River Run Golf Links
Plan your round at River Run Golf Links
River Run Golf Links is a City of Bradenton municipal course on the west bank of the Braden River, opened in 1987 and designed by Ward Northrup. It plays as a par 70 of 6,318 yards from the back tees. The course hosts leagues, outings and the City of Bradenton Championship Series of amateur events.
- Municipal
- 18 holes
- Par 70
- Designed by Ward Northrup
- Opened 1987
Course strategy
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River Run Golf Links hole by hole
Hole 1
300
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
353
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
280
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
325
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
112
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
318
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
292
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
134
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
477
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
315
yds ·Gold
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Hole 11
470
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
356
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
352
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
325
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
145
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
300
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
117
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
360
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Blue | White | Gold | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 11 | 361 | 330 | 300 | 265 |
| 2 | 4 | 1 | 423 | 378 | 353 | 328 |
| 3 | 4 | 7 | 357 | 328 | 280 | 238 |
| 4 | 4 | 5 | 388 | 349 | 325 | 289 |
| 5 | 3 | 15 | 148 | 130 | 112 | 93 |
| 6 | 4 | 9 | 368 | 343 | 318 | 292 |
| 7 | 4 | 13 | 352 | 336 | 292 | 263 |
| 8 | 3 | 17 | 194 | 164 | 134 | 99 |
| 9 | 5 | 3 | 523 | 500 | 477 | 411 |
| Out | 35 | 3,114 | 2,858 | 2,591 | 2,278 | |
| 10 | 4 | 12 | 351 | 333 | 315 | 297 |
| 11 | 5 | 6 | 550 | 525 | 470 | 432 |
| 12 | 4 | 4 | 398 | 377 | 356 | 326 |
| 13 | 4 | 14 | 382 | 367 | 352 | 282 |
| 14 | 4 | 2 | 377 | 351 | 325 | 287 |
| 15 | 3 | 18 | 194 | 160 | 145 | 123 |
| 16 | 4 | 10 | 381 | 351 | 300 | 261 |
| 17 | 3 | 16 | 150 | 134 | 117 | 100 |
| 18 | 4 | 8 | 421 | 380 | 360 | 323 |
| In | 35 | 3,204 | 2,978 | 2,740 | 2,431 | |
| Total | 70 | 6,318 | 5,836 | 5,331 | 4,709 |
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before your tee time
- No driving range, so warm up before you arrive
- Expect to share a cart
- No tank tops or cut-offs
- No personal coolers
- Call to cancel; no-shows are charged
Arrival & check-in
Check in at least 15 minutes before your tee time.
Dress code
Dress properly. Cut-offs and tank tops aren't allowed, and personal coolers aren't permitted on the course.
Carts & walking
Players must share carts, and each cart holds two riders and two bags. Only licensed drivers 18 and older may drive a cart. Carts must stay on the paths at tees, greens and all par 3s. Walking is allowed.
Practice facilities
There is no driving range.
Rentals & pro shop
Rental clubs and pull carts are available. Players need to have a set of clubs to play.
Pace of play
Slower groups are asked to let faster groups play through when the hole ahead is clear. Nine-hole rounds are offered before 8:30 AM or after 2:30 PM.
Policies
Tee times booked through the pro shop open 7 days in advance, and online booking carries no booking fees. No-shows are charged, so call the pro shop if you can't make your time.
Quick answers
River Run Golf Links at a glance
Is River Run Golf Links open to the public?
Yes. River Run Golf Links is a municipal course, open to the public.
How many holes does River Run Golf Links have, and what's the par?
River Run Golf Links has 18 holes and plays to a par of 70, from 4,709 to 6,318 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed River Run Golf Links?
River Run Golf Links was designed by Ward Northrup and opened in 1987.
What's the dress code at River Run Golf Links?
Dress properly. Cut-offs and tank tops aren't allowed, and personal coolers aren't permitted on the course.
What are the cart and walking rules at River Run Golf Links?
Players must share carts, and each cart holds two riders and two bags. Only licensed drivers 18 and older may drive a cart.
What practice facilities does River Run Golf Links have?
There is no driving range.
What's the pace of play at River Run Golf Links?
Slower groups are asked to let faster groups play through when the hole ahead is clear. Nine-hole rounds are offered before 8:30 AM or after 2:30 PM.
How do you book a tee time at River Run Golf Links?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (941) 708-8459.
Where is River Run Golf Links?
River Run Golf Links is at 1801 27th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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