Golf - Public Course · 18 Holes · Par 72
San Angelo
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We understand that this course is now closed and has been since 2015.
Riverside Hills Golf Course in San Angelo opened for play in 1965 and like most older courses it is relatively short (three sets of tee boxes with yardages of 5297, 5922, and 6465) and fairly straightforward and traditional with tree lined flat fairways. In most cases you can see the flag and won't encounter much trouble which means that Riverside Hills Golf Course provides a great opportunity to turn in a good score. However, Riverside Hills is no walk in the park and you need to pay attention:
Most of the holes have a similar look and feel but there are some fun holes like:
New owners bought Riverside Hills Golf Course about five years ago and did an excellent job of getting the course in very good condition – the fairways were gone when they bought it! However, 2011 was a very challenging year with several freezes in the winter, a severe drought resulting in tough water restrictions, and a record number of days over 100. As hard as the owners have tried, the water restrictions and Mother Nature have taken a significant toll and basically devastated what were lush fairways!
When we played in November the fairways were mostly dirt and patches of grass and weeds – the good news is you ball rolled forever. The greens and fringe were in very good condition and the tee boxes were fair. The owners called it "dire conditions" – the course is still very playable but it’s a shame to see what a lack of water can do to a course. We talked to several people who told us that last year the course was in excellent condition with green lush fairways.
The greens were in very good condition and showed no signs of damage. They are all round or oval shaped and a tad small putting a premium on your approach shots. They held the ball well and ran true but a little slow around an 8 or so. Most of the greens are slightly raised and flat to gently sloping with some severe slope off the green around several sections near the edges of the green.
There are no bunkers on Riverside Hills Golf Club.
Bottom line – this course provides a relaxing and enjoyable round with an opportunity to score well plus it’s a great value - can't wait to play it again when it rains and water restrictions are lifted!
Tee Box | Yardage | Rating | Slope |
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Blue | 6,465 | 70.5 | 113 |
White | 5,922 | 68.3 | 108 |
Red | 5,297 | 69.8 | 105 |
Approximate Weekend
Rates: $18.00 to $27.00
Service is very good and management is committed to providing a good golf experience. The Club House is dated, the pro shop has a limited supply of the basics, and the grill has snacks and drinks. The range and putting green are adequate.
Here's How Texas Outside Determines the Scorecard RatingThe Texas Outside rating scale ranges from 1 to 10 – a perfect 10 course would be something like this: links along a cliff overlooking the Pacific ocean and bordered by tall trees; lush fairways on rolling hills with lots of natural hazards; water (which is crystal clear) on most of the holes; immaculate greens (but they are undulating and tough); lots of variety and character (each hole is completely different and includes blind shots, elevation changes, doglegs, and significant challenges); perfectly manicured traps with the whitest and prettiest sand you’ve ever seen; a nice club house with great food and a 19th hole; a GPS; plenty of beverage carts or your own cooler and ice; and it only costs $40 bucks! What this means is that you probably won’t find any 10s in Texas – try Cabo San Lucas, Pebble Beach, or some of the Hawaii courses!
All of the above determines the overall score for the golf course. In other words, we like courses that are pretty, fun, very challenging with a lot of variety, and fairways and greens in excellent condition – all for $40. We also tend to play the courses that are affordable for the masses, which means in the $30 to $80 range. We rate hard and we haven’t found a 10 in Texas yet – don’t worry we haven’t given up and we’re still looking.
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