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Rio Hondo Golf Club
10627 Old River School RdDowney, CA 90241
Phone: (562)927-2329Fax: (562)928-6245
This course is owned and operated by the City of Downey. In 1994, the city invested over $5 million dollars to completely renovate the course's design. This project was led by architect Gerald W. Pirkl. This once flat course now has large mounds and moguls coming into play on every hole. Four new lakes have been added to the design, they come into play on seven holes. All the narrow fairways are lined by large mature pine trees and bordered by a standard cut of rough. The greens have been completely redesigned. Instead of the once small and hard-surfaced greens of the past, the course now has large, slightly undulating greens that are soft enough to hold your shots. Good course management during the front nine holes is a must if you wish to shoot a low score. This course has two outstanding holes finishing off each nine. Hole #9, a 416-yard, par 4, requires a tee shot to a small landing area guarded by a lake on the left and huge mounds on the right, then an approach shot to a green that is protected by several large white-sand bunkers. Hole #18, a 424-yard, par 4, requires a long tee shot, then an approach shot to a green that has a large tree blocking approach shots from the left and out-of-bounds stakes on the right. The 5,657-yard men's tee also has a ladies' course rating of 72.5 and a slope of 124. The 6,030-yard men's tee also has a ladies' course rating of 74.6 and a slope of 128. Discounts are only available for the residents of Downey.
| Holes: 18 | Greens: Bent Grass | Fairways: Bermuda Grass |
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| Greens Fees: | $20-$49 |
| Course Type: | public |
| Dress Code: | Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK |
| Season: | Open all year |
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Course reviews for Rio Hondo Golf Club
Average Golfer Review (4.9 Stars):
Number of Reviews: 7
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| 1 of 2 people found the following review helpful: |
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Mens Club "Wink Wink :)", May 08, 2007 |
| reviewer: Tom E
from Culver City, CA |
| Steve G in the pro shop is the best. Very professional and gives a great hummer (need to tip big). Fairways are clean and wide. Greens are always in good shape. Great course. |
| 0 of 1 people found the following review helpful: |
 Nice, Nov 14, 2004 |
| reviewer: Zachary Bowers
from Downey California, Usa |
| THis is a great course it is within walking distance of my home and it is well kept it is beutifuly dsigned and ithas a snack shack fo when your hungry at the end of the front nine, it also has a beutifull practice green and driving range, it also has a nie pro shop with friendly workers, ive been going to the driving range there my whole life but i finally got too play a round 2 years ago. this course is great for anyone 12 and older |
| 1 of 2 people found the following review helpful: |
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FIRST TIMER, Aug 05, 2004 |
| reviewer: LARS
from Norwalk, Ca. |
| Aug.5,04 was my first time playing at Rio Hondo.Best course for your $$$. Fun is an understatement |
| 5 of 6 people found the following review helpful: |
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Best Value for your buck, Apr 16, 2004 |
| reviewer: John Jaeger
from Irvine, CA |
| Interlapping fairways, lovely water features, close to home - Rio Hondo has it all. My friend John Lin introduced me to Rio Hondo just two years ago and I'm very thankful to him that he did. I have paid more to play golf in Hawaii, in Southern California, and even Nevada, but Rio Hondo is a jewel of a place. Shhhh! Don't tell anybody else. We want to be able to get a tee time, don't we? |
| 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: |
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Its a great course, Apr 13, 2004 |
| reviewer: Kurt Thompson
from Irvine, Ca |
| And to think it’s the home course of famous pros like Ralph Esquibel, makes it all the more respectable and fashionable. |
| 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful: |
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Nice but tough, Apr 05, 2004 |
| reviewer: TJ Peacock
from Ca |
| i play there every day for high school and its still tough. but it is really nice,great greens and tee boxes unlike a lot of courses. its a good price for that nice of a course. |
| 2 of 4 people found the following review helpful: |
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YES!, Feb 10, 2004 |
| reviewer: Chase
from los angeles |
| Great course for the $. |