possible on the progress as it unfolds! We will use this page to help document updates as we go. Thank you for being a Member.
12.05.2025 - Golf Course Construction Update Email
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Dear Members and Neighbors, We're excited to share a new progress update on The River Club's golf course renovation project. Construction is well underway, our contractors are fully mobilized, and we continue to hit important milestones on schedule. Below is a snapshot of what has been accomplished so far and what's coming in the next few weeks.
Major Milestones Completed - Old maintenance building demolished and the site cleared
- Temporary maintenance facilities constructed and fully operational
- Temporary storage yard set up on the former practice hole, including:
- 62,000 feet of new irrigation pipe delivered
- 1,300 irrigation heads delivered
- New mainline pipe being welded together in 400-foot sections
- Greens and bunkers being excavated so that suitable materials can be salvaged and reused
- Concrete and asphalt cart paths removed in key construction areas
- Selective tree removal in areas where new lakes, fairways, tees, and greens will be created
- Course layout staked and marked to guide shaping and earthwork
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What's Ahead in the Next Few Weeks - Lakes will begin to be dug in several areas of the course
- The drainage ditch that runs through the golf course will be re-routed to improve long-term water management
- Fairways will be stripped and excavated as shaping expands across the property
- Continued refinement of greens, bunkers, and tee complexes based on architect Brian Curley's design
- Ongoing irrigation and pump-station work to support a more efficient, modern system
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Project by the Numbers - 62,000 feet of new irrigation pipe delivered
- 1,300 irrigation heads delivered
- Hundreds of feet of new mainline already welded and staged
- Multiple holes in active construction, with more added each week
- Construction status: on schedule
Thank You This renovation is a once-in-a-generation investment in the long-term health, playability, and beauty of The River Club's golf course. We deeply appreciate your support, patience, and enthusiasm as we bring this vision to life. We will continue to share regular updates and photos as construction progresses. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Don't Forget to Subscribe to the RC Grounds Department YouTube Channel. Nate has a new video out, "End of an Era, The Tree Falls" - The River Club Grounds Dept. - YouTube Warm regards, The River Club Team |
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| 11.21.2025 - New LIVE Course Webcams |
We installed two LIVE webcams so you can keep an eye on construction as happens, whether you're in town, out of town, or heading south for the winter, everyone can watch the progress unfold!
Click here to see Webcam One that rotates between Holes 14–18
Click here to see Webcam Two that rotates between Holes 1 & 8-12
11.21.2025 - New YouTube Videos Posted!
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Two New River Club Grounds Department's YouTube Videos are up today! Check out the awesome Drone and GoPro footage Nate and his team are cookin' up!
Check it out - Ground Breaking Video
Check it out - Grounds Maintenance Tear Down Video
| 11.18.2025 - Golf Course Closed November 18th |
Dear Members and Neighbors, As many of you know, The River Club and Brighton Homes have been working diligently over the past several months to prepare for the start of golf-course reconstruction and the new townhome development. With the fall season now upon us, we want to provide a clear update on the required permit and approval process, what remains outstanding, and when you can expect work to begin. As of Tuesday, November 18th the golf course will be closed for construction to begin.
We are making steady progress across all fronts. The few remaining items-primarily the drain floodplain permit, the DD2 License Agreement, and IDL conditions-are moving forward and are expected to be completed soon.
With the SWPPP inspection scheduled for November 18th, we anticipate receiving the green light to begin initial grading work in areas outside the drain-related floodplain immediately following that inspection. These areas are fully permitted and not dependent on the remaining approvals. In addition, based on the arborist's assessment and guidance from Garden City, we expect tree removals on the golf course will begin this week as well.
We have also been informed by Brighton Homes that tree removal on their parcel is expected to begin in the next week or two. Thank you for your support and patience as we enter this exciting next chapter for The River Club and our surrounding neighborhood. Please reach out anytime with questions. Click here for a summary of the key items. |
| 11.18.2025 - More Golf. More Travel. More Access - Palmer Advantage Awaits! |
Now that course renovations are underway, we want to remind Members about Palmer Advantage, an exclusive program designed to enhance your membership experience included complimentary in your Membership! Think of it as a Club Without Walls- connecting you to exceptional golf, travel, and lifestyle benefits far beyond our club. With Palmer Advantage, you can enjoy: - Exclusive Club Access- "Member for the Day" privileges at private clubs across North America. (See Club List)
- Complimentary Greens Fees- Play at 100+ private, public, and resort courses nationwide.
- Curated Golf Trips- Join unforgettable "Bucket List" golf journeys and events. (See Trips)
- Luxury Travel Savings- Access 1M+ hotels, resorts, and cruises, plus $1,100in enrollment travel credits.
- Personal Concierge- Enjoy personalized assistance for golf and travel planning.
- Family Included- Spouses and dependents share in your benefits.
- Member Exclusives- Save on entertainment and more.
Your membership meets access - to more golf, more travel, and more of what you love. New Members will be enrolled after the end of the calendar month that you joined the Club. Need Help - Learn More Here. If you haven't logged in yet search your email for your welcome email from concierge@palmeradvantage.comor reach out to Carley for help accessing your account! Brought to you in partnership with Palmer Advantage- helping our members enjoy more from the game, travel, and life beyond our Club. Thank you For Being A Member! |
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| 11.17.2025 - YouTube Video: New Layout Flyover |
On the second installment of the River Club Grounds Crew's drone footage, Nate and his team wanted to show what the new layout will look like using the existing holes! We cant wait to see it come together!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CpkCl3PAUA
| 11.14.2025 - The River Club Golf Course Redesigned Layout |

| 11.10.2025 - Check out our YouTube Channel! |
We are about to embark on an exciting new chapter in the club's history. To share this journey with everyone, we will be documenting the process as it unfolds. Click the link below to view our first drone footage, showing the course layout prior to beginning construction. Please click the subscribe button on our YouTube channel, as we will be posting pictures, clips, and videos throughout this project. We encourage you to follow along and stay updated.
https://youtu.be/0JJG4eaxWHs?si=R2Sy5U8i5ti01IbQ
While our primary focus remains on maintaining and growing in the new course, we will do our best to provide timely and engaging content along the way. Thank you for your support as we move forward into this exciting new phase!
Nate Cahill & The River Club Grounds Department