Hole 18 at Riviera Country Club, The

Par 4 • 475 Yards • Pacific Palisades, California

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The 18th at Riviera Country Club stands as one of golf's most famous finishing holes, featuring a dramatic blind tee shot to an elevated fairway followed by a demanding approach to a kidney-shaped green nestled in a natural amphitheater below the iconic clubhouse. This legendary hole has witnessed countless moments of golf history and provides one of the sport's most spectacular viewing experiences.

Tees:

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Green:24y × 35y

Fairway @250y:36y wide

1 Bunker dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 475 yds
Green: 4815 sq ft
Bunkers: 1
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

Execute the famous blind tee shot with confidence, aiming for the elevated fairway that measures 52 yards wide at the 200-yard mark. This generous landing area allows you to commit fully to your drive despite not seeing the target.

tee shot

Be aware that the fairway significantly narrows to just 36 yards wide at the 250-yard distance. Longer hitters should consider club selection carefully to avoid running through the fairway into trouble.

approach

Plan your approach to the kidney-shaped green sitting in the natural amphitheater below the clubhouse. At 4,815 square feet (24y x 34y), this is a relatively small target for what's typically a long iron or hybrid from 475 yards out.

hazard warning

Navigate carefully around the bunkers positioned at 373 yards from the tee. These hazards can catch aggressive second shots, so factor them into your approach club selection and aim.

approach

Remember you're playing this historic 475-yard par 4 finishing hole where precision trumps power. The elevated tee shot followed by the downhill approach to the amphitheater green requires careful distance control and strategic positioning.

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This 475-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 475-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 18?

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

How big is the green on hole 18?

The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. The green is deeper than wide, so club selection is crucial. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

What's a good score on hole 18?

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 18 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 475-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 →