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The River Club

6600 River Club Blvd, Bradenton, Florida 34202, Manatee County
(941) 751-4211
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About

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.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6840 yds
Rating 74.5
Slope 148
Type Semi-Private
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees (with GPS)
GPS
Pull Carts
Caddies
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Bunker
Golf Simulator
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green
Practice Hole

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Lounge
Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming
Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis
Year Built 1988
Greens Jones-Dwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Ron Garl (1988)
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4.1
4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1801 reviews
88.6%
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  • Conditions
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  • Layout
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  • Friendliness
    4.4
  • Pace
    3.7
  • Amenities
    3.8
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Course Highlights
The River Club consistently delivers well-maintained fairways, fast true-running greens, and a challenging layout with mounding and bunkers that rewards smart play. Friendly staff, affordable pricing, and on-course amenities like a beverage cart and halfway snack shack make this a standout value.

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Golfers Often Mention

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

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Golfer Reviews

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u314159688434
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

The River Club

The course is in great shape. Fast pace of play come May 1 prices go down. Staff is very friendly. Driving Gf range is close to the first tee. Halfway house has great sandwiches and refreshments

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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u000004147478
Reviews 42
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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craigsk82
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Not many words can describe how good it was

From the course conditions to the driving range to the greens everything was as good as it could possibly be.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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melstef
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Always slow play

Ended up with a nearly 5 hour round. The group in front of us was playing from blue tees and spraying drives left and right. They should have been directed by the ranger to move to white tees. Being intoxicated didn't help their play. They were loud, driving the carts irratically, and we picked up empties they left on one of the tee boxess.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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teeitupp
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

1st Timer Teeitupp

The course was in great condition overall, with the fairways and greens looking great and well-maintained. The tee boxes were a bit convex in spots, but overall, the course presented a good challenge for all levels. The staff was friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the course and would recommend it to others."

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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fladue
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Let us PLAY

We finally have more day light and RC wants carts back at 7:00pm Come on! Thats bad enough but when you get back at 7pm the bar is closed.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u000004251459
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

River Club GC

This is in my top 3 courses in the Sarasota/Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch area. Not too hard. Not too easy. Excellent conditions. Very spread out course through a neighborhood, so there's no holes running parallel to each other. Plenty of water stations and restrooms on the course. Top of the line golf carts with LED screen mapping, score keeping, and even Bluetooth audio. Actually, this is my favorite course to play. Highly recommended 👌

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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dlcge
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great value but slow back 9

The course requires a variety of shots, greens are some of the best in area. Lady in halfway house and girl on beverage cart were both wonderful. If they could solve slow play on back nine it would be five star across the board.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314162424496
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

First time playing

This course is a great challenge for anyone. Great time and will be back. Course is well managed.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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X02dunes
Reviews 38
Recommended
Played

Nice

average fairway quality. excellent green conditions. Beautiful surroundings.

A positive adventure.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Jon6297669
T O P 1000
Reviews 101
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000005610872
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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OSFosORcF21G8dfXPQyO
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314161690490
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

One of my favorites

I first played this course over 20 years ago and I will always keep coming back. It’s a nice course.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Gaylen4298195
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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uH8OU45N74wpjHK0Lijg
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Course in pretty good shape, showing signs of lack of water which was expected with current conditions. Definitely would go back and play again. Starter was very personable and great worker. Very good find off the internet with no first hand knowledge of the surroundings. Would definitely recommend this place to others.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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1NMYER7nJKi0K7whkdEF
Review 1
Recommended
Played

Definitely Recommend this course !

I’ve played this course approximately 4 times…. It’s a great track .. with some very nice holes ..!! Conditions s were great and the greens were in fabulous condition !

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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tomfahey
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
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ref45678
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great shape

I have played here before and the greens were in the best shape I have ever seen them.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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