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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 1807 reviews
88.3%
Recommend
1807
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  • Conditions
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  • Value
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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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Kfred
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u000003738398
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

Nice course

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

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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johntrzaskus
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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spencerlee2468
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
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.

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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u314163710013
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
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!

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 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u00000489355
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

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.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
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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.

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u314163784142
Review 1
Recommended
Played

River club bradenton

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

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
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u259224874
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

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.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
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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.

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u314161403705
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
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kurtis230
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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mdh2170
Reviews 77
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
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
Difficulty 3.0
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Minkroad
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Love this course

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

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
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liddell57
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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brandonwilkinsondb
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Love this course!

Great day out with some friends. The carts are awesome with Bluetooth and GPS. Challenging course and an affordable price. Looking forward to coming back! Thank you!

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 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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anthonycastelli
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course, lovely greens

Impressed with how well everything was maintained. Grass was great

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u314164191425
Reviews 2
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 1.0
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u000002118631
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Strong Layout

Well laid out course. Greens on the front nine need work. 6th hole green in particular was rough.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 06/12/2023

Thanks for the great comments. it’s actually hole 5, and we are on it. We aerified the whole course today, and we think this will relieve the pressure and fix this green. Our goal is to get a little better each month.

Tony

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u314163574294
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Played several times on the scores and never wrote a review

I thought this course was laid out, very nice, and a challenge. I enjoyed the course enjoy the staff, and I’ve never had any problems with anyone at this facility. The reason I wrote this review it was because I did read other reviews and just thought I’d put in my thoughts. Value per dollar spent is good. I enjoy playing golf and some of the winter prices are so exceptionally high I can’t afford to go to them. I was able to play here during the winter months, I have played 5 to 6 times over the winter months. And was happy to pay their fee.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 06/12/2023

Thanks for the nice review! We strive to be affordable while offering great service and a great golf course. It does get expensive here during season, and we are proud to provide a more reasonable price point to our customers. Same for our food and beverage prices. The best in town, with GREAT quality. Thanks again. Tony

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u688351455
T O P 500
Reviews 86
Plays Once a week
Played

Golf

I've played here several times before this is the worst I've seen the condition of the course greens are horrible tee boxes need work. It appears that they're making an attempt to bring it back up to par. I'll go back when they're done. Drinks food and the wait staff are still good

Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 06/08/2023

We apologize for the summer maintenance on the greens. We need to aerify and topdress with sand this time of year to keep the greens healthy. Things will be looking great all summer except for these events. Tony

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paris202
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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