Riverside Golf Course

Fairways in really bad shape and greens were pretty tough.

This is a typical muni - the holes are laid out very close to each other and walking is always an option. The fairways could be in better shape, but weeds are still better than dirt patches, which is what a lot of the rough consists of. The greens are hit-and-miss - some are watered well and some aren't. But they are inconsistent in ball speed, making chipping and putting a challenge. Lots of bunkers surrounding greens, and the sand is loose, but not very deep. Very little water to worry about.

I like to play in this course any chance I get. It is fun and I always have a good time with friends or when I am placed with other golfers. The course isn't very difficult, but challenging enough for any level golfer. The only thing I do not like is that sometimes it gets really packed and some golfers do not fix divots on greens, but then again, that may happen anywhere. Other than that I recommend it to everyone.

The fairways were in good shape but the course recently put in new hybrid greens. The greens were hard as rocks, slick as grease and just plain difficult to putt on. Other than that, things were great.

well maintained, interesting history. too short for todays game. good for seniors,ladies and beginers.

I think it is one of the best "old" courses of Austin. Very well laid out and none of the holes feel the same. Lots of fun and very fast pace of play!

The course was maintained pretty well despite the lack of rain in the area. The greens were a little slow but rolled true. A couple of putts were a little bumpy, but for the most part rolled pretty well. The staff was friendly.

Didn't like students walking through the fairway. They didn't pay attention. Signage wasn't the best and we were uncertain where to go at times. Could improve yard markings as we were not always certain how far away we were from the green

Great golf course. Always easy to get on and speed of play is usually about 4 to 4 and a half hours.

I felt it was a little overpriced for the condition it was in.

Riverside is one of Austin's oldest courses and most challenging.
The conditions are great with the greens showing a fast pace.

This course is average. Some of the fairways have always needed attention, but the greens are always in good shape. Worth the golfnow "hot deal" rate.

Nice course, friendly staff. Greens and cart paths were in great shape. It's a great value very close to downtown Austin.

Arrived at 10:00am to check-in for my 10:30 Tee time staff was more than helpful as was the pointer over a conversation about some of the difficult hole layouts and history about this course. I was blown away on how the greens are rolled today. Pin location was a challenge. Course was in pristine shape. My cart was very clean.

If you have never played this course then you are in for a treat. First watch your ball land and immediately run to it, other wise it will be lost in the thick rough grass. Second this course has some of the fastest undulated greens in Austin and that is what makes this course challenging. You start the back nine with 2 par 3's and then follow that with 2 par 5's with the next 4 holes being par 4's then finish with a par 5 all of which have their degree of difficulty if you don't hit the correct club. So bring some balls and have at it.

Had a very enjoyable round. This was our first time on this course and we would play it again, very comfortable pace of play.

Riverside was in good shape when we played on 10/28/12, particularly the greens. A challenging, but scorable, course that is located 10 minutes from downtown Austin. Only complaint was that the old men play a little slow on Sunday mornings.

Played last Saturday and course always offers a great challenge due to its small greens and shorter holes requiring proper layup yardages unless your short game is Tour caliber. The greens are in great shape and roll very nicely. I really like this course as it offers a fun time with a great pace of play. The very large trees provide just the right amount of challenge without being impossible to deal with. Definitely a course that I enjoy. Only negative would be that the course does not have a driving range.

I visited Riverside through a SCGA member outing for I'm sure a fraction of the normal green fees so I don't want to throw them under the bus. However, the course lay out is somewhat odd. It has several blind fairway shots that don't make sense; it's fairly challenging for the first time player. The staff was very friendly and organized and the course is well maintained. Not as much fun as I would have hoped.

Good course for the good price, great staff. Quick 3 hour round...