Hole 12 at Riviera Country Club, The

Par 4 • 479 Yards • Pacific Palisades, California

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The 12th hole at Riviera, famously known as the "bogie tree," carries Hollywood mystique as the legendary spot where actor Humphrey Bogart would sip bourbon. This challenging par-4 demands precision off the tee to have any chance of reaching the green in regulation. Miss the fairway, and like Bogart's drinks, this hole can quickly become intoxicating.

Tees:

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Green:32y × 31y

Fairway @250y:38y wide

2 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 479 yds
Green: 5760 sq ft
Bunkers: 2
Course Slope: 141
Course Rating: 73.9

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This long par 4 demands distance off the tee — the right driver matters.

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Accuracy is paramount on this long par 4 - the fairway is only 32 yards wide at the 200-yard mark, requiring precise placement to set up your approach shot.

tee shot

For longer hitters, the fairway opens up slightly to 38 yards wide at 250 yards, but you'll need to carry it well past the 200-yard bottleneck to benefit from this extra room.

approach

At 479 yards, this hole demands a strategic approach - find the fairway with your tee shot and reaching the green in regulation becomes achievable, but miss the fairway and a layup becomes inevitable.

approach

The green measures 32 by 31 yards, providing a reasonably sized target for your approach shot, but precision is still required given the length of this hole.

hazard warning

Be aware of bunkers positioned at 457 yards - these come into play for aggressive second shots or lay-up positions, so factor them into your approach strategy.

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This 479-yard par 4 is ideal for working on your driver accuracy. Launch monitors from $600 let you practice this exact shot with real course data from home.

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Scoring Tip

Long par 4s are scoring holes only if you keep the ball in play off the tee. Accuracy over distance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 479-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 12?

This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 4.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 12?

Key hazards include: 1 greenside bunker. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 12?

The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

What's a good score on hole 12?

This hole is one of the tougher holes where par feels like birdie. A challenging par 4. Accept that bogey happens and avoid big numbers.

Can I practice hole 12 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Riviera Country Club, The. You can play this exact 479-yard par 4 shot-by-shot at home. Entry-level options like the SkyTrak+ (around $2,500) and Garmin Approach R10 (around $600) support course play, while premium systems from Trackman and Foresight offer tour-level accuracy. Most systems pay for themselves in a season or two versus green fees and range balls. Shop home golf simulators →