Local Rules
Riverside cart exit before green complexes
Exit the fairway 30 yards before all green complexes and approaches, as required by the official cart rules.
Riverside cart distance from water and bunkers
Keep carts at least 10 yards away from all water hazards and bunkers.
Riverside cart-path requirements
Keep carts on the path adjacent to tees and greens, use the path on every par 3, and stay on the path from green to tee.
Riverside cart return and driver requirements
Cart drivers must have a valid driver’s license, and carts must be returned to the clubhouse 30 minutes before dusk; do not drive through casual water or wet areas.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
Use the official Skyhawk scorecard as a planning baseline, respect cart-path rules around greens and hazards, and check weather policy before the round. The former Riverside Golf Club is now Point University Golf Club at 2001 Country Club Road, Lanett, Alabama. The official course page describes Bermuda fairways, water hazards, sand traps and Tift Dwarf Bermuda greens, with public recreational play and Point Skyhawks competition. A university-linked Lanett course with water and hazard discipline
Major Risks
Water and sand hazards The official course description identifies water hazards and sand traps; select conservative targets before attacking pins. Cart-rule compliance Four official CRP entries require buffers and cart paths around tees, greens, par 3s and hazards. Weather interruptions The official rain-check policy sets specific thresholds for closure, rain, flooded greens and lightning.
Blue Tee Strategy
Confirm tee time, current conditions and Eastern Time scheduling at 706-784-8719. Use the official Skyhawk distances and adjust for wind, lie and water. Follow the 30-yard exit, 10-yard hazard buffer and mandatory cart-path rules. Play the Skyhawk card with disciplined hazard and cart management
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
No independent review sample with sufficiently verified text was used for sentiment extraction First-party course, access and rules evidence is strong; independent review-text evidence is insufficient for a reliable consensus. INSUFFICIENT Current first-party activity, university-team use and public recreational access are documented
Course Conditions
VERIFIED Active Point University course; verify weather and temporary notices Confirm Eastern Time tee time and shop hours. Review cart and rain-check rules before play. Request any temporary Local Rules at check-in. 2026-09-06 Call before travel to confirm tee times, current conditions, cart availability, weather delays and any university or event impacts. The official website confirms the Riverside-to-Point University transition, exact Lanett location, public recreational use, operating hours and detailed cart/rain policies.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Riverside/Point University in 30 seconds The Riverside record is now Point University Golf Club at the same Lanett location. Confirm the successor Plan from the official 6,362-yard Skyhawk scorecard and adjust for hazards. Use Skyhawk numbers Follow path/buffer rules and review rain-check thresholds before teeing off. Respect cart and weather rules Point University Golf Club rewards precise hazard management and strict cart-rule compliance at the former Riverside site.
Regulations
Riverside rain-check policy
The official policy allows rain checks for course closure, sustained rain, flooded greens or lightning, with eligibility determined by ticket type and holes completed.