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4.1
2206 Reviews (2206)
5 Stars
521
4 Stars
1196
3 Stars
356
2 Stars
85
1 Stars
48
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
90.0%
Recommend this course
1972 out of 2206 reviews
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4.1
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.0%
Recommend this course
81 out of 91 reviews
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4.1
129 Reviews (129)
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
61
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.9%
Recommend this course
116 out of 129 reviews
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Course Highlights
The welcoming staff consistently makes golfers feel at home, and the course delivers strong value with well-maintained greens that roll true. The layout suits all skill levels, with fairways and tee boxes kept in consistently solid condition.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6318 yards
Slope 145
Rating 77.0

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ward Northrup Jed Azinger (2005) Gordon G. Lewis (2005)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Properly dressed, no cut offs or tank tops

Food & Beverage

Snacks
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Reviews

4.1
2206 Reviews (2206)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 47
Bunkers 38
Narrow Fairways 32
This course/club is great for:
Locals 45
Seniors 38
Walkers 37
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 58
Worth the Drive 20
In the 'Burbs 10

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Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Marshall needs to be on the Golf Course not cleaning clubs for tips.

The layout is fun to play and challenging. The greens are in rough shape and SLOW!! The course tried their best to put the pins in places less affected by the disease on the greens. The Marshall was cleaning clubs for tips instead of monitoring the pace of play on the golf course which was an issue as well.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome course layout and friendly staff and good people to play with. Course could use a little work but worth the price to play the fun and challenging course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Very nice course and a great value

Course is in good shape. The staff is excellent. Putting surfaces are in very good shape. You will enjoy your round if you play on this track.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/22/2026:
Thank you for the five-star review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate you choosing to spend your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Reviews 191
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Friendly & Welcoming Staff; Course In Good Shape;

After playing River Run not long ago, and enjoying it very much, we returned and played a late morning weekday round on another very hot day. As such, the course was almost empty. Finished in approx. 3.5 hours playing as a threesome. Fairways were a bit thin and very dry and firm as this area has experienced drought conditions for quite some time. Greens were in decent shape, although fringe areas on a few (especially on the back nine) were starting to deteriorate. Sand traps were in acceptable condition but sand was a bit shallow. (As always, we were warmly greeted on arrival and well taken care of by the staff members we encountered. On this day it was Lynn (outside) and Rick & Cindy (inside).) Would recommend this course and plan on returning soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 191
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
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Previously Played

Good Value, Decent Greens, Top Notch Staff

Played late morning weekend round on a painfully hot and humid day. The staff (Kevin on carts, Mike and Cindy inside) made us feel welcome and appreciated. Course was (most likely due to weather conditions) almost empty and we played (as a foursome) in four hours, even after letting a threesome play thru. Greens were in decent shape, with absolutely no bare spots or damage. Although fairways were hard, thin, and very dry they were quite playable. Sand traps were baked hard in some spots. (Not complaining as the “Hot Deal” round was priced to reflect this.) Will try to play River Run again soon, even knowing that as long as this drought and heat wave continue these are the conditions we can expect.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Staff & Great Value

The staff were so nice, so helpful, and I really appreciated them. The course was fun, very reasonably priced and I enjoyed the day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Sunday Afternoon Round

The course was in average condition. I have played it when it was better. I am sure when we finally get some consistent rain it will improve. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful and the golf course is always fun to play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 118
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course! Great deal. Good conditions.

I was pleasantly surprised by this course. The conditions were really good. Tee boxes were flat and in really good shape. Fairways were good and greens were mostly very good. I really like the layout of this par 70. I will definitely be playing this place again. A few notes: there is no range here. There are two cages where you can warm up and hit into a net, so at least there is a place to warm up, asa well as a putting area. The staff was all great here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

This course is one of our favourites

This course was in the best shape out of all we have played in the last two months.The staff were really good & nothing was too much trouble Really enjoyed the day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/05/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Have always loved the layout of this course. For a city run course this is my favorite muni. Starter was awesome! Also was surprised by the condition of this course since we are in a severe drought. It's in good shape. Fun round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome Course and Staff

Always enjoy playing this course, From Mike meeting me to take my clubs to the cart to everyone inside, the starter, the Ranger everyone there is awesome. Nice course well maintain awesome challenges!

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