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Rio Hondo Golf Club
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 71 | 6370 yards | 70.9 | 125 |
| Blue/White | 71 | 6196 yards | 70.0 | 123 |
| White | 71 | 6038 yards | 69.3 | 121 |
| Gold (W) | 71 | 5657 yards | 72.8 | 128 |
| Gold | 71 | 5657 yards | 67.4 | 117 |
| Red/Gold | 72 | 5304 yards | 70.8 | 124 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 5103 yards | 69.6 | 121 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 70.9/125 W: 76.8/136 | 418 | 403 | 492 | 535 | 403 | 342 | 165 | 232 | 416 | 3406 | 204 | 490 | 310 | 368 | 204 | 489 | 321 | 154 | 424 | 2964 | 6370 |
| Blue/White M: 70.0/123 W: 75.8/134 | 401 | 403 | 492 | 535 | 393 | 342 | 165 | 218 | 393 | 3342 | 182 | 490 | 310 | 354 | 165 | 489 | 321 | 137 | 406 | 2854 | 6196 |
| White M: 69.3/121 W: 74.9/132 | 401 | 390 | 471 | 495 | 393 | 326 | 146 | 218 | 393 | 3233 | 182 | 478 | 296 | 354 | 165 | 477 | 310 | 137 | 406 | 2805 | 6038 |
| Gold M: 67.4/117 W: 72.8/128 | 384 | 363 | 447 | 469 | 382 | 308 | 130 | 201 | 370 | 3054 | 143 | 467 | 283 | 333 | 141 | 463 | 283 | 115 | 375 | 2603 | 5657 |
| Gold/Red M: 65.6/112 W: 70.8/124 | 340 | 336 | 447 | 469 | 339 | 308 | 130 | 191 | 344 | 2904 | 131 | 413 | 283 | 333 | 124 | 412 | 243 | 115 | 346 | 2400 | 5304 |
| Red M: 64.6/109 W: 69.6/121 | 340 | 336 | 409 | 418 | 339 | 277 | 118 | 191 | 344 | 2772 | 131 | 413 | 275 | 285 | 124 | 412 | 243 | 102 | 346 | 2331 | 5103 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 4 |
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Narrow and slow
The course condition is almost always on the good side. It is a well manicured golf course. However, it is very narrow and many of the holes are literally right next to each other. So, there will be a lot of players yelling "fore" all over the course. The pace on weekends can be very slow, and sometimes they have private/public shot-gun tournaments, so players beware--especially if you're using Golfnow, read the fine lines carefully. This course suits older player who can hit straight but not long.
Rio is the best
Great course and challenging with all the trees. One of my favorites
First time here
Good course that is challenging yet playable for any level golfer. Fairways were being aerated so that made the experience less pleasant. But overall the course played fair and I had a good time.
Fun course
Nice mixture of holes. Some narrow fairways, hidden hazards and fair greens. I’m looking forward to a second crack at this benevolent track.
Took Dad out for his Birthday
Played on July 4th, was so impressed with the course conditions I decided to take my Dad here (7/11/2019)for 6 AM tee time. This course is up to Country Club standards but at a very affordable price. Dad and I have an amazing round.
first out for 18 done in 3 hours in time for work !!!!!!
greens are super slow but the course is in almost perfect condition
Enjoyable
Had a pleasant trip out to Rio Hondo. Course was in nice shape. Greens were a bit bumpy but for the most part the staff do an amazing job keeping the condition of the course. First time there but certainly not our last. Completed our round in 3hrs 55 mins. Thank you.
Amazing course for the $
Played with some friends on the 4th at 5:40a.m. Course was in great shape especially for a public course. Friends kept on commenting that this was the best course they’ve ever played for the $.
Nice course!
I was surprised the golf facility and the condition of golf course was in excellent shape! I didn't expect to see it because the course is owned by city. I like the layout and fairway is neat and every hole is well maintained and playable. We played under 4 hours which was what we want. Definitely I'll play again!
The best course you’ve never heard about
Let me first say that after playing for the first time on Friday I came back on Saturday morning for another round. I have asked several friends that have been golfing in LA for years and nobody had ever played this course before. The layout of the course, the conditions and the landscaping were all beautiful. The closest comparison I can make is the Legends course at La Costa...and it’s much cheaper. Don’t miss this one!
Way too overbooked
I love this course. It’s a great course and a fun round. When I played there last my tee time was 1:56. When I checked in they said they were a half an hour behind. Then my group waited over an hour to tee off. There were no carts available. They way overbooked.
Rio hondo
Love this course, but, arrived on Saturday for a 1:50 tee time. We didn’t get out until close to 3pm. No reason given, no carts until you went out for your round. Holes 6 and 7, 20 minute wait each hole,
3 or 4 groups backed up each hole. No solid IPAs in a can, if you like domestic beers and waiting, this course is for you. Also, they use ocean spray Bloody Mary mix, didn’t even know they made a mix.
First Go at Rio
Played Rio Hondo for the first time. Course was in very good shape. Reserved my tee time, but got stuck in a fivesome.
Like the course layout. Only thing I would change is the back to back to Par 5s followed by back to back Par 3s on the front 9. Holes 8 and 9 slows pace of play.
Overall, I really liked the course and look forward to playing it again.
Pace of play
Nice course but pace was extremely slow. It 5 hrs and 20 minutes to complete 18 holes. Just too much time.
Overbooking is not good for the game.
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