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3.7
1448 Reviews (1448)
5 Stars
296
4 Stars
636
3 Stars
290
2 Stars
115
1 Stars
111
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
78.5%
Recommend this course
1115 out of 1448 reviews
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3.4
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
67.5%
Recommend this course
27 out of 40 reviews
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3.6
96 Reviews (96)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
76.0%
Recommend this course
73 out of 96 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

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

3.7
1448 Reviews (1448)

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 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

New Carts My Foot !

Usually I’m not one to complain . But my round on 3.9.21 wasn’t very pleasant at all. We teed off almost :25 pass our tee time bye cause there wasn’t any carts available . Several groups waiting for cartS . The staff claims it was because the course just received new carts and they were prepping & cleaning them . Carts came out about 1 every :10 minutes . Once I got MY cart it was washed down but DID not function properly! Definitely wasn’t new !! After about 3 holes , the cart sputtered and jerked most the time I had it . And I literally had to be pushed by my Uncles cart for the last 6 hole I was nauseous from the jerking and bumpy ride . . Called the pro shop, no answer ! So I was basically stuck with what I had . After the round I brought to the attention of the KID at the pro shop no and the guys working Tuesday cart area . No exaggeration, they did everything to blame me and not apologize for the cart conditions . Why didn’t I call ? Why didn’t o change the cart on the turn.l?? Absolute joke ! Children running these golf course with absolutely no business sense what so ever .! It’s sad because the course is in good shape and a nice track but I won’t be back. Too many other options out there to NOT be appreciated or respected !

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 166
Skill Intermediate
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
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Hard as f@%$

Very challenging course.

The greens were well maintained but small and not flat.

The fairways were thin. You have to be on your A game on this course.

Good luck on your round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Local Course

This course is along the Santa Ana river bed. The greens are elevated to prevent flooding. Very unique layout. Greens are okay, fairways need improvement.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Reggie McConnell

My reservation not in their computer system. Had to show my golfnow reservation. Proshop staff not very knowledgeable and not accommodating. Neglected to provide golf cart key.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Not Easy When the Wind is Up

Great little spot. Dont let the course rating fool you its hard when the wind is up. Quirky layout but fun & the greens are great! Don't know about summer time but right now its in good shape for the money

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day on the course

Even with the Santa Ana winds, it was a great day on the course today. It’s been about a year since I played River View and I was pleasantly surprised at the conditions of the course. Tee boxes were in decent condition aside from a few sloped ones. Fairways were a bit hard but not bad to hit from. Greens were in way better condition than I remember and unlike other courses that have let their sand traps go to crap during COVID, sand traps were actually decent to hit out of too. River view is always a great value and challenging course. Cheers!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

I really tried to be a better man and walk away but I have to say something I’ve been playing here since I started golfing again this summer. I am 60 I get senior discount at virtually all the courses I play. I had received a senior here so I booked as such online. I went in and the starter gave me a horrendous time. I committed the crime of booking a senior before 65 which is the age here. I finally got out to golf after having to get a manager. I played a couple more rounds at full price with out issues. Then I went for a round early Feb. The starter wanted me to go early I requested to keep my time so I could warm up. This upset him. He called me names flipped me off took of his jacket like he was gonna come beat me up. Additionally he didn’t send me at my time. Rather he took the people in my group and sent them out with the group prior. Then he lied to his boss and said nobody wanted to golf with me. I was told by a golfer he was telling people I’m a jerk and they don’t want to golf with me. I am looking to just have a nice enjoyable round and this is how it starts being persecuted for no reason by a starter with issues. I believe they took no action so be prepared to deal with this gem when you go there. I won’t be back

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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