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3.7
762 Reviews (762)
5 Stars
98
4 Stars
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3 Stars
187
2 Stars
111
1 Stars
112
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
80.7%
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489 out of 762 reviews
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4.0
19 Reviews (19)
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.5%
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17 out of 19 reviews
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3.6
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
80.0%
Recommend this course
28 out of 35 reviews
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Course Highlights
Strategic water features, elevation changes, and well-maintained fairways make this layout a consistently rewarding challenge. Friendly staff and a brisk pace of play deliver strong value for golfers at every level.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6775 yards
Slope 127
Rating 73.3

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted Robinson, Sr. (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.7
762 Reviews (762)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Patio Dining 12
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 26
Bunkers 18
Forced Carries 11
This course/club is great for:
Locals 25
Seniors 16
Advanced Golfers 15
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 14
In the 'Burbs 10

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Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

overall nice course

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

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor conditions/

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

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

needs lots of attention

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Design very similar to other "Trilogy" retirement community courses, not long, some water, being accurate off the tee will help you.

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not up to usual standards

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This is a beautiful setting and a difficult course that needs maintenance

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!)

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Worth the Drive

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just the right amount of water

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

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not what it once was

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

For the price through golf now it was ok.

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

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

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Expect Wind

Not much in the way of trees to slow down the wind, hence the nearby wind farm. Good course, lots of water hazards. Only issue is a number of the fairways suffering from lack of water over the winter, sun damage. Nice greens, challenging holes. Out of the way enough that sunday rounds aren't brain damage.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

the wind made for a fun day

its a fun course to play anytime for all golfers from beginers to scratch golfers

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good Value

The course could have better maintenance. 6,800 yds from the tips is ideal. There's one difficult par 5 in the front nine but for the most part, an easy course even with its length. All par 3 are nice. I recommend this course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Best deal for money/quality balance

Senior community course but played long enough and firm and fast. Smooth rolling greens. Above average difficulty from back tees. Best burger at turn maybe ever. Cold Sierra Nevada too which will always bring me back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Overall a great value for the money

This course is a great course to play, the tee areas are very good the fairways are great and the greens are in very good shape. The only problem I see are the bunkers, I know many of my friends who will rate a course either higher or lower if the sand traps are not well conditioned, seems like little to no sand in some traps, crusty and very hard to get out of. Played yesterday with 2 players who were a 2 and a plus 1 and never played there before, both of them bladed a sand wedge out at least once.

Please put some sand into the bunkers, it will make Rio Vista a top place to play in the bay area.

I like the course, and will be back many times this year.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

It was fun!!

Got a deal with Golfnow for a 10:40 Sat Morning Tee Time and I had read the reviews and thought my buddies and i would take look. Found the course to be in reasonable shape, with some major issues in a couple of fairways. Green & Tees were good and the course in laid out well. Bunkers were terrible, but you are not supposed to be in them anyway... House lined all the way around. Had a good time and the 18th was worth waiting for. Definitely will be back..

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Course in very good shape

We picked the perfect day to play at Roi Vista. Almost no wind. The fairways and greens are in good shape. It has been about 3 years since I last played at Rio Vista. I forgot how interesting the layout of the course was.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Bay area golfing

The course was good considering it had rained on it most of the night. Some of the course needed to be replanted from the drying conditions or wear but overall very good.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

I played the best golf of my life today!

I shot a 38 on the back nine. For me that is unbelievable!
Course in good shape and playing very nice.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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