55% match
For White tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Riviera Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
The Riviera Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Riviera Country Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 28%Scoring 22%Precision 17%Dispersion 16%Accuracy 14%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
17
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
33
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Riviera Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Riviera Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
rbrunk@rccla.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
1250 Capri Dr, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, USA
Course Description
The Riviera Country Club is a historic private golf and country club located in Pacific Palisades, California. Established in 1926, it features a championship golf course designed by George C. Thomas Jr. The course is known for its strategic layout and has been recognized as one of the top golf courses in the U.S. and globally. The club's Spanish Revival-style clubhouse, completed in 1928, serves as a social hub for members.Riviera hosts prestigious events, including the annual Genesis Invitational and has been a venue for major championships like the U.S. Open and PGA Championship. Members enjoy access to world-class golfing facilities, dining options, and social amenities, all while experiencing the club's rich history and exclusivity. The club's commitment to maintaining its architectural heritage and tournament legacy makes it a sought-after destination for both private members and professional golfers.
golf • tennis • country club • golf tournaments • private club • luxury amenities • membership club • leisure and recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
George C. Thomas Jr./Ron Forse
Opened
1927
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(642 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for The Riviera Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces steady handling of par four stretches where poor tee shots lead to tough approaches and bogey traps on the hardest ones. Expect ongoing pressure to balance distance with position on repeated longish holes.This block is REQUIRED
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 717400 yards6767 metersCR 75.6Bogey 101.0Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 50.8 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 50.2 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 3 | — | 16 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 523 | 491 | 454 | 256 | 439 | 189 | 428 | 436 | 440 | 3656 | 335 | 603 | 430 | 458 | 202 | 463 | 186 | 596 | 471 | 3744 | 7400 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 717040 yards6437 metersCR 74.6Bogey 99.6Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 49.9 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.7 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 3 | — | 16 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 503 | 471 | 434 | 236 | 419 | 169 | 408 | 416 | 420 | 3476 | 315 | 583 | 410 | 438 | 182 | 443 | 166 | 576 | 451 | 3564 | 7040 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716526 yards5967 metersCR 72.2Bogey 96.4Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.2 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 3 | — | 16 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 497 | 438 | 405 | 223 | 408 | 150 | 370 | 375 | 406 | 3272 | 301 | 509 | 367 | 406 | 159 | 430 | 148 | 512 | 422 | 3254 | 6526 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Riviera Country Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile49% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
52% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control33%
Visualization19%
67% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy16%
11 Week Flagship Program for The Riviera Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Riviera Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
69% match
For White tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min11 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring28%
Trajectory15%
54% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control16%
Scoring15%
57% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion31%
Scoring22%
45% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control46%
Visualization37%
Dispersion18%
64% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy23%
Alignment15%
73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision21%
Scoring15%
63% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Alignment17%
Accuracy13%
56% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control27%
Aim23%
42% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring39%
Aim23%
Alignment18%
74% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
63% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim15%
Precision12%
67% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control27%
Alignment12%
23% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
78% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
48% match
For Blue tees
Read long breaks, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min5 HCP7 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control40%
Dispersion14%
55% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control15%
Aim15%
53% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Aim18%
52% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Scoring41%
Distance Control30%
Visualization28%
71% match
For Blue tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion34%
Distance Control27%
Precision16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Trajectory19%
Precision16%
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Get Started72% match
For Blue tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
60% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
63% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
53% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment18%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Scoring19%
74% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
Dispersion14%
58% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
Precision15%
62% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control19%
Scoring14%
46% match
For Black tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
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Get Started55% match
For Black tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Precision20%
Scoring19%
66% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
37% match
For Black tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
74% match
For Black tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
41% match
For Black tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory11%
60% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Riviera Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing The Riviera Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is The Riviera Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, The Riviera Country Club challenges consistency. At 137.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 75.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Riviera Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6963 yards. The back tees extend to 7400.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Riviera Country Club?
With a course rating of 75.6 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is The Riviera Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7400.0 yards, it demands long-iron precision and endurance over 18 holes.
What type of course is The Riviera Country Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make The Riviera Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 7400.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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