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4.1
2115 Reviews (2115)
5 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
48
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
90.5%
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4.2
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.1%
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35 out of 38 reviews
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4.1
170 Reviews (170)
5 Stars
57
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.8%
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151 out of 170 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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4.1
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Conditions Excellent
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Solid value

Only did 9 holes (10-18) and was nice to start on #10. Very enjoyable for us with nobody in front but I could tell the course was slammed on #1 when finishing on the green at #18. Greens roll true, no disappointment there. Greens probably score the highest (tee boxes, fairways, greens). Tee boxes were also good, flat/level, pretty well manicured; no issues there. Fairways were good, maybe need some love in some areas but all things considered this was a great value course. Some sneaky hazards, a good challenge overall.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Nothing But Wonderful

The staff … everyone we came in contact with .. they were very friendly… the course is in great shape … but… 9 th hole kick our butts..🤪

The course is well taken care of and the pro shop has enough room for many customers.. nice an clean

Great courses with wonderful staff can’t wait to return …

Conditions Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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5.0
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Excellent in every way

From check in to check out this is a great course. Staff are friendly, helpful and efficient. Pro shop is a nice building with a great selection of reasonably priced products. The course is in great shape and the greens were fast and fair.

This is one of those courses where a little local knowledge will get you a long way. Wish I had a couple of shots back.

We will be back for sure.

Conditions Excellent
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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4.0
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4.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best Value

This is an amazing municipal course. Staff were friendly, efficient and helpful. Checking was quick and easy and staff handled the bags to the drop/pick up area for us. The pro shop is roomy, clean and has a wide array of good merch at fair prices. The course was well laid out and in great condition. We missed a few opportunities by not knowing the course but we will be back to try to pick those up. The greens were in excellent shape, quick and fair.

I can't think of a single thing that to criticize.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great Value!

From the reception to the departure this was a great experience! Very efficient system for getting people from the bag drop, to the cart, to the tee without sacrificing customer service. The course conditions were excellent and the greens were quick and fair. The clubhouse is clean, well presented and has so.e very nice merch at fair prices. This is an excellent municipal course with some upscale service, excellent value for the price.

Lots of chances to save strokes with well placed shots (when you know where to place them.)

We will definitely be back to fi d some of them.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pleasantly surprised

More challenging than I remember. Green above average quickness. Tee boxes and fairways were in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value for money course

As always this course is value for money. Greens were a little fast but in good condition.

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