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3.7
1477 Reviews (1477)
5 Stars
300
4 Stars
649
3 Stars
301
2 Stars
116
1 Stars
111
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
77.7%
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1139 out of 1477 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
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
78.0%
Recommend this course
46 out of 59 reviews
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3.5
95 Reviews (95)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
73.7%
Recommend this course
70 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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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
1477 Reviews (1477)

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 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Greens have just been seeded!

No one said a word about reseeding the greens so to my dissatisfaction and disappointment when I spiriached the first green, ”bam” , lots of sand!! Needless to say it was very disappointing at my putting...

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 62
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Surprisingly nice, fun round

First on the course this morning before sunrise, lights on the first three holes aren't perfect but good enough. Got soaked by the end of the round but it was still really enjoyable. The course is an interesting/odd layout but a good mix of par 3's and 5's. Cart paths are a bit rough, a 4 wheel cart would have come in handy. Looking forward to playing again in better weather and with more familiarity.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Never again

I golf there 3 times a week and this is how we get treated! The cart staff was utterly rude! Said they like to keep a 4 hour pace when we played 4 hours 10 minutes and the 4some in front of us hit 8 drives per hole!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 42
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Interesting Round of Golf

If you have never played it is difficult to decide where you are going on several of the holes. For this part of Southern California we probably paid a good price; however, we are used to playing courses in Northern Nevada that are nicer for less.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bang for your Buck

I make my decision on what course to play based on reviews most of the time. Now for $39, that is pretty average here, but after reading other people’s reviews, I would have to say it was the best value for a round of golf I’ve played. The greens were some of the best I’ve played on in a while, compared to other local courses. Tee boxes in a better condition then I thought. Fairways were above par. Aside from the trees not really having any leaves I didn’t have much to complain about. I would definitely come back again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
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 170
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
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