River Run Golf Links
About
River Run Golf Links is a municipal course owned by the city of Bradenton. Unlike many others in the area, golfers won't have to worry about hitting homes on this non-residential course. The layout is player friendly enough for all skill levels to enjoy but it's also a fair test that is anything but boring. The two nines are referred to as the River Nine, the front, and the Pirate nine. The golf course is mostly straightforward and a pleasure to walk, although there are carts available. Ancient oak trees draped with Spanish moss provide shade and scenery throughout the course. Water has a prominent presence, coming into play on almost every hole. Some of the holes are tight and can be quite challenging but beginners can still approach River Run Golf Links with confidence.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue (W) | 70 | 6318 yards | 77.0 | 145 |
| Blue | 70 | 6318 yards | 70.6 | 133 |
| White | 70 | 5836 yards | 68.3 | 124 |
| White (W) | 70 | 5836 yards | 74.4 | 140 |
| Gold | 70 | 5331 yards | 66.2 | 116 |
| Gold (W) | 70 | 5331 yards | 71.5 | 130 |
| Red | 70 | 4709 yards | 63.7 | 111 |
| Red (W) | 70 | 4709 yards | 68.6 | 117 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 70.6/133 W: 77.0/145 | 361 | 423 | 357 | 388 | 148 | 368 | 352 | 194 | 523 | 3114 | 351 | 550 | 398 | 382 | 377 | 194 | 381 | 150 | 421 | 3204 | 6318 |
| White M: 68.3/124 W: 74.4/140 | 330 | 378 | 328 | 349 | 130 | 343 | 336 | 164 | 500 | 2858 | 333 | 525 | 377 | 367 | 351 | 160 | 351 | 134 | 380 | 2978 | 5836 |
| Gold M: 66.2/116 W: 71.5/130 | 300 | 353 | 280 | 325 | 112 | 318 | 292 | 134 | 477 | 2591 | 315 | 470 | 356 | 352 | 325 | 145 | 300 | 117 | 360 | 2740 | 5331 |
| Red M: 63.7/111 W: 68.6/117 | 265 | 328 | 238 | 289 | 93 | 292 | 263 | 99 | 411 | 2278 | 297 | 432 | 326 | 282 | 287 | 123 | 261 | 100 | 323 | 2431 | 4709 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 4 |
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Beautiful Day Photo submitted by Panchodilla on 12/23/2024
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Photo submitted by Panchodilla on 12/23/2024
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Our receipt Photo submitted by CreepinItReel on 01/25/2024
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Be careful out there…. Photo submitted by 9VO4r3YwDiFrE2qyrgAZ on 02/21/2023
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Course marshal Photo submitted by 9VO4r3YwDiFrE2qyrgAZ on 01/20/2023
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Photo submitted by jaehunter2578 on 08/15/2022
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Photo submitted by bev8125 on 07/17/2022
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Photo submitted by michaeljeichenberger on 07/05/2022
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Photo submitted by u000001579787 on 10/27/2020
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Photo submitted by Daddyspooh on 07/07/2020
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Photo submitted by TimThePilot on 06/23/2020
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Photo submitted by FDivvensSr on 05/13/2020
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Photo submitted by FDivvensSr on 05/13/2020
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Photo submitted by FDivvensSr on 05/13/2020
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Photo submitted by FDivvensSr on 05/13/2020
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 05/08/2017
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 05/08/2017
Just not the same
Some things don't get better with age and this is one of those places.
Enjoyed this course
Fun course fairways good shape. Some of the greens have been currently worked on, A few and around the first cut perimeter are in rough shape, they are starting to heal. For the value, I would recommend this course not extremely long, but very enjoyable.. A+
Fun Course To Play, Excellent Staff, Decent Conditions
Played a late morning, mid-week, mid-summer round on a very hot day. Thus, course was not crowded. Were greeted warmly upon arrival by Paul (carts) and treated very well by all the inside staff. Finished in less than four hours. Conditions were fine, especially as this area has suffered through a prolonged drought. Although greens showed some residual marks from recently being punched, they rolled true. Would recommend this course and look forward to returning in the near future.
Good value for conditions
Greens were dry and spotty, also they were just aerated. They are also doing restructuring of their cart paths and some fairways were dry and sandy. Pace of play was a little slower than expected, considering that there was minimal players on the course. Will be back and I’d recommend this course because of the design and value. Was challenging but worth the price!
Great course!!
The course was in very good shape even with the drought. We will be back soon!
Marshall needs to be on the Golf Course not cleaning clubs for tips.
The layout is fun to play and challenging. The greens are in rough shape and SLOW!! The course tried their best to put the pins in places less affected by the disease on the greens. The Marshall was cleaning clubs for tips instead of monitoring the pace of play on the golf course which was an issue as well.
Awesome course layout and friendly staff and good people to play with. Course could use a little work but worth the price to play the fun and challenging course.
Very nice course and a great value
Course is in good shape. The staff is excellent. Putting surfaces are in very good shape. You will enjoy your round if you play on this track.
Friendly & Welcoming Staff; Course In Good Shape;
After playing River Run not long ago, and enjoying it very much, we returned and played a late morning weekday round on another very hot day. As such, the course was almost empty. Finished in approx. 3.5 hours playing as a threesome. Fairways were a bit thin and very dry and firm as this area has experienced drought conditions for quite some time. Greens were in decent shape, although fringe areas on a few (especially on the back nine) were starting to deteriorate. Sand traps were in acceptable condition but sand was a bit shallow. (As always, we were warmly greeted on arrival and well taken care of by the staff members we encountered. On this day it was Lynn (outside) and Rick & Cindy (inside).) Would recommend this course and plan on returning soon.
Good Value, Decent Greens, Top Notch Staff
Played late morning weekend round on a painfully hot and humid day. The staff (Kevin on carts, Mike and Cindy inside) made us feel welcome and appreciated. Course was (most likely due to weather conditions) almost empty and we played (as a foursome) in four hours, even after letting a threesome play thru. Greens were in decent shape, with absolutely no bare spots or damage. Although fairways were hard, thin, and very dry they were quite playable. Sand traps were baked hard in some spots. (Not complaining as the “Hot Deal” round was priced to reflect this.) Will try to play River Run again soon, even knowing that as long as this drought and heat wave continue these are the conditions we can expect.
Great Staff & Great Value
The staff were so nice, so helpful, and I really appreciated them. The course was fun, very reasonably priced and I enjoyed the day.
Sunday Afternoon Round
The course was in average condition. I have played it when it was better. I am sure when we finally get some consistent rain it will improve. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful and the golf course is always fun to play.