Rio Vista Golf Club

Overall, The course is cool, and supposedly it has undergone a lot of renovation, and restoration. Conditions were not ideal, but the hot deal of $22 was equitable.

Most fairways-8/10.

Rough was like-4/10.

Bunkers-4/10 (some were no sand and just weeds. others had been filled with sand. A for effort).

Teeing areas were nice-9/10.

Greens were beautiful but were very slow when we played. You had to hit it through the break to reach the hole-6/10.

Cool water features and hills and great layout 9/10.

Played the course in the middle of 2022 and conditions were horrible. Read a few reviews regarding improvements and decided to take a chance. To my surprise, course was 100 times better than they were the first time i played. Still some bad spots, looks like they are working on the sprinkler systems in some areas. Course could be a gem with some more work and proper maintenance, but again 100 time better than 2022. Keep up the maintenance and the course will be awesome.

The last time I golfed at Rio Vista was an unforgettable negative experience. I was very disappointed of the condition of the course and the unfriendly attitude in the club house. This time I had a much difference and pleasant experience. The course was in much better shape and Bessie was a very pleasant lady to talk with. I also very much appreciated Jessie the courtesy drink cart for she was kind and considerate. I will go back to Rio and play golf there again. .

I am truly surprised that this course has only 3 stars overall. After taking a closer look, seeing all the recent 5 star reviews, and speaking with the friendly pro shop manager, I learned that Rio Vista has been under new management and care for the past 3 years and they have really been doing their best to make this a must play course in the Bay Area.

There are beautiful views throughout, challenging hazards to keep you on your toes and rolling hills that make me picture what the original courses in Scotland must have been like. You really need a plan of attack for each shot and it helps to have such an informative website for those that like to prepare for a course if it is your first time.

I highly recommend this course for anyone looking to test their golf skills!

This course has the potential to be great. It has it;s challenges for sure. Big improvements over the last 6-8 months. Active bunkers were good, tee boxes good and greens were excellent. Some fairways had bad spots while others were decent or above. Overall, this is going to be a great course if management/owners continue to put the work in. Looks like they are currently working on the sprinkler/watering systems on a few holes. Still some overgrown clovers on some of the side roughs. Pleasantly surprised with the progress. Keep it up and make that course great.

Perfect weather in the mid-70’s with little breeze made the game to be the most enjoyable in a long time while. The management made a great improvement in years. They showed their willingness to do good business now.

Tee boxes have new color markers and cleaner than before.

Fairways have been worked on and they are almost to the pre-COVID-19 era. Need yard markers still.

Bunkers. They made the greatest improvements here 200%. Almost enough sand to make it playable.

Ponds still stinking some but endurable.

Greens. This is where they still need to improve. Must have punched recently which is okay but there are still few places where they need to do some patchwork. Greens are not fast enough due to sanding and punching.

Our cart died at 17th green but we managed to pull it out and maneuvered to finish the round.

Pro shop has enough merchandise and the new staff members were super friendly and courteous with professional attitude. We didn’t miss the old grumpy staff member who were quite bossy and annoying.

We will definitely play more here and even bring some friends.

Kudos to the managers and the maintenance staff for your good work. Please keep it up.

Management is working on getting the course ready for the summer.

Had a fantastic time, well taken care of golf course. Will play again.

No driving range. Rough needs to be mowed a little shorter. Really playable. Good golfers can go low here. Food in the bar is excellent.

Booked a tee time for 1:40pm on a hot deal for $20 ! Was one of the best courses I’ve played at. Tee boxes were nice, fairways were green, the greens were unfortunately punched but didnt have a hard time with it. 10/10 would recommend!

Nice course, very impressed with the overall value. Greens were tight and trim. Great layout, a hidden gem.

The Tee boxes were good, the fairways were good just a little wet because it rained the day before, the bunkers were well groomed, and the greens were in perfect condition. I will play here again.

It was a beautiful day for golf, pace of play was good. Wind is an issue if you play late in the afternoon. It is always nice to play here.

Cart path only on two holes. This course is now in better condition than before. It’s getting to be better than a year ago!