The Riviera Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Pacific Palisades, CA with a par of 71. It offers 6 tee sets: black (7,400 yards, slope 137, rating 75.6), blue (7,040 yards, slope 135, rating 74.6), white (6,526 yards, slope 130, rating 72.2), green (6,136 yards, slope 126, rating 70.7), gold (5,725 yards, slope 124, rating 70), red (5,348 yards, slope 120, rating 68.3). The hardest hole is #2, a par 4 playing 391 yards from the first tee.

The Riviera Country Club

Pacific Palisades, CA

blackS:137R:75.6
blueS:135R:74.6
whiteS:130R:72.2
greenS:126R:70.7
goldS:124R:70
redS:120R:68.3

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Hole 1 satellite
1001502002501PAR 5
1Par 5
HCP 17
523503497466456412

A lengthy par 5 with a relatively open fairway that offers multiple routes to the green. The hole's length and straightforward design make it a birdie opportunity for longer hitters, though precise approach shot placement is essential to avoid missing the putting surface.

Hole 2 satellite
1001502002502PAR 4
2Par 4
HCP 1
491471438408391391

A demanding par 4 and the course's first handicap hole, stretching across significant yardage with a fairway that requires accuracy off the tee. Strategic hazards frame the approach, making this a stern test of overall ball-striking.

Hole 3 satellite
1001502002503PAR 4
3Par 4
HCP 7
454434405371364290

A shorter par 4 with character, featuring a fairway that plays narrower than it appears from the tee. The reduced distance is offset by the need for precision, as the confined landing area and green complex demand controlled approach play.

Hole 4 satellite
1001502002501001502004PAR 3
4Par 3
HCP 9
256236223193186140

A short but demanding par 3 with a target green that demands precision over distance. Bunkers and surrounding hazards make this a deceptive one-shotter that can prove costly if the tee shot strays.

Hole 5 satellite
1001502002505PAR 4
5Par 4
HCP 5
439419408390386330

A mid-length par 4 with a fairway that flows relatively straightforward to the green. The hole's challenge lies in maintaining accuracy throughout the approach sequence, with strategic positioning off the tee essential for a clear second shot.

Hole 6 satellite
1001506PAR 3
6Par 3
HCP 15
189169150142133133

A brief par 3 that appears manageable but carries significant penal character around the green. The small target demands a quality tee shot despite the modest yardage.

Hole 7 satellite
1001501001502002507PAR 4
7Par 4
HCP 11
428408370345314314

A short par 4 with a compact fairway and green complex that rewards precision over power. The hole's modest length belies the accuracy required to avoid trouble surrounding both landing area and putting surface.

Hole 8 satellite
1001502002508PAR 4
8Par 4
HCP 13
436416375350310285

A short par 4 with a tightened fairway approach that demands accuracy off the tee. Strategic bunkering and green-side hazards elevate the challenge despite the reduced yardage.

Hole 9 satellite
1001502002509PAR 4
9Par 4
HCP 3
440420406395386386

A strong par 4 and the course's third-toughest hole, requiring sustained length and precision through the full sequence. Hazards frame the fairway and green, making this a comprehensive test of shotmaking.

Hole 10 satellite
10015020025010PAR 4
10Par 4
HCP 16
335315301261245210

A brief par 4 that plays considerably shorter than many on the course, offering a relative respite while still demanding accuracy. The green's compact nature means that distance control on the approach is paramount.

Hole 11 satellite
10015020010015020025011PAR 5
11Par 5
HCP 10
603583509493454454

A lengthy par 5 that demands power and placement to reach in two, with the fairway stretching generously down the hole. The extended yardage and strategic hazards combine to make this a significant challenge on the back nine.

Hole 12 satellite
10015010015020025012PAR 4
12Par 4
HCP 8
430410367325317284

A mid-length par 4 with a fairway that narrows as it approaches the green, placing emphasis on accuracy in the approach zone. Strategic bunkering guards the final approach and putting surface.

Hole 13 satellite
10015020025013PAR 4
13Par 4
HCP 6
458438406380354290

A strong par 4 and one of the course's most demanding holes, requiring accurate driving and a precise approach to a well-protected green. The fairway funnel effect and hazard placement make this a comprehensive test.

Hole 14 satellite
10015014PAR 3
14Par 3
HCP 18
202182159153142142

A short par 3 that appears straightforward but carries penal consequences around the green. The modest yardage masks the importance of finding the center of the putting surface.

Hole 15 satellite
10010015020025015PAR 4
15Par 4
HCP 2
463443430415411411

A powerful par 4 and the course's second-toughest hole, demanding length and accuracy through a well-defined challenge corridor. Strategic hazards and green-side bunkering create a formidable finishing hole on the front.

Hole 16 satellite
10015016PAR 3
16Par 3
HCP 14
186166148138125125

A brief par 3 that plays deceptively short, with a green surrounded by hazards that punish imprecision. The narrow target makes this a significant one-shot challenge.

Hole 17 satellite
10015020025017PAR 5
17Par 5
HCP 12
596576512500420420

An extended par 5 with a fairway that offers strategic width but demands control to avoid perimeter hazards and set up a manageable approach. The length and hazard placement combine to create a strong back-nine challenge.

Hole 18 satellite
10010015020025018PAR 4
18Par 4
HCP 4
471451422411331331

A formidable finishing par 4 and one of the course's four toughest holes, requiring sustained accuracy and distance to navigate through to a well-defended green. The closing nature and comprehensive challenge make this a memorable conclusion.

Scorecard

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par544343444354544343543671
HCP171795151113316108618214124
black523491454256439189428436440365633560343045820246318659647137447400
blue503471434236419169408416420347631558341043818244316657645135647040
white497438405223408150370375406327230150936740615943014851242232546526
green466408371193390142345350395306026149332538015341513850041130766136
gold456391364186386133314310386292624545431735414241112542033127995725
red412391290140330133314285386268121045428429014241112542033126675348

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