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Riverside Golf Course

2034 Pier Dr, Ruskin, Florida 33570, Hillsborough County
(888) 317-1102, (813) 645-2000
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About

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.

Holes 18
Par 71
Length 6167 yds
Rating 68.6
Slope 121
Type Semi-Private/Resort
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Putting Green

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Bar
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Year Built 1954
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TifEagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Ward Northrup (1954)
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3.7
3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 988 reviews
77.4%
Recommend
988
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  • Conditions
    3.5
  • Value
    3.9
  • Layout
    3.9
  • Friendliness
    4.6
  • Pace
    4.2
  • Amenities
    3.7
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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.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Course Challenges:
Water Hazards 19
Bunkers 14
Narrow Fairways 10
Best For:
Locals 17
Seniors 13
Beginners 7
Location is:
Convenient to the City 10
Worth the Drive 10
In the 'Burbs 8

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marypin
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 $$ .

Previously Played
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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uGSOH2993GS
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

fairways were terrible. greens were fairly nice

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

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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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k9atrain
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Fred2016758
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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rkgayer13
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

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.

Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 3.0
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bobbybox1949
T O P 1000
Reviews 64
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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.

Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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Goforitknow
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

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!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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spurifoy
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Very poor conditions

The greens were filled in but had not been mowed and I had a noon start time. The fairways and tee boxes were horrible. Very little green grass, lots of dead grass and sand in fairways and on tee boxes. Inadequate or insufficient irrigation.

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 2.0
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camscamp
Reviews 140
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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edworm
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice layout, fairways need attention, greens mostly fair condition.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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Brucearmy
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course

The Golf Course was in great shape and I would recommend this course to anyone who loves to play.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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camscamp
Reviews 140
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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mikepollard
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fairways

Marshall was around a lot but did not accomplish anything. A very slow foursome was holding up half the course. Fairways were in poor shape. The layout is very good and lots of risk reward available. If you play lift and clean or preferred lies, you can have a good game. If you don't, the fairways will kill your score. Lots of water and the greens were good.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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camscamp
Reviews 140
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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camscamp
Reviews 140
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Bertrand8792274
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
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meikco
T O P 1000
Reviews 104
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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KLANTZ
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Course was challenging for average player.

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

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u000004156803
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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bobc0802
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

The course was not that good

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

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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