The Club at River Wilderness: Aerial
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3.0
1082 Reviews (1082)
5 Stars
251
4 Stars
423
3 Stars
210
2 Stars
101
1 Stars
97
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
53.5%
Recommend this course
781 out of 1082 reviews
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2.5
95 Reviews (95)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
33
Conditions
2.1
Value
2.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.1
31.6%
Recommend this course
30 out of 95 reviews
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2.5
135 Reviews (135)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
43
Conditions
2.1
Value
2.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
36.3%
Recommend this course
49 out of 135 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise from recent players, offering an engaging design with memorable water features and wildlife encounters. Friendly staff and smooth pace of play make for a welcoming round.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6934 yards
Slope 133
Rating 73.3

Formerly known as River Wilderness Golf and Country Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1984
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted McAnlis (1984)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted MasterCard Visa card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis
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Reviews

3.0
1082 Reviews (1082)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 31
Water Hazards 27
Forced Carries 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 22
Advanced Golfers 21
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 14
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 21
In the 'Burbs 15
Convenient to the City 7

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Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice place, friendly staff

Had a great day, soon as I pulled in the parking lot an attendant was there with a cart. Pro shop staff was very friendly. Nice practice areas - range, chipping, sand trap & putting green, balls included. Greens were fast, would hold shots that came in high, run a lot if came in low. First time in Florida so not sure of comparing grass conditions - spring like for those of us from up north. I was paired with a nice couple, non members also. Enjoyed the wildlife.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

All round good course

Excellent friendly. Didn’t play at this course last year wish we had.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great day

Very nice golf course and the staff is very friendly. It was a little slow on the front side but picked up nicely on the back. Holed out a six iron on the first hole for an eagle and the weather was perfect.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

very good golf course!!!

great staff, no complaints , will play regularily!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

It only takes one.

This is a neat course. Full practice area: chip, sand, putt and range. Range balls included! Greens were in great shape and running FAST - 12ish stimpy. Fairways were also in great shape. Layout is creative. Driver can reach trouble so a three wood is best choice for a number of holes. It's almost 7000 from the tips.

Pace was marred by one group. And actually probable just one player in that group. He took so much time on the greens. Looked like they (he) were playing $500 a hole. Could of really used some ranger prodding.

But I do like this course and worth playing if you get the chance. Wait until the snowbirds have gone and play when it's really hot so the older members won't be out there.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Satisfied

Enjoyed another day at River Wilderness. The course is in great shape. Greens are fast, but put true. Staff is always wonderful. A nice touch, they have ice and water throughout the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth another shot

Friendly staff. Greens were fast and tricky on some holes. Fairways generally good. Some doglegs and rolling fairways could produce unexpected results, More plays would be a benefit and I plan on returning.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

3* is enough ! Overating course

This course is over rating and to expensive fot the value...3 * is OK...If you want to give your money, please play anither place...No reqlly that I expect...Close to the Airbnb that I stay but that it

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 78
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Crispy

One of the best layouts in Sarasota area. Course in great condition......EXCEPT....needs water bad, and all the fairways & fringes are cut way too tight!! Why do all these courses here "shave" their grass so short, it all burns out?? Greens, as always, were fast & true.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 152
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Not on tee sheet

All went well but realized upon arrival from starter that Golf Now partipants are worked into course play upon arrival——members move ahead of you despite being booked for a specific time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 152
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Fast Greens

What a true challenge to putt these greens!! Loved the layout and fun, challenging day of golf with an inviting staff greeting!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Very nice golf course in the ountry

Very nice golf course out in the country. Has a nice mix of easy holes and challenging holes. the course was in good condition with fast greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great layout

Very playable with room off the tee friendly staff

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Fun Layout

We play this course regularly this Winter season as the HotDeals have been great value for the product. The Staff is friendly, accommodating and kind. ProShop Scott and Mark have been so kind. The greens are in great shape and are fast. Don't be above the hole!! Bunkers need some TLC however, manageable. When it's windy the course plays quite long. The biggest "beef"; they lock up the clubhouse and Proshop at 5 pm even with lots of groups still out, so there is no place to use the restrooms. This is unacceptable and management should correct this ASAP.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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