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3.7
1450 Reviews (1450)
5 Stars
298
4 Stars
636
3 Stars
290
2 Stars
115
1 Stars
111
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
78.8%
Recommend this course
1117 out of 1450 reviews
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3.5
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
72.5%
Recommend this course
29 out of 40 reviews
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3.7
97 Reviews (97)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
77.3%
Recommend this course
75 out of 97 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
1450 Reviews (1450)

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 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
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course in OC

Great greens condition. Some fairways has sand rocks near riverbed so careful with your clubs. Great practice greens. No chip area but there’s a range. Friendly staff and new carts with gps. Challenging uphill approach shots.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don’t bring 5 people

Had a company outing and had called ahead of time to make sure we could do 5 people.

They told us yes, but to book two slots a 3 and a 2. Upon arrival it was a different story.

People had booked up the open slots and even they were fine playing as a 3 allowing the 5 of us to play as our own party as they were all individuals.

But NO, the Marshall made it the biggest deal and constantly kept hovering round the course to make sure we stayed in our group, even though, we were slower playing as a 3 and a 2. They party behind us were held back, and from the Marshall constantly showing up to check on us, it slowed us down even more.

Pretty ridiculous, and wouldn’t recommend to anyone with a larger party.

Course is average, and could be better taken care off.

Won’t be back.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Pure greens

Great and fun layout. Lot of risk reward holes. Fairways could use a little work but might have the best greens in the area. Great bang for your buck!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great for the price

Very nice clubhouse lady. A little slow 4:35 to play 18 and tee time was pushed 25 minutes. So 5 hour round. A little wet with the rain the day before, but overall fun course. Course dictates shot distances off the tee sometimes. Greens were great! Fairway spotty but lift, clean, and play made it doable. Overall fun day!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great experience

The course played well and was a great value. It had some challenging holes and was well kept. I’ll definitely play there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sandy Fairways

The layout was very confusing. Flags were ticked away behind trees and hills - hole 8 was probably the best hole on the course and resembled a traditional fairway with the flag in a linear distance . Other than that, your crisscrossing fairways that are bombarded with sand and a river that is more sand than anything else

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
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