Rio Hondo Golf Club Downey, California
Rio Hondo Golf Club is a par-71 public course in Downey, California, playing 6,354 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 76.8 and slope of 136.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,354 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 76.8 / 136 |
| Tee Options | 12 |
| Location | Downey, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 33.9553, -118.1489 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,354 | 71 | 76.8 | 136 |
| Blue/White | 6,177 | 71 | 75.8 | 134 |
| White | 6,024 | 71 | 74.9 | 132 |
| Gold | 5,659 | 71 | 72.8 | 128 |
| Gold/Red | 5,297 | 71 | 70.8 | 124 |
| Red | 5,066 | 71 | 69.6 | 121 |
| Blue | 6,354 | 71 | 76.8 | 136 |
| Blue/White | 6,177 | 71 | 75.8 | 134 |
| White | 6,024 | 71 | 74.9 | 132 |
| Gold | 5,659 | 71 | 72.8 | 128 |
| Gold/Red | 5,297 | 71 | 70.8 | 124 |
| Red | 5,066 | 71 | 69.6 | 121 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 76.8/136 | 418 | 401 | 492 | 534 | 403 | 341 | 164 | 232 | 413 | 3398 | 202 | 491 | 310 | 369 | 206 | 485 | 321 | 152 | 420 | 2956 | 6354 |
| Blue/White 75.8/134 | 401 | 401 | 492 | 534 | 392 | 341 | 164 | 218 | 393 | 3336 | 172 | 491 | 310 | 354 | 166 | 485 | 321 | 138 | 404 | 2841 | 6177 |
| White 74.9/132 | 401 | 390 | 471 | 494 | 392 | 326 | 145 | 218 | 393 | 3230 | 172 | 480 | 296 | 354 | 166 | 473 | 311 | 138 | 404 | 2794 | 6024 |
| Gold 72.8/128 | 384 | 364 | 449 | 470 | 381 | 308 | 130 | 202 | 371 | 3059 | 142 | 469 | 284 | 333 | 141 | 459 | 283 | 116 | 373 | 2600 | 5659 |
| Gold/Red 70.8/124 | 340 | 336 | 449 | 470 | 336 | 308 | 130 | 192 | 343 | 2904 | 131 | 413 | 284 | 333 | 124 | 406 | 242 | 116 | 344 | 2393 | 5297 |
| Red 69.6/121 | 340 | 336 | 407 | 416 | 336 | 272 | 118 | 192 | 343 | 2760 | 131 | 413 | 274 | 285 | 124 | 406 | 242 | 87 | 344 | 2306 | 5066 |
| Blue 76.8/136 | 418 | 401 | 492 | 534 | 403 | 341 | 164 | 232 | 413 | 3398 | 202 | 491 | 310 | 369 | 206 | 485 | 321 | 152 | 420 | 2956 | 6354 |
| Blue/White 75.8/134 | 401 | 401 | 492 | 534 | 392 | 341 | 164 | 218 | 393 | 3336 | 172 | 491 | 310 | 354 | 166 | 485 | 321 | 138 | 404 | 2841 | 6177 |
| White 74.9/132 | 401 | 390 | 471 | 494 | 392 | 326 | 145 | 218 | 393 | 3230 | 172 | 480 | 296 | 354 | 166 | 473 | 311 | 138 | 404 | 2794 | 6024 |
| Gold 72.8/128 | 384 | 364 | 449 | 470 | 381 | 308 | 130 | 202 | 371 | 3059 | 142 | 469 | 284 | 333 | 141 | 459 | 283 | 116 | 373 | 2600 | 5659 |
| Gold/Red 70.8/124 | 340 | 336 | 449 | 470 | 336 | 308 | 130 | 192 | 343 | 2904 | 131 | 413 | 284 | 333 | 124 | 406 | 242 | 116 | 344 | 2393 | 5297 |
| Red 69.6/121 | 340 | 336 | 407 | 416 | 336 | 272 | 118 | 192 | 343 | 2760 | 131 | 413 | 274 | 285 | 124 | 406 | 242 | 87 | 344 | 2306 | 5066 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,354 yards, 76.8/136)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 9 (par 4, 413 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,659 yards, 72.8/128)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,066 yards, 69.6/121)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 17 (87 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 413 yards this is one of the longest par 4s on the course and demands a strong drive.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 152 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 534 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The #2 handicap hole. At 491 yards, a pivotal par 5 that separates good rounds from great ones.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Rio Hondo Golf Club?
Rio Hondo Golf Club has a course rating of 76.8 and slope of 136 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 69.6 with a slope of 121.
How long is Rio Hondo Golf Club?
From the back tees, Rio Hondo Golf Club plays 6,354 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Rio Hondo Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 9, a 413-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Rio Hondo Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,354 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,066 yards).
Is Rio Hondo Golf Club public or private?
Rio Hondo Golf Club is a public golf course in Downey, California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Rio Hondo Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Compton Par 3 Golf Course, Montebello Golf Course, Heartwell Golf Course (Long Beach), La Mirada Golf Course (La Mirada).
Is there a yardage book for Rio Hondo Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Rio Hondo Golf Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
Does Rio Hondo Golf Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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