The River Club in Bradenton is a four star facility (Golf Digest Places to Play) designed by Ron Garl. This is not your typical Florida layout - as the front nine presents rolling fairways with plentiful mounding while the back nine winds through wooded areas with undulating putting surfaces. This semi-private club is open to the golfing public 7 days a week. As the slope ratings indicate this is a course recommended for the serious golfer. The newly renovated (2005) Jones dwarf greens provide a true and quick putting surface.