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4.1
2185 Reviews (2185)
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515
4 Stars
1183
3 Stars
354
2 Stars
85
1 Stars
48
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
90.2%
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1953 out of 2185 reviews
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4.1
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
87.0%
Recommend this course
67 out of 77 reviews
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4.1
136 Reviews (136)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
61
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.7%
Recommend this course
122 out of 136 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
2185 Reviews (2185)

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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Played On
Reviews 188
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Always A Good Value

Played a mid-afternoon weekend round. Pace of play was quite slow, but this is the norm in SW Florida this time of year. Conditions were acceptable. Greens rolled true with no bare spots. Some bunkers had raked sand, others looked as if they had not been touched for days. Starter and clubhouse staff were friendly and attentive. Would recommend this course due to it's price and ease of booking. Look forward to coming back again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 03/15/2022

Thank you for your review, u000005220313. We will pass along your positive experience and feedback to our team at River Run Golf Links. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/14/2022

Hi, u314162489002. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at River Run Golf Links!

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/14/2022

Hi, 2007Cayman. 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 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overbooked and tip craziness

This course is always overbooked and this a City of Bradenton owned course and City workers are leaving “tip buckets inside and outside all over place, why?

What does our taxes paid for at this City owned course?

I have played at other city, county and state owned courses and never seen this before, wow!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/16/2022

Hi ACLindsay, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations. It was an uncommon instance and we’ll do better in the future.

Please feel free to reach out to us with any further comments, concerns, or suggestions you wish to share. We would love to make things right if you give us another chance.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 03/10/2022

Hello u314162148736,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/10/2022

Hi, u000005284928. 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 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/09/2022

Hello, u081704859. Thank you for visiting us at River Run Golf Links. We appreciate your 4-star rating. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

enjoyable round

Went as single walker and was joined with another single walker and a couple, all seniors. I enjoyed the course, the pace and the staff. Weather conditions were sunny and a bit windy which helped control the heat. Course conditions were ok, as expected for a municipal course. The track is definitely walkable if you enjoy walking. I would recommend River Run unless you have champagne taste, but then you should probably join a country club.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/10/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, halrwilson. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting River Run Golf Links, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 29
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 03/09/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, seedplummer! 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 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/10/2022

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at River Run Golf Links!

Played On
Reviews 37
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/09/2022

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, JCONDO. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at River Run Golf Links!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 03/08/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u314162441239! 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 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 03/07/2022

Hello, u941978413. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at River Run Golf Links. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value

Very good value for the money and staff friendliness excellent for a municipal course..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/07/2022

Hello, gallomat. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at River Run Golf Links. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 03/07/2022

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at River Run Golf Links!

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Vacation golf

Course was in good condition, teamed up with some very nice lads. No driving range is only complaint.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/08/2022

Thank you for your review, u250192969. We will pass along your positive experience and feedback to our team at River Run Golf Links. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 59
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Get out early

Golf this year has been the worst I have ever seen in the 35 years I have lived here. Pace of play and the udder ignorance of golf etiquette are astounding . The worst is that the prices are still higher for less value

That said. I was able to get out first for nine holes early, not my style. I was able to play nine holes in 90 Minutes.

That’s fun. City course in decent condition, greens were good decent layout. Price was fair as well

Overall good experience and fun

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/07/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, Paulieo. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting River Run Golf Links, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 25
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/09/2022

Thank you for reviewing us, matticb. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing River Run Golf Links, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 34
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Very friendly staff.. starter was very organ getting everyone going on time or ahead of time. Fun course to play… some very unique holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 03/07/2022

Hello, kroberts6. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at River Run Golf Links. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/03/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u000004302216. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing River Run Golf Links!

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