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3.7
981 Reviews (981)
5 Stars
183
4 Stars
455
3 Stars
230
2 Stars
67
1 Stars
46
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
76.9%
Recommend this course
805 out of 981 reviews
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3.7
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
81.8%
Recommend this course
36 out of 44 reviews
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3.6
76 Reviews (76)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.6
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
68.4%
Recommend this course
52 out of 76 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

3.7
981 Reviews (981)

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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Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

water features

I love this course played it twice. the course is long a nice looking

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great greens, nice people, great value

Great greens and tee boxes, fairways need more water but typical of Florida at this time of year.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Great value for the money

Greens appear to be in good shape however the fairways were not. Overall good value for the money.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

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..

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

The course is very challenging.

The course features a variety course conditions from flat to rolling fairways. The greens are well groomed and challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 260
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 25 Contributor
Florida Advisor
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser

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

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0

No margin for error

The staff was a little unfriendly. However the main complaint is that the rough on many holes is only about 10 to 15 yards off the fairway until the OB stakes. Then the scary part is that the homes start 5 yards past the OB stakes on many holes. While being 20 yards off the fairway isn't all that unusually and even happens regularly to the pros, you do that here and you are hitting someone's home. You can see many of the homes are full of hits by balls.

On the upside you can see some gators in several of the lakes here.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Average

Played the course on November 7th When comparing the course to Summerfield, Bloomingdale The greens at Riverside are not up to par they require lot's of maintenance and up keep. The fairways are ok it's an interesting course
The price is right

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

over-all great

been playing course for years and this year the course is a gem.few damp spots but over-all its in excellant condition.greens are wonderful compared to some courses in area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course

The course itself has a nice layout. No two holes are alike. It winds through a neighborhood and it can sometimes be difficult to find the next hole. At the time that we played the rough was in terrible shape. Ankle deep in some spots. Balls not on the fairway would disappear. We mentioned this to one of the groundsmen and were told that the rough was new and had to be allowed to grow in order for the roots to take hold. After hearing about our lost balls he replaced them with some others he had found. We will try this course again in winter after the rough has been cut back.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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