Riverwood Golf Club

Greens were slow. Play was slower than I prefer. Overall, I like Riverwood and will return.

Booked a Sunday foursome, but one player couldn’t make it, leaving three of us to play. We were initially told we could only take one cart, even though there are only two bag holders, but after politely explaining that it would be much easier and more practical to take two carts, they allowed it. We were also offered the chance to tee off early, but declined and waited for our scheduled tee time so we could play as a group. We kept pace of play the entire round and did not cause any issues.

Around the 9th hole, a staff member approached us accusing us of playing more than 9 holes and told us to hurry up because he couldn’t go home until we were done. The interaction came across as rude and unprofessional, especially considering we were following the rules and not holding anyone up.

We understand courses have policies and staff have responsibilities, but there’s a respectful way to communicate with customers. Unfortunately, as first-time players at this course, the experience left a very negative impression, and we won’t be returning.

Everyone was very nice. The course was nicer than a private country club we played the day before by far. Course was in nice shape, pace of play was great. We’d play again when we’re back in town.

Complimentary range balls - Nice touch. Cart service was good - we saw the cart girl four times which was nice since it was so hot.

Greens were well maintained.

Very nice course. Great practice facilities and free range balls. Will play again often.

Range, some tee boxes and spots in fairways very dried out. Greens ran quite a bit slower.. Bunkers were in pretty good shape. Long dry spell in area. Needs rain badly..

Pace of play was very slow, over 4 1/2 hours, in particular the back nine took 2 1/2 hours with group ahead having no delays or a group in front of them. Course marshals had disappeared by then. Course as always in excellent condition.

Greens were super fast, actually perfect. Course is in A 1 condition…finally got some roll on the fairways since it is very dry here. My only concern is I wish the sprinkler heads were marked with the distance to the pin. This is my favorite course in the North Port area…… I have never had a bad experience.

Sadly number 17's layout mars this great golf course. Very little chance to get on in 2 for a par 5.

All else really, really good.

Fairways in great shape considering the lack of rain. Slow group in front of us on the back nine with no course marshall to move pace along after the starter made it clear to us the expectation. Range was nothing but dirt. Bar Manager opened up for us and made an awesome Margarita after the round. Love the challenging course layout. We'll be back. Pray for rain.

Layout is good, but course maintenance has gone down from last year. Rained out after 5 holes (1 hour into round). Pro shop was closed when we came off the course during the t-storm and I was denied a raincheck when I called the next morning. Too many good other local options, so I won't be back.

Course was very dry as are all courses in southwest Florida, greens were fast as always (even tough recently slit cut).

Recommend you give it a try.

This is a fun and challenging course that has a unique course layout. The course is laid out in two circular patterns, one for each nine. Therefore, there are no holes that are parallel to another. There are tall pines, pepper hedge, and native area lining the fairways. If you hit your ball wayward, you might not find it. The greens were in great condition but they are on the smaller side, size wise. The course conditions were good and I enjoyed playing here.