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The River Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
428
4 Stars
842
3 Stars
310
2 Stars
136
1 Stars
76
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
57
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
5 Stars
60
4 Stars
72
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
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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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6840 yards | 74.5 | 148 |
| Blue | 72 | 6360 yards | 72.1 | 140 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 6360 yards | 78.6 | 146 |
| White | 72 | 5816 yards | 69.7 | 129 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5816 yards | 75.6 | 138 |
| Silver | 72 | 5418 yards | 67.8 | 126 |
| Silver (W) | 72 | 5418 yards | 73.4 | 135 |
| Red | 72 | 4756 yards | 64.3 | 121 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4756 yards | 69.8 | 125 |
| Orange | 72 | 4034 yards | 61.6 | 114 |
| Orange (W) | 72 | 4034 yards | 65.1 | 117 |
Scorecard for Bradenton
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.5/148 | 415 | 203 | 542 | 369 | 587 | 354 | 428 | 168 | 345 | 3411 | 403 | 422 | 195 | 523 | 434 | 169 | 398 | 517 | 358 | 3419 | 6830 |
| Blue M: 72.1/140 W: 78.6/146 | 389 | 184 | 506 | 358 | 541 | 322 | 375 | 152 | 311 | 3138 | 392 | 378 | 172 | 501 | 394 | 162 | 377 | 489 | 322 | 3187 | 6325 |
| White M: 69.7/129 W: 75.6/138 | 361 | 155 | 480 | 316 | 506 | 297 | 347 | 144 | 278 | 2884 | 360 | 347 | 162 | 481 | 359 | 147 | 355 | 454 | 310 | 2975 | 5859 |
| Silver M: 67.8/126 W: 73.4/135 | 340 | 135 | 446 | 269 | 416 | 288 | 328 | 136 | 269 | 2627 | 282 | 332 | 152 | 425 | 353 | 136 | 348 | 438 | 299 | 2765 | 5392 |
| Red M: 64.3/121 W: 69.8/125 | 317 | 103 | 390 | 247 | 416 | 256 | 287 | 81 | 246 | 2343 | 267 | 297 | 134 | 388 | 328 | 104 | 325 | 416 | 252 | 2511 | 4854 |
| Orange M: 61.6/114 W: 65.1/117 | 240 | 103 | 295 | 238 | 305 | 200 | 216 | 81 | 200 | 1878 | 210 | 222 | 134 | 284 | 265 | 104 | 225 | 283 | 166 | 1893 | 3771 |
| Handicap | 4 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 4 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 7 |
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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
RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Lounge, Banquet FacilitiesAvailable Activities
Swimming, BilliardsAvailable Sports
Tennis
Reviews
4.1
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by stevenvlas on 01/22/2026
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Photo submitted by mkmccrave on 08/30/2024
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Photo submitted by spencerlee2468 on 04/09/2024
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Photo submitted by spencerlee2468 on 04/09/2024
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Photo submitted by spencerlee2468 on 07/28/2023
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Photo submitted by ScottJWatson on 03/17/2023
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Photo submitted by WBlaaub17 on 02/25/2023
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Photo submitted by u9680216 on 11/24/2022
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Photo submitted by u9680216 on 11/24/2022
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Photo submitted by PinSeeker1960 on 10/22/2022
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Photo submitted by spencerlee2468 on 01/06/2022
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#9 Photo submitted by spencerlee2468 on 01/06/2022
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#15 Photo submitted by spencerlee2468 on 01/06/2022
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#16 Photo submitted by spencerlee2468 on 01/06/2022
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Photo submitted by u9992629 on 08/21/2021
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Photo submitted by u9992629 on 08/21/2021
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Photo submitted by u9992629 on 08/21/2021
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Photo submitted by u9992629 on 08/21/2021
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Photo submitted by u9992629 on 08/21/2021
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Photo submitted by u9992629 on 08/21/2021
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16 hole Photo submitted by keithO45 on 04/06/2021
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Photo submitted by Golf99 on 04/02/2021
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My 3 boys. Great day. Photo submitted by jkevross on 12/26/2020
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16th green Photo submitted by u000007755293 on 11/03/2020
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# 6 tee box. Photo submitted by gonzo1347 on 10/26/2019
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Photo submitted by KingOsi on 09/30/2019
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16th hole island green Photo submitted by goufer on 04/27/2013
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16th fairway looking at the island green 120 yards out. Photo submitted by uBPJW1379BP on 04/12/2013
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Photo submitted by Tom3815047 on 11/02/2012
Cart battery dead
I got cart battery dead. I waited 50 minutes at the 5th hole Crazy crazy crazy
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
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
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Fun track
This is a really solid track for the money - the layout is interesting and there’s a lot of variety and challenge throughout. That said, the greens need a ton of work. If the greens were in better shape, it would take this course to the next level!
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Greenfieldgolf711
Commented on 04/29/2023
Thanks, We are transitioning from winter rye to summer Bermuda a little early this year due to heat and lack of rain. Things are looking better already. Come out and see us again soon. We will always try to be the best deal in town. Tony
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Greens need work
The layout of the course is fine but the course itself could use more care especially the greens.
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Decent course for the money!
It’s worth the play. 1.2 handicap index here and played from the tips and it was quite the challenge. Shot 73 with 4 birdies and 5 bogeys. I will say it’s in decent shape for a public golf course in this area. If you’re on the fence, give it a try. If you want pristine conditions then pay the money to play somewhere nicer. For the money, you won’t find a nicer course in this area.
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Greenfieldgolf711
Commented on 04/29/2023
Nice round! And THANKS for the great comments. Since buying the course 3 years ago, out goal is to be the best deal in town, and to make the course a little nicer each month. Appreciate your support. Tony
Starter is unprofessional and rude
Starter is unprofessional and just unfriendly in every way. My group of 8 used to golf here at minimum once a week but stopped because of him and solely him. We played here last week to give it another try and once again he was rude.
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
River Club
Solid course for the money, especially during snow bird season.Starter did a great job getting everyone off efficiently!
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Course Layout
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