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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%
Recommend this course
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
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
74.4%
Recommend this course
67 out of 90 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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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First Time Playing

Really bad course

Such a disappointed golf course.

I will not be at hear again

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Ok course but needs some TLC

The course seems pretty run down but the greens and sand traps were in good shape. But the price was very reasonable so it made up for the course conditions.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fair condition

Very challenging place to play golf ,for long shooters is perfect , for short shooters you might have a problem but don’t worry easy to find your golf ball if you don’t make it across the river.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Should close down

Have never played anywhere worse than this so called Golf course left after 9 holes complete waste of 49 dollars ! Wouldn't go back for free

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Hit the ball around

Fun new course I played today. Worth the money and more. Greens in great shape. Will be in the course rotation.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not Bad Not Great

With a few beers any course can be fun haha!

The conditions weren’t great but they have some challenging holes. The layout is a bit tight so your straight game needs to be on. Also be on alert on some of these tee boxes from incoming stray balls.

If the conditions were immaculate, my only complaint would be that the layout was a little tight and the driving range is right on the course. The first tee might be challenging as it is right next to the driving range mats and gets pretty loud from everyone striking golf balls.

I’d say if it were $40 I’d play there again but at $49 I’d pay $11 more and play somewhere like Westridge or Eagle Glenn instead

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyed the round. Course was in good condition. Tee boxes look to be under repair. Greens are in great shape. Fairways decent. Golfed here a few times before and have enjoyed it in the past. Will be back again at some point. Great Value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

worst course I've played this year

The first time i've ever played River View it was nice. Very green and lush like you see on the photos. You would actually cross the carts on pontoon bridges. Now in 2020 the course is in the worst shape I've ever seen. We paid $50 to be let down and depressed by the conditions of this course. There was no grass on the tee boxes or the fairways. The pace of play was very slow and no marshal to get things moving. The bunkers had rocks and gravel in it that your clubs would get damaged hitting out of it. The homeless people used to have a tent city around this area but they have all been kicked out. I firmly believe that the City of Santa Ana should let the homeless just build a new tent city on this golf course for the benefit of humanity because no one should be playing here.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

worth the rate

greens were in great condition..... staff was friendly.... well worth it. i will definitely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

See it for yourself- don’t judge

Some bad reviews on here but go check it out if for yourself.

It was my first time and I was pleasantly surprised with some good fairways, greens, and golf. Definitely worth the price and had a good day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Greens are Great

Wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy the course and was pleasantly surprised how much fun I had. Greens were in terrific shape the Marshall was very helpful in keeping the pace of play as they staggered tee times to accommodate covid-19 protocols!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Bargain

It’s not a high end course but it is definitely worth the money. The greens are very well kept. New carts with GPS makes it so much better for the pace of play. I would definitely return.

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