Riverside Golf Course in Ruskin, Florida, USA | GolfPass
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3.9
872 Reviews 872 Reviews
5 Stars
153
4 Stars
413
3 Stars
208
2 Stars
60
1 Stars
38
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
86.7%
Recommend this course
725 out of 872 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.0
72 Reviews 72 Reviews
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
46
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.1%
Recommend this course
67 out of 72 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.1
125 Reviews 125 Reviews
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
67
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.0%
Recommend this course
115 out of 125 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
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Reviews

3.9
872 Reviews (872)

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 55
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
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bill

Fairway grass is extremely thin, most lies are on dirt , not grass.

The greens are in excellent condition, that is why I play at Riverside

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 157
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Course In Good Shape, Welcoming Staff, Good Overall Experience

Booked late morning, mid-week round for a twosome using GolfNow. Were paired with another twosome. Followed threesome, with foursome behind us. We were never pushed nor held up.
Course was full but didn't seem crowded, with round taking four hours, ten minutes. Conditions were fine: greens were nice (true but slow), fairways were thin but very playable, tee boxes had been cut and traps manicured. The three staff members we encountered (Reggie, Danny and Tom) all went above-and-beyond in making us feel welcome and appreciated. Taking into consideration the overall amount of play, plus increased costs, we typically experience in this part of Florida during the "high season" Riverside is a reasonable alternative and worth the trip. We can recommend this course and hope to be able to return soon.

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Much improved!

The last time playing this course was three years when they putting in irrigation system so there was a lot of brown. But now with system in a lot of green with the greens in very good shape. Nice layout too.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Dry Course

The course needs water/rain badly. Tee boxes and fairways void of much grass on many of the holes. 4 or 5 were just ok. A lot of dead grass and dirt in the "rough". Greens were ok grass wise, but very slow. No one on the course so the 2 of us played in about 3 hours or so, letting one single play through. The gentleman in the pro shop was very welcoming.

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Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

NICE course

course was in good condition.
staff was very friendly and helpful .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

The course conditions are nice for this time of the year. The speed of play could be a bit better. This is aggravated by having single players between foursomes. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Would recommend this course.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very playable

Avoid the water hazards and this course is very score able

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 98
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice greens

The course was in better condition than in past years. fairways are thin but the greens are very nice. It's a fun course to play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value

Great friendly informative staff in pro shop and starter. Greens were fairly fast with fairways like most in Florida green and brown. Sand traps well taken care of. Exactly four hours to play 18. Definitely will play again

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 69
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 Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

No driving range is a minus. Greens were good staff was friendly but I don’t u destined why the have discount passes for U.S citizens and not Canadians

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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