I've been playing this course regularly for 15+years, and now that the secret is out, the course is suffering for it. I know every green like the back of my hand, and although the speed is good, they... Continue »

I've been playing this course regularly for 15+years, and now that the secret is out, the course is suffering for it. I know every green like the back of my hand, and although the speed is good, they are bumpy and not holding the line. I love this course, but I think they are pushing too many players out.

Played on 11/03/2007, and the greens were in GREAT shape. Probably the best roll I've seen on a ball in years. Every putt rolled true and the speed was perfect...not too slow, not too fast.

Played on 11/03/2007, and the greens were in GREAT shape. Probably the best roll I've seen on a ball in years. Every putt rolled true and the speed was perfect...not too slow, not too fast.

Started playing here weekly since early Oct., surprised to say that this one of the best public course in the area, very reasonable price and well maintained. Only thing to watch for are the golfers t... Continue »

Started playing here weekly since early Oct., surprised to say that this one of the best public course in the area, very reasonable price and well maintained. Only thing to watch for are the golfers that hits balls across from one fairway to another. It is a fun course, but watch for those errand balls. Fore!!!

Played yesterday, 10/24. Unfortunately, the greens weren't up to the usual rio hondo standards. Not sure how long ago they aerated, but many greens had a waffle like look to them. It also looked li... Continue »

Played yesterday, 10/24. Unfortunately, the greens weren't up to the usual rio hondo standards. Not sure how long ago they aerated, but many greens had a waffle like look to them. It also looked like someone drove over many of the greens. The rest of the course though, is in fairly nice condition, and pace of play was excellent.

Play here a lot, greens still quite bumpy after aeration, not rolling well yet. Give course 2-3 more weeks.

Play here a lot, greens still quite bumpy after aeration, not rolling well yet. Give course 2-3 more weeks.

Played on October 8. Rio Hondo has a nice mix of short, medium, and long par 4s with some challenging par 3s. The course is in good condition although they are over seeding the tee boxes which has lit... Continue »

Played on October 8. Rio Hondo has a nice mix of short, medium, and long par 4s with some challenging par 3s. The course is in good condition although they are over seeding the tee boxes which has little impact on play. My only complaint is the slow pace of play. Started at 11:50 on Monday and it took 4 hours and 45 minutes to finish. Good course for a fair price.

This place is almost always in good shape. Hard to find a downside except for pace of play can be a bit slow. Course conditions are consistantly good. Worth the money.

This place is almost always in good shape. Hard to find a downside except for pace of play can be a bit slow. Course conditions are consistantly good. Worth the money.

Play here 9/14 for the first time with the City of Carson tournament, playing best ball. Great course to play. Fairways are nice and greens play well, a little slow, but no big deal. A few water hol... Continue »

Play here 9/14 for the first time with the City of Carson tournament, playing best ball. Great course to play. Fairways are nice and greens play well, a little slow, but no big deal. A few water holes come into play and the sand was soft.I will bring my friends back here to play on a wkend. Only thing you can't out until after 9 am because of the Men's club. 57 on wkend with cart is good deal. Course is a well kept secret.

Played Rio Hondo for the first time 8/1, early twilight. I was meeting a buddy from Hermosa Beach who recently played/suggested it. With me coming from Altadena, it worked very well as compromise loca... Continue »

Played Rio Hondo for the first time 8/1, early twilight. I was meeting a buddy from Hermosa Beach who recently played/suggested it. With me coming from Altadena, it worked very well as compromise location. We were paired with another twosome to make four. I was pleasantly surprised. Yes, some jets flew over, but as a lifelong urban dweller, I really only noticed one as loud enough to get my attention -- didn't bother me much and I was oblivous to aircraft otherwise. The driving range is prominently located, but I didn't really consider it any kind of eyesore or distraction. Similarly, the high power towers skirt a couple of edges of the course and don't factor in much at all. On most parts of the course, you are more likely to see trees blocking the view of powerlines and range. The course has a feel that I can only describe as "insulated" (no pun intended) in a good way. The mature trees and mounding create visual interest and serve to visually isolate and separate the holes. It focuses you on the task at hand and minimizes the fact that the course is generally tightly configured. Tee boxes were level with good coverage; fairways were well conditioned and provided good roll and lies; greens had good speed and interesting contours. Enough water to add interest. We had a good steady pace (Wednesday afternoon), waiting briefly to tee off on two holes. I was favorably impressed and I would put it in the category of bargain courses that definitely feel more upscale than the number on your receipt suggests it should. I respectfully disagree with the prior comment about the par threes being the same. From the whites, the first 3 was an 8-iron over water, the second was a 218 yard 3-iron run-up shot with water threatening off the right fairway -- very different shots there. I enjoyed it and will definitely go back.