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3.8
952 Reviews (952)
5 Stars
174
4 Stars
444
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
77.1%
Recommend this course
780 out of 952 reviews
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3.4
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.5
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
57.4%
Recommend this course
27 out of 47 reviews
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3.7
82 Reviews (82)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
69.5%
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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
952 Reviews (952)
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens are true and great condition

The course conditions are horrible (except the greens which are exceptional). Clearly the Supt. knows what he is doing on the greens. To bad it did not translate to the fairways and tee boxes. Most are dirt or dried grass

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 02/24/2023

Hi! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. Please know the current conditions are by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We will continue to work towards a 5-star experience and we hope to see you back!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice old course

Challenging layout from blue tees. Houses are tight on the right on many holes. Playing partner lost a few due to his slice. Greens were in good shape although I had a tough putting day. The only reason I didn’t rate higher was the fairways. Very dry and missing lots of grass.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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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.

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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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.

Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Fun Course

Greens were in pretty good shape but the tee boxes and some areas on most fairways need a lot of work,

Great price for a course in the area on a Saturday and an enjoyable round. Marshall kept the pace moving, we finished in a little over 4 hrs.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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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.

Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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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.

Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Riverside

Staff very friendly and accomodating!

Fairways extremely dry and need of water.

Tee boxes and greens in pretty good condition.

Great course to work on your game!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course for seniors

We were a threesome ages ranging from 30-60 yrs. Pace of play considering most players were 70+ was good. Tee blocks and fairways in rough shape (very dry and sparse) but greens were beautiful and challenging. Water and sand traps nice challenge. Disappointed there were no beverage carts or break at hole 9 to grab a drink or snack. Overall average course and decent price for average or below average golfer.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 02/27/2023

Hi. Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. Your feedback about water on the course is important to us. As we begin the season, we are working to develop the best way to provide our guest with refreshments. We do allow outside drinks. We do not allow outside alcoholic beverages. You are welcome to bring your own bottled water, Gatorade, or another refreshment as long as it is alcohol-free. We are glad to see you rated everything else to be great during your game. We will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing Riverside Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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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.

Played On
Reviews 185
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Much Improved Conditions, Excellent Staff

Played a mid-day weekend round as a single. Was paired up with a very nice twosome. Conditions were challenging as sustained winds were over 20 MPH, with gusts approaching 30 MPH. Round went quickly with no waiting, although course was not crowded. Starter and pro shop staff were friendly and accommodating. Conditions were much improved over the last time I played this course (over a year ago). Greens were quick and true. Sand traps were in good shape. Tee boxes were not so great, but this was the only (minimal) drawback. Would return again, especially at the price point this course offers.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/14/2023

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 Riverside Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 107
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/14/2023

Hello. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Riverside Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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.

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Beautiful day

Course was in good shape fairways could use more water but greens were in very nice shape

Matched up w/ Jim,Paul and Johnny all good guys!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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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.

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good play

Wish they had a stop or beverage cart at the turn

Had a good time playing with new friends

Playing again soon

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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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.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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.

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Lots of Water

Course conditions were very dry. Despite that, greens were very slow. However, lots of water along fairways with lots of opportunities to lose balls.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 04/05/2023

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 228
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

Riverside

Another great day at Riverside...Course in great condition grreens ever so clean...Professional and friendly staff....

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Disappointed

Teed off between 11AM and noon. No food available at that time. Since course did not return to pro shop area, only saw one vending machine the entire round. Greens in good shape, the rest of the course average to below condition.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 02/14/2023

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 Club.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Average Course

Greens were ok but the fairways were hard and very little grass. Course needed watering.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/16/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Riverside Golf Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 7
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Riverside

Would be a nice place to plant some grass. Fairways were cut super short. It was similar to playing on black top

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/15/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Riverside Golf Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

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