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Sanctuary at River Strand Golf and Country Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
131
4 Stars
73
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.5
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Layout
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Friendliness
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Pace
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Amenities
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About
Holes 9
Type Semi-Private
Par 36
Length 3404 yards
Slope 146
Rating 37.1
River Strand Golf & Country Club in Bradenton boasts 27 holes of championship golf designed by Arthur Hills. The holes are divided into three nines called the Estuary, Tributary, and Sanctuary. The names come from the series of waterways that are intertwined within the course. Golfers will be met with formidable water hazards on almost every hole. Tall palms and oak trees add contrast to the blue waters and the lush green of the fairways. The Sanctuary is the newest of the three golf courses. The layout features generous fairways and challenging approach shots, two hallmarks of Hills' designs. Although water characterizes all of the golf courses, they each offer a different set of challenges. Players of all skill levels will be able to find their favorite nine.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 36 | 3404 yards | 37.1 | 146 |
| Blue | 36 | 3241 yards | 36.1 | 142 |
| Blue/White | 36 | 3131 yards | 35.0 | 136 |
| White | 36 | 3003 yards | 35.0 | 130 |
| White (W) | 36 | 3003 yards | 37.9 | 138 |
| White/Green | 36 | 2882 yards | 34.2 | 126 |
| Green (W) | 36 | 2753 yards | 36.3 | 131 |
| Green | 36 | 2753 yards | 33.7 | 119 |
| Green/Gold | 36 | 2498 yards | 32.7 | 115 |
| Green/Gold (W) | 36 | 2498 yards | 35.1 | 130 |
| Gold | 36 | 2409 yards | 32.2 | 113 |
| Gold (W) | 36 | 2409 yards | 34.5 | 127 |
| Silver | 36 | 1932 yards | 30.3 | 103 |
| Silver (W) | 36 | 1932 yards | 31.4 | 112 |
Scorecard for Sanctuary/Tributary
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.5/141 | 409 | 556 | 397 | 219 | 308 | 411 | 179 | 422 | 520 | 3421 | 6661 |
| Black/Blue M: 71.5/140 | 409 | 537 | 397 | 200 | 308 | 391 | 179 | 399 | 520 | 3340 | 6512 |
| Blue M: 70.9/138 W: 77.0/147 | 393 | 537 | 389 | 200 | 290 | 391 | 164 | 399 | 501 | 3264 | 6353 |
| Blue/White M: 70.1/137 W: 76.1/144 | 368 | 503 | 389 | 200 | 290 | 362 | 164 | 382 | 501 | 3159 | 6196 |
| White M: 69.4/132 W: 75.1/142 | 368 | 503 | 359 | 173 | 264 | 362 | 153 | 382 | 471 | 3035 | 6017 |
| White/Green M: 68.2/127 W: 73.5/139 | 324 | 476 | 316 | 173 | 264 | 319 | 153 | 357 | 471 | 2853 | 5715 |
| Green M: 66.8/119 W: 71.8/132 | 324 | 476 | 316 | 149 | 230 | 319 | 136 | 357 | 439 | 2746 | 5472 |
| Green/Gold M: 65.2/112 W: 69.8/128 | 324 | 426 | 278 | 149 | 230 | 277 | 136 | 303 | 439 | 2562 | 5170 |
| Gold M: 64.0/106 W: 68.4/123 | 283 | 426 | 278 | 130 | 220 | 277 | 107 | 303 | 417 | 2441 | 4818 |
| Gold/Silver M: 62.0/102 W: 65.2/116 | 283 | 354 | 278 | 130 | 220 | 277 | 107 | 239 | 328 | 2216 | 4253 |
| Silver M: 60.3/99 W: 62.4/105 | 227 | 354 | 215 | 84 | 191 | 242 | 80 | 239 | 328 | 1960 | 3873 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 11 | ||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 13 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 7 |
Course Details
Year Built 2008
Greens Tif-eagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.
Food & Beverage
Bar, GrillAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Spa, LockersAvailable Activities
Swimming, BilliardsAvailable Sports
Fitness, TennisAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Florida (2014 #19)
Reviews
4.5
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 09/30/2020
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Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 09/30/2020
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Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 09/30/2020
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Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 09/30/2020
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Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 09/30/2020
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Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 09/30/2020
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Photo submitted by u000004277639 on 06/05/2015
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Photo submitted by mikey82284 on 09/09/2013
I Recommend This Course
One of the best courses in this area
There are 27 holes at River Strand and all are great test of golf. The greens are very fast with a lot of bunkers around the greens. Got a great deal on Golfnow but the tee off was at 2:12 pm so didn't think would be able to play all 18. But was able to finish even though was very slow on back nine. A bucket list golf course!!!
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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