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River Run Golf Links
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
521
4 Stars
1196
3 Stars
356
2 Stars
85
1 Stars
48
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
61
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
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 6318 yards
Slope 145
Rating 77.0
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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River Run Golf Links
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue (W) | 70 | 6318 yards | 77.0 | 145 |
| Blue | 70 | 6318 yards | 70.6 | 133 |
| White | 70 | 5836 yards | 68.3 | 124 |
| White (W) | 70 | 5836 yards | 74.4 | 140 |
| Gold | 70 | 5331 yards | 66.2 | 116 |
| Gold (W) | 70 | 5331 yards | 71.5 | 130 |
| Red | 70 | 4709 yards | 63.7 | 111 |
| Red (W) | 70 | 4709 yards | 68.6 | 117 |
Scorecard for River Run Golf Links
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 70.6/133 W: 77.0/145 | 361 | 423 | 357 | 388 | 148 | 368 | 352 | 194 | 523 | 3114 | 351 | 550 | 398 | 382 | 377 | 194 | 381 | 150 | 421 | 3204 | 6318 |
| White M: 68.3/124 W: 74.4/140 | 330 | 378 | 328 | 349 | 130 | 343 | 336 | 164 | 500 | 2858 | 333 | 525 | 377 | 367 | 351 | 160 | 351 | 134 | 380 | 2978 | 5836 |
| Gold M: 66.2/116 W: 71.5/130 | 300 | 353 | 280 | 325 | 112 | 318 | 292 | 134 | 477 | 2591 | 315 | 470 | 356 | 352 | 325 | 145 | 300 | 117 | 360 | 2740 | 5331 |
| Red M: 63.7/111 W: 68.6/117 | 265 | 328 | 238 | 289 | 93 | 292 | 263 | 99 | 411 | 2278 | 297 | 432 | 326 | 282 | 287 | 123 | 261 | 100 | 323 | 2431 | 4709 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 4 |
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Course Details
Year Built 1987
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range No
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
Reviews
4.1
Reviewer Photos
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Beautiful Day Photo submitted by Panchodilla on 12/23/2024
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Photo submitted by Panchodilla on 12/23/2024
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Our receipt Photo submitted by CreepinItReel on 01/25/2024
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Be careful out there…. Photo submitted by 9VO4r3YwDiFrE2qyrgAZ on 02/21/2023
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Course marshal Photo submitted by 9VO4r3YwDiFrE2qyrgAZ on 01/20/2023
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Photo submitted by jaehunter2578 on 08/15/2022
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Photo submitted by bev8125 on 07/17/2022
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Photo submitted by michaeljeichenberger on 07/05/2022
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Photo submitted by u000001579787 on 10/27/2020
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Photo submitted by Daddyspooh on 07/07/2020
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Photo submitted by TimThePilot on 06/23/2020
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Photo submitted by FDivvensSr on 05/13/2020
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Photo submitted by FDivvensSr on 05/13/2020
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Photo submitted by FDivvensSr on 05/13/2020
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Photo submitted by FDivvensSr on 05/13/2020
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 05/08/2017
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 05/08/2017
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On 03/13/2026
Reviews 255
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Disappointing
Weeds
Burned out fairways in spots.
Pace of play was slow
With a hot deal maybe you play this course but it’s significantly worse than many others in the area.
No GPS
No range, just a hitting net
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Great value
Great course for the money. It was well maintained and the greens were fast which makes for quite a few 3 putts. Staff is friendly and there’s a cool snack area that sells beer and soda. It’s a very popular course and I was fortunate to get an early tee time.
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On 03/03/2026
Reviews 76
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Slow
Slow I w pace of play. Some greens displayed damage. Course is dry due to lack of rain. Worth it for the right price. ($40-$45).
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Enjoyed the course
Greens and fairways in good shape. Greens were fast. Staff was great.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 02/25/2026:
We truly appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to hear you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working hard to make every experience just as memorable.
I Recommend This Course
River Run Bradenton
Great course. Difficult to book 18 holes. Very busy!
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 02/23/2026:
We truly appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to hear you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working hard to make every experience just as memorable.
I Recommend This Course
Good Challenge
Course fairways were difficult to hit off , course could use over seeding.
Fairway yardage not.marked well?
Pace of.play was good , played with a local who helped with direction.
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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