Rio Vista Golf Club

I have probably only played a handful of courses more than I've played Rio Vista. Much of the reason is because of value. The course is always in decent condition, the wind makes it a challenge, and there are a lot of fun holes out there. But what does it for me is the great deals you can find pretty much every day! That is the best reason to give this place a try.

Finally got to play this course with no wind. It does need some maintenance but I didn't find it as bad as some of the reviews suggest. The greens on the back nine are much better than the
front. I think that for the price I paid I got my money's worth out of this course and had a blast. Once they get things figured out I think this course will be back to the nice place it once was. Definitely playing here again.

This course is probably maintained and managed by the same company as Trilogy in Brentwood. Both Rio Vista and Brentwood Trilogy golf course tee boxes, fairways, and greens are in absolutely horrendous condition.

Played this course last year, first time this year, course from tee boxes, fairways, to greens needs desperate maintenance. Just al lot of brown spots and open dirt areas. Course was almost deserted, now I know why. It was a good rate through Golf Now but I would pay more for a better maintained course.

The residents surrounding this course are In negotiations to purchase it. They are very disappointed that the current owners have let it deteriorate. The greens are very bad, the water hazards smell, and the landscaping is in poor condition. This is a shame, since the course layout is very good, with interesting holes.

They were reseeding the tees and the course does require some attention but they are define toy maintaining it. The sand traps did have sand but it was compacted. There is always wind here and with the water and houses it makes it challenging. I will definetly come back here to play. For $10 it's a steal.

Had the place pretty much to ourselves. The conditions were in good shape. Restaurant staff & staff of course were great, friendly, and helpful. The four of us had a great time.

Looks to have beenrecently aerated. Hard packed sand in bunkers with standing water. Wet and muddy spots in several of the fairways.

I played (Trilogy) Rio Vista Golf Club last year and really REALLY enjoyed it. When I had the chance to play it again yesterday (7-19-13) I was really excited....

But Wow, what a difference.

What happened to the well maintained course I played last year?

Tee Boxes - Terrible/Bald
Greens - Lumpy/Unkept
Fairways - Flooded in some parts yet dry and dead in other parts
Traps - Not one grain of sand on the entire course (dirt traps).

I spoke with some of the residents and they explained that there is an ownership/management dispute.

Come on folks, this place is better than this...put in the time, effort and resources to make things right.

the bunkers were not maintained well. very hard in places with standing water in them. the tee boxes were not maintained well either.

Thank you for this oppurtinity
The course was in poor shape, many of the tee boxes were either dead grass or dirt,
Bunkers were very poorly maintained or or half full of reclaimed water,
Areas adjacent to greens were dirt
Areas of the fairways had standing reclaimed water, at 1 pm on a day that reached 90 plus degrees

I will not return to this course

this course has the most perfect layout, some beautiful holes I love the course but the condition that it's in breaks your heart, fungus eating the greens and many dry areas, a few months ago was great not now.

This course is in VERY poor condition. From tee boxes to greens, it needs a lot of TLC. Thanks to Golfnow, I only paid $9. Which is about what it was worth. It's too bad, this could be a very enjoyable track if the course was in even decent shape. Keep in mind that if you play here in the afternoon it will be windy, the wind always blows here in the afternoon.

Has Shea Homes fallen on hard times? There is an obvious lack of maintenance. Tees are beatup dried out areas in fairways and some greeens have nare spots.

I love the layout with 4 shots over water to various greens and another 5 or 6 with adjacent water so hitting balls straight and getting balls airborne are important for this course. There are a smattering of fairway bunkers that further require accuracy off the tee.
The course has too many unrepaired divot marks and other bare spots. There is no sand in the "sand traps". The dirt in them is so coarse and packed that one can walk around and barely leave a foot mark.
Despite these issues, I enjoy the layout and the value. With proper attention, this would be one of the best settings for the moderately successful golfer. (Not for duffers!)

This course is a little out of the way for me, however, I typically try to make it out there a few times every year. This course is located in a gated community and the atmosphere is very laid back. The tee times are spaced out well so the course typically moves along at a decent pace. There is a good deal of strategy that goes into play on number of these holes. On the front 9 both Par 5s require less than driver off the tee as finding the fairway is essential. I think this course is definitely worth checking out if you haven't already.

Fathers Day had a fantastic time with my sons & my grandson everybody was very nice, greens were true, it was fun. I always enjoy Rio Vista golf

They have really let this course go. Fairways on all but one or two holes are extemely dry. Lots of weeds especially on the tee boxes. Bunkers have water or are so dry they are like hitting the shot without any sand. A shame because it used to be such a fun place to play.

The driving range was almost bare ground, even mats would have been better, tees almost in the same condition. The "sand traps" were just hard waste areas. Otherwise, it was a decent course.

Generally a well layout and maintained course, but certain spots are either dry or too wet.