Riverside Golf Course
About
Situated along Florida's Gulf Coast, Riverside Golf Club in Ruskin is part of a peaceful retirement community. At just over 6,100 yards from the tips, the golf course is on the short side but it still offers an enjoyable round. From the back tees, the course actually presents quite a formidable test. The layout meanders along a creek before wandering across idyllic farmland and finishing along the river bluffs overlooking Hayes Bayou. The diverse terrain provides an array of scenery as well as a variety of different challenges. Water hazards come into play on several holes and there are several strategically placed bunkers lurking along the greensides, waiting to swallow errant shots. Riverside Golf Club's layout combines more difficult holes with player-friendly features, which makes it approachable for players of any skill level.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 71 | 6167 yards | 68.6 | 121 |
| White | 71 | 5737 yards | 66.6 | 117 |
| Gold | 71 | 5366 yards | 65.0 | 112 |
| Silver | 71 | 4961 yards | 63.1 | 108 |
| Silver (W) | 71 | 4961 yards | 68.1 | 112 |
| Red | 71 | 4520 yards | 61.2 | 104 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 4520 yards | 65.6 | 108 |
| Green (W) | 71 | 4026 yards | 62.6 | 103 |
| Green | 71 | 4026 yards | 59.2 | 97 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 68.6/121 W: 74.7/126 | 339 | 180 | 379 | 225 | 393 | 352 | 505 | 154 | 298 | 2825 | 354 | 499 | 154 | 384 | 369 | 409 | 477 | 340 | 356 | 3342 | 6167 |
| White M: 66.6/117 W: 72.4/121 | 315 | 165 | 354 | 193 | 371 | 333 | 484 | 135 | 286 | 2636 | 303 | 457 | 145 | 358 | 349 | 381 | 458 | 324 | 326 | 3101 | 5737 |
| Gold M: 65.0/112 W: 70.4/116 | 302 | 144 | 335 | 169 | 348 | 313 | 467 | 114 | 276 | 2468 | 265 | 411 | 137 | 340 | 335 | 358 | 428 | 308 | 316 | 2898 | 5366 |
| Silver M: 63.1/108 W: 68.1/112 | 244 | 144 | 287 | 169 | 265 | 313 | 442 | 114 | 276 | 2254 | 265 | 359 | 110 | 340 | 296 | 319 | 428 | 308 | 282 | 2707 | 4961 |
| Red M: 61.2/104 W: 65.6/108 | 244 | 130 | 287 | 150 | 265 | 268 | 442 | 104 | 176 | 2066 | 197 | 359 | 110 | 310 | 296 | 319 | 367 | 264 | 277 | 2499 | 4565 |
| Green M: 59.2/97 W: 62.6/103 | 244 | 130 | 287 | 132 | 232 | 216 | 343 | 104 | 176 | 1864 | 197 | 314 | 56 | 259 | 238 | 239 | 367 | 264 | 228 | 2162 | 4026 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 16 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 12 |
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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by u314165816252 on 06/30/2025
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View from the bar decking. Photo submitted by u000001098844 on 12/07/2024
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Photo submitted by jamesamb on 10/11/2022
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Photo submitted by KingOsi on 06/21/2022
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12th Hoke Photo submitted by Katmban on 04/01/2022
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On the 5th tee. Photo submitted by KingOsi on 03/10/2022
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Photo submitted by KingOsi on 02/13/2022
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Photo submitted by KingOsi on 12/13/2021
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Photo submitted by u314160821631 on 10/04/2020
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Photo submitted by Baldybrown2 on 11/08/2019
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Photo submitted by Baldybrown2 on 11/08/2019
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Photo submitted by Baldybrown2 on 11/08/2019
Need Rain
Unfortunately, playing here many times in the past, was really disappointed in the conditions today, but know a lot has to do with lack of rain we've had. Greens are nice & filled in, but dreadfully slow. Understand probably afraid to cut tight, with fear of losing them with drought conditions. Bunkers OK. Fairways are VERY thin, with many areas having no grass at all.....again I'm sure due to lack of water. Honestly, it's the worst I've seen them since began playing here 3-4 years ago, and with the new irrigation system installed, was hoping to see better turf conditions. I guess why so disappointed with today. Honestly, it seems to have been getting better every year....until this year!! Doesn't look like any overseeding for winter was done. I just dont understand with the lack of rain why still cutting the fairways so tight??? Let the grass, what little there is just grow a bit more. Tee boxes....several again, just really thin, or in some spots No grass. I was hoping with the new irrigation system put in a couple years ago, they'd be able to survive the lack of rain we've been having, but doesn't seem to be the case. Can't recommend playing here now.....hopefully some rain in the next few days will help the course recover. Like I said, have played here often in the past, just now, many other options available for similar price with better conditions. Hope it changes again for the better. I like the course. I will give it another chance after we get some rain.....just hope they drop some seed & fertilizer in the areas that are just dirt right now!! Lastly, if you play here, bring extra water!!! You do not pass the clubhouse when you make the turn, and there is NO water, or beverage cart, available on the course!
