Finally made it back to Rio Hondo this weekend as it was the location for my monthly golf group's round in February. We played from the white tees and had four groups go out there with a 10:40 tee tim... Continue »

Finally made it back to Rio Hondo this weekend as it was the location for my monthly golf group's round in February. We played from the white tees and had four groups go out there with a 10:40 tee time on Saturday.

The driving range is open but the practice putting area behind it is not. Why I have no idea.

I was really looking forward to getting back to Rio Hondo as I always have fond memories of a fun, challenging course with some of the better Muni conditions you'll find in Southern California. Sadly that was not the case this weekend.

The fairway have decent coverage but the lies in so many areas were paper thin, and it appears that they have painted some of the fairways to look more lush than they really are? I don't mind that if the surfaces are still good to hit shots from, but that is not the current case. The rough was in good shape, as were the bunkers - very nice, white fluffy stuff greenside. Tee boxes were a mixed bag but mostly of the beat-up variety.

Greens were fairly good but too many ball marks and inconsistent speeds. There aren't really any tricked out greens at Rio Hondo, but lots of bumps and those pesky ball marks make long lag putts a real adventure. Speeds were medium fast but varied from green to green. They are playable but I've seen them much better here.

POP was quite awful as we came in a little over five hours and waited on many holes. It was a very crowded day though so we can let a little of that slide. Cart service came around once I believe but there's a very convenient snack shop at the turn. We paid $60 for the round + cart which is normally very fair here but perhaps a touch over the top right now, but I would come back again expecting to see improvements as the weather improves.

Despite the less-than-spectacular conditions, I think Rio Hondo remains one of the region's best Muni courses and expect they'll have it up to snuff in no time.

The greens have not all recovered from recent aeration and have lost speed due to bumpiness.
Been playing here for 25 years, worst I have ever seen greens. Course is thin all over but greens very di... Continue »

The greens have not all recovered from recent aeration and have lost speed due to bumpiness.
Been playing here for 25 years, worst I have ever seen greens. Course is thin all over but greens very disappointing.

Read some prior reviews and thought I would try this course since I was in the area visiting my mother. Glad I don't live around there any more.

Greens were bumpy and full of ball marks. Tees, f... Continue »

Read some prior reviews and thought I would try this course since I was in the area visiting my mother. Glad I don't live around there any more.

Greens were bumpy and full of ball marks. Tees, fairways and rough were fine. Actually the bunkers even with no rakes were ok and playable.

Pace of play is a joke. Started at 11:10 on a Friday. Even with foursomes only took 4 hours and 45 minutes to play.

Two groups ahead of us the foursome was two holes behind after five holes. Called the pro shop. Said they would come out and check. Didn't see anybody.

By the 15th hole the same group was three holes behind.

Golf with Chinese coronavirus pandemic has now turned publc courses into a substitute for the bars.

Very happy I belong to a private club and don't have to deal with it very often.

Out with clients at Rio Hondo yesterday at 10:40 am. Check in has been moved inside with one door to go in and one door to go out. Snack shop was open with plenty of food and drink specials. Cour... Continue »

Out with clients at Rio Hondo yesterday at 10:40 am. Check in has been moved inside with one door to go in and one door to go out. Snack shop was open with plenty of food and drink specials. Course is recovering nicely from aeration almost 6 weeks ago. There are some greens like #2 that still show small holes. Greens were a little bumpy, but much better than two weeks ago when I played running around 8 or 9. Fairways has nice coverage and rough was not penal at all. POP was 4 hours. Single carts available and course was very busy. Range is open, but putting green is still closed. This course is a no brainer must play compared to Los Amigos and Montebello in the area. If you are in the area, play this one and skip the other two if you can get a tee time.

Out yesterday at 1:40 pm with fellow GK'er LarryQ2001 and another buddy. The tee sheet was packed at this course. Played in 4 hours, waited on every hole, but pace was fine as we were sipping on adu... Continue »

Out yesterday at 1:40 pm with fellow GK'er LarryQ2001 and another buddy. The tee sheet was packed at this course. Played in 4 hours, waited on every hole, but pace was fine as we were sipping on adult beverages and breathing in semi-unhealthy air (much better than last week).

