RIVERWALK GOLF CLUB (1998)

 

SAN DIEGO REGION

Public - 27 hole - cost: $44 - $99

1150 Fashion Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92108

Tel: (619) 296-4653 

 

Designed by Ted Robinson Sr, Ted Robinson Jr. There are three nines: Mission, Presidio, and Friars. All three nines feature rolling fairways, the San Diego River, waterfalls, and well-protected, undulating greens. The longest combination is the Friars-Presidio nines. The yardage listed is for the Friars-Presidio nines. Formerly the Stardust Country Club, the course once hosted the PGA Tour in the '50s and '60s. Carts are included in the price of the green fees. From within San Diego: Take I-8 east, exit on Hotel Circle and head east. Go north on Fashion Valley Road. The club is on the left. The courses won't knock your socks off, but they are nice middle-of-the-road layouts.

 

RIVIERA COUNTRY CLUB (1926)

 

LOS ANGELES REGION

Members only - 18 hole

1250 Capri Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Tel: (310) 459-5395 

 

Designed by George C. Thomas, Jr. The Riviera is one of the West's true championship layouts. This historic course plays in a canyon among the eucalyptus and features the tough, thick Kikuyu grass and high-lipped George Thomas bunkers. Reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is allowed. From west Los Angeles (about six miles northwest to the course): Take the San Diego Freeway (I-405) north. Exit at Sunset Boulevard and head west. Turn left on Capri Drive. If you hit the ocean, you have gone too far.