Why play at Riviera Golf Club?
The shorter length and challenging, yet player-friendly layout makes Riviera Golf Club a perfect fit for juniors and players who are new to the game! Relax on our patio after your round or to socialize with friends while enjoying a snack or beverage.
What is the history of the Riviera Championship?
Originally established in 1926, “The Riv” as it’s affectionately called, will host the U.S. Women’s open in 2026 as part of its centennial celebration. Riviera hosts the Genesis Invitational, a tournament that was originally the Los Angeles Open.
What are the best Canadian Manufacturers of golf clubs?
This wholesale-direct manufacturer offers wedges, irons, hybrids and woods and is best-known for its irons. Jazz is the largest Canadian wholly owned golf manufacturing company. It offers a full range of clubs as well as accessories such as bags.
Did Tiger Woods ever win the Los Angeles Open at Riviera?
Tiger Woods watches his shot during the 1992 Los Angeles Open at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo: Gary Newkirk/Allsport) Also never to have won at Riviera: Tiger Woods.
Who owns Riviera Country Club?
tycoon Noboru WatanabeToday Riviera is owned by Japanese real-estate tycoon Noboru Watanabe, who paid $108 million in 1989 to the descendants of L.A. Athletic Club founder Garbutt. It was a small price to pay for one of American golf's true national treasures.
When was Riviera Country Club built?
1926Riviera Country ClubClub informationLocationPacific Palisades, CaliforniaElevation180–330 feet (55–100 m)Established1926, 96 years agoTypePrivate16 more rows
Who are members of Riviera Country Club?
Famous Riviera MembersTom Brady.Jack Nicholson.Happy Gilmore (a.k.a. Adam Sandler)Mark Wahlberg.Luke Wilson.
What brand driver does Tiger Woods use?
TaylorMade Stealth Plus driverTiger Woods currently uses a TaylorMade Stealth Plus driver (opens in new tab) after putting the new model into play at the 2021 PNC Championship.
What state is Riviera Country Club in?
CaliforniaRiviera Country Club / State
What kind of grass is used in Riviera Country Club?
Inside the course: Riviera Country ClubCourse SuperintendentMatthew A. Morton7,298 yards (2009)GrassBermudagrass, perennial ryegrass (tees); Kikuyugrass (rough, fairways); Creeping bentgrass, Poa annua (greens)Tournament Stimpmeter12 ftSand bunkers6015 more rows•Feb 12, 2012
How much does it cost to play Riviera Country Club?
Experts estimate the annual dues at a minimum of $25,000 although there have been previous reports setting it at $40,000. Actually, the fee requirement may be the easiest hurdle for the potential members. You can't really be an applicant to the Riviera on your own.
What course does Tiger Woods own?
Tiger Woods to design his first public golf course at Missouri's Big Cedar Lodge. TGR Design announced Tuesday that it has inked a deal to build its first public-access course, called Payne's Valley, for the Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, Mo., just south of Branson on the Arkansas border.
What are the white trees on Riviera Country Club?
Another unique feature of Riviera Country Club's 92-year-old course is its abundance of Eucalyptus trees. The mammoth, white-barked trees are prevalent throughout the property, and in addition to looking and smelling great, they play a strategic role on several holes.
What driver does Phil Mickelson use?
Callaway Epic Speed driverPhil Mickelson uses the Callaway Epic Speed driver.
What driver does Bryson DeChambeau use?
Cobra LTDxBryson was using a Cobra King Radspeed driver which had only 7.5 degrees of loft but in 2022 he has switched to a Cobra LTDx which only has five degrees of loft.
What driver does Justin Thomas use?
Titleist TSi3 driverWe review the equipment used by two-time PGA Championship winner Justin Thomas. Justin Thomas uses the Titleist TSi3 driver.
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PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — Riviera Country Club is approaching its 100th birthday and if the fairways and greens could talk, it’d probably take weeks to hear all the amazing stories.
