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4.1
2115 Reviews (2115)
5 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
48
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
90.5%
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4.2
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.1%
Recommend this course
35 out of 38 reviews
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4.1
170 Reviews (170)
5 Stars
57
4 Stars
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3 Stars
21
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.8%
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151 out of 170 reviews
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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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Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
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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
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Conditions Good
Value Good
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Reviews 3
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4.0
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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
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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
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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
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
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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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
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Reviews 30
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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
Played On
Reviews 73
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Northerners

Nice greens - fast but fair. course was ok. Good condition overall. Pace of play was only complaint. Cart guy was friendly and helpful. Thanks! Dave

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

great shape

probably best shape we've ever seen the course and the best greens in the area.

pleasant staff, easy to walk.

just beware of kids stealing balls on 1 of the par 4's

always a favourite

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Day

With beautiful weather and a nice threesome to join it was a delightful round. The course is in good shape and fair to the occasional golfer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Better every year

River Run has been making incremental improvements every year for the past few years. It is an increasingly better track at an increasingly affordable price. Unfortunately the course is not marshalled and pace of play continues to be an irritant.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
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 Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Costs have gone up early this December. $56.

Prices to high for us who live here all year. Compared to Manatee County and Buffalo Creek, for the first time, River Run is higher.

Otherwise, nice course, shorter than most but the employees are very good and nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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