Detailed description of River Island Country Club
River Island Country Club, is a Private, 18 hole golf course located in Porterville, California.
River Island golf course opened first opened for play in 1963. The par-72 course was designed by Bob E. Baldock and later renovated by Casey O'Callahan.
This course has great mountain views. The greens are medium in size and speed. The fairways are wide and in great shape. There are eight holes where water comes into play. Towering native oaks and giant sycamores complement this challenging 6910 yard, championship golf course. The ever present Tule River tests the golfer skills and provides an unmatched setting.
Blue tees: 6,910 yards, course rating 73.5, slope rating 134
White tees: 6,335 yards, course rating 70.6, slope rating 128
Red (W) tees: 5,620 yards, course rating 73.1, slope rating 130
Gold (W) tees: 5,217 yards, course rating 71.0, slope rating 122
$41 (cart included), played on Saturday, July 2012 at noon
Absolutely incredible course. This is a championship course (has been used for Amateur Championship) and the difficulty shows it. The scenery and growth is outstanding. There is a little room for error on many holes though some are very tight and do require accurate shots. Was not able to partake of the clubhouse facilities as tehy were preparing for a member event but it is a very nice facility and will definitely play there again and again and again.
$31 (cart included), played on Sunday, July 2012 at 10am
Great course. Would play it all of the time if it were'nt for the distance getting there.
$31 (cart included), played on Wednesday, October 2010 at noon
A tremendously fun place to play golf. A beautiful layout in the foothills of Central California.
$31 (cart included), played on Saturday, August 2009 at 8am
You would be hard pressed to find a better course for the same price, anywhere.
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$16 (cart included), played on Wednesday, November 2017 at
The staff and grounds people have just done a tremendous job. Grounds and restaurant top flight, Course is so difficult with slop rating 132 from whites that you never get bored. River running through many holes give an amazing look to course and difficulty. It is worth the trip and great online prices as well.