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Value
3.2
Layout
3.4
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.9
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 68
Length 4615 yards
Slope 100
Rating 62.5

Course Details

Year Built 1985
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Garl (1985)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed Soft spikes only
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Regulation golf shirts. No tank tops or cut off jeans.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Reviews

2.6
211 Reviews (211)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 18
Narrow Fairways 15
Bunkers 9
This course/club is great for:
Locals 18
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 17
Seniors 16
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 10
Worth the Drive 10
Convenient to the City 6

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Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

GETTING BETTER!

Been golfing here for years since the price is right. The course is the best I’ve ever seen it!! Some greens are pretty bad, but overall, the improvements are noticeable. The layout is quite unique, including an island green, a wide variety of holes, and a lot of water!!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Needs Taken care of

The tee boxes hardly had grass on them and the weeds were longer than the grass. Fairways were in OK shape but the greens could use a lot of work.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/08/2019

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to review your recent experience with us at River Ridge Golf Club. We are sorry to see that the greens and tee boxes may not have been in the best shape when you played. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we will use it to make the necessary improvements to the course. Our golfers' overall experience is extremely valuable to us and we hope that you will give us another chance to show you how we've improved. Thank you for your choosing our course, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Deteriorating conditions

New ownership got rid of the wild hogs which had completely damaged the front nine last year. Late fall this year when all 18 holes were re-opened, conditions were fairly good. However, now most greens are in poor condition, and worse week by week. Also an over-abundence of fire ants are taking over the fairways. Not able to buy anything on Sunday as the restaurant is closed. Disappointed that conditions are falling behind.

Hopefully management will remedy this and keep the course going. It would be a shame to see it go!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 03/15/2019

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to review your recent experience with us at River Ridge Golf Club. We are sorry to see that the greens may not have been in the best shape when you played. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we will use it to make the necessary improvements to the course. Our golfers' overall experience is extremely valuable to us and we hope that you will give us another chance to show you how we've improved. Thank you for your choosing our course, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slowly improving

The course has made many improvements this year. Much faster play. And course is improving. Club house looks nice but bartender was very unfriendly and non engaging. Rest of the staff is super friendly and outgoing. Maybe bartender was having a bad day but not good for business.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/08/2019

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to review our course, River Ridge Golf Club, and for the 3 stars. We hope that you enjoyed playing our golf course and that you will continue to see improvements in the course the next time you are with us. We are glad to see that you had a smooth round and a friendly experience with us. Thank you for playing our golf course, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great Course

Some of the fairways were muddy but overall it was great !

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Seeing Improvements

We've been playing here for the last couple years. I wouldn't say the course is in great shape but it is definitely improving. Looks like they have the past problem with pigs tearing up the course under control. Will definitely go back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 02/05/2019

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to review us, River Ridge, and for the 3 stars. We're sorry to hear the course may not have been in the best shape on the day of your round, and we appreciate your feedback regarding the greens so may work on any necessary improvements. However, we're glad you had a fun time on the course and are planning on visiting us again. Thank you for choosing to golf with us, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Much improved

River Ridge was sold last fall. The new owners have made a concerted effort to improve the course. It shows. In a couple of growing seasons this course could be first rate.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/31/2019

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to review our course, River Ridge Golf Club, and for the 3 stars. We hope that you enjoyed playing our golf course. We are glad to see that you had a smooth round and a friendly experience with us, and that you are pleased with the efforts we are making to provide the best golf experience possible to our golfers. Thank you for playing our golf course, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Nice Course

It was a difficult back nine with water hazards all over. Took us by surprise but got through it. The greens need a little work but overall a nice course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

River Ridge - A Hidden Gem

The course is more challenging on the back nine than the first, but always a pleasure to play. One well worth visiting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
First Time Playing

Poor

Tte boxes, greens, fairway etc were horrible. Do not waste your time

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 12/04/2019

I was clear in my review. From the tee boxes to the greens, very poor. Weeds are everywhere, even on the greens. The front nine was the worst.

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Commented on 12/02/2019

Hi rkivisto100. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1-star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single star feedback very serious at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing River Ridge Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Horrible Conditions

Tee box to greens horrible. Sporadic grass on the greens. Tee box hardly any grass. Wild pigs have the course tore up. Will not be back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 05/07/2019

Hi, thank you for taking the time to review the course. We take single star feedback very serious at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing River Ridge Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great place

Improvements made since last April were wonderful. April 2018 the front nine was a disaster due to hog destruction. However, the new owners have got rid of the hogs, and repaired all the areas which had been destroyed. For six months the front nine was actually closed. Now it is back to all 18 holes and in great shape. Hope they keep up the great work!!

Thank you River Ridge, it is a wonderful track!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a year
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course is poorly maintained

I'm not a course snob, but the greens on this course are very poorly maintained. There are large patches of dirt and weeds on every green. The fairways are a mix of dirt and overgrown areas. The restaurant is closed on Saturday and Sunday so plan on eating elsewhere.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Response from on 08/01/2018:
Thank you for golfing with us and for leaving us a review. We appreciate your feedback. We are sorry that you were disappointed with the conditions. Our staff will keep working hard to have the course in shape, and we hope you will be able to see improvements the next time you visit us. Thank you again for sharing your concerns.
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Could be a lot better.

With it not being “in season” The course was awful Even for the money. Wasn’t told the back nine was the only part open, paid for 18 holes had to play the back nine twice. This course has a lot of potential just needs A LOT of work.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Response from on 07/11/2018:
Thank you for choosing to play River Ridge Golf Club and for taking the time to leave us a review. We apologize that the course conditions did not meet your expectations, and we are sorry about any miscommunications regarding your round. Our staff will work to keep the course in shape, and we hope you are able to see improvements the next time you are with us.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not in good shape

This course has a really good design.
The holes have a cool layout and it really has potential.
Unfortunately the grass is in horrible shape. The tee boxes are not flat and patchy. The fair ways are alright. And the greens are very bad. The whole course needs help.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/13/2018:
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review our course River Ridge. We hope that you enjoyed playing our golf course and that you will see improvements in the course conditions the next time you are with us. We are glad to hear that you liked the layout, and we hope you enjoyed your day in New Port Richey. Thank you again for reviewing our course, and we would look forward to seeing you again soon.
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