Hole 15 at Riviera Country Club, The

Par 4 • 487 Yards • Pacific Palisades, California

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The 15th hole at Riviera showcases the strategic brilliance that has made this course legendary since Ben Hogan's dominant era. This demanding par 4 requires precise positioning and course management, embodying the thoughtful design principles that have challenged golf's greatest players for decades.

Tees:

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Green:42y × 32y

3 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 487 yds
Green: 7410 sq ft
Bunkers: 3
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

This 487-yard par 4 presents a strategic dilemma off the tee - the fairway completely disappears at both 200 and 250 yards, forcing you to either lay up short of 200 yards or carry well beyond 250 yards to find fairway.

approach

With bunkers positioned at 449 yards from the tee, your approach shot will need to navigate these hazards while targeting the substantial 7,410 square foot green that offers plenty of landing area.

green

The large green measures 42 yards by 32 yards, giving you room to work with on your approach, but be aware that missing the proper shelf can leave you with lengthy putts across this expansive putting surface.

hazard warning

With no defined landing zone from the tee and fairway gaps at critical distances, course management is crucial - avoid the temptation to force a driver if you can't carry the trouble areas cleanly.

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This 487-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

With bunkers guarding the green, pick the side with the most room and let the slope feed the ball toward the pin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 487-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 15?

This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 4, large green requiring good lag putting.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 15?

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

How big is the green on hole 15?

The green is fairly large with multiple pin positions. The green is wider than it is deep, rewarding shots that find the correct tier. Lag putting becomes important on longer putts.

What's a good score on hole 15?

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 15 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 487-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 →