Hole 5 at Riviera Country Club, The

Pacific Palisades, California
Par
4
Yardage
434 yds
Stroke index
11
Hazards
1 bunker
Hole 5 aerial at Riviera Country Club, The

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Green size: 35 yds deep × 29 yds wide

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

Championship tees · Par 4 · 434 yards

The plan for No. 5

Work backward from an approach whose view can be obscured by the grassy rise near the green. A clear plan matters more than simply making the second shot shorter.

Off the tee

Choose a fairway finish that preserves an identifiable approach line. Take the wind from your actual tee position; the exposed view from a different tee is not a substitute.

Approach & recovery

Separate the crest you can see from the putting target behind it. Confirm the green's position and usable depth before selecting a carry point; a partly hidden flag can distort distance judgment.

On the green

Approach with enough margin to finish on the putting surface. If you cannot see the entire landing area, use confirmed front and back distances rather than guessing from the skyline.

Watch for

  • Grassy rise obscuring part of the approach
  • Bunker short of the green

Hole 5 Green Complex

Mapped green boundary

Green Surface

Green size: 5,427 sq ft

Dimensions
35y Deep × 29y 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

Genesis Invitational | Final Round Highlights

2025

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Frequently asked questions

Yardage reference: Championship tees · 434 yards.

What's the best strategy off the tee?

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For this 434-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 5?

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This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 5?

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

How big is the green on hole 5?

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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 5?

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This hole is a demanding hole where bogey is not unusual. This longer par 4 will test most golfers. Focus on position over distance.

Research notes

  • A grassy rise obscures part of the approach. (03:45–04:10 (inspected frame interval))[1]
  • George C. Thomas designed the course, which opened in 1927. (Opening course-history paragraph)[2]
  • 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)[3]
  • 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)[4]

Sources

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