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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 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course for the money.

Played on a Sunday morning. Course is in good shape, 1 green needs some help. For a city Course it is well maintained and staffed. The. Course is one that should not be taken for granted. Birdies can be made so can double. I will definitely play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

River run

The starter was a grumpy old man. Only other negative is, it’s 100 out and you can’t bring a small cooler for yourself.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

River Run

Fun course with tough beautiful layout. Friendly helpful staff. Good course to play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 107
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great golf for the money

Had a great day. Course was in good shape. Always a fair challenge. I had to mark it down for pace of play, in fairness, it was just a few groups. I will definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Bad Day

2some paired up with another 2, they were nice. Greens in great shape, fairways thin, bunkers ok (except for not being raked by previous groups). 4some in front had a couple guys who could hit it ok, BUT they had 1 playing up tees and instead of letting him go ahead (never saw him hit it more than 100 yds) they would wait until the group ahead was about 300 or more yards out before they would even think about teeing off., then we'd have to wait for the up tee guy to hit at least 3 shots before he was out off range.

HOT! Heat index >103! Took about 3.5 hrs to finish 13, got sick, puked, quit, went to clubhouse for about 10-15 mins to cool off before leaving, and some a-hole stole my rangefinder from parked cart.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable Round

Prompt on time morning start. Good pace of play and course conditions were very good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Decent price, for a great course

I’d 100% play here again. Course was kept in great condition. Happy to play a course where the staff actually maintain & mow the course. Nice scenic course for the area. Reasonably priced for the caliber of course it is. I’d recommend to others for sure. Can be a little busy so your pace of play is a little quick, as you have players on you the whole time, but still an overall fun time & experience. 4.5/5 stars. Wish they had someone who came around & offered drinks to purchase. Buy drinks before & in the middle rounds

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

Course is constantly being improved.

The course layout is great. Mark, one of the starters is very helpful to match up the golfers. Bob and office staff are tops. One of my favorite courses to play in Bradenton. Thanks to all!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very Slow Pace of Play

Excellent friendly welcome from the starter.

First six holes was millionaires golf, but then we caught up with a painfully slow fourball, who in fairness were being held up themselves.

The most excellent starter recommended that we play the front nine twice, which we did.

Course and greens in good condition, but the day was spoiled by lack of courtesy, spatial awareness and people failing to understand the impact of slow play on others.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great first round!

This is the first time playing this course. I think it is in good condition for the dry weather we are experiencing. The forward tees are good for beginners and shorter hitter’s and the tees farther back make for tight landing areas so it is challenging! Will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Todays round

Tee boxes are hard, fairways hard, greens need work but they’re working on them. Shouldn’t be charging $10 for a rider fee

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

An overall excellent experience

My son and I were looking for a more challenging course than our usual. We found River Run through the GolfPass site. We are in agreement that we will continue to choose River Run for our 2 to 3 times a year golf experiences.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Great course and awesome staff! Greens were airrated but still in great shape nonetheless. I'm def going back soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Punch it out

At this time they had just punched the greens. I was told before playing, which is always nice being warned. It did affect my play of course. There's still an ongoing issue with the ball washer maintenance... there isn't any. What water/soap was in these is nasty. I like having water stations scattered throughout.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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