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3.5
1638 Reviews (1638)
5 Stars
261
4 Stars
704
3 Stars
361
2 Stars
179
1 Stars
133
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.4
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.5
70.4%
Recommend this course
1185 out of 1638 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.3
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.2
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
63.3%
Recommend this course
38 out of 60 reviews
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3.4
115 Reviews (115)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.2
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
3.9
63.5%
Recommend this course
73 out of 115 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6627 yards
Slope 128
Rating 71.9

Editor's Note: Friars/Presidio is no longer offered for play at Riverwalk Golf Club. See Riverwalk Golf Club listing or Sunset 9 at Riverwalk Golf Club for current courses at Riverwalk.

Course Details

Year Built 1998
Fairways Bermuda grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted Robinson, Sr. (1998) Ted Robinson, Jr. (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Country Club attire required. T-shirts, Beachwear, Denim (Jeans) are prohibited

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.5
1638 Reviews (1638)
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

mediocre. Definitely overpriced

Played this course at 2 PM on a Tuesday with a hot deal they gave me a free cart, 75 bucks. Probably 15–20% of the fairways and tea boxes seem like they are damaged, under repair, or just hard pan dirt. Paired up with one other guy And was fortunate to have nobody behind us and twosomes in front of us so pace of play was great. The greens were medium speed. A little on the shaggy side which made them not roll very true, but not terrible. Overall, I would give the greens a 3.5 out of 5.0.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth Playing Again

River Walk is a very nice course. It is clear it is undergoing some renovations yet it is still very challenging and fun to play. Will do better the next time I play the course..

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is in terrible shape and they charge way too much for what that course is, much better courses for the same rate in San Diego.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 64
1.0
Top 1000 Contributor

$120 Really?

It is hard to believe people actually pay $100 plus to play here. The course is in horrible shape!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

This course has great features

Staff was extremely helpful. Got me out earlier than my reservation when I arrived early. This is my favorite golf course. I just wish I had played better than I did. Better luck next time!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good location.

Convenient location. The golf course had some challenging shots. Conditions of the fairways were bare in areas. Greens were probably the best part of the course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Sometimes Lucky!

Public golf, muni or semi-private, is a foursome not of your making. Conventional courtesy keeps the game moving and disgruntlement is discouraged.

But sometimes you get lucky and your temporary friends enjoy the game as you do; scoring is optional.

So it was yesterday at Riverwalk.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointing

It’s disappointing to see such a great course in such poor condition — it looks more like a desert than a golf course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Who is paying $120+ for this

Conditions are absolutely terrible. The price is even worse. Tee boxes and fairways are horrible. The fairways are rough and the rough is rougher. Last played this course about 2 years ago and nothing has changed. I can’t believe people are willing to pay $100+ to play this course. Not worth the price. This is a $50 course at the max. At least it has a waterfall right.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course needs help

This was in horrible shape. When you can’t play off of grass in the middle of the fairway, it’s a problem.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Moe’s Review

The course overall was nice. Liked the layout of the course and the greens were on par! Some of the fairways needs some improvement (dry, beat up) that also includes some of the T boxes. Otherwise great course, love the layout and will be back to play again!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Getting worse

Slowly declining every time I play here. Fairways are the worst Ive ever seen. No sand in the bunkers. I understand why they’re not investing back into it but at least lower the price.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun but overpriced

I enjoyed my round but mainly because the greens were in perfect condition and the layout is interesting and challenging. None of the fairways are in championship condition so be aware that the round will be overpriced.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 64
1.0
Top 1000 Contributor

Rip Off

This place is over $100 on a weekday. This course is not nearly nice enough to warrant a hundred plus dollar round.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Riverwalk Review

Course was in great condition. Staff were great from check in, carts and drink service!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 129
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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