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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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Average Rating
Avg Rating
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%
Recommend this course
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
951 Reviews (951)
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Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Go play elsewhere

First time on this course based on 4 sfars reviews on GN with decent greenfee on Sunday. Bad mistake.

Start up , they said they had a drown as of January.kidding me! Tee boxes and fairway were horrible, weeds and no grass whatsoever. Back nine Green were ok, need some TLC. Front nine green were ok, very slow. Group front of us so slow..back up the entire round. Narrow fairway with houses.

Bottom line, i dont go back here again. Go spend your money elsewhere.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
First Time Playing

Trailer park golf

Greens were bad fairways were dirt tee boxes also dirt. Tough to find the clubhouse. Go play elsewhere.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Poorly labeled and not nice

Driving to the course there is no direction at all and the address online takes you to an incorrect location. Course is a glorified trailer park with older entitled members. Showed up to my tee time with 4 groups waiting to off. What a joke.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 01/27/2026:
Sorry to hear about your experience. We’re looking into the situation and addressing it with our team. We appreciate the feedback and the opportunity to learn from it.
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

I had a good day of golf! Course was in nice shape and I will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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 Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
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 67
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 227
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 7
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 185
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
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