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3.8
748 Reviews (748)
5 Stars
115
4 Stars
347
3 Stars
195
2 Stars
55
1 Stars
36
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
82.7%
Recommend this course
611 out of 748 reviews
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3.9
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
83.1%
Recommend this course
59 out of 71 reviews
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3.8
108 Reviews (108)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
80.6%
Recommend this course
87 out of 108 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Par 70
Length 6156 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

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

Reviews

3.8
748 Reviews (748)

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 9
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/01/2023

Hello, dbintz. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Riverside Golf Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not busy after 11:30 am

Most of the time we thought we were the only ones on the course. Started at noon, done at 3:30 pm. Nice wide fairways. Take plenty with you to drink. No place to replenish after first 9. Overall I’d play here again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

The course is in great shape except for tee boxes but they are working on them. Greens are perfect and fairways are also in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great practice course!

If you’re used to playing high-end courses this is not for you. This is a great closed community course that has a well maintained course sitting in it. Positives of the course is that the layout is challenging yet fair. Negatives include uneven tee boxes, and very slow greens. This is more of a course you learn about placement of your irons and going after a pin. Great time out there though.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/10/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u380513625. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Riverside Golf Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Trailer Park? oops, not

This is actually a nice course for the price. It is designed like a gated housing community but it is a gated trailer park on a huge piece of property. Check the yardage, this is not a short course. It is pretty wide open with little chance of hitting a home. The course is very well maintained with typical Fl grass from tee to green. Staff was friendly but no cart person and you don't go by the club house at the turn. I am jealous of the folks who live here. An affordable golf community.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Average Course in a retirement community.

If you’re looking for an average course just to get out a golf this place is alright. It’s pretty well kept and in good shape. And the price is great. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Pace of play was good, never had to wait. (Wednesday midday tee time). However: the course layout is a little wacky, it plays super short and is not a regulation course. There are houses up and down several fairways very close with angry retirees waiting for the chance to come out and complain about a ball hitting their house. (This happened 3 times with the group I was playing with). There is no turn the course is just a big loop. No driving range. But overall had a fun time for a super affordable price.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/10/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u314161461516. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Riverside Golf Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

August riverview

Course had been aerated and greens were sanded. If you got anywhere near green ball had zero roll. Once you got on the green it was super super slow. The fairways and tee boxes were in pretty good shape . At one point the ranger came by and told us that we were the only ones playing the course. Finished in a little under 3 hours. Not a great course but worth a round or two. Clubhouse and bar people were great.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/28/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We apologize for the inconveniences you experienced with the aerated greens and slow speed. Nonetheless, we're glad to hear that you found our fairways, tee boxes, clubhouse, and bar up to your satisfaction. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again for another round or two.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Value

Course was in good shape for August in Florida, staff very nice and pleasant.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/22/2023

Thank you for reviewing us, u896063833. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Riverside Golf Course, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were recently punched. Putting was inconsistent. Fairways were okay. Some tee boxes need work

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/14/2023

We appreciate your feedback about the recent condition of the greens and the inconsistency in putting. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Thank you for taking the time to leave your review.

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course but no water

Course was a good one overall. Good layout that made you think about the shots you were hitting and not take driver on every hole. Bunkers and greens were in great shape. Fairways and tee boxes weren’t perfect but we’re in generally good condition. Pace of play was good.

The biggest issue is that you don’t come back to the clubhouse at the turn, and there is no cart girl or water jugs around the course. In the middle of the summer, that was absolutely brutal. There was a vending machine at the 12 hole but that was it. Plan to bring lots of water with you.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Layout

This is the best I have seen this course ever. I like the layout and just how quiet it is when your playing there. The houses really do not come into play as well. Staff is very friendly and they have a bar there that serves food. They are punching the greens this week so heads up. Give them a chance some5ime it will not disappoint.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

I have played this course multiple times over the years and I have to say this is the best shape I have seen it in. Greens are all filled in nicely and look great. There are some bare spots in fairways and around greens but just move your ball and hit your shot. The bare spots are minimal so go enjoy this course..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Hot weather
Used cart

Will play again

Went in the afternoon during the week. Essentially had the course to myself, which was fun being it was my first time, so I got to take my time and learn the course a little. Fun layout, and it was nice to see there are a bunch of holes that have no houses around, a nice change. Will for sure play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 159
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice

Course has shown improvement. Just wish I didn't have to book through golfnow.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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Commented on 06/06/2023

Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to review and leave your feedback on your recent round with us. It is always our utmost goal to provide our golfers with a fun and enjoyable time and we apologize if we missed the mark. Please feel free to reach out to our staff in the pro shop with any additional concerns. Thanks for choosing Riverside Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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