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4.1
2170 Reviews (2170)
5 Stars
512
4 Stars
1173
3 Stars
353
2 Stars
84
1 Stars
48
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
90.3%
Recommend this course
1940 out of 2170 reviews
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4.1
63 Reviews (63)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.3%
Recommend this course
55 out of 63 reviews
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4.2
142 Reviews (142)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
59
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.1%
Recommend this course
128 out of 142 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
2170 Reviews (2170)

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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Nice course with an average navigation

It was not so easy to navigate there for the first time

But everything else was pretty good

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Perfect weather
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Conditions Excellent
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Conditions Good
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Conditions Good
Value Good
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Friendliness Excellent
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Amenities Good
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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
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Fair
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Pace Good
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 5
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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
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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
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
3.0
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First Time Playing

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
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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