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4.1
2171 Reviews (2171)
5 Stars
512
4 Stars
1173
3 Stars
353
2 Stars
85
1 Stars
48
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
89.9%
Recommend this course
1940 out of 2171 reviews
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4.0
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.9%
Recommend this course
55 out of 64 reviews
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4.2
143 Reviews (143)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
59
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.5%
Recommend this course
128 out of 143 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 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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Reviews

4.1
2171 Reviews (2171)

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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Reviews 76
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 Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Very friendly and helpful staff.

River Run is overall a very playable course. Fairways are nice and greens are fair could be a little softer. Probably one of the best deals around Bradenton area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 73
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Always an enjoyable day

It's nowhere near the nicest course in the area, but it’s always my favorite. The staff is always helpful in every way and that's what makes this place special. It's a municipal and they can't expand anywhere so they lack suitable practice areas and the bunkers could use some attention. Other than that, it's a great value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Nice Muni

The course was a nice track for the money. The greens were nice, A decent layout I would go back again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent course

Good course for the price, pace was slow and there was no ranger but overall a good experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
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 Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

nice muni course

this municipal course in Bradenton is a good deal for the cost. the course is fairly well maintained and the staff is very friendly. the big downside is the pace of play, it took 5hrs 35min to play 18 holes and my foursome was right on top of the group in front of us.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Nice course

Course was in good condition. Greens were fairly fast and smooth. I would recommend this course if you can play if for about $50

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
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 Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golfers from Wisconsin

We had a very fun day of golfing. Course was busy but the foursome ahead of us were on pace. We're here for three month & will definitely come back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Wonderful Day

My wife and I played with a couple of real gentlemen from Kentucky. Really enjoyed their company. The staff was on their game and friendly. The course was in good condition. Even though the greens were recently top dressed, necessary for their turf management program, they held my approach shots and rolled true. Great job by the greens keeper(s)!! The clean up is clearly on going post hurricanes… so sad to see so many trees lost!! Wonderful day at River Run!!

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