Riverside GC
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4.5
207 Reviews (207)
5 Stars
127
4 Stars
69
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
93.2%
Recommend this course
204 out of 207 reviews
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4.0
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
3.8
75.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 4 reviews
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4.4
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.0%
Recommend this course
22 out of 25 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout impresses with a front nine that plays entirely differently from the back, featuring mature trees, wide fairways, and fast greens in excellent condition. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong overall value make this a course worth returning to.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 6508 yards
Slope 123
Rating 70.7

Riverside Golf Course is located on the northwest side of Janesville near the Rock River. Opened in 1924, it is one of the oldest courses in the area and over the years it has earned the reputation of being one of southern Wisconsin's best public courses. The course has also been recognized as one of the 50 best public golf values in the country. The gently rolling hills of the landscape provide the course with rolling, tree-lined fairways and large, undulating greens, which are framed by strategically placed bunkers. Riverside is a challenging course but not so difficult that beginners should be intimidated. The classic layout is quite forgiving and versatile enough for a range of skill levels, one reason why it is the host to the Ray Fischer Tournament, one of the Midwest's most prestigious amateur events.

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Course Details

Year Built 1924
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Seasonal
Architect Robert B. Harris (1924) Bob Lohmann

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $11.50 - $17.00
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Dress code requires shoes, shirts with sleeves & no tank tops.

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Sports

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Reviews

4.5
207 Reviews (207)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
19th Hole Specials 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 14
Undulating Greens 9
Elevation Changes 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 14
Advanced Golfers 11
Walkers 11
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 11
Worth the Drive 10

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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Riverside Janesville Wi

We really enjoyed the layout. The back nine seemed like an entirely different course from the front. A lot of blind shots to the green which makes it very interesting for a first time player.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Had rained the night before

It had rained the night before and I understand the course being wet but could have had maintenance blow greens off so they weren’t soaked other then that course is amazing

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Used cart

Be careful

I enjoyed the past opportunities to play this course. But be very careful if you don't want to be sent emails you don't want anymore. I moved away and no longer am in the area and I continue to get solicitation emails. The emails do have an unsubscribe link but it doesn't work. Repeated calls to the pro shop, emails to the mgmt and no change, no response. Not sure it's worth the future hassles to sign up on their system.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
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 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pretty good course

Course is well kept, but the layout is confusing and the cart paths dissappear and reappear randomly. Would definitely play it again tho.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

2nd time playing. Love this course. Can be some tricky shots around trees. Fast greens. Well maintained.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 148
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great shape

Everything about this course is first right tee boxes greens Fairways. Even the rough was cut correctly. Tough course if you don't play for the right tee boxes. Lots of fun nice people I'll play it again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

One of my favorite courses. Course was in excellent condition. Some area being reseeded so they were roped off but fairways, greens are excellent. We got around in under 4 hours on a Wednesday. Staff is super friendly and helpful. All around a great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Interesting Course

Is an interesting course. However had issues with course maintenance being done during play, slowing pace of play, also had plenty of wild life all over (more deer then I could count), which made me even more leary of the tall well overgrown rough, and the potential of other wildlife (especially snakes) that you may not see if you hit a stray shot and decide to search for your ball. Tee boxes were fantastic, fairways and greens were in good condition, due to recent rain many bunkers were like small ponds. However, as the usual, once you get past the 9th here, your pretty much by yourself for the back 9.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
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 Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Father's Day

Me and my son's played Riverside on Father's Day. They are re-doing the sand bunker complexes, but the rest of the course was wonderful. Mature trees and wide fairways and not overly long. Very playable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

1st time ever playing here. Some construction going on several holes and there were 3 temp greens the day we played. Beautiful course. Had a blast playing with my son on a beautiful day. Try this place out if you haven’t!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
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