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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 1808 reviews
88.4%
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  • Value
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  • Layout
    4.4
  • 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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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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u688351455
T O P 500
Reviews 86
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Golf

The course is in good shape for the weather we've had right up until our last couple of rains. Most of the greens a pretty pot marked from what appears to be previous aeration. All in all it's in good shape fun course to play. Good food and drinks at the clubhouse nice way to end

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Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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bluebullmoose
Reviews 88
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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kleino
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Always a good day

I've seen this course in better shape, but overall for the price and the pace it was a good day. It's a challenging layout and reasonably priced.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u586260474
Reviews 3
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 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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bluebullmoose
Reviews 88
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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knights5106
Reviews 48
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played

Potential

I truly enjoy the layout of the course, but course conditions are rough. Greens need help. In some cases, it was painted sand. Two many comparable options that have good greens.

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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 05/10/2023

Thanks for the review. We are transitioning from winter rye to summer Bermuda. Requires some verticutting and top dressing. Will be great all summer long with proper maintenance. Tony

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u314162324701
Reviews 10
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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ref45678
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Condit
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
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 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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jwiflorida
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice Day at River Club

Course was great. Pace was slow on the front nine, but the rangers were on it and got it moving, Greens were ok except the last 4 were airated

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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gibbyg49
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 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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u000005658795
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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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louwexler
Reviews 36
Handicap 20-24
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice round of gold

we started out on time.....Contrary to what we read the starter was very friendly......The course is in good condition compared to the other public courses we have visited in this drought..... We actually had a marshal come by and ask us how we were doing and not just to tell us to hurry up.....

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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
Difficulty 3.0
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giors1944
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great layout

Pace too slow! It take us 4 hours 15 minutes for 18 holes

Everything else was on

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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ref45678
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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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Condit
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
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 5.0
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choikangsuk
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Cart battery dead

I got cart battery dead. I waited 50 minutes at the 5th hole Crazy crazy crazy

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First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 3.0
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Peter5780768
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

An interesting course with very bad greens

The course is very interesting to play

Nice holes, not easy

Problems were the bad greens; very slow and damaged

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 04/29/2023

Thanks for the comments. Due to the heat and drought, our greens are transitioning from winter rye to summer Bermuda a little early this year. The staff is on it, and the greens are looking much better. Come out and try us again. And be sure to introduce yourself! Tony

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RGA231361812538B35B9
Reviews 4
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
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