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3.5
1648 Reviews (1648)
5 Stars
264
4 Stars
705
3 Stars
364
2 Stars
181
1 Stars
134
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.3
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.5
68.3%
Recommend this course
1189 out of 1648 reviews
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3.2
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.9
Value
2.6
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
3.8
33.3%
Recommend this course
4 out of 12 reviews
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3.4
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.1
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
62.3%
Recommend this course
48 out of 77 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6550 yards
Slope 126
Rating 71.7

A collaborative effort by Ted Robinson Sr. and his son has resulted in a most scenic championship layout. The championship 18 meanders through mature eucalyptus trees, tall palms, and majestic oaks. Sparkling ponds contrast with the dozens of white sand bunkers and the emerald green, Bermuda grass fairways.

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Course Details

Year Built 1988
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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3.5
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9-holes on Friars,

Well no waiting because they were punching the course!! Add rain and wind and cold ....sure there wasn't any waiting. Friars 9 was in bad condition except for the greens which were very good and surprisingly very fast. The wind must have dried them out some. It was better than going to work but not by much. Play Presidio and Mission, let Friars recuperate. Hopefully, rains this week and next will help.

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4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

GREAT COURSE

Great Course Always Enjoy Playing At River Walk one of San Diego's BEST

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Previously Played

Great time very friendly staff working hard to make our visit awesome

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 2
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 7
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Review of Friars Presidio

I really enjoyed my round of golf last Friday. I played with two other young men in their 20's that very fairly good players. The course is still under repair in some areas, but improving nicely. Over allni would say it was a good experience and look forward to playing there again.

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Conditions Good
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
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Previously Played

Save your money

Course is in bad shape. Pace of play is at least 5 hours.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 1
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1.0
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Waste of time & money

Friars 9 was horrible condition. Why use it when its under construction? Unless scraping every nickel from public. Back 9 on Presidio. 1.5 hrs to play 3 holes...REALLY? asked all groups how long they awaiting to hit. Horrible replies not fit to print. Tried calling pro shop-got put on hold!!! Never got answer. They pushing huge volumes at any cost. No marshals, but plenty of starters & cart girl. ($$$)

I was visiting, 7 hcp & playing TP on sunday. Will never rethink this horrible golf experience..the worst in my 36 yrs golfing. All about the money, not the customers satisfaction. Shame n sad

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Visiting from Scotland!

Very friendly and helpful staff at all locations. Fairway's on Friars course though are rather raw and patchy, but the greens are in great condition. Do do the greenkeepers, and your fellow golfers, a big favour folks, and remember to repair those pitch marks!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 85
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

nice course, hard times

the layout is fun the lack of fairway grass... not so much. Easy to walk and a 4 hour Sunday round - terific

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Darryl

Great course would recommend everyone visiting. Staff and all were very nice

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Friars not so good

They should just close Friars 9 until they fix the fairways.

The design is good and the greens were in good shape but I would not have booked the hot deal had I know I was going to played Friars nine.

I enjoy playing Presidio and Mission.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Presidio/Mission Yes. Friars No

We Played 2 rounds first Presidio/Mission and 2nd day Mission/Friars. Would not recommend Friars

Not that challenging and poorly laid out. Doesn't help that they had flood damage to multiple holes and cart path only.

Mission #1 is not how you want to start your day.

Especially at 7am when you are looking right into the sun. Spotters needed.

But other than that Presidio/mission was challenging and fun. What more could you ask?

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Starter/Marshall's did an excellent job with pace of play

It was a chilly and windy day, so lots of errant shots in the groups ahead (and our own), but there was no issue with pace. I was worried it would be a slow round, but the starters really did a good job pacing the tee-offs, and we had no issues all day.

We never saw the beverage cart, so we were delayed at the turn--but still no pace issues on the second nine.

Very enjoyable round of golf.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No Longer Maintained

This course used to be beautiful. Now it's a complete eyesore. I can't bring out of towners to Riverwalk anymore without hearing constant complaints. The fairways and surrounding roughs look cancerous. Seriously, it looks like the grounds we're poisoned. Surprisingly, the greens are well kept (immaculate really), but getting to them will leave you challenged and constantly having to re-spot your ball due to unplayable lies (no pun intended).

My last outing I purposely chose Presidio / Mission since the time before Friars was trash. Unfortunately, those were allowed to get just as bad if not worse. On top of that they are continuing to over charge.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

5 1/2 hour round

Won't be back. Started at been and had to play 18 in the dark 5 1/2 hours later. Group cutting in front of us with no marshall on course.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

It is what it is

I don't play RW often as it seems to be used by tourist more because of its location but always hope to surprised (in a good way) when I do play it. Just never lives up to the potential of the great layout. Always slow play and this time the fairways were in terrible shape. Greens were good. That being said the owners have planned to buid condos/apts for the last 20 years and I think plans are now starting to move through city for phase one so prob dont expect much improvement in the future..just more of the same

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course looks like it’s been abandoned

Course is in horrible shape. Poor or no grass on fairways. The only part in good shape were the bunkers.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Pace Fair
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