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 | 287 | 150 | 265 | 268 | 442 | 104 | 176 | 2066 | 197 | 359 | 110 | 310 | 296 | 319 | 367 | 264 | 277 | 2499 | 4565 |
| 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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Reviewer Photos
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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
Coming back around
The course has improved a lot over the last several months it still has a few areas in the fairways but that is to be considered with all the rain we have had. Thank you for the continued up keep.
fun community course
Over all in good shape fairways in great shape but don't venture any further or you'll need a new ball,but greens are fair,over all good value!
needs help
Found the round for 8$ on line so it was fine for the price. The greens are actually green and roll true but were incredibly slow due to the fact that they hadn't been mowed/rolled in a while. Half the tee boxes are dead and there was about 25% of all fairways that were actually fairway. The other 75% was dirt/sand, 2ft weeds, or rocks. Put your tee shot in the right spot and it's birdies away. Land in the 75% and your lucky with bogie. There is no place to get food.
Worse ever
It's a community course which shouldn't be opened to the public, due to a number of adverse reasons.
Go anywhere else!
course in bad shape
Fairways, tees & greens where in bad shape & it was aerated & didn't put any sand on it to fill in the holes.
This course is perfect to overcome fear of hazards
Sand and water is abundant off the tee boxes, before the greens, to the left and to the right. What I thought was going to be something of an executive course turned out to be quite the strategic challenge in regards to ball placement. 2 to 3 fairways could use some TLC but it is evident the course is receiving significant attention due lush tee boxes and greens. Can't wait to go back.
Great greens, nice people, great value
Great greens and tee boxes, fairways need more water but typical of Florida at this time of year.
Great value for the money
Greens appear to be in good shape however the fairways were not. Overall good value for the money.
Course needs work
We enjoyed the grill staff and food selection. However the golf course did not have a driving range and the course is in need of some TLC.
Waste of money
This course use to be half descent a few years back. The course is in pitiful condition. The greens are full of weeds and run uneven. I was dissapointed to say the least. It will take me many years to even consider playing there again.
This course has some nicepar 3's
The only thing I wish was different, and I know it's like this at most golf courses, but if I book a tee time by myself I don't want to play with people I don't know. Otherwise a very nice course. A good mix of long and short holes. The greens were great probably the best part of the course.
Small course
Overall, for the price, it was a good deal. The fairways and greens could use attention, but for the price, it's acceptable. This was a shorter course but still offered some challenging holes.
A fun track to play
It might take you a bit to find this track, but once there, you will enjoy the layout that is located in an active adult community of manufactured homes. Greens were in great shape- a little fuzzy for me; bunkers had plenty of sand; every tee box had brand new markers and a pot to discard broken tees- nice touch. My only negative was some of the fairways were a bit sparse. Guys in the pro shop were friendly. Starter got us out early and they had a ranger keeping everyone moving. We played in less than 4 hours on a busy day. Great selection of holes with plenty of water to avoid if possible. Course does not return after nine and there was no refreshment cart, so be sure to take your libations of choice with you. There are plenty of water stations. We really had fun playing Riverside.
Lots of bunkers
Fist time player there, We played with a nice couple from Wisconsin. Course was marked well. Tees an greens were good for February. Fairways a little spotty. Tons of bunkers, I hit them all. Water comes into play several times too. Plenty of gators. Got around in 4 Hrs, not bad. We booked thru Golfnow.com an got a great rate of $21 plus tax. Good deal for the money. I would recommend it if you are in the area. I had 42-46 88, Will go there again..
Nothing fancy but a very playable course...
This Par 70 course has a good mix of holes with different levels of difficulty to make it fun to play. It is not a long course but has a number of holes where shot placement is key to a good round. Course is in a over 55 retirement community so on Sundays be prepared for slow play other days are fine. A very good value for your dollar.
The course is very challenging.
The course features a variety course conditions from flat to rolling fairways. The greens are well groomed and challenging.
GOOD VALUE AND WELL MAINTAINED
Difficult to locate the course. A standard housing community course. Narrow fairways between houses or roads. Fair amount of water and OB zones. Par 70, and 6,100 yards from the back. Not an old man's course, fairly challenging especially in strong wind. Good amount of sand in bunkers. Greens, though well maintained, exceptionally shaggy and super slow in January. Very crowded, but moved along well. Good value for the price. Not a very natural setting.
Not pristine but in good condition.
10:58 Tee time w/ golf buddy. Nice course layout. Trailer Park home setting. Fairly wide tee shot landing areas. Tee boxes & fairways in good condition. Roughs are rough: making it slow in finding errant tee shots. Greens faster than they look; hairy. Definitely has some unique holes. Worth the trip for the great price I obtained thru Deal Caddy.
Not the worst course I've played in Florida - The Tides gets that distinction
As long as you're aware of the condition, it's not bad for $30.00.
The greens are terribly slow