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Rio Vista Golf Club
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The Golf Club at Rio Vista is situated at the heart of northern California. With a scenic spot near the Sacramento River Delta, the course is even named after its scenic river view. The river delta meets rolling hills on this tough providing a unique setting equipped with distinctive water features. The skillfully crafted water holes are the trademarks of the design. The design mimics the natural lines carved by the river delta. The fairways are wide open but lengthy and generous greens can also be quite challenging as well. Rio Vista is a golf course that has appeal for players of all skill levels from novices to pros, whether it's the scenery or the diverse layout. Be careful on windy days though, the open course can be especially brutal.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6775 yards | 73.3 | 127 |
| Gold | 72 | 6366 yards | 71.5 | 124 |
| White | 72 | 5996 yards | 69.9 | 121 |
| Green | 72 | 5314 yards | 66.4 | 114 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5314 yards | 71.1 | 122 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 73.3/127 | 363 | 502 | 425 | 546 | 195 | 365 | 416 | 215 | 443 | 3470 | 321 | 388 | 422 | 198 | 488 | 222 | 428 | 491 | 372 | 3330 | 6800 |
| Gold M: 71.5/124 | 346 | 487 | 391 | 516 | 175 | 343 | 396 | 198 | 391 | 3243 | 309 | 366 | 398 | 170 | 469 | 199 | 405 | 478 | 356 | 3150 | 6393 |
| White M: 69.9/121 W: 75.4/131 | 332 | 470 | 369 | 501 | 160 | 322 | 368 | 160 | 355 | 3037 | 295 | 348 | 367 | 145 | 449 | 175 | 380 | 466 | 336 | 2961 | 5998 |
| White/Green M: 68.5/117 W: 73.7/128 | 332 | 470 | 315 | 448 | 120 | 294 | 368 | 160 | 355 | 2862 | 295 | 302 | 367 | 145 | 447 | 158 | 326 | 453 | 336 | 2829 | 5691 |
| Green M: 66.4/114 W: 71.7/122 | 304 | 430 | 315 | 448 | 120 | 294 | 325 | 154 | 313 | 2703 | 281 | 302 | 299 | 131 | 403 | 158 | 326 | 453 | 274 | 2627 | 5330 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 6 |
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Photo submitted by u000004182210 on 11/29/2025
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Photo submitted by Tony415 on 06/21/2025
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Me and my bud Photo submitted by tec642 on 03/01/2025
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Middle of the fairway, this was not a one off. Photo submitted by 22NKM22 on 05/19/2024
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Photo submitted by 22NKM22 on 05/19/2024
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18th Photo submitted by u000005563539 on 03/19/2023
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Photo submitted by groge on 09/22/2021
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Photo submitted by slacey54 on 11/16/2012
Good course but pace of play was RIDICULOUS
Course is decent, except flooding was bad. And the group in front of us…. OMG!!!! Took us an hour to get halfway thru the 3rd hole. No Marshall, and we actually called cuz the pace of play was just absolutely insane. Don’t normally do that, but this was completely unacceptable. Consideration, pace of play and etiquette is part of the game!! We actually had a guy hit a ball backwards because he didn’t like that we came within 30 yards of them.
Well pick it up!! After calling, We were Told
Someone would come out to tell them to pick it up… nobody ever did. Nice Course, Nice staff, but that was absolute BS.
The group obviously were members or residents because they had their own carts. So to be that familiar with a course and that disrespectful to the players around you is absolutely unacceptable. Love the course, hope it never happens again.
Nice greens
Greens were nice but a little slow. They are over watering the fairways so a lot of mud
2 stars
1 star for the greens, 1 star for the green side bunkers. Rest of the golf course should receive negative stars. I understand they are working on the course, but it is in such bad shape tee to green right now that it’s not worth playing. I believe in the future it will be good again as the improvements to the greens and green side bunkers appear to be of quality workmanship.
Good bang for your buck
Got a hot deal on this course for $40 cart included, got 18 in at a good pace as we were the only ones out there on a Saturday morning which was weird.
However most of the course is in ok shape, they are clearly going through major repair work but it didn’t effect our play in any major way. Fairways were in ok shape and the greens all played about the same.
For $40 for 18 you can’t beat it.
A lot of work needed
I’ve played this course before and it use to be amazing. When we arrived we were told by one of the pro shop guys that this course has had 4 owners in the past 10years and that the course is still under construction. The fairway bunkers have no sand and are just holes. The green side bunkers have sand and the sand is nice and fluffy. My biggest issue was the tee boxes were shaggy and not maintained at all. Tall grass and weeds all over the tee box. The fairways were way over watered to the point that it was like a swamp. Muddy and soggy to where I thought the kart would get stuck. Over all I wouldn’t pay anything more then $15 with cart to play here again. Another issue was the clubhouse to get drinks or food. It’s great it’s a gated community and all but only focusing on serving the locals and caring about the people who come to golf is an annoyance. I’d give this course a 4/10
Neglect
This once very nice course has been completely neglected and mismanaged. Shame on the HOA and the decisions they've made to let this happen. It's very sad to see.
The greens and green side bunkers were beautiful. The fairways and tee boxes weren't the best by far, but they were ok for the price. The staff was super friendly and helpful.
In about three years, the place should be amazing
Glad to see improvements are in the works
1st time playing this course. Was told the course used to be in great shape. It needs a lot of work but glad to hear that a plan is in place to accomplish that. Old owner’s and former head maintenance man neglected the course. Greens and green side bunkers are in good shape and fairways are coming along even with drought conditions upon us. Fairway bunkers are currently waste areas and not playable (we just pulled our balls out like it was ground under repair). Will play there again.
Was a great course years ago
The course is now very poorly maintained. The greens are nice however the fairways and surrounding areas are allowed to die and brown/harden.
I'm aware the course went through some hard times however it's time to get it back where it once was. Aeration and watering of the fariways and first/second cut is way overdue.
The bar/restaurant pours very light and the drinks are not up to par however the staff is friendly and nice.
Might be time for new management.
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