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4.7
162 Reviews (162)
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
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162 out of 162 reviews
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4.9
8 Reviews (8)
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
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4.9
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4.7
39 Reviews (39)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
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4.9
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 6508 yards
Slope 123
Rating 70.7

Riverside Golf Course is located on the northwest side of Janesville near the Rock River. Opened in 1924, it is one of the oldest courses in the area and over the years it has earned the reputation of being one of southern Wisconsin's best public courses. The course has also been recognized as one of the 50 best public golf values in the country. The gently rolling hills of the landscape provide the course with rolling, tree-lined fairways and large, undulating greens, which are framed by strategically placed bunkers. Riverside is a challenging course but not so difficult that beginners should be intimidated. The classic layout is quite forgiving and versatile enough for a range of skill levels, one reason why it is the host to the Ray Fischer Tournament, one of the Midwest's most prestigious amateur events.

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Course Details

Year Built 1924
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Seasonal
Architect Robert B. Harris (1924) Bob Lohmann

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $11.50 - $17.00
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Dress code requires shoes, shirts with sleeves & no tank tops.

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Sports

FootGolf

Accolades

Reviews

4.7
162 Reviews (162)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
19th Hole Specials 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 14
Undulating Greens 9
Elevation Changes 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 14
Advanced Golfers 11
Walkers 11
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 11
Worth the Drive 10

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Reviews 57
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Looking For Something DIFFERENT & New

Great value off website we use. First time played only thing I didnt like were have low cut and dryed out the greens were. Made them way to inconsistently fast. NOT a true roll. One thing I thought extremely Highly of was how well there sand traps were taken care of. Fairways and roughes were in great shape. I would go back to play again. Not many changes of slope to the course, pretty flat. Markers in fairway a plus. Not hard though. Par 3's very very short....

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

First Time. Will Go Back.

Today was the first time that I've ever played this course. Definately one of Janesville's best kept secret. Played from the tips, and shot +2. I carry a 7 HCP. The staff was very friendly, course was in great shape, and the greens had some bite. No water on the entire course, but lots of sand. Only one complaint. 6 pack of beer, $24. Other than that, I will be playing this course again on my next trip to Wisconsin. (next summer of course) One of the nicest public courses I've played in a long time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Walk in history

This course has the feel and look of an old course. Target golf more than grip and rip course. Greens are smooth and roll true.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice trees, well maintained and colorful.

I would highly recommend this course to any players. The person in the clubhouse was excellent and made us feel right at home. Was willing to help in any way to make our golfing enjoyable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

The course is well designed and was in good shape. I would definitely come back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

I don't think the heavy stuff's gonna come down for quite awhile.

I watch the rain on my smart phone. It was coming and it was going to be heavy with lightning. However, the staff did not seem to care if I went out. They also said that they did not have a warning system for lightning, nor did they monitor lightning. This to me seems odd and uncaring. We made the decision to wait an hour and a half and let the weather pass. But, just think of the danger to those that went out anyway.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Rainy day

We thought the rain would hold off but we got drenched around the 7th hole of play. We and all of the league golfers left the course and went to the club house. The staff was awesome and gave us a 9 hole rain check. The staff went out of their way for us.

Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful golf course

The course is in perfect condition. I enjoyed it a lot.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

The whole staff was very nice

From the time I got to the course to the time turned in my cart the staff was very nice. When I arrived at the course I noticed the way they clean their carts. They were scrubbing the tops and making sure the whole carts were cleaned everywhere and that impressed me from the start of my day. I was greeted in the clubhouse and when I told him this was my first round here he even walked me to the door and gave me some tips on how the course played and to play the greens short as long is trouble on the back sides .I really the complementary yardage books. The course has many different types of layouts and gives you plenty of chances for birdies yet can yield some bogies as well if you play the hole wrong. The greens are awesome and are true to the read. Very nice to putt on. The par 5 10th is a great layout with the 3rd shot needing a great iron shot to make birdie ( I boogied the hole lol ). The par 4 7th is another hole that sets up to make you think about the tee shot. ( I doubled that one ) All in all I very much enjoyed my round there and will make this my home course. You can tell they take pride in their Greens, fairways, and making you entire visit one you will remember. They should be proud of themselves.. I will say that the players should be encouraged to repair their divots to keep the greens rolling true. Maybe a sign here and there or maybe offer some type of divot tool with a instruction card and how important it is to repair you divot. Thank you for letting me have a great day !!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

great golf

Course was in good shape. Very busy, would have liked a quicker pace on the front 9.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great value

This is one of my favorite courses in the greater Madison area. It's a terrific value...paid $27 (including cart) for a early Sunday afternoon time on Golfnow....the quality of this course compares easily to those charging twice as much or more. Other than the standard tee boxes, and slow golf carts, it's hard to believe you're playing a "muni!" It feels much more like a CC. Even the quality of play resembles club play...fast, quality players seem to be the norm. Highly recommend this course for anyone in northern Illinois or southern Wisconsin.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice city course..

Course was in pretty good condition and the staff was very friendly, including the beverage cart girl. Overall the course was a good value for the price, although we were hoping there was going to be a place you would actually be able to see the river. The course felt quite easy with many places to bail out with a miss.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Riverside Golf Course

Number of very interesting holes. Greens very quick!
Enjoyed the course!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

a little beat up.

Your typical old country club with beautiful scenery.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Nice course

Course is in good shape for this time of year. Mature course with cut roughs.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Riverside has lots of character, with many interesting holes. Great pro shop, friendly staff and reasonable prices in clubhouse. An outstanding value, one of the best public courses in Wisconsin.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Classic course in excellent fall shape.

Made trip from Stoughton for second time in a week. Absolutely challenging track in gorgeous surroundings. I hadn't played it in over 40 years and will return soon. Greens are tricky fast and and true.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wow, excellent greens

Our home course is in very good condition, we were blown away by the excellent condition of the greens at Riverside. Large, lush, rolling and true greens - big surprise for a public course. Rest of the course was in very good shape, too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent condition

This is the best maintained municipal golf course around!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Friendlest staff ever, ANY course.

Everything about the course was great, EXCEPT the rate of play..... 5-1/2 hrs is much too long, to play any course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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