Hole 17 at Riviera Country Club, The

Pacific Palisades, California
Par
5
Yardage
590 yds
Stroke index
12
Hazards
8 bunkers
Hole 17 aerial at Riviera Country Club, The

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Green size: 43 yds deep × 30 yds wide

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

Championship tees · Par 5 · 590 yards

The plan for No. 17

Plan the final par 5 around the approach you can leave. The uphill route and guarded green make a chosen third-shot position a useful alternative to an uncertain attack.

Off the tee

Start with a fairway target that leaves room for the second shot. Judge distance using the ground and conditions, not only the apparent length from an aerial view.

Approach & recovery

Before going forward, compare your carry with the bunker locations and the intended section of green. If laying up, pick the next-shot distance and line rather than advancing the ball as far as possible.

On the green

The putting surface has two levels. Prefer the flag's level and, where the local slope allows, a position below the hole; a shorter putt across the tier can be harder to control.

Watch for

  • Large bunkers defending the approach
  • A tier change on the green

Hole 17 Green Complex

Mapped green boundary

Green Surface

Green size: 5,426 sq ft

Dimensions
43y Deep × 30y 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 · 590 yards.

Can this par 5 be reached in two?

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At 590 yards, A true three-shot hole for most players. Position your layup to leave a comfortable wedge distance.

How difficult is hole 17?

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This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 5.

How big is the green on hole 17?

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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 17?

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This hole is a true three-shot hole where birdie requires execution. This longer par 5 demands patience. Two good shots set up the scoring opportunity.

Research notes

  • The green has two levels and rewards positioning below the hole. (15:00–15:25 (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