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Riverside Golf Course

2034 Pier Dr, Ruskin, Florida 33570, Hillsborough County
(888) 317-1102, (813) 645-2000
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About

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.

Holes 18
Par 71
Length 6167 yds
Rating 68.6
Slope 121
Type Semi-Private/Resort
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Year Built 1954
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TifEagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Ward Northrup (1954)
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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 20 reviews
85.0%
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20
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  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    3.8
  • Value
    4.1
  • Layout
    4.1
  • Friendliness
    4.9
  • Pace
    4.9
  • Amenities
    4.3
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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.

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Golfers Often Mention

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

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u000005674513
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
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.

Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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charleslloyd
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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u258651863
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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mikemr2
Reviews 46
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

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.

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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u314160599896
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
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u314163945797
Review 1
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
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RG66581B9614779BBE69
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u142826253
Reviews 26
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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buckeyecsb1
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 2.0
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eDfB0Qcu9rmUxWdbnjUL
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u000005220313
T O P 100
Reviews 201
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
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golfarmer
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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alexkeller
Reviews 126
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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edgaradams
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great play

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

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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alexkeller
Reviews 126
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 5.0
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pthullen109
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
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

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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cobyknibbe
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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hootie6969
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 3.0
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mdh2170
Reviews 78
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

FRIENDLY STAFF, NICE COURSE

PLAY THIS COURSE BECAUSE SARASOTA COURSES TOO EXPENSIVE, THIS A GREAT OPTION TO HAVE, THANKS!!!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Commented Feb 13, 2026
We truly appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to hear you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working hard to make every experience just as memorable.
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ToddAStrickland
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Nothing spectacular

The course was just your average Tampa course in trailer complex. Greens were undulating and 3 putts could rule because of hardness. If you can get the price to $40 or under play it. Otherwise most better conditioned courses in Tampa are closer to $80-00

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
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