Hole 4 at Riviera Country Club, The

Pacific Palisades, California
Par
3
Yardage
236 yds
Stroke index
7
Hazards
2 bunkers
Hole 4 aerial at Riviera Country Club, The

Aerial source not provided

Green size: 27 yds deep × 31 yds wide

Scorecard yardage is for Championship tees. The aerial shows its labeled reference position; distance rings measure to the green.

Championship tees · Par 3 · 236 yards

The plan for No. 4

Consider two ways onto this Redan-style par 3: carry to the putting surface or use the slope on the right. The tee in use and conditions determine which is realistic.

Off the tee

For a bank-assisted shot, identify where the ball must land before choosing a club. Leave room for the shot to feed toward the green rather than aiming directly at a left flag.

Approach & recovery

A direct aerial route needs sufficient carry over the front bunker and enough stopping room beyond it. If neither route suits your stock shot, choose the miss with the most straightforward next shot.

On the green

The broad right-to-left movement is a routing aid, not a precise putting read. Check the local slope around the ball and hole once on the surface.

Watch for

  • Large bunker short of the green
  • Shots that miss the intended bank or carry window

Hole 4 Green Complex

Mapped green boundary

Green Surface

Green size: 4,170 sq ft

Dimensions
27y Deep × 31y Wide
Mapped green boundary

Course coverage

Tournament and creator videos about Riviera Country Club, The — shared course coverage, not hole-specific clips.

Tournament coverage

Genesis Invitational highlights

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Frequently asked questions

Yardage reference: Championship tees · 236 yards.

What club should I use on this par 3?

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At 236 yards, most golfers will need a fairway wood or hybrid to reach this green. Adjust for elevation, wind, and pin position.

How difficult is hole 4?

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This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 3, small green.

How big is the green on hole 4?

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The green is small and requires precision. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.

What's a good score on hole 4?

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This hole is a challenging par where bogey is acceptable. This longer par 3 will test your long iron or hybrid game. Par is a good score.

Research notes

  • The episode describes using the bank from the right at the fourth, with a more direct carry possible from a forward position. (0:19:56–0:20:30)[1]
  • The right bank can feed a shot toward the green. (02:55–03:20 (inspected frame interval))[2]
  • George C. Thomas designed the course, which opened in 1927. (Opening course-history paragraph)[3]
  • Riviera pairs an inviting opening par 5 with a demanding second and distinctive par 3s at 4, 6, 14 and 16. (Starting holes / Par-3 holes)[4]
  • The 2018 firsthand account links lost strokes to automatic driver selection and unfamiliar kikuyu lies; it supports checking landing positions and the actual lie rather than copying club choices. (0:16:55–0:18:23)[1]

Sources

  1. Playing The Riviera Country Club — The 19th Hole Golf Show / Golf News Nethttps://audioboom.com/posts/7052694-playing-the-riviera-country-club
  2. 2026 U.S. Women’s Open Course Tour: Flyovers of Every Hole at Riviera Country Club — USGAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwVslv8sGAc
  3. Riviera Golf Club — course history — The Riviera Country Clubhttps://www.therivieracountryclub.com/golf-club
  4. Major similarities — The Genesis Invitationalhttps://genesisinvitational.com/news/major-similarities/