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3.8
965 Reviews (965)
5 Stars
178
4 Stars
448
3 Stars
228
2 Stars
66
1 Stars
45
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
78.3%
Recommend this course
791 out of 965 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.5
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
63.3%
Recommend this course
38 out of 60 reviews
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3.7
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
71.1%
Recommend this course
64 out of 90 reviews
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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
965 Reviews (965)

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 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great People

Great Value!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun to play

I enjoy playing here. It has some cool holes but hitting of hardpan you need to adjust your swing.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Golf Course

The golf course has been neglected. It has a great layout but, the condition was poor.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 94
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 172
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course was in good condition

Course in good shape, hazards make it challenging. No rangers around to keep players pace.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Frank

A fairly tough course. A lot of water. You must hit it very straight ball !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gem of Ruskin

Play was somewhat slow the back nine. 4 elder golfers were not keeping pace & they never replaced flag properly. The course was in as good of shape as I've seen it over the past 5 years. Facilities were clean. The entry gate was a problem as when we called pro shop no one answered the phone to open gate- and we were told to leave a message, like that won't open the gate folks. Finally a resident punched his own code in to let us & the 4 backed up cars in!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ruskin

Course was in good shape, nice challenge, good course for the money

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting !

Interesting layout, very friendly staffs, green is a bit too slow and windy.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

some tough par 3s

many of the fairways have no grass, the greens had been overseeded and not smooth

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Survey

Ok. Slow play due to a 4 some ahead lacked golf etiquette and allow play thru

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time

Ok front nine
Better back 9
Friendly pro shop person

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

not even worth the $10 fee

course was in terrible shape. only the greens were green but they were slow and inconsistent. My GPS could not find the course and I had to find someone who knew where it was. In hindsight, I wish I never found it.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

needs mowing

t boxes and fairways were in desperate need of mowing, greens were in great shape though

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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