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3.8
971 Reviews (971)
5 Stars
181
4 Stars
450
3 Stars
229
2 Stars
66
1 Stars
45
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
79.4%
Recommend this course
797 out of 971 reviews
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3.6
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
69.4%
Recommend this course
43 out of 62 reviews
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3.8
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
75.6%
Recommend this course
68 out of 90 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

3.8
971 Reviews (971)

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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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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Always a pleasure

We actually golf here a lot. The staff is always very friendly and the pace of play so always great. Just found out the bar is not only on Monday.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Perfect weather
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I like the course but the greens had just been sanded

I like the course but the greens had just been sanded so the puts were a little hard to make. The fairways and bunkers were in good shape. I hope to play again when the greens are in better shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
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Conditions Good
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Reviews 5
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Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Reviews 109
Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 172
Skill Intermediate
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3.0
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Fun course to play.

My only negative is that the greens were a little slow, but with all of the wet weather we have been getting, it's expected.

Mike in the proshop is the best. Hey Mike if no one else says it, I will. You are appreciated.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Reviews 109
Handicap 15-19
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 109
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Short course

Short course but tight layout. Good fairways and greens. Go to course!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Greens just sanded.

Rooster tail of sand on the greens. Maybe a week will be ok.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice course 👍

Nice little course a lot of intimidation off the tee due to how narrow it is. Precision is definitely required. Conditions are good to ok. Green abit slow. The staff and players here are super friendly and nice

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course for the Money!

Loved visiting Riverside. It’s got a very local feel and you can tell everyone in the neighborhood takes a lot of pride in this beautiful course. There’s very wide, spread out fairways and the layout is really cool with limited water traps. The facilities are very nice and I enjoyed everyone in the staff. The course wasn’t busy at all so we had a relaxing pace of play. One thing for me at this course is the front and back 9 don’t intersect with the Clubhouse. It was brutal playing 18 right through the sun without a break. No cart girl or anything so pack a lunch and plenty of water. Other than that I loved it and appreciate everyone at Riverside Golf Club!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 109
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Our Friday Go-to Course

This is a great course for a casual round. Pretty decent shape. A hidden gem. FYI…. Make sure you bring your water / hydration. No cart person or water stations.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 109
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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