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3.9
925 Reviews (925)
5 Stars
171
4 Stars
434
3 Stars
215
2 Stars
64
1 Stars
41
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
82.8%
Recommend this course
764 out of 925 reviews
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3.7
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
64.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 25 reviews
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3.9
86 Reviews (86)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
47
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
81.4%
Recommend this course
70 out of 86 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Par 71
Length 6167 yards
Slope 121
Rating 68.6

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1954
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TifEagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ward Northrup (1954)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs 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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis
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3.9
925 Reviews (925)
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 73
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 224
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

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!!!!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 01/05/2026:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

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!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Over booked

Over booked with eight in front. Penalized for booking online.

Typically a fine course usually.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 182
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Bad vibe

Not too friendly. Course not in great condition, trailer homes on every hole. Don’t waste your time coming here.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 10/21/2025:
We’re grateful for your feedback and sorry to hear your experience wasn’t great. We’re making changes based on what you’ve shared and hope to show you a better time next visit.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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