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3.8
1409 Reviews (1409)
5 Stars
290
4 Stars
620
3 Stars
280
2 Stars
113
1 Stars
106
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
79.7%
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1088 out of 1409 reviews
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3.8
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
80.7%
Recommend this course
46 out of 57 reviews
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3.8
114 Reviews (114)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
47
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
78.9%
Recommend this course
90 out of 114 reviews
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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
Greens Bent/Poa
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
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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3.8
1409 Reviews (1409)
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

First Timer and a visitor.

This course has a lot of interest and is challenging. It may be a little primitive in some ways but it has a good and welcoming feel. A lot of fun for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Greens were in great condition. A lot of holes are similar layout by the river but still a good track to play. Played early morning and walked the course in 3hr 20 min. Value is unbeatable for the area. Would play this course again and again for the price.

Conditions Good
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Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lots of challenging holes along the river.

With the Santa Ana River in the background, it is not easy to conquer the green with many indentations, but it is a fun hole to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Monday at a Muni

Packed Monday morning but pace was consistent. Under 4.5 hrs. Not a lot of waiting to hit. Greens are fabulous...fairways and rough were ok. Staff was great. What more do you want for $40?

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

MEN'S TOURNEY

Great day for a tournament! RIVERVIEW has done a great job expanding its fairways into the riverbed...next year the course should be pristine!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Great value

GPS in the carts, greens in nice shape. love this track!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

River view grid day

I play here about 10-12 times a year, I like the course , staff, and value. It’s a coin flip who you play behind, really not the golf courses fault. Also this is not a good golf course for beginners, very challenging . Pace of play this time was horrible, will be back again though as this course is worth it.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 99
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Good fairways and greens

Mostly fine conditions except tee boxes. Greens currently in good condition, fairways also. Always a fun round!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing

Tough course

Very strange layout.

Having a fade on your drive makes it very hard to hit fairways.

Greens are very fast but in good condition.

Very easy to lose balls.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

We played on a weekday afternoon,, pace was good hardly anybody there, I like this place, greens always in good conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Time at the View

The course was in good shape. It’s also fairly cheap and close to home. Hitting straight is a must. Not overly brutal, but challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Parking is horrible and very sketchy.

Pace was much better this time which was very surprising based off of how crowded it was.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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