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3.8
976 Reviews (976)
5 Stars
182
4 Stars
451
3 Stars
230
2 Stars
67
1 Stars
46
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
78.4%
Recommend this course
800 out of 976 reviews
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3.5
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
71.0%
Recommend this course
44 out of 62 reviews
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3.7
88 Reviews (88)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
72.7%
Recommend this course
64 out of 88 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
976 Reviews (976)

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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Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good layout, greens and tee boxes. Hard pan fairways.

the drought is still affecting this course's fairways. barely any grass in a lot of places and very problematic around the greens. impossible to chip on hard pan fairways. you have to put from 20 yards and in off the green!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Tough Conditions

I do not blame the staff and maintenance crew at all, but it was a bit of a tough round. Let me preface this by stating we acknowledge that we are in the worst drought in the history of Florida. That being said, the greens were in great shape, but the fairways were unplayable. Almost no grass at all and were almost like hitting off of concrete. I would love to attempt this course again after we get some more consistent rain. Another note, if you do play here (which I do recommend), make sure you be careful if you hit anything out of bounds. The course is tightly lined by houses (it’s in a 55+ community) and the residents we encountered were extremely aggressive and rude. We did our best to apologize for a mishit but they just wanted to engage and shout at us for being “bad golfers”.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 115
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 Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Not worth the fee

This is normally a decent course, but the fairways were completely looking like a cow pasture and the greens were too fluffy, they needed to be cut and possibly rolled.

I know there has been not as much rain but the fairways look like they were deseased.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great staff, fun course

We ended up being late on a very busy day and the staff managed to fit us in. Very much appreciated. The rough is not good, but if you stay in the fairways, they are mostly really nice, and the greens are very good. Interesting place.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course was narrow sometimes, but played well. The ponds were certainly lower due to no rain...it would pl ay tougher with full ponds. The fairways were spotty in places, but the greens were great, and fast. Will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 189
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 115
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great play

Greens were in good shape, tee box and some area in the fairways were brown due to watering or lack of.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 115
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Typical Florida course

Florida currently has a no burn moratorium out All courses are dry just need to find a little grass the greens are in excellent condition the staff is awesome The layout terrific

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

fairways are in horrible shape. Course layout very nice

fairways are in horrible shape but course layout is very nice. Greeans and bunkers are good.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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