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3.8
974 Reviews (974)
5 Stars
181
4 Stars
451
3 Stars
230
2 Stars
66
1 Stars
46
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
80.0%
Recommend this course
799 out of 974 reviews
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3.5
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
71.0%
Recommend this course
44 out of 62 reviews
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3.7
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
74.2%
Recommend this course
66 out of 89 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
974 Reviews (974)

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 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

I like the layout

Great course, not crowded, excellent for fas play golf. I would select this course if and when I plan a golf tournment.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 140
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 140
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
1.0
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First Time Playing

Goat Path-WILL NOT PLAY AGAIN

Even at the bargain price for playing in November the course was not worth the $18.00 green fees. Customers should be told of course conditions when booking online !

Was not noted online or when paying at check in that only total of 9 holes were open to play. The starter told us. the news. Had to skip many holes throughout 18 holes with playing same 9 holes Twice. This made pace of play VERY slow. to add misery to the slow play while in fairway you were hitting off dirt because grass was scare. I will say the Greens were in good shape. Remember you get what you pay for, I would have played somewhere else if I had new of the courses conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 11/18/2020

Hello, thanks for the review. We see you rated the course 1 star. We take single star feedback very seriously at our course. Please feel free to reach out to our management team at (888) 317-1102. Thank you for playing Riverside Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Wow

Don’t like to leave bad reviews or even reviews at all but completely thought about it twice when it was less than 20$ to play. If you want to play your fair way shot out of the rough then be my guest set up a Tee time

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/23/2020

Hello, thanks for the review. We see you rated the course 1 star. We take single star feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our management team at (888) 317-1102. Thank you for playing Riverside Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairly decent golf course will definitely go again

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Okay course

The course is only in fair shape. The greens are okay. For the price it is a good deal for an outing with friends. Do not expect a championship course because it is not close. It is more like a cowpasture turned into a golf course. I think it is more for residences than for guests. I had fun playing. Nothing difficult.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 11/10/2020

Hi Curtis. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Riverside Golf Course. We hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

On the Money for the Price

Green could use some love. Fairways in decent condition and very wide on this course. Just hard enough to make it fun for all skill levels. Crowded but finished round slightly under 4 hours. Did not hit into any group and no one hit into our group. Carts are new and ran very well.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 140
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 11/09/2020

Thank you for reviewing us. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Riverside Golf Course, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Enjoyable Round

My wife and I like to play this course because we can get a low price on Hot Deals. It has never been crowded and we can usually play in about 3 hours. Some of the fairways need work but the greens are in good shape overall.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great day

course in decent condition, back 9 especially. staff friendly, pace of play fine

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 140
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Under repair

Tee boxes are sand filled currently. Several fairway's are in need of repair and some are under repair. Greens are in good condition, very fast! Course is worth playing especially for the "Hot deal" rate.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Time

My Cousin and I took our wives to ride along for a fun round of golf. The course was in fair condition and the staff were all ultra-friendly. The course has an interesting layout, with having to at times weave up and down streets between houses to get between some of the holes. And the abundance of water and numerous sand traps that were well-maintained made it a challenging round. I think we’ll be back real soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Economical course

Riverside Club is a nice value course that is good for newer players or players that are out of practice and want to get better again and restore their confidence. Fairways were rough in places but the greens were in decent shape with very few bad spots. I would play this course again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/19/2020

Hi Jon. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Riverside Golf Course. We hope to see you again in the future.

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