Rio Hondo GC
A view over the water from Rio Hondo Golf Club.
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3.7
1218 Reviews (1218)
5 Stars
381
4 Stars
547
3 Stars
173
2 Stars
70
1 Stars
47
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.6
73.9%
Recommend this course
1018 out of 1218 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.9
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
3.8
85.7%
Recommend this course
12 out of 14 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.5
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.6
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
3.8
69.7%
Recommend this course
23 out of 33 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6370 yards
Slope 125
Rating 70.9

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1924
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect John Duncan Dunn (1924) Gerry Pirkl (1994)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Shirts with collars and full length shorts are required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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3.7
1218 Reviews (1218)
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Reviews 95
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Conditions Good
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
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3.0
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3.0
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Pace Of Play and Greens

Had a tee time for 11:15am on a Monday and it was a 5 hour and 15 minute round. No marshal out ensuring people were moving along. The greens were not in good shape as there were blotches of mud/dirt on the course and practice greens as grass wasn’t growing in completely. Also, the layout was a bit dangerous as there seemed to be someone yelling fore on every hole. Any errant tee shot would be on another fairway and into another group. The only thing I’d say was good about this course was the breakfast burrito and the friendly staff. I do not plan on returning for the $70 tee time.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
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Plays A few times a week
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3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Pace very slow

The pace of play was very slow. We were bunched up 2-4 groups at a hole.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Day for Golf

Golfed on a Friday, course was good n play was good. Lot’s of golfers so play was slow. Tee time at 1:00 PM n got in 15 holes before dark.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 241
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course

I've been here multiple times and always had a good experience. Friendly staff and pace was decent (only backs up a little on par 3's). I'll be back for years to come.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice city course

Enjoyed the round -

Winter conditions on Fairways

Greens excellent pace of play 👍

Employees friendly and professional

Course is tight so do your homework

Bring in fairways is critical if you want to score

Great course operations compared to other city courses

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

beautiful field

Walking it is great because there are no hills to tire you out, and the greens are very well maintained.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 241
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 142
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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