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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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No management
They way over book. There is no marshall to keep up the pace of play.
Good value
We played a threesome on Friday afternoon. Not crowded. Group in front let us pass through. Although the fairway had brown areas but the greens were in great shape,
Go low
Good practice course if you can get it for under $30...lots of walking players...extremely slow play everytime I go...conditions fair, reachable par 4s fun course
Seen Better Day
Pace of play was outstanding but the course condition has dropped off quite a lot.
Great course
The Clubhouse staff, Marshall, BBQ crew, were friendly. We played on a Saturday and they had the normal weekend traffic not painfully slow, a medium pace for a nice 18. The fairways are like carpet, love them and the greens were right on par. This is a really good course to play the only bad thing is there is no driving range but that didn't stop us from enjoying our round.
Good course for the cash
Its a nice course. Flat with trees separating the fairways but there not leafy so you can find your ball. Greens are on the small side but the course was in pretty good shape. The bunkers have no sand though, its like dust on concrete so bring a sharp wedge. It is worth the money to play the course. Oh, there is no driving range.
P.S. The starter was great, offering advice and made you feel very welcome.
Paradise Knolls
Paradise Knolls Great price good course I signed up as a single they match me up with three great guys and we had a good time I'll be back
Fun little golf course
Had a great time playing this course. Staff is extremely accommodating, no complaints whatsoever.
Great course
Fairways and t box were in great condition. You can't beat it for the price
Fun Course
I really enjoyed this course. Not too difficult but just enough trouble to keep it fun. Greens were really fast today and there is not much break, if any, so that was the only downside. I missed some sure birdies : (
Nice course. Poor management.
Course is in good condition, interesting layout, and fairly priced.
However, booking tee times 5 mins apart is ridiculous. Over an hour wait just to tee off...6-7hour round not worth it. Marshall drives around but doesn't say anything to the slow groups.
Happened last 3 times there. Won't be going back again?
No driving range - No sand in the bunkers
It is a nice course and the greens are in very good condition. But they don't have a driving range and no sand in the bunkers. I played at the weekend and the pace was very bad. It took almost 5 hours for 18 holes.
Pleasantly Surprised by Paradise Knolls!!
I was pleasantly, very pleasantly surprised with Paradise Knolls. The greens fees were very reasonable, the staff was friendly enough. The course was in surprisingly good shape. Having never played this course before I wasn't exactly sure what the conditions would be. They were good, fairways barely had any bare spots and the greens were in above average shape. We played in about four hours and forty five minutes. Honestly, I really don't have any complaints. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to play a good course for a very reasonable price.
Really Easy but Fun!!!
This course is easy. I understand that they will build condos here soon. That is a shame.
This is a fun course when you have less time and want to play.
The conditions were good. The tees and greens were great. We played here on Friday to practice and Saturday for a tournament. This is a fun place to play.
There used to be really good specials in the summer. Please bring those back since this may be your last summer!!!
Best Value for the money
PK is a great golf course.. You had better be ON POINT because it is narrow, and there is golf going on in BOTH directions.. Pay attention, because while you are hitting one way someone else is hitting toward you..
The people are super friendly, and the greens are awesome.. The fairways are in better shape than the $100.00 plus course I played last weekend!!!! Nice work for 30 bucks.. It is no Sierra Lakes, but to me that is the point.. Super Fun time...
Swing those clubs
The course was in pretty good condition and a great value for the price and pace of play. Good place to swing the clubs if you done want to pay a ton. Great staff.
Best greens in local area!
Perfect greens on course! Would like to play there once a week!
Alright course for 18bucks
The grass was mostly brown. I know there is a water shortage so that's not the reason they get a 3. The reason is the lay out of the course. It's not your typical flowing course. Instead it's feels like a back and forth. To much traffic can be made if you don't hit the ball straight.
Fast track
Went out as single and finished in 3:15 hrs. Greens were in good shape and fast. Fairways were winter/drought-like brown but it was all grass--no dirt. Had. A great deal thru rewarded tee times ($10.00 off Hot Deal) so was a tremendous bargain. Would play again there and would want to play in summer when greener.
Fast greens
Greens in excellent condition right now, though a bit hard the run true and fast
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