GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
4.0
2106 Reviews (2106)
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
91.1%
Recommend this course
1884 out of 2106 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.2
84 Reviews (84)
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
90.5%
Recommend this course
76 out of 84 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.1
216 Reviews (216)
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
91.2%
Recommend this course
197 out of 216 reviews
Read Reviews

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.

Book a Tee Time at
River Run Golf Links
Powered by GolfNow.com

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
The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+
waivedfees
10 rounds of waived fees
golf ball.svg
$120 in tee time credits
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection
redeemtrophy
Redeem GolfPass points

Reviews

4.0
2106 Reviews (2106)
Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
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
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always an enjoyable day

It's nowhere near the nicest course in the area, but it’s always my favorite. The staff is always helpful in every way and that's what makes this place special. It's a municipal and they can't expand anywhere so they lack suitable practice areas and the bunkers could use some attention. Other than that, it's a great value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
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 Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Nice Muni

The course was a nice track for the money. The greens were nice, A decent layout I would go back again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent course

Good course for the price, pace was slow and there was no ranger but overall a good experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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 Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

nice muni course

this municipal course in Bradenton is a good deal for the cost. the course is fairly well maintained and the staff is very friendly. the big downside is the pace of play, it took 5hrs 35min to play 18 holes and my foursome was right on top of the group in front of us.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Nice course

Course was in good condition. Greens were fairly fast and smooth. I would recommend this course if you can play if for about $50

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golfers from Wisconsin

We had a very fun day of golfing. Course was busy but the foursome ahead of us were on pace. We're here for three month & will definitely come back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Wonderful Day

My wife and I played with a couple of real gentlemen from Kentucky. Really enjoyed their company. The staff was on their game and friendly. The course was in good condition. Even though the greens were recently top dressed, necessary for their turf management program, they held my approach shots and rolled true. Great job by the greens keeper(s)!! The clean up is clearly on going post hurricanes… so sad to see so many trees lost!! Wonderful day at River Run!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Public Course

Good public course for the avg golfer. Tough to get a round of 18 holes

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow pace of play

This is a nice course but don't play in winter when snow birds are here. This course tries to make their money for the year pushing as many players out as possible. Tee times are too close together. Pace of play was terrible. Waited for a cart. Waited on every hole.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Four and a half hour round and can you talk to me on the 15th hole no more light

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow

Challenging course layout. Very fast greens. Pace of play was extremely slow today, almost five hours. Two, three groups backup on every hole.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Nearby Courses
Bradenton, Florida
Private
5.0
1
Bradenton, Florida
Semi-Private
4.4987659399
1221
Bradenton, Florida
Public
3.8
5
Bradenton, Florida
Semi-Private
4.4977
221
Bradenton, Florida
Semi-Private
4.4977
221
Bradenton, Florida
Public
3.7861639355
2811
Bradenton, Florida
Private
5.0
5
Bradenton, Florida
Semi-Private
4.4977
221
Bradenton, Florida
Private
4.6667
6
Bradenton, Florida
Public
3.8204355631
125
Bradenton, Florida
Semi-Private
2.3349336162
2068
Bradenton, Florida
Semi-Private
4.4228195489
1711
Golf Packages

Innisbrook Golf Resort Stay & Play Package

FROM $237 (USD)
REUNION, FL | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at Innisbrook Golf Resort and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Innisbrook – Copperhead Course, Innisbrook – Island Course, and Innisbrook – South Course.

Encore Resort At Reunion Stay & Play Package

FROM $187 (USD)
REUNION, FL | Enjoy up to 7 nights’ accommodations at the Encore Resort at Reunion and up to 5 rounds of golf at your choice of ChampionsGate - International Course, ChampionsGate - National Course, Hawk's Landing Golf Course, Celebration Golf Course, and Southern Dunes Golf Course.

Orlando Golf Around Package

FROM $37 (USD)
ORLANDO, FL | Play 3 rounds of golf at Providence Golf Club, Red Tail Golf Club and Northshore Golf Club.

Best of Disney Golf Package

FROM $107 (USD)
ORLANDO, FL | Enjoy 2 nights' accommodation at Tuscana Resort Orlando and 3 rounds of golf at Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course, Palm Golf Course and Lake Buena Vista Golf Course.

Orlando Ironman Golf Package

FROM $157 (USD)
ORLANDO, FL | Enjoy 4 nights' accommodation at The Fountains Resort Championsgate and 6 rounds of golf at Orange County Panther Lake, Orange County Crooked Cat, Omni International, Omni National, Celebration Golf Club and Falcons Fire Golf Club.
Now Reading
  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account