River Course at Alisal in Solvang, California, USA

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All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

4.4

484 Reviews (484)

5 Stars

254

4 Stars

171

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.3

Value

4.4

Layout

4.5

Friendliness

4.7

Pace

4.2

Amenities

4.4

91.5%

Recommend this course

452 out of 484 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.3

13 Reviews (13)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.2

Value

4.4

Layout

4.5

Pace

4.2

Amenities

4.3

StaffFriendliness

4.7

84.6%

Recommend this course

11 out of 13 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.4

44 Reviews (44)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.3

Value

4.3

Layout

4.5

Pace

4.1

Amenities

4.4

StaffFriendliness

4.7

88.6%

Recommend this course

39 out of 44 reviews

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About

Holes 18

Type Public

Par 72

Length 6830 yards

Slope 125

Rating 72.7

The River Course at Alisal enjoys a scenic backdrop provided by the foothills of the beautiful Santa Ynez Mountains. Stands of mature live oaks, native sycamores, and elderberry trees sway against the vivid hues of the mountains. Though scenery abounds, don't get too distracted because the golf course demands a fair amount of attention. It's a challenging but not punishing layout that features a variety of hazards that will reward length and accuracy. Seemingly wide fairways are bordered by mounding and the large greens have subtle but tricky undulations. One of the toughest holes is the par-4 seventh, which has a challenge waiting for you everywhere you look. A beautiful vineyard runs the length of the hole on one side and on the other, there is a lake that runs all the way up to the green.

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Satellite Layout

Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Gold	72	6830 yards	72.7	125
Blue	72	6451 yards	70.9	121
White	72	6099 yards	69.5	118
White (W)	72	6099 yards	75.7	132
Red (W)	72	5710 yards	73.8	128

Track Rounds

Scorecard

Scorecard for River Course at The Alisal

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Gold M: 73.0/128 W: 80.2/139	570	385	420	227	580	396	437	357	173	3545	428	538	147	393	521	353	398	128	451	3357	6902
Blue M: 70.9/123 W: 77.7/134	558	366	398	201	560	376	405	332	151	3347	408	524	135	357	494	331	369	115	373	3106	6453
White M: 69.4/119 W: 75.7/130	524	350	380	182	550	356	396	311	131	3180	398	464	125	340	481	313	358	95	354	2928	6108
Red M: 67.3/114 W: 73.2/125	458	336	367	136	511	338	377	299	123	2945	381	450	108	323	471	251	343	80	309	2716	5661
Handicap	13	11	5	7	9	3	1	15	17		2	14	18	8	10	4	6	16	12
Par	5	4	4	3	5	4	4	4	3	36	4	5	3	4	5	4	4	3	4	36	72
Handicap (W)	7	9	5	15	3	11	1	13	17		2	10	16	8	4	14	6	18	12

Course Details

Year Built 1992

Golf Season Year round

Architect Jack Daray, Jr. (1992) Stephen Halsey (1992)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

GPS Yes

Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Golf School/Academy Yes

Golf Simulator Yes

Teaching Pro Yes

Indoor Practice Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.4

484 Reviews (484)

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u314161242386

Played On 09/14/2023

Reviews 5

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Nice afternoon

I played as a single and enjoyed a quick round, including a tasty hot dog at the turn. Conditions were perfect, unlike my round.

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

manville15

Played On 09/12/2023

Reviews 11

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Miles n Jack

My buddy and I played this course as we recreated the trip from the movie Sideways. We truly enjoyed the corse, it was challenging and a bit messy from grass clippings but the experience was awesome!

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

ryanarcuri

Played On 09/12/2023

Reviews 165

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Top 100 Contributor

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Hidden Jem

This course is amazing

It has everything you need to enjoy a fun game of golf.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

tbellgolf

Played On 09/09/2023

Reviews 5

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Fair

Amenities Good

Comment

u017551340

Played On 09/09/2023

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Timbo7754

Played On 09/08/2023

Reviews 2

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

richert

Played On 09/05/2023

Reviews 11

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

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sean18

Played On 09/05/2023

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Fair

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Average

Comment

AJS400

Played On 09/03/2023

Reviews 15

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

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u000006320774

Played On 09/01/2023

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

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Cosmolv2010

Played On 08/29/2023

Reviews 36

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Underwhelming

It was just ok. Nothing really stood out. Was in good shape for the most part. Staff is great. Course is just nothing g special.

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Average

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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markmiller26

Played On 08/15/2023

Reviews 3

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Hot weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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u008445447

Played On 08/10/2023

Reviews 2

Handicap Don't know

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a month

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

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u000001583710

Played On 08/09/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Nice surprise

I had no idea what to expect. I thought wide open easy layout. Not so fast there partner. It was much tighter, with some dog legs and trees and bunkers positioned just in the right place. Course conditions were generally good. Greens speeds are fairly slow but do have some break and roll true. For bent greens very slow but after a few holes I got the feel. Play smart here and you can score. Clubhouse is typical California style and they say food is good but didn’t get to try it. Driving range available but small and I think use limited flight balls. Fine for warm up. Glad I played and good option for the area.

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

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u130566016

Played On 08/08/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Value +

Great staff, best value around. Will never host the US Open but a beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff that actually appreciates their customers. Very nice facilities. Fantastic restaurant. Well worth the money.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

bigbearbob

Played On 08/01/2023

Reviews 52

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Everything is above average

Wife & I played at 11;40 (tee off time) Paice of play, course condition, hot dog at turn and check in could not have been better

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

irondrivealex805

Played On 07/15/2023

Reviews 1

Handicap 10-14

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

4.0

First Time Playing

Hot weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

u000005190939

Played On 07/19/2023

Reviews 6

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

ird123

Played On 07/09/2023

Reviews 26

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

mwc8388

Played On 07/04/2023

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Average

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

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FAQ

What is the address of River Course at Alisal?

River Course at Alisal is located at 150 Alisal Rd, Solvang, California 93463, Santa Barbara County.

Is River Course at Alisal open to the public?

Yes, River Course at Alisal is open to the public.

What year did River Course at Alisal open?

River Course at Alisal was built in 1992.

Who designed River Course at Alisal?

Jack Daray, Jr. (1992) and Stephen Halsey (1992) are the architects of River Course at Alisal.

What is the par of River Course at Alisal

The par of River Course at Alisal is 72.

What is the length of River Course at Alisal

The length of River Course at Alisal is 6830 yards.

What is the rating of River Course at Alisal

The rating of River Course at Alisal is 72.7.

What is the slope of River Course at Alisal

The slope of River Course at Alisal is 125.

What are the course conditions at River Course at Alisal?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at River Course at Alisal are great.

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