Friars/Presidio at Riverwalk Golf Club
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Editor's Note: Friars/Presidio is no longer offered for play at Riverwalk Golf Club. See Riverwalk Golf Club listing or Sunset 9 at Riverwalk Golf Club for current courses at Riverwalk.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Back | 72 | 6627 yards | 71.9 | 128 |
Back (W) | 72 | 6627 yards | 78.5 | 138 |
Middle | 72 | 6277 yards | 70.1 | 124 |
Middle (W) | 72 | 6277 yards | 76.2 | 130 |
Forward | 72 | 5532 yards | 66.3 | 116 |
Forward (W) | 72 | 5532 yards | 71.6 | 119 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Back M: 70.7/121 | 384 | 509 | 342 | 171 | 395 | 175 | 507 | 403 | 344 | 3230 | 384 | 509 | 342 | 171 | 395 | 175 | 507 | 403 | 344 | 3230 | 6460 |
Middle M: 70.0/120 | 371 | 491 | 319 | 160 | 378 | 156 | 498 | 378 | 326 | 3077 | 371 | 491 | 319 | 160 | 378 | 156 | 498 | 378 | 326 | 3077 | 6154 |
Forward M: 66.1/111 W: 66.1/111 | 345 | 431 | 289 | 140 | 270 | 138 | 430 | 342 | 275 | 2660 | 345 | 431 | 289 | 140 | 270 | 138 | 430 | 342 | 275 | 2660 | 5320 |
Flex W: 65.9/107 | 288 | 390 | 275 | 138 | 280 | 150 | 344 | 215 | 266 | 2346 | 288 | 390 | 275 | 138 | 280 | 150 | 344 | 215 | 266 | 2346 | 4692 |
Junior W: 55.0/92 | 225 | 230 | 139 | 101 | 202 | 119 | 208 | 186 | 175 | 1585 | 225 | 230 | 139 | 101 | 202 | 119 | 208 | 186 | 175 | 1585 | 3170 |
Handicap | 5 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 14 | |||
Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by u314161537844 on 03/09/2024
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Photo submitted by Abdu6615066 on 04/29/2023
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Photo submitted by BirdieTaxi on 08/04/2019
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Mowing Photo submitted by rokkoDG on 03/17/2015
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Photo submitted by burnze on 02/28/2015
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Photo submitted by burnze on 02/28/2015
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Photo submitted by burnze on 02/28/2015
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Photo submitted by donald2142335 on 06/04/2013
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Photo submitted by donald2142335 on 06/04/2013
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Photo submitted by donald2142335 on 06/04/2013
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Photo submitted by donald2142335 on 06/04/2013
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Mission Course - Hole 3 Photo submitted by guitarman2011 on 04/19/2013
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This speaks for itself Photo submitted by u000006640988 on 04/04/2013
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9th Hole Mission Photo submitted by canyonman59 on 12/06/2012
Second time in two days - Friars/Presidio
I played on both 9/2 and 9/3 despite the aeration alert and negative reviews on the conditions at Friars. I won't comment on aeration since it's normal for course maintenance other than to say golfers can make adjustments - hit the putt a little firmer, give it a little less break, and you still have a good shot at making the putt.
I will disagree with all the reviews slamming the conditions at Friars. Yes, there are some bare spots. Yes, they are laying sod on some of the fairways (Specifically, the tee area for holes 1 and 7 is about 50-100 yards ahead of the normal teeboxes, probably to encourage golfers to stay off the newly laid sod). However, I would not classify this course as unplayable. To the contrary, I enjoyed my round and the conditions did not bother me (and don't tell anyone, but I teed off from the normal teeboxes on 1 and 7 anyway). The conditions aren't perfect but they are good enough for a convenient round of golf in the middle of the city, especially for a discounted rate (and I was very pleased with the price paid).
Presidio was in good condition. No complaints there.
In summary, I played here two days in a row and enjoyed myself both days. The course is relatively trouble-free, the amenities are sufficient, the conditions are decent (Friars is not perfect but it's good enough) and the location is very convenient. If you're able to secure a hot rate and don't want to waste time driving over 30 minutes north, south, or east, then I don't think you will be disappointed with Riverwalk (contrary to other recent reviews).
Very nice course except for bunkers
Bunkers continue to be terrible. Can't they be raked to keep them playable?
Greens rolling pure
Did not expect the greens to be this great. Cant wait to come back
A decent course in San Diego
For a visitor, the course layout is not complicated and a good course to warm up. Green is well-maintained and fast (11) but a little bumpy. Green fee is reasonable compared to others. Overall, this is a course definitely worthy a 4 star.
Groups of 6 and 7 playing together
Conditions were good. Staff were friendly. But there were groups of 6 and 7 people playing ahead of us. How is that allowed? Slowed down the pace of play, made worse by a player in the group in front of us hitting multiple balls.
Overpriced
The course is fine. However, it is absolutely preposterous to charge $110 for this layout, let alone when the greens are sanded. Finding tee times in San Diego is difficult, but I would recommend rolling the dice elsewhere