River Oaks is west of Statesville in a secluded, natural setting off I-40 at Sharon School Road to the south.

The layout is over rolling terrain along tree-lined fairways with a number of risk/reward opportunities. While 1/3 of the fairways are parallel, the balance are through isolated, unique corridors. There is Buffalo Shoals Creek and another stream, but fewer than 25 sand traps as hazards. There are tees from 4,545 to 6,782 yards; the White tees are 6,191 yards, 70.0/134, course/slope ratings, with an Ed Carton redesign.