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3.8
964 Reviews (964)
5 Stars
178
4 Stars
448
3 Stars
228
2 Stars
65
1 Stars
45
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
78.6%
Recommend this course
791 out of 964 reviews
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3.5
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
64.4%
Recommend this course
38 out of 59 reviews
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3.7
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
35
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
71.1%
Recommend this course
64 out of 90 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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Reviews

3.8
964 Reviews (964)

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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Riverside golf

Greens were in good shape and fast. Fairway grass very thin and short. Decent for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/23/2020

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give Riverside Golf Course another try in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice but dry

Well laid out holes with water hazzards. 30mph wind added to the challenge. Fairways were parched and grass sparse

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/23/2020

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give Riverside Golf Course another try in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 100
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Rough

Great little course but the fairways are almost devoid of grass. The greens, however, are actually pretty good. I like the layout and the staff is great, I would recommend with reservations.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/05/2020

Hello, meikco. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course

This is the second time we have played this course. The first run was abbreviated due to excessive rain. Other than some obvious work that needs to be done to rejuvenate the fairways, this was a fun day out with an interesting course layout. One other comment...what course in the middle of season has its bar and grill closed on a Sunday??? That's nuts!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Greens and sand traps in great shape fairway dry and to many bare spots hard pan

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/25/2020

Hello, Dennis6069754. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.

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Reviews 17
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

LOve playing crummy round haha

There were 3 of us and there was a lot of waiting and back up for first 9 holes then it evened out. Lost a lot of balls due to steep banks to water and lots of it. First time Ive put so many balls in bunkers lots of those also. Kinda of a windy in and out serpentine kind of course but I see its so you always can come back to main place for restrooms I guess. Lots of crossing streets and in a newly developing neighbourhood of construction. Some greens were very slow and the fairways need work but I had fun cause I love golfing.Thanks

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/25/2020

Hello, MaryLouCoulter. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 139
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 Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Nice layout, poor condition

We love the course, great layout, interesting holes but the condition of the fairways is terrible this year.. No grass!. Greens are reasonable but a bit slow. Staff are very friendly and pace of play was great, 3 1/2 hrs. In this condition it is not good value.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 03/05/2020

Hello marstreet. Thank you for taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass along your feedback to the staff so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting us!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

We were very surprised and thrilled at the lack of traffic and quietness. Excellent water and sand trap challenges with sneaky greens. Really enjoyed the day!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/21/2020

Hello, nbunte. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 30
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/10/2020

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give Riverside Golf Club another try in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Mostly mushy rough and some fairways.

Fairways atrocious for most part.

Greens were mostly great except for how slow they were.

Arrived 12 minutes before my tee time but my 4some was let go early. Hooked up with a twsome who were great.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
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Commented on 01/02/2020

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars due to fairways, but we are glad you enjoyed everything else and hope you'll give Riverside Golf Club another try in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

dusty's take

It was very obvious that the weather had been dry, the course was dry and hard and the ponds and lakes were low, so much so that some of the water hazards were not evident from the tees. This being said the course was still in decent condition and was enjoyable to play.

The gentleman in the Pro Shop was very friendly and and did something that was unexpected, he actually introduced the members of my foursome to each other, since we consisted of a couple and two singles. This made the hookup very easy.. Very friendly staff.

The course is a little different in that you play 11 holes before get back too the club house .

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rhythm

If one can find one’s rhythm, one can put up a solid round. Hit it like you mean it, around the greens, and one can fare well. Beware of overconfidence.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Good Price, Shabby Fairways

Upon arrival, the Pro Shop gave us instructions since this was our 1st time. (*very friendly) It had rained the night before, so #5 & #9 had minor issues. Course was fairly easy, but pretty gusty winds made it challenging to hit GIR. Greens were very soft due to rain, so stopping the ball from 200yds out was stupid easy. Most of the fairways looked like ground under repair. #17 green had some sod recently replaced, not a big deal. Going from green to tee box between some holes was a little awkward since you have to follow the signs provided & cross the neighborhood roads. **Beware if you Right Hand Slice/Left Hand Hook the ball as there are homes that line the fairways mostly along the back 9. Would be nice if the fairway sprinkler heads had yardages.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 12/09/2019

Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave Riverside Golf Course a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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