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River Run Golf Links
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
490
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
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
5 Stars
66
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
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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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 70 | 6293 yards | 70.5 | 124 |
| White | 70 | 5809 yards | 68.1 | 119 |
| Gold | 70 | 5331 yards | 66.5 | 112 |
| Red | 70 | 4709 yards | 63.7 | 107 |
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 |
Course Details
Year Built 1987
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
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
Reviews
4.0
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 Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Slow Play
I think they should either spread tee times out a few more minutes, or move the tees on 13 and 14. It backed up 3 groups of golfers. We began getting bunched on the front nine but turned into a clog on back nine. Still had fun and met a great guy that was paired with my usual golf partner and i.
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On 03/18/2025
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Good course in good condition
The greens were fine, fairways better than most around here at this price, tee boxes and sand traps good. The layout is interesting, definitely worth a look
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Waited on every tee for 10-15 minutes
Way too slow and course is mediocre with tough conditions, ie, fast greens that don’t hold well
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Tired Golf course
We paid $49 which was ok. Greens very dry and wouldn’t hold a ball everything went off the back. place was packed so we waited on every shot. quilt after 16 holes and 41/4 hours
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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