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3.7
981 Reviews (981)
5 Stars
183
4 Stars
455
3 Stars
230
2 Stars
67
1 Stars
46
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
76.9%
Recommend this course
805 out of 981 reviews
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3.7
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
81.8%
Recommend this course
36 out of 44 reviews
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3.6
76 Reviews (76)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.6
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
68.4%
Recommend this course
52 out of 76 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

3.7
981 Reviews (981)

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 30
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Riverside Golf Course

We had a good round today. The weather was windy and warm, but we had a good game.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging course

Fairways in pretty decent shape, greens nice, a little slow, but enjoyable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greatly improved over last season. Tees fairways and greens in great shape. Greens hold but are still slow . Great bargain

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Really Good Course Under Repairs

My son and I have played this course a couple of times prior and enjoyed our rounds there. When we booked the Tee Time we had no idea that the course was under maintenance. they had 9 holes under repair, and it wasn't like the front nine or the back nine. It was a few holes here, and a few holes there.

It would have been nice to have known this ahead of time, but we didn't and it was too late to go somewhere else. The holes we did get to play (twice for 18) were decent. The greens rolled really true.

Once they get the course back together I will go back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
2.0
First Time Playing

Poor fairways

The course setting was fine. Unfortunately the fairways had minimal grass and mostly sand. Try another course.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/13/2018:
Hello, thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to review your experience with us, we truly appreciate your feedback and will certainly pass it along to our team. We hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back to the 5-star experience that you deserve.
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Commented on 11/07/2018

This isn’t true, only sand was off in the rough where you must of been playing lol

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Commented on 11/07/2018

Not sure when you golfed here but they have put over a million dollars to upgrade the fairways in particular and it showed yesterday.

Greens and fairways were great!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 09/13/2018:
Hello, thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to review your experience with us, we truly appreciate your feedback and will certainly pass it along to our team. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our staff at Riverside Golf Course. We hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back to the golf experience that you deserve.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

The greens were the only saving grace for this course

I have played golf all over the USA and Canada. This is without a doubt the worse course condition I ever played with exception of the greens. Not sure if they are in the middle or beginning of an complete overhaul, but it was gross. I would never play there again, nor would I recommend anyone else to play there.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 150
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Worth the money

I like the layout of this course. The fairways they worked on last year are still in good shape. Good value for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Bad shape

I've never seen a course so bad. Mounds of high grass on bare fairways. Looked like it hadn't been watered in years. Some greens were fair, but others were horrible. It was like golfing on a cow pasture. Needs H2O and TLC. Definitely not worth the $$ .

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

fairways were terrible. greens were fairly nice

overall course conditions were terrible. they would have to pay me to play the course again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good layout, poor course conditions

Course has a good layout with lots of hazards and OB. Great for practicing long irons, tight lies and shot-shaping. Although greens are in decent shape, the overall course condition is poor with most fairways needing grass and water. Bunkers are playable and water on many holes force you to hit shots. I'd play it again for the GN price.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

NEEDS WATER on Fairways

The golf course was extremely dry most of the time and not well maintained for the fairways. This was not what I experienced in the summer with all the rains. This course need watering and help with grass in the fairways. Greens were in decent shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great course spoilt by unkept fairways

The layout of this course was excellent and challenging, the greens were great, the only thing that let down this course was the condition of the fairways, mainly dirt or sand and very little grass, so we had to find a patch of grass closest to the ball to play the ball from. I would play here again hopefully the fairways would have improved next time. Staff were helpful and cheerful.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice design

This course need maintenance!! Fairways are burned up, Glorified sand traps. Greens need to be cut. I know why the price is cheep. I am sure the people who live on that course are disappointed with their investment in that community. I certainly wouldn't buy a home there!

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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