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3.8
951 Reviews (951)
5 Stars
174
4 Stars
443
3 Stars
224
2 Stars
65
1 Stars
45
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
76.9%
Recommend this course
779 out of 951 reviews
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3.3
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.5
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
56.5%
Recommend this course
26 out of 46 reviews
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3.7
82 Reviews (82)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
69.5%
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57 out of 82 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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3.8
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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Very playable

Definitely worth the $ 33 we paid

! Play it if you can get on for $30-40!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 04/02/2024

Hello, Shep9350669. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Riverside Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 185
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Greens, Hope To Return Soon

Reggie and Mike welcomed us upon our arrival and we got off about 25 minutes later than tee time due to how crowded it was. However, once on the course we played at a decent pace and never were held up by the foursome in front of us nor pushed by the foursome behind us. Finished in 4 hrs., 20 minutes (which is not great, but much better than expected on Easter weekend in Florida). Greens were in good shape with no bare spots or repair marks. Greens were not as fast as usual but rolled true. Fairways are a bit thin so you may have to move your ball a foot or two to place in on a patch of turf. Sand traps were in excellent condition. All-in-all it was a good experience and we will return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Played Riverside

The course was in good condition, pace of play was very acceptable and had a fun time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not a good place

The start was not very good, as we were kept back as the people we were supposed to play with had not turned up, and they then sent 4-balls out before us, even that we had a confirmed tee time, until they had a 2 -ball that could join us. And that 2-ball was not really golfers so we had to get away from them as the held up the people behind. Poor management on the course. Will never play it again. Not worth the money and time.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 04/01/2024

Hello, fyllas. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Riverside Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has good features!

The course is playable, greens are good, Fairways not to bad, everyone there is very friendly!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 233
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 185
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyable Course, Fun To Play, Attractive Price

Teed off just after noon on a Monday. Played as a foursome with three guys I met that day at the course. Several groups were lined up on the first tee and starter (Will) had us wait until the group in front of us finished the first hole before we could tee off. By doing this we didn't have to wait on the group in front of us (at all) until we caught up with them on the 10th hole. Finished round in 4.25 hours. Fairways were thin with some bare patches (we just rolled our ball over to some grass). Greens were not fast but rolled true and had no (zero!) repair spots or damaged areas. Staff members Reggie and Will (outside) and Sherm (inside) were all friendly and accomodating. This place is in no way "upscale" but it's a fun course at an attractive price with a staff that seems to appreciate your business. I look forward to returning and can recommend Riverside.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

You want to see water ?

Nice course, fast greens. We played with a grandfather and his grandson. Perfect day

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 69
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

No real fairways

Let's start with the positives, staff is friendly, green in decent shape.

Negatives, no decent fairways, like with actual grass,, tee boxes aren't much better, pace was not good early on. Greens are in nice shape but aren't true. Greens are more than just green grass. Not returning.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/01/2024

Hello, u7818638. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Riverside Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Glad to have survived

Course was OK overall but fairways & greens could use some better care, water, etc.

Too easy to lose a ball right or left cause almost anything off center finds extra run & like a lot of Fl courses all fairways fall off to the side.

Biggest problem? NO WATER for golfers. Cart service? NOPE.

That ok, get something at the turn, right? No service or clubhouse at #10. UNBELIEVEABLE for. Fl course to not have cart service or water. C’mon guys!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/01/2024

Hello, vgsmith26. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Riverside Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sunday in February

I was able to book a tee time for 3 players on Sunday afternoon when most other area courses were not available. We had an acceptable experience. Staff was nice, greens were in good shape, pace of play was okay- 4:hours, 10 minutes. However, fairways and tees were in poor condition.

Course is typical for Florida— flat, water, and sand. Most holes are surrounded on both sides by houses. No particularly memorable holes.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/06/2024

Hello, u526850270. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Riverside Golf Course.

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

Very nice layout lots of water most should not come into play

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 233
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 185
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Value During Area’s ‘High Season’

Played early afternoon round on Super Bowl Sunday. Staff members Mike (clubhouse) and Reggie (starter) were welcoming and accommodating. Finished in just over four hours. Greens were fast and true. Fairways a but thin (dry season?) and thus your ball would get quite a bit of extra roll. Sand traps were in decent shape. We very much enjoyed our afternoon at Riverside and hope to return again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 50
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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