The greens were still recovering from aeration 3 weeks ago. Visible sanded holes made for a bumpy ride. I would wait a 3 more weeks for them to recover if you are super picky about greens. I, on the other hand, did not care as much as I enjoyed a nice relaxing afternoon round. Snack shop was open and single carts were available despite full tee sheet and afternoon tee time. The course is well run by the staff. The rest of the course was in good Rio Hondo condition. Fairways had plenty of coverage and some spots were damp because of watering. Rough was not very thick and sand traps were well maintained. I wish they would have senior pricing here, but supply and demand says they are priced right for course and central location.

Always a favorite in my rotation!

850 tee time. Last minute jump on round. Its been a few years since Ive played here. Range, range was open, putting green closed. Balls are ok the range is super green and lots of targets. Tee Box... Continue »

850 tee time. Last minute jump on round. Its been a few years since Ive played here. Range, range was open, putting green closed. Balls are ok the range is super green and lots of targets. Tee Boxes, tee boxes were all pretty nice although the tee markers on 11 were such BS. I wish we could post pics in the review so you could see what absolute s%$T it was. It was you literally have to start a reverse Bubba cut off the tee to avoid the trees or bladed 60 degree to have a chance at hitting the fairway. Fairways, fairways were nice and green not too much to complain about. Bunkers, they were pretty nice and couple of them look like they got new sand. Rough, rough was the rough. Nothing too difficult. It does get a little sticky around the greens with the heat and water the kikuyu can still get you. Greens, greens were a little slow but rolled ok. The green conditions though were nice and not too chewed up. Also, it would be nice if ghetto f%$Ks wouldn't spit their sunflower seeds all over the putting greens. I don't know when this became a thing but think about it. Why the f%$K mow, roll , water and trim greens so some dickface slob can spit his seeds all over the green. Like in the entire vastness of the course you need to spit your seeds all over the greens. It isnt a pick up game at the park. Its obvious you suck at golf and probably did at baseball. Closing, course was in solid condition. Lots of water (it was steamy) and hot out. 41 bucks to walk, pretty good deal for good course condition. POP was slow, apparently there was some sort of tournament today. Long Beach Sandbaggers or something.

Played a GK match as twosome teeing off at 11:00 on Thursday, 5/21. The short story is that the conditions overall were very nice. Tees were all flat and green, fairways had good coverage, nice lies a... Continue »

Played a GK match as twosome teeing off at 11:00 on Thursday, 5/21. The short story is that the conditions overall were very nice. Tees were all flat and green, fairways had good coverage, nice lies and a good amount of rollout. Rough was well grown, had few bare spots and played anywhere from sticky to easy. Bunkers could be a touch firm under looser top layer, but generally played well. Green surrounds provided good chipping opportunities and the greens themselves were in nice shape, mostly running very true at a comfortably fast pace. I was surprised to find that the range was available and the check-in was handled efficiently with barriers, etc. I like their bar, so was disappointed to not have access after the round, but expected. I only get to this course occasionally, but it's in as good a shape as I've seen it. Which is saying something since they keep it clean and feeling more like a private club than a public course. On top of it all, we got around in a touch under four hours, so pace was never an issue. Definitely recommended.

Played this morning in 3 H. Nice walk in the park. Great that it was less overcast then yesterday. I don't have much to add to what Weber has stated regarding conditions. Also glad to see that the rat... Continue »

Played this morning in 3 H. Nice walk in the park. Great that it was less overcast then yesterday. I don't have much to add to what Weber has stated regarding conditions. Also glad to see that the rates have remained the same for walking seniors. Customer service was good. They have such a nice restaurant and good menu and not being open that did diminish some of the enjoyment. Not a fan of being required to leave the property without some after golf socialization with friends.

5:40am tee time on a really mild overcast morning. Easy pleasant check in, and even able to get out a few minutes earlier than our tee time. Very efficient and friendly staff.

Course is in pretty ... Continue »

5:40am tee time on a really mild overcast morning. Easy pleasant check in, and even able to get out a few minutes earlier than our tee time. Very efficient and friendly staff.

Course is in pretty nice overall condition. Greens rolled well, albiet a little slow for my taste. Fairways had plenty of grass and were well maintained. Even the rough was mowed. Bunkers were a mixed bag, some good, others not so much.

Enjoy playing this layout. Despite probably the worst front nine I've played in many years, still enjoyed the experience. Much better back side, which but for a 15 minute period of light rain, was near perfect. Finished in well under three hours, which adds to the enjoyment, and nice to see they were not price gouging. $27 to walk (senior) is well worth it. Will be back sooner than later.