Riverside Golf Course
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.
| 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
Pleasantly surprised to find the course in such good condition.
Last time I played this course was about 1 year ago. At that time it was a little run down. I did however like the lay out and always wanted to play it again. I have now played it again and was very surprised to find it in such good shape. I belong to a private club but enjoy playing other courses in the area. The only negative would be the slow roll on the greens. I will play here again and would highly recommend this course to others.
It's okay
I can understand that the course is not long so you may not like its length, they have re-done the greens and they are very nice for a short course. A lot of time these courses put nothing into their greens not here. The layout is interesting which is a plus, there is no spraying the ball, some of the holes require you too choose your clubs wisely. Overall if you are looking to get in a quick round, this maybe the place for you.
Course is nice, location weird
Played here Saturday afternoon, and I was the only one on the golf course. It was very weird. The course it's self is in great shape, except the greens were a bit long and ball rolled super slow. There was a strange layout they had me play, where I drove from hole 3 to 12. The holes I drove past looked nice. This course is located in a senior community where the houses are really close to the fairways/roughs. I think it's an odd location for a golf course. However it is maintained nicely.
great value
first time playing Riverside.
I played the course by myself.
Well worth the rate charged.
the course is in good shape. The greens are well manicured.
The majority of the fairways are well maintained and very
playable. Not much sand.
I would play the course again!!
Course under water on 9 holes
Had to play 1 2 3 then skip to 12 13 14 15 16 18 then do thst again.
A Different Course
Played this course for the first time in near 2 years. What a difference. Greens are great, apparently new last year. Nice tees and plenty of grass on the fairways.
New restaurant on site and new golf carts too. Got a great price and fast play, around 3 1/2 hours.
I will be back next week. Pro shop guy was real friendly.
Redoing the greens...all temporary
Greens were being dug up, had to play temporary greens so putting was out of the question.
Getting Better
The property has invested in course improvements, and they appear to have helped. Tee boxes and bunkers are in pretty good condition. The course layout is nice, but some fairways and roughs are bare due to extensive efforts to eliminate weeds. A couple of the greens were in pretty bad shape, but they, too. are in the process of being repaired. Staff is friendly and helpful, restaurant is available and good place to get a quick snack/beverage. Overall, not sure I'd want to pay full price for 18, but worth the money with a good deal through GolfNow.
Good Challenge
We have played here several times. The Fairways and some greens have become very stressed. Still it is a very fun course to play. It can be a challenge with very tight fairways. A little work on the maintenance of the course and this could be a hidden gem.
Good price but not worth it at this time
This course has a lot of potential however the fairways as well as the greens were quite damaged Unfortunately it appears that repairs for improvements the conditions are not part of the equation.
Great People
Great Value!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Never again
Found a deal on golf now.Went to check it out. Course rated 3 (fair), it was not. Most greens were very poor, which what was the same for the fairways. Got there a little early to check in. They told us to go to hole #1 and check in with the starter. We did. She said the other twosome from Golf now was not there yet, and we had to wait for them. We did not sign up to play a foursome. After the group ahead of us left there was there was no one else waiting. It is now our time to tee off. Other twosome still not there. Reluctantly she let us go. We followed the group ahead the first 7 holes until our starter asked us were our other twosome was. She made us wait there until they caught up. Waited about 10-12 minutes , they finally arrived. We never followed the group if front again,. Our other twosome hit very long shots every where except the fairways. Now instead of following the group ahead, we were pushed from the groups behind. After hole 14 we had enough of Riverside. Never before had I been told your playing too fast.
Rough
Course is very rough with little grass in areas around greens. Greens were ok so it is worth the hot deals price. Everyone was very friendly.
Riverside Golf, Ruskin, Florida
Fairways were rough, very dry, needs watered.
Some of the greens were rough, others were fine.
The Ranger was very pleasant, but no beer carts.
The clubhouse was closed, would have been nice to relax with a cold drink or a bite to eat. Finished around 4:30. Headed to the Sunset Grille.
Overall, was a nice round on a beautiful sunny Florida day.
Fun to play
I enjoy playing here. It has some cool holes but hitting of hardpan you need to adjust your swing.
Nice Golf Course
The golf course has been neglected. It has a great layout but, the condition was poor.
Fun day at Riverside
Haven't played this course in over 10 years... wow, what a change. Nice course, nice amenities, too.
A really nice community... my wife and I were paired up with a couple of members. We have a great afternoon. Their restaurant is right on the river... good food, drinks, and service. We Riverside was a great value.
It's current 3 star rating too high!
We played after heavy rain, but didn't impact this review. Several fairways sparse on grass. Lot of sandy lies. Several greens had bare spots. Greens putted slow, but that was ok. Staff was friendly, no issues there. Course is currently over-rated. If you don't play ball where it lies and willing to move to turf, might be ok to play there; especially if you find a reduced rate.
Not something I would visit on a regular basis.
Okay so first off, I recommend the course only if you can play it for $15 or less. Check the website before trying to find the course, we had a difficult time.
The course layout is great for a short course, quite a bit of water and a lot of houses. The back nine seems to be under development. The fairways and rough are pretty bad as well as a few greens. The back nine starts away from the clubhouse so be prepared if you are thirsty as there was no cart girl the day we played. Staff friendliness must be a thing of the past because it is not like it use to be and this alone will make me take my hard earned money elsewhere.
Overall I enjoyed the course but won't go back anytime soon.
This course was in good condition
Course in good shape, hazards make it challenging. No rangers around to keep players pace.
What a difference with new Tifeagle greens, fairways are much better with nice growth on them....best I have seen course in 10-12 yrs. 4 star