Riverside surprise
Based on previous reviews, I wasn’t expecting much
But I found a challenging track with greens that were in great shape, with lots of slope
The tee boxes could use a little work. Most of the fairways had grass although they were cut really short, which makes it tough to pitch. There were a few that were rough with dirt patches
Because there was water in play on several holes and some tight fairways, it’s a place you have to play a couple of times to know where to hit it
Previous reviews said the staff was rude and the community members complained about balls in their yards but I never encountered any of that
I will go back
River Club
We had not played in quite some time but I must tell you the excellence remains.....From the staff to the course....Will definitely be back very very soon. A bit windy but course was as usual outstanding!!!!!!!
Save your money
I’ve never given a poor review, until now. This course probably should not be open to the public. The greens were decent but thats about it. There were no hole layouts at the tee boxes, not even pictures on the scorecard! Most of the tee boxes were multiple colors and all of the yardages were wrong. The staff was not friendly. We were instructed not to step out of bounds as the property owners were apparently all pricks and if the ball was out of bounds you had to leave it lay. No drinking water anywhere on the course since COVID!
Over booked
Over booked with eight in front. Penalized for booking online.
Typically a fine course usually.
It’s just missing something
Course lacks character, it felt boring. Lots of straight dead ahead fairways, no water stations, no cart girl, and the 9th hole doesn’t even return back to clubhouse to be able to grab a drink or anything. I might be spoiled as we live in a great place for golf courses but I just thought it felt kind of boring. I’m not a great player either, but just felt like ever shot was a straight ahead line.
Decent Conditions, Super Friendly Staff, Good Value For The Money
Hadn’t played Riverside for quite a while so booked a late morning, weekday, round as a twosome. Were greeted warmly upon arrival by Reggie (inside/check-in) and Will (starter/marshall), both of whom made us feel welcome. We finished in just over three hours as course was virtually empty. Although greens were not as fast as when we played here last, overall conditions were fine. Plus, sand traps were much improved. We recommend this course and look forward to returning again soon.
Rushed
Played Riverside 4 years ago, it is much improved course wise. Pace of play was like a road race, pushed all the way around, completed the round in just a little over 3 hours.
Bad vibe
Not too friendly. Course not in great condition, trailer homes on every hole. Don’t waste your time coming here.
Staff a bit unwelcoming.
Felt profiled as hoodlums since we were a younger group in an older community. Pro-shop got upset with us when we came off the 9 because we wanted a beer. No beverage cart entire round. Tight course. Overall decent course, but staff kinda created an unwelcoming experience.
Decent but not worth it unless you get a deal
Drove an hour to play here, the place is all the way in the back of a 55 community complex. There isn't much instruction on how to get back there so that was kind of a turn off from the git go. The greens were in rough/poor condition. Dead greens, very slow. Fairways were decent but for having a 90degree rule you would think they would be in better shape. The layout is good on a few holes example like 10-12 but they are mostly super tight in between mobile homes so if you can't keep them straight be careful. The staff was great though. The pro shop was very nice & the ranger was consistently keeping an eye on everything. Pace of play wasn't an issue.
Nice Little Gem
Love playing this course for a laid back, yet not slow, yet not the most boring course layout ever. Everyone's cool here.