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The River Club

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marker Bradenton, Florida

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50 reviews
Andrew E

07/03/2020
I played here June 20, 2020 and wrote a fair and accurate 2 star review of my experience playing this golf course. The owner, as he probably does with most negative reviews, said I reviewed the wrong course and flagged my review, which was removed by google. I know of at least one other person in the community this has happened to. I deducted a star for a complete lack of accountability and censorship. To summarize my prior review, the course was in fair shape at best. The fairways were in fair shape, the tee boxes were in poor condition. The course is a bit challenging, so the poor conditions made it an unpleasant round. The biggest issue was they had just begun an aerification process on the greens but failed to update their website to alert guests or offer discounts. The greens also make the course difficult, as they are all very small. Greens are tough to hit and the surrounding area around the green was also fair at best. Also, I want to emphasize other reviews and issues, many of which could have been addressed if the owner took accountability, rather than berating his guests who criticize the course. The round started poorly simply because of staff interaction. There is a sign at the front driveway to stop at bag drop, which was a foldaway table unattended. I took my own bags out, set them down while staff watched from a short distance away (There was no bag stand). I parked, put shoes on, and walked up to my bag, still sitting there, and still had to ask someone to put it on a cart. Then I paid my green fee and went to my cart, again no one to be found and no key in the cart. I had to wait until an attendant was back so I could show my receipt for a key and go to the range which is not a short walk from the clubhouse. I will also add, if you want to write a review, save that receipt and upload it. You can guarantee that the owner response will be that you are reviewing the wrong course. This course will not improve if the owner doesn't take accountability and most, if not all of my issues had already been raised by other guests and clearly left unaddressed.
Rod Andrews

06/24/2020
Good layout found it challenging as a intermediate player. Fairways were in very good shape despite all the rain that we've had. Would have given a 5 star but was not informed most greens were sanded. Definitely a place to be played. Had a great sloppy Joe and mixed drink kodos to you all.
John Voorhees

06/14/2020
Course is playing long because of the rain. Greens are rolling well and in nice shape. Love this track. Good meal after in the clubhouse. Nice and helpful staff.
Ronnie DeWitt & Associates

06/11/2020
Very nice wait staff, good food, pleasant atmosphere
Dave Craig

06/02/2020
Will not be back. Can not get keys to golf cart until 5 minutes before tee times.