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2115 Reviews (2115)
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
90.5%
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4.1
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5 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.3%
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4.1
159 Reviews (159)
5 Stars
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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
4.3
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.3%
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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 Average
Value Good
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Commented on 01/13/2023

Hi, u000004376136. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing River Run Golf Links.

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Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 01/13/2023

Hi, jonpapp. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing River Run Golf Links.

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Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best Muni in Manatee County

This was my 4th time playing River Run this year. The course had taken a beating from Hurricane Ian, but the grounds crew has done a great job getting the course back in shape. The greens could stand a little more work, but the rest of the course was in better shape than the last time I played there.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/13/2023

Hello, u314161168453. Thank you for visiting us at River Run Golf Links. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/13/2023

Hi, u314162205888. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing River Run Golf Links.

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Reviews 30
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/13/2023

Hi, u398895097. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing River Run Golf Links.

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Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Excellent muni

I’ve been playing this course for many years and I have never been disappointed with anything.The grounds have always been maintained well and the pace of play has always been good.I will continue to play here with a big smile on my face.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 136
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Keep it straight

Course in good condition, fairways are pretty good, and greens are in good shape. For the price you can't complain especially this time of year. Course is narrow on about 5 holes at least.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/13/2023

Hello, miami20. Thank you for visiting us at River Run Golf Links. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great value

Great staff. Nice courses and fun layout. A little rushed early but with 2 foursomes at the hole ahead of us don’t know why we were told to pick up the pace. Was less crowded in the back 9.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/10/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing River Run Golf Links.

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Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 02/10/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing River Run Golf Links!

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

Well run muni course

Plenty of traffic, but course Is well maintained. When a member of my party was late the starter sent me out on time. Then upon his arrival (hole 2) gave him a cart to meet me. Avoided collision with a big party behind us. Great management and much appreciated.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth it.

Great course for the money. It is in great shape. Challenging but fair

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 03/10/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing River Run Golf Links.

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/10/2023

Hi, u5804706. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing River Run Golf Links.

Played On
Reviews 5
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 Excellent
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Commented on 02/10/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing River Run Golf Links!

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Commented on 02/10/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing River Run Golf Links!

Played On
Reviews 124
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/10/2023

Hi, harvfrank. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing River Run Golf Links.

Played On
Reviews 5
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 Poor
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Commented on 02/10/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing River Run Golf Links!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/10/2023

Hi, u314163539863. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing River Run Golf Links.

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Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Staff worked us in after I was late for tee time. Course was in fairly decent condition. Greens moderately fast with many ball marks, as expected on a busy public course. Tees and fairway grass mostly good.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/10/2023

Hi, u912772482. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing River Run Golf Links.

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Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/10/2023

Hi, u000005610698. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing River Run Golf Links.

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