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Riverside Golf Course
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 71 | 6167 yards | 68.6 | 121 |
| White | 71 | 5737 yards | 66.6 | 117 |
| Gold | 71 | 5366 yards | 65.0 | 112 |
| Silver | 71 | 4961 yards | 63.1 | 108 |
| Silver (W) | 71 | 4961 yards | 68.1 | 112 |
| Red | 71 | 4520 yards | 61.2 | 104 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 4520 yards | 65.6 | 108 |
| Green (W) | 71 | 4026 yards | 62.6 | 103 |
| Green | 71 | 4026 yards | 59.2 | 97 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 68.6/121 W: 74.7/126 | 339 | 180 | 379 | 225 | 393 | 352 | 505 | 154 | 298 | 2825 | 354 | 499 | 154 | 384 | 369 | 409 | 477 | 340 | 356 | 3342 | 6167 |
| White M: 66.6/117 W: 72.4/121 | 315 | 165 | 354 | 193 | 371 | 333 | 484 | 135 | 286 | 2636 | 303 | 457 | 145 | 358 | 349 | 381 | 458 | 324 | 326 | 3101 | 5737 |
| Gold M: 65.0/112 W: 70.4/116 | 302 | 144 | 335 | 169 | 348 | 313 | 467 | 114 | 276 | 2468 | 265 | 411 | 137 | 340 | 335 | 358 | 428 | 308 | 316 | 2898 | 5366 |
| Silver M: 63.1/108 W: 68.1/112 | 244 | 144 | 287 | 169 | 265 | 313 | 442 | 114 | 276 | 2254 | 265 | 359 | 110 | 340 | 296 | 319 | 428 | 308 | 282 | 2707 | 4961 |
| Red M: 61.2/104 W: 65.6/108 | 244 | 130 | 242 | 150 | 265 | 268 | 442 | 104 | 176 | 2021 | 197 | 359 | 110 | 310 | 296 | 319 | 367 | 264 | 277 | 2499 | 4520 |
| Green M: 59.2/97 W: 62.6/103 | 244 | 130 | 287 | 132 | 232 | 216 | 343 | 104 | 176 | 1864 | 197 | 314 | 56 | 259 | 238 | 239 | 367 | 264 | 228 | 2162 | 4026 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 16 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 12 |
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Photo submitted by u314165816252 on 06/30/2025
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View from the bar decking. Photo submitted by u000001098844 on 12/07/2024
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Photo submitted by jamesamb on 10/11/2022
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Photo submitted by KingOsi on 06/21/2022
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12th Hoke Photo submitted by Katmban on 04/01/2022
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On the 5th tee. Photo submitted by KingOsi on 03/10/2022
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Photo submitted by KingOsi on 02/13/2022
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Photo submitted by KingOsi on 12/13/2021
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Photo submitted by u314160821631 on 10/04/2020
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Photo submitted by Baldybrown2 on 11/08/2019
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Photo submitted by Baldybrown2 on 11/08/2019
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Photo submitted by Baldybrown2 on 11/08/2019
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.
Rushed
Played Riverside 4 years ago, it is much improved course wise. Pace of play was like a road race, pushed all the way around, completed the round in just a little over 3 hours.
Bad vibe
Not too friendly. Course not in great condition, trailer homes on every hole. Don’t waste your time coming here.
Staff a bit unwelcoming.
Felt profiled as hoodlums since we were a younger group in an older community. Pro-shop got upset with us when we came off the 9 because we wanted a beer. No beverage cart entire round. Tight course. Overall decent course, but staff kinda created an unwelcoming experience.
Decent but not worth it unless you get a deal
Drove an hour to play here, the place is all the way in the back of a 55 community complex. There isn't much instruction on how to get back there so that was kind of a turn off from the git go. The greens were in rough/poor condition. Dead greens, very slow. Fairways were decent but for having a 90degree rule you would think they would be in better shape. The layout is good on a few holes example like 10-12 but they are mostly super tight in between mobile homes so if you can't keep them straight be careful. The staff was great though. The pro shop was very nice & the ranger was consistently keeping an eye on everything. Pace of play wasn't an issue.
Nice Little Gem
Love playing this course for a laid back, yet not slow, yet not the most boring course layout ever. Everyone's cool here.
Great Value!
I’ve come to really like this course. Greens were aerated but very well done. Fairways mostly all in good shape. I love the small greens. Staff is as friendly as any course I’ve ever played. Just great people. Restaurant very good! Great turkey bacon wrap and fries! Nice views and atmosphere. The back nine in particular is in really nice condition! I will be a repeat customer!
Yes! Play here.
I was pleasantly surprised at this course. Very quant, the course meanders through the community and some holes you are mere yards from ob/houses but they really didn’t come into play. Lots of ponds to watch out for and get this, WHITE SAND in the beautifully manicured bunkers. Looks and plays great. The greens were ehhhhh and SLOW. They were aerated about 10 days ago so they are still healing. They were very slow and bumpy but that’s understandable. One of the par 3’s is 226, yikes. And it’s a par 71, not a 70 as listed on GolfNow. The views around the clubhouse are great, two pools, tennis, patio etc. The grill had great food options and I had a wonderful wrap with fries for $12. I’m considering joining here but would like to see them work on growing grass on the tee boxes and speed up the greens. All in all, a great round and fun to play. You won’t be disappointed.
Great Little Course!
Great course layout! Staff very friendly and helpful. Only down-side was that the greens were very slow due to recent aerating, but I don’t fault the course for this…just a part of course maintenance!
Gem
Little hidden gem here. Great conditions greens were great. I signed up as a single they sent me out on my own so that was a little rough i got lost a couple times 😭
Nice Conditions, Friendly Staff
From the minute we checked in (w/ Mike in pro shop) we were made to feel at home. Decent conditions overall. Greens slow but true. This is not a course where you can spray your ball all over the place, including OB only a few paces from the sides of a number of fairways (especially on the back nine). Good pace of play, with marshal continuing to patrol throughout our round. Can recommend this course and plan on returning soon.
ENJOYABLE COURSE
It was our first time here and my friend and I enjoyed the course.Only played nine because rain was impending.
Had lunch in the restaurant and were well taken care of by Lisa. Food was delicious and service excellent.
We’ll return.
Good Course for Money
Played in the afternoon one day and while my only complaint is the greens were small. I am happy with the rest of the course.
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