River Run Golf Links
About
River Run Golf Links is a municipal course owned by the city of Bradenton. Unlike many others in the area, golfers won't have to worry about hitting homes on this non-residential course. The layout is player friendly enough for all skill levels to enjoy but it's also a fair test that is anything but boring. The two nines are referred to as the River Nine, the front, and the Pirate nine. The golf course is mostly straightforward and a pleasure to walk, although there are carts available. Ancient oak trees draped with Spanish moss provide shade and scenery throughout the course. Water has a prominent presence, coming into play on almost every hole. Some of the holes are tight and can be quite challenging but beginners can still approach River Run Golf Links with confidence.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 70 | 6293 yards | 70.5 | 124 |
| White | 70 | 5809 yards | 68.1 | 119 |
| Gold | 70 | 5331 yards | 66.5 | 112 |
| Red | 70 | 4709 yards | 63.7 | 107 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 70.6/133 W: 77.0/145 | 361 | 423 | 357 | 388 | 148 | 368 | 352 | 194 | 523 | 3114 | 351 | 550 | 398 | 382 | 377 | 194 | 381 | 150 | 421 | 3204 | 6318 |
| White M: 68.3/124 W: 74.4/140 | 330 | 378 | 328 | 349 | 130 | 343 | 336 | 164 | 500 | 2858 | 333 | 525 | 377 | 367 | 351 | 160 | 351 | 134 | 380 | 2978 | 5836 |
| Gold M: 66.2/116 W: 71.5/130 | 300 | 353 | 280 | 325 | 112 | 318 | 292 | 134 | 477 | 2591 | 315 | 470 | 356 | 352 | 325 | 145 | 300 | 117 | 360 | 2740 | 5331 |
| Red M: 63.7/111 W: 68.6/117 | 265 | 328 | 238 | 289 | 93 | 292 | 263 | 99 | 411 | 2278 | 297 | 432 | 326 | 282 | 287 | 123 | 261 | 100 | 323 | 2431 | 4709 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 4 |
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Beautiful Day Photo submitted by Panchodilla on 12/23/2024
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Photo submitted by Panchodilla on 12/23/2024
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Our receipt Photo submitted by CreepinItReel on 01/25/2024
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Be careful out there…. Photo submitted by 9VO4r3YwDiFrE2qyrgAZ on 02/21/2023
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Course marshal Photo submitted by 9VO4r3YwDiFrE2qyrgAZ on 01/20/2023
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Photo submitted by jaehunter2578 on 08/15/2022
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Photo submitted by bev8125 on 07/17/2022
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Photo submitted by michaeljeichenberger on 07/05/2022
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Photo submitted by u000001579787 on 10/27/2020
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Photo submitted by Daddyspooh on 07/07/2020
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Photo submitted by TimThePilot on 06/23/2020
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Photo submitted by FDivvensSr on 05/13/2020
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Photo submitted by FDivvensSr on 05/13/2020
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Photo submitted by FDivvensSr on 05/13/2020
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Photo submitted by FDivvensSr on 05/13/2020
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 05/08/2017
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 05/08/2017
Decent Course That Will Test You
Really liked the layout of this course. Some tight spots that will make you really think about your shot and some interesting holes laid out to make you test your approach or drive off the tee.
Some of the holes had some ground under repair but that is what it is. Courses will always need to be updated and aren’t always in perfect conditions on every hole, especially in Florida.
Pace of play could have been better. There was a foursome in front of me that was taking 20 mins to play a hole and holding up me and three other groups behind them. They weren’t letting anyone pass till people started really pressing them to move faster. No ranger drove around to check which was needed to make them go faster. If there are multiple groups waiting for you, don’t try to fish your ball out of water or look for it in the woods. Drop and move on.
Outside that I would for sure play here again.
Course Is In Really Good Shape (Early October)
Played late morning, mid-week round as a foursome. Finished in less than four hours. Greens (except for hole #15, which was undergoing some sort of repair) were in terrific shape (both fast and true). Staff was (as always) welcoming and seemed to appreciate our business. Can recommend this course and look forward to returning soon.
Excellent Conditions, Super Staff, Enjoyable Course
Booked late morning, mid-week round as a foursome. Were greeted upon arrival by Paul (carts), Lee (register), Dave (counter) and Phil (starter) as if we were regulars, even though we hadn’t played River Run for quite a long time. Course was virtually empty, and thus we played the entire round without being held up or pushed from behind. Course conditions were excellent except for the greenside bunkers, many of which need more sand. Greens were a bit slower than when we last played here, but every green rolled true and they were in very good condition. We enjoyed the experience, had a good day on the course, and look forward to coming back to play RR again soon.
Pro Joe
Watch out for the slurred speech pro. He’ll come up on your group and set a really terrible example for a young golfer. I’ve played River Run for 25 yrs and never had a problem come up on my group and lecture about divots. Playing loud music on the tee box and cussing at his shots. Bad scene Pro Joe. Bad example. Won’t be back after all these years unless pro Joe moves on.
Normal Round
Early tee time, course in decent shape, greens nice. Noticed some of the renovations (right side 18), 4 hr time. Enjoyed it!
Worth all 18
I loved the course because...tee boxes had grass and level, grass in fairways, well groomed, drinking water, ball washers, smooth cart paths and my favorite....its quiet!
Good Course
The workers are great, I have to start with that. The course is challenging, but the rain causes it to have some wet areas that cannot be mowed. Not a problem if you hit the ball where it should go.
Good Course
Very good course, but wet from a previous week of rain.
Wait
I play this course because of its proximity to me and cost. This course is my hidden gem, just not right now. We've had a lot of rain lately and it was like playing in a swamp. Won't be back for a few weeks.
River Run
The rough has tall grass and easy to lose balls. The balls have a tendency to drop down in tall grass making it difficult to hit out of the grass... would like to see grass cut closer to ground.
Great Value
Course was in great shape especially considering the price to play. The staff was excellent and I definitely plan to play this course again!
The grass in the rough is very problematic. It's very easy to lose your ball because the type of grass there is much too high.
Mow the grass around the fairways lower ... A LOT
Great Condition
The course was in great condition this afternoon . Very impressed with greens. We will certainly be back . Around in 3hrs can’t be beaten…
Good course for the money
Fun course to play, not too long not executive course. Greens consistent and in pretty good shape as are fairways and tee boxes. I recommend this course to many golfers!
Doug
Course is good condition but slow round. 4 plus hours.