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River View Golf Course

3.7
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3.7
1476 Reviews (1476)
5 Stars
300
4 Stars
649
3 Stars
300
2 Stars
116
1 Stars
111
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
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78.0%
Recommend this course
1139 out of 1476 reviews
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3.6
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
79.7%
Recommend this course
47 out of 59 reviews
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3.5
95 Reviews (95)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
74.7%
Recommend this course
71 out of 95 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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Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Blue 70 6190 yards 68.4 120
White 70 5776 yards 65.6 115
Red 70 5350 yards 67.9 120
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Scorecard for River View Golf Course
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Blue M: 68.4/120 W: 73.2/129 325 178 199 392 545 195 375 525 110 2844 198 340 470 548 160 480 418 538 194 3346 6190
White M: 65.6/115 W: 71.5/125 305 164 185 363 528 181 355 477 96 2654 184 328 447 486 148 461 374 513 181 3122 5776
Red W: 67.9/120 289 157 165 350 457 156 317 464 91 2446 172 313 436 454 140 434 357 429 169 2904 5350
Handicap 15 11 5 1 7 3 9 13 17 8 10 2 16 12 18 4 6 14
Par 4 3 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 34 3 4 4 5 3 5 4 5 3 36 70
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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
1476 Reviews (1476)

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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sagidan
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

poor course!!!!

Golf Now the review is wrong. The course is a waste of two stars.I won't go again.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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sagidan
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor course

Golf Now the review is wrong. The course is a waste of two stars.I won't go again.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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u000002158085
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u202869277
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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vlziZNKaKZlUnTcKBPtw
Played On
Reviews 102
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A lovely course - with plenty of varied challenges

Now in very good condition after sanding of the greens recently, this is a lovely course to play. Typically 4 1/2 hours around, in my experience.

A good set of widely varying challenges, not overly long - all for a fair cost. A cart is essential - walking this course (once) drained me totally.

This has become my favorite course in the area. Good value for money.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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foredeo
Played On
Reviews 46
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fabulous

Lots of downhill drive then most elevated approach shots. Funky layout but lots of fun. . First timer, double check your tee alignment.. I had a fabulous time with the groupings I was with. . Thanks!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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bgo888
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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u4119804
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course for the price

Fun course to play, especially for the price. You will have some interesting shots due to tree placements which makes a pretty straight hole a bit more complex. Good course for new to average players. The green fees are more than reasonable and make this a fun course to add to my rotation.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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phuongo
Played On
Reviews 45
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day at Riverview

Excellent course, Excellent staff. Will play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Richard4339671
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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scadron
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Not worth it

Hit a perfect drive lands in a dirt patch in the “fairway”.

Roll a perfect put it bounces all the way by the hole.

Tee boxes crap.

Fairways are crap.

Greens CRAP.

Might as well go hit around your local park. This place is way way way to expensive for the course conditions to be this poor.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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skystar
Played On
Reviews 59
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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jsksppo
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good play

Green condition was good.

Finished in 4 hours.

Satisfied with the play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000006533339
Played On
Reviews 94
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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u202869277
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Hugo906
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

fast play the course was in good condition

had a great time with a 78

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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jackdogt10
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
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sammygregory4
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played

Short but challenging course

Course is perfect has good mix of par 3s 4s and 5s. Change of direction of layout need to be strategic with shot making every hole.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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vaultman29
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Nice course for the money. Played a little slow for a Monday but prob just the group in front of us. Some challenging holes which makes for some decision golf. And available tee times. 😁

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Ogie911
Played On
Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Crazy layout

Had 4 balls come at us from all different directions. Taking your life in your hands out there. Greens were good. Tee boxes aren’t really tee boxes more like gravel with some little patches of green stuff. Needs some TLC and more nets…

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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