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3.3
1666 Reviews (1666)
5 Stars
268
4 Stars
709
3 Stars
368
2 Stars
182
1 Stars
139
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.1
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.4
62.1%
Recommend this course
1198 out of 1666 reviews
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3.1
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.1
Value
2.6
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.0
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.0
48.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 25 reviews
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3.3
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.0
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
55.7%
Recommend this course
39 out of 70 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

3.3
1666 Reviews (1666)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 57
19th Hole Scenic Views 29
Watching the Game 26
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 92
Bunkers 87
Undulating Greens 81
This course/club is great for:
Locals 102
Walkers 65
Playing Multiple Courses 60
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 149
Near the Airport 84
Near Local Attractions 65

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

5+ hrs to play 18👎🏻

Nice course, friendly staff, little spendy

Pace if play sucked, 5 hrs 10 minutes to play 18 holes. This was on a Friday, not a Saturday or Sunday.

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

The pace of play was great! Finished in under 4 hours

Course is in good shape! Greens could be rolled more consistently.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course & Value

I really enjoyed playing Riverwalk! They provide some stunning views on the course, along with amazing water works. They have a nice amenities, a QR code to order food at the clubhouse on the back 9, a driving range with plenty of bays, and great golf carts. The course design really makes the most of the available space!

My only knock on the course is that the holes are close to each other which leads to a higher chance errant balls from other golfers landing close to you / your tee box.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ordinary

I am from outside the region and I am a golfer with a handicap of 8, very disappointed for the price in addition everything is in extra,driving range, golf cart,Almost 150$ very very expensive for very ordinary golf course

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 65
1.0
Top 1000 Contributor

Overpriced

Paying almost $100 per person during the week to play this course is an absolute joke. The staff treats you like dirt and the course is in horrible shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awful Customer Service

I have been playing Riverwalk for almost 20yrs along with multiple groups and players. A very simple resolution turned into the worst display of customer service I think I’ve ever encountered. The total lack of knowledge and service just made the situation worse. I will never play this course again, along with all my group and player friends.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible Customer Service

I had the worst customer service experience possible with the staff at Riverwalk golf pro shop. The Interim general manager has no regard for a golfer. I’ve been playing this course for almost 20 yrs with big groups. I will never play here again and neither will any of my player friends.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible Customer Service

I received the worst customer service from the pro shop and management related to that I could imagine. My group and myself have been laying this course for close to 20yrs. I will never return nor will my friends.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good location, needs maintenance!

Good golf course,.and thr ocation excrllent in San Diego.

Needs mantenance!

Restrooms dirty!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Shoulda played steele for the rate....

Rate is double if not triple what it should be for a course this level. Conditions are similar to mission trails, bonita etc. 4/10

Seems like a money grab after it was sold for housing development. After ground broke on the friars 9 for housing construction, prices have doubled.

With doubled rates, and 9 less holes to manage id assume it would be easier to keep conditions up to a decent level. They have not.

Steele canyon is same rate and conditions are 10x better.

Golf shop employee said 'greens were perfect'..... they were not. Carpet feel, bumpy, not pure at all. Greens need to be cut and rolled.

Fairways were riddled with dirt and mud patches.

Pace of play is atrocious.

Breakfast sandwiches are good at least. 10/10

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Conditions improving

Conditions have improved since the last time I played here. Still a bit pricey for what you get. It has the ability to be a fabulous course in central San Diego which draws tourists and locals alike. It is also a wildlife refuge. Hopefully they don’t turn it into condos or shopping centers.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Course Slow Play

Plan on 4.5 to 5 hours. Last two times I played here we had to wait at least 10 mins at each tee box.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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