Amenities at the River Bend Golf and Country Club

Peter Ambrose, director of Merrill Lynch's northern Virginia marketplace, is an avid golfer in his free time. When Peter Ambrose is not working at Merrill Lynch, he enjoys taking time to play at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club and the River Bend Golf and Country Club.

The River Bend Golf and Country Club in Great Falls, Virginia, offers a memorable golf experience as well as access to athletic and event facilities. Its par 71 course spans 7,000 yards and features a state-of-the-art watering system to keep the grass in top shape. Golfers can also make use of the facility's well-equipped practice facility, which features an indoor hitting station and nine-hole executive course. Host to a number of events and tournaments, including the Dogwood Three-Day Member-Guest and Member-Member Championships, the club offers instruction to golfers at all levels.

Club members also have the opportunity to enjoy the facility's fitness and wellness program, which features individual training and group classes as well as a fully equipped fitness center. This program is the newest addition to the club's range of amenities, which includes a 25-meter heated swimming pool with diving area and a tennis program for all ages. Fine dining, featuring the work of a chef educated at the Four Seasons as well as available event space and catering, rounds out the River Bend experience.

Peter Ambrose on River Bend Golf and Country Club

Located in Great Falls, Virginia, River Bend Golf and Country Club has functioned as a prestigious, member-owned country club since its creation in 1961. A family-focused facility, River Bend Golf and Country Club offers a number of recreational diversions.

Golfers appreciate the club’s 18-hole course set amidst the countryside of northern Virginia. A par 71 course, it features stonework walls, bridge frames, rolling hills, and streams. Moreover, its practice facility sits on 16 acres and consists of six target greens, a 75-yard short game, five bunkers, and a number of other amenities.

Youths and adults who are interested in tennis can play social or competitive games at the club. People can sign up for lessons with staff professionals who provide education, fun, and exercise when teaching people how to enhance their abilities.

Those who enjoy the water can relax and swim in the club’s 25-meter heated pool. A recent addition to River Bend Golf and Country Club, the pool area also contains a walk-up bar, a premier restaurant, and a pool house.

About the Author

Financial executive Peter Ambrose has spent much of the past decade with Merrill Lynch, where he currently is the Director of the firm’s northern Virginia branch. He recently became a member of River Bend Golf and Country Club.