Hole 7 at Riviera Country Club, The

Par 4 • 408 Yards • Pacific Palisades, California

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Challenging

The seventh at Riviera is where the course's signature barranca comes into dramatic play, creating one of the most strategically demanding holes on the layout. This par-4 requires precise navigation around the natural ravine that defines the hole's character and has challenged players since the course's early days. With the iconic clubhouse providing a stunning backdrop, it's a hole that perfectly captures Riviera's blend of natural beauty and strategic golf.

Tees:

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Green:27y × 24y

Fairway @250y:54y wide

4 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 408 yds
Green: 3103 sq ft
Bunkers: 4
Course Slope: 141
Course Rating: 73.9

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Modern players can easily carry both fairway bunkers with driver, as they're positioned at 378.5 yards - well within reach for today's equipment. Focus on finding the generous fairway that widens to 54 yards at the 250-yard mark.

approach

From 250 yards out, you'll have a mid-to-long iron approach into this 408-yard hole. The key is finding the correct shelf on the green - missing your target can leave you with challenging putts on this relatively compact 3,103 square foot putting surface.

tee shot

The fairway actually gets more generous as you go longer - expanding from 48 yards wide at 200 yards to 54 yards at 250 yards. This rewards aggressive driving, especially since you can clear the bunkers.

green

The green measures 26 yards by 24 yards, making it relatively small for a par-4. Club selection and precise distance control are crucial on your approach, as the surrounding bunkers will punish missed greens.

approach

Playing uphill and downwind toward the iconic clubhouse, this 408-yard hole demands accuracy over power on the approach. The wind assistance can help, but don't let it fool you into taking too much club on this elevated green.

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This 408-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 408-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 7?

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

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 7?

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

How big is the green on hole 7?

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

What's a good score on hole 7?

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

Can I practice hole 7 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 408-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 →