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4.0
2113 Reviews (2113)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
82
1 Stars
48
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
90.6%
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1889 out of 2113 reviews
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4.3
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
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3 Stars
4
2 Stars
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.1%
Recommend this course
35 out of 38 reviews
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4.1
176 Reviews (176)
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
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3 Stars
22
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.2%
Recommend this course
157 out of 176 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6293 yards
Slope 124
Rating 70.5

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

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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Conditions Good
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5.0
First Time Playing

Great little course. Staff was welcoming and very nice.

Loved the course and the people running it. Very friendly and patient.

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3.0
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Conditions Good
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
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4.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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3.0
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WILFRIED

The course was only average. Unfortunately, I had to wait a long time for each hole, so I gave up after 9 holes in frustration.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Slow Play

We were a twosome set to play 18 holes but quit after 9. The course was busy but groups seemed to be moving unlike the threesome ahead of us. They were so slow. The older gentleman was hitting from the white tees & rarely made it past the red tees. They waited until the group ahead was on the green to hit their tee shots! There was a hole or more at times open but no ranger came out to move them along. We quit after almost 3 hours for 9 holes!

We've played River Run before and our experiences have all been good prior to this time. Course is in decent shape, greens fast but a bit beat up on certain holes. We will play it again but maybe earlier in the day.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyable round

The course is in pretty decent shape for not having any rain. The greens are pretty fast which, if you’ve played this course makes it tough putting on some of the undulating greens. So many trees down from the hurricanes, just not the ones you hit into!! An agonizing pace of play is the only negative. Don’t expect a ranger to get things moving. Otherwise, good condition, good layout and good value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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4.0
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Reviews 182
Handicap 10-14
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Course In Excellent Condition (Especially The Greens)

Played mid-week, mid-day round as a threesome. Never held up or pushed, we finished in four hours. Greens and sand traps in excellent condition. Fairways and rough in “OK” shape. Staff members Lee (inside/register), Phil (carts) & Brett (starter) went “above & beyond” to help make our round a pleasant experience. Recommend this course and look forward to returning to River Run in the near future.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Review of the course

Excellent course, the greens and the fairway are in good shape. Very friendly staff, I will be going back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 213
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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