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4.1
1795 Reviews (1795)
5 Stars
428
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
136
1 Stars
76
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
88.2%
Recommend this course
1458 out of 1795 reviews
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4.1
118 Reviews (118)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
59
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
89.0%
Recommend this course
105 out of 118 reviews
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4.2
156 Reviews (156)
5 Stars
60
4 Stars
74
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
89.1%
Recommend this course
139 out of 156 reviews
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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.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6840 yards
Slope 148
Rating 74.5

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

4.1
1795 Reviews (1795)

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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Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor

Golf

Considering the lack of rain this course is in great shape fairways were good bit of a role 90% of the greens are in great shape t boxes could use some reshaping the layout a lot of fun workable. Clubhouse staff is very good kudos to our waitstaff I believe her name is Michelle will go back

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good test

Played the Blues at 6300+. Course was in good condition. Greens and tee boxes were in very good shape.. Pace was great. Water and OB narrowe the landing zones a bit so it’s not wide open for beginners. Fun course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Golf

I do recommend this course it was in great shape considering we hadn't had any rain in two months. The layout has just enough difficulty for all levels of play. The bar restaurant has a good selection of foods and good cocktails. Greens and fairways are in very good shape most tea boxes the same enjoy your round have a cocktail afterwards.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 68
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

River club

Local player, but haven’t been here since April. Course was in good shape, went out early Sunday, pace was fine as well.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

They did a great job getting course back in shape after winter crush, greens are in good condition fairways are in good condition tight course challenging

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice layout

Greens are nice, fairways good overall the course is back in fine shape after winter crush, everybody is super nice

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice course

Good course, an interesting layout, would definitely play here again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good Day For Golf

Started off with excellent customer service from the bag drop to the greeting at the cashier. Well-maintained practice facility. Pace of play was great. everything was well-maintained from tees to green will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Summer Golf

Course was in very good condition. Recently punched greens were somewhat troubling but, playable. San traps were inconsistent. Overall good condition considering the lack of rain!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is just okay

The layout is okay. The course was not in very good shape. Greens were recovering from being punched. The fairways were average at best. The rough and fringe were thin and hard. The tees need plenty of help as well. The club house is in need of a facelift. The staff that I interacted with was friendly. Overall This felt like it should be 20 bucks for unlimited golf type of course.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/27/2023

For anyone else reading this review, it is necessary this time of year to aerate greens to keep them healthy. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we want everyone to have excellent experiences throughout the year. We are getting compliments daily from the customers on the greens, fairways and the restaurant. Friendliest staff in town, and great prices. Thanks.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

River club bradenton

Nice conditions both greens and fairways. Holes all a very similar look, nothing really that stands out as far as layout.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs major upgrade

Greens had bare spots and were recently punched. Many brown spots in fairways that were sprayed for weeds. Course needs major overhall to improve conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
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Commented on 07/27/2023

We do have to do our summer maintenance to keep the greens healthy. The course has received a major upgrade in the last three years and is not known to be one of the best vale’s in town. Wonderful layout, great conditions, and the best staff in Bradenton. We have completed our last aerification for the year. Come out and enjoy the wonderful conditions.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I will Go Back!

The tee boxes and fairways (and rough) were in very good condition. Same with the MAJORITY of the greens (even though they had aerated about a week ago). First time playing, but I Will Go Back and play again and again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this course

There have been many upgrades to this course. It has always been one of my favorite over the years.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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