Riviera Country Club Pacific Palisades, California
Riviera Country Club is a par-71 private course in Pacific Palisades, California, playing 7,400 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 75.6 and slope of 137.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,400 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 75.6 / 137 |
| Tee Options | 8 |
| Location | Pacific Palisades, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 34.0453, -118.5022 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,400 | 71 | 75.6 | 137 |
| Blue | 7,040 | 71 | 74.6 | 135 |
| White | 6,526 | 74 | 79.3 | 149 |
| Green | 6,136 | 74 | 76.8 | 143 |
| Gold | 5,700 | 74 | 74.4 | 136 |
| Red | 5,348 | 71 | 68.3 | 120 |
| Combo | 5,835 | 74 | 75.1 | 138 |
| Forward | 5,348 | 74 | 72.1 | 132 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 75.6/137 | 523 | 491 | 454 | 256 | 439 | 189 | 428 | 436 | 440 | 3656 | 335 | 603 | 430 | 458 | 202 | 463 | 186 | 596 | 471 | 3744 | 7400 |
| Blue 74.6/135 | 503 | 471 | 434 | 236 | 419 | 169 | 408 | 416 | 420 | 3476 | 315 | 583 | 410 | 438 | 182 | 443 | 166 | 576 | 451 | 3564 | 7040 |
| White 79.3/149 | 497 | 438 | 405 | 223 | 408 | 150 | 370 | 375 | 406 | 3272 | 301 | 509 | 367 | 406 | 159 | 430 | 148 | 512 | 422 | 3254 | 6526 |
| Green 76.8/143 | 466 | 408 | 371 | 193 | 390 | 142 | 345 | 350 | 395 | 3060 | 261 | 493 | 325 | 380 | 153 | 415 | 138 | 500 | 411 | 3076 | 6136 |
| Gold 74.4/136 | 456 | 391 | 364 | 186 | 386 | 133 | 314 | 285 | 386 | 2901 | 245 | 454 | 317 | 354 | 142 | 411 | 125 | 420 | 331 | 2799 | 5700 |
| Red 68.3/120 | 412 | 391 | 290 | 140 | 330 | 133 | 314 | 285 | 386 | 2681 | 210 | 454 | 284 | 290 | 142 | 411 | 125 | 420 | 331 | 2667 | 5348 |
| Combo 75.1/138 | 456 | 391 | 364 | 186 | 386 | 133 | 314 | 285 | 386 | 2901 | 261 | 493 | 317 | 354 | 142 | 411 | 125 | 500 | 331 | 2934 | 5835 |
| Forward 72.1/132 | 412 | 391 | 290 | 140 | 330 | 133 | 314 | 285 | 386 | 2681 | 210 | 454 | 284 | 290 | 142 | 411 | 125 | 420 | 331 | 2667 | 5348 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 17 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,400 yards, 75.6/137)
Course rating 4.6 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,526 yards, 79.3/149)
874 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 8.3 above par.
Handicap 20+: Forward (5,348 yards, 72.1/132)
2,052 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.1 above par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 11 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 603 yards. 7 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 186 yards. 125 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Riviera Country Club?
Riviera Country Club has a course rating of 75.6 and slope of 137 from the back tees. From the Forward tees, the rating is 72.1 with a slope of 132.
How long is Riviera Country Club?
From the back tees, Riviera Country Club plays 7,400 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Riviera Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 491-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Riviera Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (7,400 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Forward tees (5,348 yards).
Is Riviera Country Club public or private?
Riviera Country Club is a private golf course in Pacific Palisades, California. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Riviera Country Club?
Nearby courses include Brentwood Country Club, Heroes Golf Course (Los Angeles), Penmar Municipal Golf Course (Venice), Bel-Air Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Riviera Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Riviera Country 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.
How do you play Riviera Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Riviera Country Club for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Riviera Country Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots 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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