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3.7
1458 Reviews (1458)
5 Stars
299
4 Stars
640
3 Stars
293
2 Stars
115
1 Stars
111
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
79.0%
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1124 out of 1458 reviews
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3.6
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
75.0%
Recommend this course
33 out of 44 reviews
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3.7
98 Reviews (98)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
76.5%
Recommend this course
75 out of 98 reviews
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Course Highlights
Well-kept fairways, smooth-rolling greens, and GPS-equipped carts deliver a quality round at a price that consistently impresses golfers. The staff's welcoming and friendly approach makes every visit feel genuinely enjoyable.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6190 yards
Slope 120
Rating 68.4

Situated within the Santa Ana Riverbed, River View Golf Course is conveniently located just minutes from Disneyland, Anaheim, and Long Beach. The course's design intertwines with the river, providing challenging hazards on several holes. The narrow layout also features elevated greens that rarely offer a flat lie and are fiercely guarded by sand. Accuracy is a necessity throughout this golf course. Although it offers a fair amount of challenges, there is also ample room off the tees that makes the course more accessible for beginners. River View G.C. is also popular for its practice facilities, which include a driving range with targets and the county's largest putting course. While the other facilities may be modest, River View offers an affordable game that is one of Orange County's best values.

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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent/Poa Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect David Pfaff

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes. Single rider carts are available for an additional charge. No carry on coolers or alcohol
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Orange County Golf Learning Center"
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

3.7
1458 Reviews (1458)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
19th Hole Specials 12
Amazing Food 12
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 51
Narrow Fairways 31
Bunkers 26
This course/club is great for:
Locals 49
Seniors 22
Advanced Golfers 19
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 50
Near Local Attractions 15
Near the Airport 14

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Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 7
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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River View

While the course was not particularly long, it was very challenging.

The course fairways were narrow and very hilly with a number of elevated greens. For this reason, the key to scoring well was accuracy. While the course conditions in general were good, the condition of the greens was excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Good in summer

Playing early in the morning was so good to avoid hot sun!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 149
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Hole 13 Restored

I am so pleased of the restored hole number 13. It was destroyed in the last winter flood and its par 5 was reduced to par 3. Now it come back to complete par 5 !!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

fun place to play!

Great value for Nice maintenance and interesting layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is in good shape, particularly the greens. Pace of play was fairly slow on a Friday, particularly starting at the 10th tee, where 2 groups suddenly jumped in and began their rounds. Overall an enjoyable course and good value.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not so great experience

My wife didn't want to play so she ended up being a rider. The cashier charged us both for a round golf anyway. Anywhere ....ANYWHERE else has always been lenient and understanding.

So, for a $75 round of golf, I expect the tee times to be spread out to keep the flow smooth, it wasn't! golfers were playing through and cutting in. People were wearing tee shirts and playing music and there were kids riding electri bicycles on the fairways.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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