Riverwood Golf Club
Plan your round at Riverwood Golf Club
Riverwood Golf Club is a semi-private 18-hole, par 72 course in Port Charlotte, Florida, designed by Gene Bates and opened in 1992. The routing moves through pines and palmettos, with lakes, creeks and marsh coming into play, especially on the back nine. The club describes it as challenging but playable.
- Semi-private
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Gene Bates
- Opened 1992
Walk the course
Riverwood Golf Club hole by hole
Hole 1
A wooded opening hole with a wide, tree-lined landing area. A large bunker sits right of the green.
Hole 2
The tee shot runs beside a large lake. The fairway is wide, but trees on the right can block the approach to an elevated green.
Hole 3
A modest-length par 5 that rewards placement over power. A deep bunker runs down the right side.
Hole 4
Go straight over a palmetto patch or left past trees to an open right side of the fairway. The green wraps around a bunker on the right.
Hole 5
A short, picturesque par 3 with a large oblong green that has a hump in the middle.
Hole 6
Avoid the lake on the left and trees on the right off the tee. A lone pine stands in front of a jellybean-shaped green.
Hole 7
A long par 3 from a corridor of tall pines to a green beside a lake. There is room to bail out left.
Hole 8
The toughest hole on the front nine. Pines guard the tee shot, a creek crosses the fairway and a lake runs along the green.
Hole 9
Tree-lined and tighter than it looks, with a plateaued green. Going for it in two takes accuracy.
Hole 10
A wide landing area leaves a short iron in. Water guards the right and a large bunker sits front right of the green.
Hole 11
A small dogleg where driving accuracy and club selection matter. Pines and water guard the right side.
Hole 12
One of the hardest holes. From an elevated tee, a large lake threatens both the drive and the second shot, and the green is hidden from the tee.
Hole 13
A short par 3 with water guarding the front left. The pear-shaped green slopes toward the water.
Hole 14
Marsh and wetland border the fairway for the first time, with pines and palmettos on the left and two bunkers in the landing area.
Hole 15
Marsh sits in front of the tee. Favor the large landing area away from the water on the left; a big bunker guards the small green.
Hole 16
A par 3 surrounded by marsh and natural preserve. Depending on the wind, it can be the toughest par 3 on the course.
Hole 17
A strategy par 5 with marsh down the left and in front of the green. Two smart shots leave a short pitch.
Hole 18
One of the longest par 4s, running from the marsh back into the pines. Avoid the long waste bunker on the right.
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Wear a collared shirt (men) and golf-appropriate attire
- Bring soft-spike or spikeless golf shoes; metal spikes are not allowed
- Aim to finish 18 holes in 4 hours or less
- Keep carts on the paths around tees and greens
- Repair ball marks and rake bunkers
- Book tee times by phone at (941) 764-6661
Dress code
The club asks players to dress in keeping with the surroundings. Men wear collared shirts with sleeves and slacks or golf or walking shorts; women wear dresses, skirts, slacks, golf or mid-length shorts, golf shirts or blouses. Golf shoes or approved shoes are required on the course and practice areas, and metal spikes are not allowed.
Carts & walking
Return carts to the paths around the tees and greens.
Food & drink
The Riverwood Clubhouse serves lunch daily from 11am to 2:30pm, with bar service from 11am to 6pm. Dinner is for members only.
Pace of play
The club's target is 4 hours or less for 18 holes, so keep up with the group ahead.
Policies
Repair ball marks, rake bunkers and fill divots with sand. Tee times are booked by phone.
Quick answers
Riverwood Golf Club at a glance
Is Riverwood Golf Club open to the public?
Yes. Riverwood Golf Club is semi-private: it has members and also takes public tee times.
How many holes does Riverwood Golf Club have, and what's the par?
Riverwood Golf Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Riverwood Golf Club?
Yes. This guide covers Riverwood Golf Club hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Riverwood Golf Club?
Riverwood Golf Club was designed by Gene Bates and opened in 1992.
What's the dress code at Riverwood Golf Club?
The club asks players to dress in keeping with the surroundings. Men wear collared shirts with sleeves and slacks or golf or walking shorts; women wear dresses, skirts, slacks, golf or mid-length shorts, golf shirts or blouses.
What are the cart and walking rules at Riverwood Golf Club?
Return carts to the paths around the tees and greens.
What's the pace of play at Riverwood Golf Club?
The club's target is 4 hours or less for 18 holes, so keep up with the group ahead.
What food and drink does Riverwood Golf Club have?
The Riverwood Clubhouse serves lunch daily from 11am to 2:30pm, with bar service from 11am to 6pm. Dinner is for members only.
How do you book a tee time at Riverwood Golf Club?
Call the course at (941) 764-6661.
Where is Riverwood Golf Club?
Riverwood Golf Club is at 4100 Riverwood Dr, Port Charlotte, FL 33953.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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