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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
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
71.7%
Recommend this course
43 out of 60 reviews
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3.7
87 Reviews (87)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
32
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
73.6%
Recommend this course
64 out of 87 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 140
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 103
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Course was challenging for average player.

I would recommend this course. I will play it again when I return to the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

The course was not that good

The fairways were fine. The greens were very slow. The rough was brown with very little grass.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

It is challenging with all the water hazards. The pace was great, no one in front and never had any one behind us until last couple of holes. Ate lunch at restaurant and food and server were great. Will be back some day. I live 100 miles from there and met an old classmate that lives 120 miles the other direction. We will do it again some day. Also someone turned in a club that I lost on the course. Thanks for the good time..

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Scenic wildlife

Greens were patchy and slow. Nice wide fairways. Would play again

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 103
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Deal

This was a very nice little course with some very challenging holes. The greens had some mixed grass that presented some putting difficulty .Fairways all seemed to have a reasonable good green grass approach , and the tee boxes were all fairly decent .Most holes were lined on both sides with homes that for the most part didn't seem to bother us to much. The club house was great , staff excellent, and value was good enough to go do it again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sunny day

We really enjoyed playing your course.the staff was great and everyone on the course was friendly I did miss the bar/restaurant not being open on Tuesday but we will be back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 149
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Better now

This course went through some improvements over the last year. The fairways and greens are much better now and it's worth playing again. I like the layout. I'll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

Fairways and greens in good shape.new carts nice 19th hole residents and staff very friendly. Give it a try.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 173
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It's okay

I can say give the course a try, it wasn't built for the long hitters, the tips are at 6100 yards. The course will make you think about shot placement, water has been placed in the right spots, so you can't drive every green. Number 2 is a great par 3 downhill 220 from the tips. Also the back nine is more of a challenge than the front.

Also the new greens are running beautifully, they look slow, but buyer beware. I will be back because of the value.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

No pictures of the wholes

Without picture of the wholes at the teeboxes, it is difficult to play the course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Course

The course is not the longest but it is challenging. Good value.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Overall O.K. ... but the Ranger was rude and obnoxious.

I booked for 3 players. Upon arrival, the pro-shop said a single would be paired with us. He already had checked in and had a cart. We were given two cart keys and told if we were ready to play to head to the tee as a large group of ladies was preparing to go out soon. We got off just in front of them and had an open course in front of us... all good so far. When we reached the green of number 5, the ranger (Mike) arrived and began to demand to know why we had 3 carts for 4 players. He didn't simply ask, he seemed highly agitated that we had 3 carts. We mentioned the situation at our start but he wouldn't 'let it go'..... he continued to be obnoxious and rude. We had to wait for him to finally get off his phone or walkie-talkie to putt out as he was loud and had no courtesy for us trying to continue play. When he left we were all in disbelief at his attitude. Two holes later he showed up again with another staff member and had us vacate one of the carts for them to take back in. We were able to finish the rest of our round without further admonishment. The management might want to do a better job of selecting staff that interact with their customers. This individual should not be allowed to negatively affect players opinions of your course.

That said, .....the rest of the staff was pleasant, friendly and efficient. We enjoyed your 'happy hour' afterward and the food was excellent. $70 was reasonable for what we ordered. Hopefully next time we won't have to deal with a similar situation.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Resort style course, created to sell homes on a Golf course

It's clear that the course isn't the focus of the Resort, but it's still a good track. Nice length for an average golfer. The greens were a little slower than normal, think they are over seeding. You don't get back to the clubhouse after the 9th, it's after the 12th or 13th. We found the greens medium sized, most pin locations were on a slope so it was tricky to read most Times, especially on a few of the hole locations. A few long rides between the holes. The restaurant only had bud and bud light on draft, and the glasses were small for the price. We didn't eat at the restaurant.

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

Much improved

Nice layout. Conditions very much improved over past . Good bargain

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