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Rio Hondo Golf Club

10627 Old River School Rd, Downey, California 90241, Los Angeles County
(562) 927-2329, (562) 927-2420
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3.7
1227 Reviews
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A view over the water from Rio Hondo Golf Club. Rio Hondo GC
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A sunny day view from Rio Hondo Golf Club. Rio Hondo GC
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Rio Hondo Golf Club: 2nd green
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A view of hole #3 at Rio Hondo Golf Club
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A view of the 4th fairway from green at Rio Hondo Golf Club
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Rio Hondo Golf Club: 7th green

About

Located just minutes from LAX, Rio Hondo Golf Club is conveniently accessible from the South Bay and Orange County. Golf Digest has ranked the course as one of southern California's "Places to Play." The 6,370-yard layout is narrow and challenging, placing a premium on accuracy off the tee. Many locals consider it to be the toughest golf course in the area. The course features tight, tree-lined fairways and subtly contoured greens that are faster than they look. It's not a particularly long layout but the par 3s provide some good length. Golfers will face a variety of challenges throughout, but there is also plenty of scenic respite. Sparkling lakes and cascading waterfalls are scattered across the landscape, coming into play on a few holes as well. In addition to the golf course, there is also a lighted, 30-station driving range at Rio Hondo G.C.

Holes 18
Par 71
Length 6370 yds
Rating 70.9
Slope 125
Type Public
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Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Fivesomes Allowed
Walking Allowed
Dress code Shirts with collars and full length shorts are required.

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Year Built 1924
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) John Duncan Dunn (1924) Gerry Pirkl (1994)
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3.7
3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1227 reviews
77.2%
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1227
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  • 2 Stars
  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    3.9
  • Value
    3.8
  • Layout
    4.1
  • Friendliness
    4.0
  • Pace
    3.3
  • Amenities
    3.7

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 27
Watching the Game 12
19th Hole Scenic Views 10
Course Challenges:
Water Hazards 41
Bunkers 39
Narrow Fairways 36
Best For:
Locals 38
Walkers 36
Advanced Golfers 30
Location is:
Convenient to the City 43
Worth the Drive 20
Near the Airport 13

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u000004391839
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Solid course

Good course in good condition. 5 hour round. Greens in good shape.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 08/29/2022

Thank you for visiting us at Rio Hondo Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

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jwmun718
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Played

Worst Staff Ever

You should avoid Scott Wally in Rio Hondo, a coach and marshal in the golf course.

For example, a white male and white female finished their tee off at the blue and white tee box.

When two asian females tried to tee off at the red tee, the other twosome went into the fairway instead of waiting at the red tee.

Then Scott yelled and threatened the asian females to join the other two without tee off.

when two asisans explained it was their turn for tee off, Scott shouted at them just TEE OFF or he will take off the key.

wow... just wow ...

First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
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jakesoolee
Reviews 142
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 08/19/2022

We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Rio Hondo Golf Club!

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Jeff8386720
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent Muni

Rio is one of the best munis in my circuit. The course, and greens especially, are consistently well kept. There are many tight, tree lined fairways that challenge you to keep the ball straight off the tee. It's flat and very walkable. Pace of play is sometimes an issue, a mid-week, mid-day round can take anywhere from 4 to just over 5 hours.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 08/29/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your business. Rio Hondo Golf Club thanks you!

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u000002158085
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 08/23/2022

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Rio Hondo Golf Club!

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Anonymous
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 08/12/2022

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Rio Hondo Golf Club!

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twostar072
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Hot summer play

Very hot today reaching 94 F

Coursecondition including fairway and green is pretty good and even single handicapper can enjoy good golf.

One thing need more is cold drink supply by veberage cart.

60 bucks feels somewhat higher but still good to reccommend.

Good play !!

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 08/12/2022

Thank you for visiting us at Rio Hondo Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon!

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Carlos3718542
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
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Commented on 08/11/2022

We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Rio Hondo Golf Club!

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u000005902072
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent value

Well maintained course with some great challenges and an affordable price. I love this course.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 08/24/2022

Thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Rio Hondo Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon!

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u000002927573
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice course and nice peoples. Have played a number of times.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 08/09/2022

Thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Rio Hondo Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon!

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jackson1947
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
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Commented on 08/08/2022

We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Rio Hondo Golf Club!

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mark2974933
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 08/08/2022

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Rio Hondo Golf Club!

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jsksppo
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 08/04/2022

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Rio Hondo Golf Club!

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Stephen6347395
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 08/01/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Rio Hondo Golf Club!

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Ramon1159
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 08/01/2022

Thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Rio Hondo Golf Club.

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jbori13
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good course

The course was nice and green but the greens were slow and a little furry, it was a nice course would play it again

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 08/03/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your business. Rio Hondo Golf Club thanks you!

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u000003414751
Reviews 7
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 07/25/2022

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Rio Hondo Golf Club!

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brian199d
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 07/25/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Rio Hondo Golf Club!

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lopezm6
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 08/23/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Rio Hondo Golf Club!

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Kleong0772
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 07/25/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Rio Hondo Golf Club.

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