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4.1
2178 Reviews (2178)
5 Stars
512
4 Stars
1179
3 Stars
354
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
1946 out of 2178 reviews
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4.0
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
85.9%
Recommend this course
61 out of 71 reviews
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4.2
142 Reviews (142)
5 Stars
54
4 Stars
63
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.4%
Recommend this course
127 out of 142 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
2178 Reviews (2178)

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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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
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Handicap 5-9
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Plays Once a week
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Previously Played
Windy weather
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Not too shabby

The course was good overall. Geens were fine and there were a few tee boxed that used some lovin but most were in real good shape.

The pace of play was slow with no ranger or player assistant to talk to. But for a muni and today's astronomical golf prices, it was well worth the price.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 59
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4.0
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Previously Played

We need rain

I really like the improvements being made to this course, but rain is definitely needed. The greens are fairly fast from lack of rain, for sure. Still love playing here no

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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Reviews 233
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4.0
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Reviews 76
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 70
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Good course

Everything was excellent but course player very very slow.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Windy weather
Used cart

Carts

Place claims to not have enough carts to accommodate a single golfer. What’s that smell?

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Very friendly staff that makes an ok course lovely

It is a course I would go play by myself in the afternoon just because I feel like to or want to focus my game by being alone. Nothing fancy, but generally in good enough shape. The starter was very friendly and we love it!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Water, water everywhere

Good value- close in to Bradenton, tight fairways and water- fun

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Bring extra balls

Nice course- good location near downtown Bradenton. Friendly staff- the water and narrow fairways make you pay attention

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

River Run Is A Fun Track

First, this place has the best staff of any course on the Suncoast. Just all nice, helpful people who make your day better. Greens were pretty true, with lots of rough pin locations. Don't be surprised to get a GIR or close, then end up with a bogey or even double. Conditions were very good. Seemed like every par 4 was 350ish, so not the most fascinating layout, but it was cool to play without houses all over the course. I'll be back for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 73
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Just okay

Great people, good prices, good greens, but layout is super quirky. Lots of blind shots. Tight course in spots. Greens rolled pretty good and fairways were decent, but pretty raggedy off fairways. Tee boxes were solid Bunkers were all playable. The course was just lacking character I guess. Small putting greens and only a few nets to hit into for practice.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Surprised

Play was extremely slow. Course in mediocre shape. Greens ???? Club house closed at half way point no bathrooms!!😢 hard for ladies to pee in woods. Did see one outhouse a bit late. Need a ranger to speed up play. Saw a few groups call it a day early. Disappointed played there several times. If you going to have tee times on Christmas Eve someone should be in club house.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Florida Golf

we play this course every year as we can walk. Never know what to expect in terms of pace of play as they do not tend to match us up and they send singles and twosomes. Course in best shape we've seen in years ; greens were fantastic. will play again and hope for good pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Slow but nice

One of our favorites in the area. Pretty good condition and an imaginative layout.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course not in good shape. Why no coolers can’t bring food or pop must from them.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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