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4.0
2107 Reviews (2107)
5 Stars
491
4 Stars
1146
3 Stars
340
2 Stars
82
1 Stars
48
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
91.1%
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1885 out of 2107 reviews
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4.3
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.4%
Recommend this course
73 out of 79 reviews
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4.1
217 Reviews (217)
5 Stars
67
4 Stars
115
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.2%
Recommend this course
198 out of 217 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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4.0
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Reviews 29
Handicap 20-24
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good course

Very nicely kept course, especially for a city course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Great Experience

What a great public golf course! Conditions were fantastic, greens rolled nice, not fast, not slow. Fairways and rough both as nice as the weather allows. Their bunkers are manicured and fluffy, by far the best I’ve played down in this area. Interesting holes, some very scenic. I will play here any chance I get. Keep it up.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 29
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Course

Very nice course and challenging, nice greens. well kept up course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 57
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

It's time to smarten up the young ones...

The course is in great shape. The problem I have is with slow not caring what's behind them older players who just wander off the green, knowing there are people waiting and not caring. And then behind us we had a threesome who kept sending balls our way on the fairway until we corrected them on the 18th. One ball came extremely close to us and because of that I sent to drive midfairway not knowing that the ball came from them and almost hit my partner. Dangerous games these fools play. They need to be corralled

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice Course

Nice enjoyable golf course, but not perfect. Great value.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Beautiful Course

Love the layout and conditions are well maintained. Out 9 was tedious as the foursome in front of us was playing extremely slow spending a lot of time looking for their balls. Feel they might’ve been new to golfing as they never offered to let our threesome play through, In 9 was much better!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Improvements, many improvements

This is a well kept golf course with constant improvements being made. I love playing here. Lots of hard work is evident.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Response from on 07/04/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 84
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Golf

Have come to expect the course to be in great shape and it did not let me down enjoy this golf course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course is in beautiful shape

Tee boxes in great shape. Greens are nice and roll true

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

The course

The course is well kept and the design is inviting for all levels of play. Staff getting on the course were very friendly and helpful. Keep in mind that the last 2 Hurricanes that caused havoc for the local courses the people of FL persevered in getting this course back to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value: Bring Lots of Balls

Greens are not good, fairways as expected. Extremely friendly staff.

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18 holes, cart, friendly people, outstanding free Buffett …all for $20.00 plus tax!

I can live with the greens.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Golf

Great challenging course. Always improving the course. Staff is highly efficient and friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
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 Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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