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4.0
1742 Reviews (1742)
5 Stars
408
4 Stars
818
3 Stars
306
2 Stars
135
1 Stars
75
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.7
85.2%
Recommend this course
1409 out of 1742 reviews
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4.1
84 Reviews (84)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.1%
Recommend this course
74 out of 84 reviews
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4.1
145 Reviews (145)
5 Stars
52
4 Stars
71
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.6%
Recommend this course
127 out of 145 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7026 yards
Slope 144
Rating 74.4

River Club is a popular Ron Garl-designed golf course famous for its unique moundings and positioning of grass and pot bunkers. Front nine are open with all elevated greens. River Club's back nine at are cut into the woods. There is water on 16 holes.

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Course Details

Year Built 1988
Greens Jones-Dwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Garl (1988)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees (with GPS)
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker No
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

4.0
1742 Reviews (1742)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 43
Brunch 18
Watching the Game 10
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 78
Bunkers 74
Forced Carries 56
This course/club is great for:
Locals 58
Advanced Golfers 44
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 37
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 54
Worth the Drive 41
In the 'Burbs 32

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5.0
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River Club

Great layout. Course in excellent shape There are several very interesting holes.

And always enjoy the challenge of the 16th hole

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

The River Club

Course was in good condition and pace of was good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Golf

Have played this course a few times in the past is always been a good shape this time here was in fantastic shape The greens wearing fantastic condition running nice and true. Fairways for the best I've seen they will see me back there soon Go play have some fun staff is good decent selection of foods and drinks enjoy

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow

Very slow and backed up. No ranger working to keep pace.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Great value

Course was in very good shape. Greens a bit slow, but impeccably groomed. Staff was friendly and helpful and would definitely recommend for golfers of any level.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Late start again after booking.

Only played 6 holes. Rain cancelled rest of play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Previously Played

3rd time not a charm

Absolutely ridiculous pace of play- many

Many golfers and terrible players with no course etiquette- ie pick up your ball after 3 shots to par 3 greens and then back and forth putting across green while we stand and wait and wait and wait…. 4 hours for 13 holes and finally quit with bumper to bumper play as we drove in on Every remaining hole…. 3rd and last time here…. 2x never finished with $100+ cost… nice course with decent condition's- ponds empty but no rain in a year in Sw Fl but no way to enjoy a round here in season with space between groups and skill of players here on a fairly tough track

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 104
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 109
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

public course I better as good a shape as most private courses.

Arrive a hour before tee time. They do things a little differently but it works and keeps pace. Saw the cart girl three times. Well done Miss!!! My favorite track in the Tampa Bay right now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good Value. Pace of play could have been better (5 1/2 hrs!). Tee sheet was jammed and had a 2some in front of our group.Oh well! Course conditions were good. Will most likely return.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

River Club

Play here regularly and it is a fun course to play.

Would have been better if it wasn’t a 5 plus hour round. Waited for the group in front alot and there was at least one open hole in front of them.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dreadfully slow

Second time I had a tee time this week the first time only played nine as it was 3 hours for nine holes Friday it was 2 hours and 1/2 hour for the first nine. 8 minute separation between teen times is not enough for the level of play at this course it just backs everything up if you don't have a 7:00 time forget about it do not recommend you play here

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great conditions and challenging course

If you’re looking for a great albeit challenging course this is it! And while most of FL is suffering through historic drought conditions, the River Club is lush and green. The maintenance team should get a bonus for their good work.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

slow!!!!!!

Courses in great shape with the overseeding that isn't the problem. The problem is overbooking in Marshall's not doing their job as it is a 5-hour plus round. This is always the problem with River Club

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/06/2026

I am sorry you had a slow golfing experience. We do not over book the course, however, it is sold out daily. We get as many complaints about our rangers asking people to keep pace as we do for slow play. We are trying our hardest and monitor play constantly. Tony

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