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3.8
972 Reviews (972)
5 Stars
181
4 Stars
450
3 Stars
230
2 Stars
66
1 Stars
45
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
79.6%
Recommend this course
798 out of 972 reviews
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3.6
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
71.7%
Recommend this course
43 out of 60 reviews
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3.8
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
75.8%
Recommend this course
69 out of 91 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and a well-designed layout with tight, strategic fairways make Riverside a rewarding challenge for focused golfers. Rounds move at a brisk pace, and the course offers strong overall value for the experience delivered.

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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Reviews

3.8
972 Reviews (972)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 19
Bunkers 14
Narrow Fairways 10
This course/club is great for:
Locals 17
Seniors 13
Beginners 7
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 10
Worth the Drive 10
In the 'Burbs 8

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Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Layout

This is the best I have seen this course ever. I like the layout and just how quiet it is when your playing there. The houses really do not come into play as well. Staff is very friendly and they have a bar there that serves food. They are punching the greens this week so heads up. Give them a chance some5ime it will not disappoint.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Hot weather
Used cart

Will play again

Went in the afternoon during the week. Essentially had the course to myself, which was fun being it was my first time, so I got to take my time and learn the course a little. Fun layout, and it was nice to see there are a bunch of holes that have no houses around, a nice change. Will for sure play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

I have played this course multiple times over the years and I have to say this is the best shape I have seen it in. Greens are all filled in nicely and look great. There are some bare spots in fairways and around greens but just move your ball and hit your shot. The bare spots are minimal so go enjoy this course..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 172
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice

Course has shown improvement. Just wish I didn't have to book through golfnow.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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Commented on 06/06/2023

Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to review and leave your feedback on your recent round with us. It is always our utmost goal to provide our golfers with a fun and enjoyable time and we apologize if we missed the mark. Please feel free to reach out to our staff in the pro shop with any additional concerns. Thanks for choosing Riverside Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 233
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Saturday Golf

Could not have picked a better day to play at Riverside. The course was deserted. We were the only group on the course as we arrived 20 minutes early. The starter asked us to let a single go ahead of us and we saw no one else on the court other than the ranger. Absolutely fantastice the only reason course condition was rated lower was because they had punched the greens other wise the course was perfect.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Perfect greens

The tee boxes are really rough but they are working on them . Great value

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens and things

Their was next to no one on the course, everyone has gone back north. So pace of play was excellent.

The greens were a little face and hard but well groomed.

The fairways and tee boxes need a lot of water and work. However it appears the club is working on that. It may be a lot better by June/July 2023.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/03/2023

Hi,
Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at our course!

Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 05/02/2023

Hello. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Riverside Golf Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 233
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

A Hidden Gem

Very nice course in a retirement community. With out a doubt the best staff I have encountered in my golf travels. Very professional, friendly and they do everything they can to make you feel welcome..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dry

Greens and. Bunkers great rest of course was awful. Very dry new watering system must not work .

No grass in rough

Very sparse on fairways

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/24/2023

Hi,
Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at our course!

Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value for the money

Hey, layout is OK, greens are great AND they’re targeting areas to get water, which is not supported by the sky up above. They’re trying though, so fingers crossed!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/24/2023

Hi,
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing at our course.

Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Fairways

Greens were ok. Fairways need some work Have played this course and have never seen them in this shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/24/2023

Hi,
Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at our course!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/17/2023

Hello. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Riverside Golf Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Reasonable value

Course was dry, very dry. So you get a great roll on the fairway. That’s the good news.

Dry greens are super fast. Being so dry and located within a development it’s just not a pretty course. Come on guys…water the course.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/24/2023

Hello
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 4-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing at our course.

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