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Play An 18 Hole Santa Barbara County Masterpiece
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Exceptional Methods to Enhance Your Physical Game & Mental Approach
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Creating Unique Experiences & Lasting Memories
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Weddings & Banquets
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Stay & Play
Ready to Get Away? Enjoy Much More than just Golf...

The River Grill Restaurant can comfortably seat 80 guests. Its high-beamed ceiling, wall-to-wall windows, and beautiful stone fireplace creates a warm and inviting setting for an intimate dinner party. The patio can accommodate up to 200 guests for a sit-down dinner event and 250 for a stand-up reception.

The delightful cuisine and delectable menu served by our friendly staff and executive chef are sure to please you and your guests.

Our direct phone line is (805) 688-7784.
For banquet or party inquiries, please Click Here.

Play Better Golf.

The PGA Professional staff at the River Course offers a variety of instructional programs to assist golfers of all levels of skill. Whether you're taking up the game for the first time, or simply wanting to get more distance or straighten out your slice, the experienced teaching professionals can help you get more enjoyment out of your game.

Below is a list of the standard offerings, however, lessons may be customized to fit your needs. VIDEO and GROUP lessons are also available. Lessons by appointment only. Please call (805) 688-6042 or fill out the form on the right.

PRIVATE LESSONS

  • 45 minutes of individual instruction focusing on a specific area of your game.

PLAYING LESSONS

  • Approximately 90 minutes of Individual Instruction on Strategy, Rules, and Special Shots on the Golf Course.

GAME IMPROVEMENT SERIES

For Intermediate to Experienced Golfers, Designed to Fine-Tune Your Skills.

  • 60-Minute Short Game Session
  • 45-Minute Short/Mid Iron Session
  • 45-Minute Long Game Session
  • 90-Minute Playing Lesson

INTRODUCTION TO GOLF

For Entry-Level Golfers, Private Instruction that provides a Foundation for Your Golf Game.

  • 60-Minute Orientation & Short Game Session
  • 45-Minute Short Iron Session
  • 45-Minute Mid & Long Iron Session
  • 45-Minute Full Swing Woods Session
  • 90-Minute Playing Lesson

Special Rates:

  • Annual Member Greens Fee, Individual: $2,500
  • Annual Member Greens Fee, Couple: $3,750
  • Special Member Rates: Please contact Pro Shop
  • Special Rates for Men's and Women's Club Members: Must be Santa Barbara County Resident for 6+ Months

Greens Fees & Cart Rental Pricing:

  • Rates & Fees are subject to change at any time
  • Qualified Seniors must show valid ID and be 55 & Older
  • Qualified Juniors must be 17 & Under
  • Proper Golf Attire is required at all times

 

Weekdays Open 12pm 2pm 4pm
Walking $59 $44 $39 $29
Riding $75 $60 $49 $39
Cart Fees $16 $16 $10 $10
Weekends Open 12pm 2pm 4pm
Walking $74 $54 $49 $39
Riding $90 $70 $59 $49
Cart Fees $16 $16 $10 $10

Great Golf & Spectacular Views Await...

At 6,830 yards, the Par 72 River Course is challenging but not punishing. The strategic placement of a variety of hazards rewards length and accuracy without severely penalizing casual and recreational golfers. The moderate central California climate and meticulous maintenance provide excellent year-round playing conditions. The fairways appear wide but mounding along the sides requires accuracy to avoid side-hill lies. Elevated tee boxes offer sweeping vistas of the fairways below and the greens are large with moderate undulations, making them a delight to putt.

The front nine finishes with a 172 yard Par 3 that plays down a hill and across Alamo Pintado Creek, which runs the width of the course. The back nine opens with the No. 2 handicap hole, a 430-yard Par 4 which plays downwind with the tee shot through a chute of trees. Another stand of trees runs down the left side of the fairway, and a gaping bunker guards the right side.

As the setting sun casts an array of lavenders, purples, and blues against the Santa Ynez Mountains, the last four holes traverse a plateau below the clubhouse. The Signature 123 yard 17th hole looks simple enough, but it's surrounded by water and sand, but the most challenging of the final four is the 15th hole which plays uphill across the creek. As your round culminates on the 18th green, golfers are invited to experience the full beauty of the River Course fom the terrace of our full service River Grill.

 

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Please use the form on the right to login to the Member's Private Section.

If you've lost your information, please click the "Forgot Login" link at the bottom of the form. You'll need your email address to reset your Username and/or Password.

If you haven't been added yet, or your email address isn't working, please call the office so we can make sure your account is setup and working.

Thank you!

When playing our facility, you can use your Smartphone as a GPS device with one of the following Free GPS Apps. These apps feature exact yardages to the front, center & back of our greens, and are good for almost any course in the United States.

Simply click one of the logos below to be directed to the manufacturer's website to download the proper version for your smartphone (iPhone or Android). Once you find and select our course, it will be added to your 'favorite courses' for future use anytime you start the App. The Free versions are more than enough for most, but each company also offers a 'Pro' version of the App for a small, one-time fee. These versions will provide additional features & functionality such as scorecards, maps, hole flyovers & stat tracking. Be sure to read the descriptions on each manufacturer's website, and it's completely OK to try both!

Note: Using "Apps" like these allows easy access without the need of your phone's browser. More importantly, it's also less draining on your smartphone's battery life, and uses less "mobile data" from your carrier. Below are the links to each website, and a few screenshots:

Manufacturer Websites:

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FreeCaddie
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Screenshots:

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Great Golf Outings

Great Course. Better Outing.

Imagine hosting your golf outing or event on 18 magnificent holes with spectacular views and great golf course conditions. Now add in a friendly “can do” staff attitude giving the highest level of service you'd expect to ensure your event is an overwhelming success. Find out why The River Course attracts outings, charity, and corporate events from Santa Barbara County and all over California, and why our patrons return year after year.
 

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Recent News

  • Golf Specials

    Check Out our RATES page for current rates & specials. Due to course renovations in certain areas, Winter Rules are in effect for those areas marked by our golf course maintenance team.

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Club Memberships

Become an Association Member

Are you looking for a reason to play more golf, have more fun, have privileged golf course access, participate in fun events, and make deeper friendships with other who enjoy the same hobbies you do? If you answered yes to at least 1 of those questions and you live within 60 minutes of the course...we have exactly what you're looking for! It's time to consider a Men's or Women's 'Club' membership...and it's a great deal more simple than you think. Learn more by clicking the appropriate option below:
 

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