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4.0
1838 Reviews (1838)
5 Stars
410
4 Stars
999
3 Stars
310
2 Stars
76
1 Stars
43
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
91.1%
Recommend this course
1639 out of 1838 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.0
146 Reviews (146)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
85
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
92.5%
Recommend this course
135 out of 146 reviews
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4.0
238 Reviews (238)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
142
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.2%
Recommend this course
217 out of 238 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6293 yards
Slope 124
Rating 70.5
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River Run Golf Links
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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ward Northrup Jed Azinger (2005) Gordon G. Lewis (2005)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Properly dressed, no cut offs or tank tops

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Reviews

4.0
1838 Reviews (1838)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 47
Bunkers 38
Narrow Fairways 32
This course/club is great for:
Locals 45
Seniors 38
Walkers 37
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 58
Worth the Drive 20
In the 'Burbs 10

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Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Value

Great value and challenging layout. Well worth playing!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Monday Night Play

First time golfing here, we started off quick but after a few holes we ran into some walkers which slowed the pace down tremendously.

All in all we had a blast and loved the course. We will definitely be back to play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Is the Pro really a pro?

Played this course many times over past 15 years. Always friendly staff, a little slow play, greens in ok conditions.
I assume the Pro is new? He treats the players like children with where to park when “on deck” when you can approach the tee (only after the group ahead is off the green).
I come to relax and play golf not to be ordered around like a child by a guy who has to announce to all those backed up on the first tee that “I am the Pro here “.
Maybe he was having a bad day but he lost me as a player of this course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Very friendly staff that makes an ok course lovely

It is a course I would go play by myself in the afternoon just because I feel like to or want to focus my game by being alone. Nothing fancy, but generally in good enough shape. The starter was very friendly and we love it!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Water, water everywhere

Good value- close in to Bradenton, tight fairways and water- fun

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bring extra balls

Nice course- good location near downtown Bradenton. Friendly staff- the water and narrow fairways make you pay attention

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

River Run Is A Fun Track

First, this place has the best staff of any course on the Suncoast. Just all nice, helpful people who make your day better. Greens were pretty true, with lots of rough pin locations. Don't be surprised to get a GIR or close, then end up with a bogey or even double. Conditions were very good. Seemed like every par 4 was 350ish, so not the most fascinating layout, but it was cool to play without houses all over the course. I'll be back for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just okay

Great people, good prices, good greens, but layout is super quirky. Lots of blind shots. Tight course in spots. Greens rolled pretty good and fairways were decent, but pretty raggedy off fairways. Tee boxes were solid Bunkers were all playable. The course was just lacking character I guess. Small putting greens and only a few nets to hit into for practice.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Surprised

Play was extremely slow. Course in mediocre shape. Greens ???? Club house closed at half way point no bathrooms!!😢 hard for ladies to pee in woods. Did see one outhouse a bit late. Need a ranger to speed up play. Saw a few groups call it a day early. Disappointed played there several times. If you going to have tee times on Christmas Eve someone should be in club house.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Slow but nice

One of our favorites in the area. Pretty good condition and an imaginative layout.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Florida Golf

we play this course every year as we can walk. Never know what to expect in terms of pace of play as they do not tend to match us up and they send singles and twosomes. Course in best shape we've seen in years ; greens were fantastic. will play again and hope for good pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course not in good shape. Why no coolers can’t bring food or pop must from them.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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