Illustrative imagePacific Palisades, California
Riviera Country Club
About the club
A compact and shrewd design by George C. Thomas Jr. and associate William P. Bell, Riviera features everything from a long Redan par-3 to a bunker in the middle of a green to an alternate-fairway par-4. With its 18th green at the base of a natural amphitheater, and its primary rough consisting of club-grabbing Kikuyu, Riviera seems tailor-made as a tournament venue. It hosted a PGA Championship in 1995, a U.S. Senior Open in 1998 and a U.S. Amateur in 2017, but no U.S. Open since 1948. Riviera was recently awarded the 2031 U.S. Open, and it will also host the 2028 Olympics. But it’s the site of an annual PGA Tour event, which is even better exposure to the golf world.
Amenities
Golf Course
Club House
Driving Range
Putting Greens
Pro Shop
Dining
Fitness
Swimming Pool
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Riviera Country Club
Membership
2026/27
Monthly Equivalent
On request
over 10 yrs
Year 1 Total
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Lifetime Total
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Location
1250 Capri Dr, Pacific Palisades, California 90272-4099, United States
Reviews
4.7
651 reviews
Some good, some bad. Ryan in the clubhouse is a great guy, real helpful. Unfortunately, he disrespected the Dufresne family name. Also, my buddy got stuck in a sinkhole on 15 and I haven't seen him since. I also tried to get my JV team out for a practice round, but apparently it's "trespassing" to hit a few balls after dark (even though there was no one there). The golf course was beautiful. I shot a 109 the first time, and I was on pace for a 71 the second time, but thats when the sinkhole fiasco went down. Unfortunately, there was nowhere to store my 24 pack of Busch light in the cart. I had to use my Civic as a golf cart - which looking back on it probably led to the sinkhole. The ranger was super stingy about the tire tracks but I think it's the grounds keeper's fault. Anyway, I can't wait to come back once they lift my restraining order!! Sincerely, John Dufresne Leader of the Jabahari Hut
John Dufresne
Marvelous experience! What a treat and honor to just be there!
Adam Markman
Riviera Country Club is one of those courses you never forget once you’ve played it. From the moment I walked in, I could feel the history, but it didn’t feel stuffy or over the top—just a place that knows how special it is. The routing feels natural, like every hole was meant to be there. Some holes make you think, others tempt you to take risks, and a few just make you stop and admire the view. The fairways are tight in spots, and that kikuyu grass really makes you pay attention to every shot. The par 3s stand out—especially the one with the bunker right in the middle of the green. And then there’s the short par 4 10th… I could play that hole all day and never get tired of it. The 18th is the perfect finishing hole, heading uphill toward the clubhouse, where you can imagine all the big moments in tournament history. It’s not an easy course by any means, but it’s fair. Every time I finished a round here, I just wanted to go back out and do it again. If you ever get the chance to play Riviera, take it. It’s one of those rare places where you walk off the 18th green already planning your next round.
MAX KIM