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4.1
1795 Reviews (1795)
5 Stars
428
4 Stars
845
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
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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

River Club mid January

Do not book this through this website.

We had a 1.32 booking and it took nearly 3 hours to do 9 holes, they cram too many golfers in, and made us feel bad because we booked through an agent. We could not finish the course because it was too dark. Do nit play after 1pm at latest unless you only want to play 15/16 holes.

The course is in very good condition though, but wouldn’t play again because of the wait on each and every hole.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

River Club is a beautiful Course at a great price

I recently had the pleasure to play at the River Club which is located off of Route 70 in Bradenton. I found the course to be very challenging and quite beautiful. The staff was very friendly and accommodating from the minute I dropped off my bag at the bag drop, till they greeted me at the end of the day to take my cart.

The course has a great driving range to warm up.

We played Our around in just about four hours and we were able to get some food at the halfway house. There was also a beverage cart that we saw several times while on the course.

After the round of golf we went into the restaurant and had some food and drinks. The staff iwas very friendly and attentive.

I highly recommend anyone in the area to give the River Club a try. It’s a great value for some really great golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great track

Very pleased with the pace of play, the condition of the greens and fairways,. My new favorite course in the area. The layout has me using my full portfolio of clubs.

Thanks again to the staff for another fun round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 66
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable Afternoon

I thoroughly enjoyed playing the Preserve. The course was in good condition. Most importantly the staff was very professional and exceptionally friendly and helpful.

5 STARS

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible Service

Owner made it quite clear from the beginning that he did not care for Golf Now golfers. Would not let the Golf Now golfers Check in or put their bags on the golf carts until 5 minutes before their tee time. Then when I complained about the inconvenience, told me I had an attitude. He was just waiting for a reason to have me thrown off the golf course. Would not recommend this golf course to any Golf Now members. Also,I would recommend Golf Now to terminate their relationship with this owner. It's my understanding that he also owns Greenfield Plantation and i have no doubt the treatment would be the same there. I will not book a tee time there to find out.. This is the first and last time I will book a tee time at either of this owners golf courses.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 01/07/2022

The guy bought a hot deal at 1:30 PM and came 90 minutes before his tee time wanting to be sent out as a single. Classy. He was told to check in 15 minutes prior to his tee time PER GOLF NOW’s POLICY. He then tried to get a key from the starter, who referred him back to the pro shop as we had other customers with tee times that he needed to get out on the course. Then he came back in the pro shop, and started acting in a disrespectful manner because none of his well worn tricks were working. I asked him if he read his email confirmation from Golf Now that highlights all of their policies, and he told me” I’m done listening to you”. At this point he was advised to be polite, or he would be asked to leave. We have nothing to do with hot deals and we can’t send you off an hour and a half earlier than your tee time as a single in the middle of season when the course is sold out. It not shocking to me that this golfer couldn’t find anyone to play with him. Rude and disrespectful to hard working locals who are providing affordable golf and great conditions. Please, take your act elsewhere. You will be running out of courses soon due to the way you treat people.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Greens are rolling great and the staff was very friendly

Challenging course and fun to play I recommend this course and the 19rh hole has good drinks and food for after. Also picked up pro v’s in the pro shop for $15

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great track

Well run course with great layout. Staff was excellent, kept us moving.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Course

The course seemed to be in fairy good shape. We played in the afternoon but was still pretty busy probably because of a holiday week. So they were short on carts. We were a threesome and the started wanted to add a solo player to our group, which makes sense. But the solo player started arguing with the starter that he wanted his own cart because of Covid! We tried to tell him that we are all vaccinated and outside, but then he started yelling at us that we can't prove we are safe. Finally, the started just gave him his own cart even though they were short of carts. So we got stuck playing with this person and it was very uncomfortable! If it wasn't for this incident I would rate 5 stars. Also, the bartender working did not know how to make a simple Martini. If you ordered anything other than beer or a shot, it was not happening.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/10/2022

Thanks for your comments, but it sounds like our staff did everything just perfectly. I understand you had issues with the playing partner, but perhaps you could give the course the 5 stars you said it deserved in your review. There is nothing we could have done about this player. He is not affiliated with our course. Come visit again! Tony

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Player patience

Guests like myself should be more patient and Nader standing with staff. I witnessed a man treat the starters very badly. I would have denied him access. But the staff accommodated the jerk with great apple. Oh yeah, don’t forget to tip these guys.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/08/2022

Thanks for your thoughtful comments. We have over 200 players per day and 99% of them are WONDERFUL. It you can see from the reviews posted here from time to time, there is always 1 jerk per day. It’s part of life working at a golf course, as anyone in the industry will tell you! The good news is that we have THE BEST and friendliest staff in town, and they all take it in stride. As the owner, if I see anyone being disrespectful to my awesome team, I will remove them from the course. Thanks again. Tony

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

No excellence here. I would have settled for good, got less than fair.

Slow, crowded, odd layout, mediocre conditions.

Barely saw a river but that’s no biggie.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 01/09/2022

Sorry you did not enjoy the course. Surprised by your comments about the layout and conditions. People are complimenting me about it daily. Just bought the course 3 years ago, and the crew has done an amazing job getting it fixed back up while keeping prices super low. If there is anything I can do, please email me at Tony@greenfield.golf

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful Course!

The River Club is in great shape! The greens were perfect and the staff are great….I’ll be back again and again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course in Lakewood Ranch!

Their greens are great and the staff were very friendly! I’ll be back again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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