About River View Golf Course
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River View Golf Course is surely not the best course I've ever played in, but definitely one of the most interesting designed and challenging courses. Basically the entire course was built on top of bank of the Santa Ana River, your game starts to get the fun from Hole 4&5. Hole 4 392 yards Par 4, need to lay up at around 200 yards first, and your 2nd shot is to approach the green which is around 3-story height, and followed by Hole 5, a 546 yards Par 5, and your 3rd shot is to approach the green which is around 3-story height. While the fairways of both Hole 4&5 are along the riverside, Hole 7 a 375 yards Par 4 is for you to drive the ball across the river, and ANOTHER 3-story height green for you to approach. Same as Hole 12, 470 yards Par 4, drive the ball across the river, with 2nd shot around 200+ yards, and ANOTHER 3-story height green for you to approach. The rest of your game pretty much you repeat the same routines, and drive the cart across the river every 2-3 holes. Overall, the course condition may not be enjoyable, but the fact that you're playing golf along the river, at least it's my first ever experience.
My car and even my friends’ was damaged by a golf ball while legally parked in our company parking lot close to this course. Management immediately deflected responsibility, offering no investigation, accountability, or goodwill, only excuses that the course “existed before the building”. I’ve confirmed this is a known, ongoing pattern of property damage affecting nearby professionals. To be clear: being "here first" does not grant a business the license to allow projectiles to trespass onto adjacent private property. I have extended an opportunity for a private resolution, but I am fully prepared to pursue a formal nuisance and negligence claim in court to address this persistent lack of duty of care.
Narrow fairways and quite challenging course layout. Greens are fast. This course surely is not for beginners. Play pace isn’t bad even during the weekend morning, and the price is quite good(for both green fees and foods) One of the biggest issues is some holes are too close to the other hole and balls are coming very dangerously from the other holes.
This golf course is the best you’re going to find for the price, offering a welcoming community atmosphere and owners who truly get to know you, like you, and work hard to provide a great experience. The greens are consistently some of the best in Southern California—I’ve heard that from many people over the years, and my personal experience confirms it. I’ve played here dozens of times and have enjoyed every round. It’s a relaxed environment where you don’t feel like you have to be the best golfer to have a great time. The driving range is affordable and well-maintained, with multiple coaches available if you’re interested in lessons. All the workers are very nice, which just adds to the overall experience. It’s a great course for golfers of all levels.
Great value course. Very interesting layout. Second visit was in January after some rain the river is finally filled with water. Makes it mor interesting to play. Tee shot over the water. And 160 yard approach to green over the water.. Only downside is that some of the fairway is washed up with sand and feels like giant bunker.. some holes just became half narrow of fairway it used to be. Still somewhat playable. Just be aware some sand is wet. Try not to retrieve your ball on the riverside sand. It can be still very wet and soft. You will sink as soon as you put your foot in there. Speaking from my experience. My shoes got wet and my score got so bad after that.