Designed by George Thomas in 1926, Riviera Country Club is widely known as one of the most devious and confrontational golf courses in the world. Playing at just under 7,000 yards, the challenge lies not in the length, but in avoiding the dreaded kikyuyu grass, scores of bunkers and other strategically placed hazards. In 1984, the PGA’s list of the 100 toughest holes included eight from Riviera, the most from any golf course on the Tour. Number six features the famous doughnut-shaped green with a pot bunker at its center. The 18th 'Hogan’s Alley' has been described as 451 yards of heartbreak, with its blind tee shot and natural amphitheater around the green.The looming bunker protecting the entire front of the green on number four prompted Ben Hogan to deem the hole 'the greatest par three in America.' Jack Nicklaus has referred to hole number ten as one of the great short par fours in golf '315 yards of condensed architectural guile.' Found on Links Course Library Vol 3, it is one of Links toughest courses.

Course Statistics

Adapted from files from "The Hackers Club"

Last Updated 28/6/99

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