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4.1
2113 Reviews (2113)
5 Stars
493
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
90.4%
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4.3
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
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
174 Reviews (174)
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
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3 Stars
21
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.1%
Recommend this course
155 out of 174 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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Is the Pro really a pro?

Played this course many times over past 15 years. Always friendly staff, a little slow play, greens in ok conditions.

I assume the Pro is new? He treats the players like children with where to park when “on deck” when you can approach the tee (only after the group ahead is off the green).

I come to relax and play golf not to be ordered around like a child by a guy who has to announce to all those backed up on the first tee that “I am the Pro here “.

Maybe he was having a bad day but he lost me as a player of this course.

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Snowbird

The course was enjoyable. Greens were a little fast, fairways decent, and some tee boxes needed some love. Pace was good only caught the group ahead at the par threes. Still had a four hour and 15 min rd.

Only negative was the lady in the pro shop checking me in was rude. I was under the impression I paid online on Golfnow (I was incorrect) she didn't handle my inquiry and was impatient in waiting for me to look it up on my phone. I would play there again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
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Reviews 8
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
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4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 17
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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4.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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Great course for the money

I booked as a single and played with 3 great guys. Course was in decent shape for the money. Pace was a little slow but overall a good day

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice layout and great greens

The course has lot of dog legs which is great. It requires some planning to get around and not just back and forth

The fairways didn't have much grass to them but that seems to be common at this time of year

The greens were great....fast and true

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace was great until we caught folks playing back 9 on 14 Ranger should be out on back not front to keep golfers moving along otherwise great day. Played with Jim very nice man.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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