Founded in 1926
Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo: Todd Kelly/Golfweek)
Breaking down gender, race barriers
Babe Zaharias hits a shot from a sand trap on the ninth hole at the Los Angeles Open on January 5, 1945. (Photo: Associated Press)
Hogan's Alley
Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo: Todd Kelly/Golfweek)
Jack's first payday came in this event (not on this course)
On this day 52 years ago, rookie Jack Nicklaus made his first check as a professional at the Los Angeles Open when he was part of a three-way tie for 50th place, winning $33.33.
PGA Tour debut but no Tour wins
Tiger Woods watches his shot during the 1992 Los Angeles Open at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo: Gary Newkirk/Allsport)
Drivable par-4 10th hole
Riv has a pretty great finishing hole (more on that in a minute) and a much-talked about donut-shaped green with a bunker in the middle (the 6th), but the 10th hole is perhaps the hole here.
Who makes putters?
STX Golf makes putters – and nothing but putters. STX was a pioneer in the insert-face technology developed in the 1980s.
Who owns Photon Golf?
Aserta Sports. Makers of a lineup of putters, Aserta also recently purchased Photon Golf. Ben Hogan Golf. The company founded by the great Ben Hogan continues turning out top-notch equipment, such as the Hogan Apex irons and Apex Tour balls.
What is Knight Golf?
Knight Golf is a low-priced alternative to high-end clubs, offering drivers, irons, putters and more at big-box retail outlets. KZG. KZG makes a full line of golf clubs and accessories, including drivers that utilize maraging technology and forged irons. Louisville Golf.
Why is it called Diamond Touch Golf?
It’s called Diamond Touch Golf because they really do use diamonds in their clubfaces. The result is an ultrahard surface and less spin. Dogleg Right. Best known for its Hog line of putters, drivers and irons, Dogleg Right now makes putters under various brand names.
What is the best putter brand?
Cobra Golf. Cobra is best known for its King Cobra line of oversized titanium drivers, but the company also offers irons, wedges and accessories. Curv Golf. Curv Golf makes a convex-faced putter. Daito Golf. Daito Golf is a Canada-based manufacturer of milled putters, plus putting trainers. Diamond Touch Golf.
What is square two golf?
Square Two Golf. Square Two is best known for its women’s clubs, but it also offers a full line of men’s club. Srixon. Srixon was best known for balls when it first appeared on the scene, but now offers a full line of clubs and accessories.
What is jazz golf?
Jazz is the largest Canadian wholly owned golf manufacturing company. It offers a full range of clubs as well as accessories such as bags.
Testing Conditions, Magnificent Views
Bobby Jones Used Riveria For His Instructional Film Shorts
- In the 1930s, Bobby Jones and O.B. Keeler created a series of instructionals, at least some of which were shot at Riviera CC. The clubhouse is visible in the distance, and it looks as though the filming was done on the 9thhole. Years later the films were thought to be lost. However, the late Eli Callaway, founder of Callaway Golf and self-proclaime...
La Open Comeback Stories & Upsets
- Beginning in 1945 with Sam Snead’s win over Byron Nelson and Jug McSpaden, Riviera hosted the Los Angeles Open for nine consecutive years producing winners like Nelson, Ben Hogan, Lloyd Mangrum and Tommy Bolt. It was Hogan’s back-to-back victories in 1947 and 1948 plus his victory in the 1948 U.S. Open, held at Riviera, that gave the course the nickname Hogan’s Alley. R…
Legendary Riveria Battles
- From the late 1950s to the early 1970s, the Los Angeles Open was held at Rancho Municipal. That’s where Ken Venturi beat Art Wall and where Arnold Palmer won twice. However, Riviera was about to return as the host for the Los Angeles Open. Two years after the PGA Tour partnered with celebrity Glen Campbell to gain more attention for the tournament, Riviera once again caug…