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Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 2019. The land will be used for residential development.
Just 7 miles west of downtown Riverside, Paradise Knolls Golf Club tee times will open the door to an 18-hole, par 72, course that plays 6,281 yards from the back tees, and has a slope rating of 117. Designed by Bill Wood, and opened in 1964, the course uses a combination of tree-lined fairways and greenside bunkers to create a fun, and challenging day of golf. The signature hole at Paradise Knolls is the par 3, 12th hole, which plays 230 yards from the tips, and has a green, which slopes front to back, and left to right. There is also one small lake on the course, which sits greenside of the short par 4, 5th hole. The hole plays 275 yards from the back tees, enticing players to try to drive the green, which does have a small opening between the water and a front left bunker.
Many players have made good use of their Riverside golf deals at Paradise Knolls and in addition to the great golf enjoyed their instructional programs, run by PGA Professional staff, the large practice putting green, and their 2,500 sq. ft. clubhouse, which can accommodate up to 150 guests for banquets, tournaments, and weddings. Comments from others following their Riverside tee times paints a nice picture of their experiences at Paradise Knolls Golf Club, finding the course fun and enjoyable.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 72 | 6281 yards | 69.5 | 117 |
| Forward | 72 | 5863 yards | 67.2 | 112 |
| Forward (W) | 73 | 5863 yards | 73.4 | 120 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 69.5/117 W: 73.4/120 | 348 | 500 | 303 | 340 | 275 | 391 | 189 | 360 | 368 | 3074 | 299 | 162 | 232 | 416 | 508 | 400 | 369 | 479 | 342 | 3207 | 6281 |
| Red M: 67.2/112 W: 68.5/115 | 317 | 470 | 285 | 289 | 259 | 374 | 169 | 331 | 340 | 2834 | 292 | 137 | 210 | 385 | 495 | 377 | 344 | 460 | 329 | 3029 | 5863 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 6 |
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One of the best for the money
I love going to this course. For the money this is one of the best I have played. I really enjoy it.
This course is very forgiving.
Being a VERY casual golfer, I found this course to be a well maintained course and very forgiving to a my level. Got a little windy towards the later part of the day, but not too excessive. Will play this course again in future.
Great weather for golf.
Great weather for golf today. The tee boxes and greens were in moderate condition, but the fairways were a bit dry/dead in some areas. Unfortunately there was a tournament or league ahead of my group that really slowed down the pace of play. No marshalls were anywhere.
This course is beginner friendly.
This is a nice course to walk, with nice wide open fairways.
This could be a great course if properly maintained and if order of play is supervised.
No marshall seen to direct order. One guy was all over the fairways looking for his lost phone. Distracted golfers ready to tee off. A lot of golfers took so much time crisscrossing fairways looking for their balls. Really need some body to maintain order in the course
Good Value
A fair choice for the "average" casual golfer. The fairways are a bit ragged in the winter, but they do seem to look after the greens, and overall it's decent value for money. Play can be quite slow on weekends - luck of the draw. Importantly, for me, they're friendly to the "single" golfer.
course was good
Except that Mike kinda forgot our teetime at 10:52, which of course he immediately remedied, everything was good. The course ambassador were very friendly. Mike was very apologetic and was polite, he's a very nice indivudual. Also, there was an event in the cafeteria were they had to close it to the public to give way for an event, however, they made good at the bar area.
Open fairways; small greens
Overall a nice course for the cost. Clean open fairways, nice manageable rough, you won’t be losing many balls. Very small greens on most holes makes this a moderately difficult course.
nice course for the $, played with three other guys, very friendly, great ace of play.
will play here again and again. Have to plan your shots, with the tree lined fairways, some water.
Great course to enjoy a round of golf
The course is maintained well but the golfers could learn to repair their ball marks on alot of greens...... Play was very good and finished my round less than 4 hrs for a sunday....wow!
Paradise Knolls
Nice wide open course with some elevation changes. Greens are in good condition.
Easy but fun
This course has fairways and greens. The holes are short
and the greens are small. This is a good place to hone in on your short game. The starter was very nice. The specials at this course are fantastic. Will play again soon.
Solid, playable course.
Course is decently maintained. Course length is not too long with some challenging holes, but not super difficult. Will play here again.
The course is in better shape than i've seen it in a few years.
I play a lot of courses in the Riverside area and i think for the money it's as good as any.
Best course for the price!
I play Paradise Knolls often and I feel that, for the price, it is the best course in the inland empire area. They have done an outstanding job in the last few years of maintaining the course. To be able to play 18 holes of golf for less than $20 in today's economy is a great value. I applaud Paradise Knolls for keeping their prices DOWN and the quality of the course UP!
Small greens, test for your iron play. Bring your A game.
We have played this course several times. The staff is great and will do whatever it takes to get you out as soon as they can. We really liked the proshop, they have some great deals. The course has something for all levels of play. However they DO NOT have tee boxes for the ladies. It will add at least 5 strokes per round to her card. The wind is a factor on the back nine. Which makes it even more challenging. You can find some great deals on line for the cousre at GOLFNOW also.
If you try it once, you'll go back.
This course is a great value for price
I like this course and I will play it again in the future.
the pace of play is great
the course is in good condition,the manager needs to work on his people skills,the discounted price is the best in the area
fairways are "thin" in places
fun course, good $ value, needs better restaurant hours and menu
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