Local Rules
Hole 17 lake and false-front procedure
The official page identifies hole 17 as a 139-yard black-tee par 3 with a lake in front and along the right side, a right greenside bunker, a two-level green and a false front on the front left. Confirm the current tee and marked hazard before applying the Rules of Golf.
Hole 18 boundary and lateral-water hazard
The official page states that out of bounds lines the entire left side of hole 18 and a lateral water hazard borders the right side of the fairway; mature trees and two greenside bunkers are also described. Verify current markings before playing the shot.
Hole 1 river boundary and approach hazards
The official hole-information page states that the Sacramento River runs along the left side of hole 1 and is designated out of bounds; trees right and three greenside bunkers also affect the approach. Use the current marked boundary and course card on the day of play.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
This course rewards precise placement: the official hole descriptions repeatedly pair boundaries or water with trees, bunkers and sloped greens. The official club describes an 18-hole private course established in 1947 with driving range and practice facilities. Its hole information identifies the Sacramento River beside hole 1, a lake at hole 17 and a demanding hazard-lined finish at hole 18. Riverview: a private Redding course shaped by river, lake and mature trees
Major Risks
Hole 1 river boundary The official page says the Sacramento River runs along the left side of hole 1 and is designated out of bounds; trees on the right make escape difficult. Hole 17 lake and false front Hole 17 requires a lake carry to a two-level green with a false front and right greenside bunker; club choice and wind matter. Hole 18 double-sided trouble The official description places out of bounds along the entire left side and a lateral water hazard on the right, with mature trees and two greenside bunkers.
Blue Tee Strategy
GolfNow currently lists the Blue tee at 6,340 yards, rating 70.6 and slope 127; confirm the active markers with the golf shop. Use the official hole descriptions for hazard placement, but do not infer Blue-tee hole yardages from black-tee descriptions. On holes 1, 17 and 18, plan around the documented river/lake/boundary hazards before choosing an aggressive line. Blue tee: 6,340 yards (directory evidence; verify current markers)
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
The small discussion sample describes the course as expensive and private. The separate review search found two identity-matched substantive comments in a single April 2026 Redding discussion. They provide a limited signal that the course is regarded positively by at least one local golfer while access/cost are concerns; this is not a broad review consensus. LOW snap_riverview_reviews_20260909 A recent Redding golfer discussion calls the private course good/great.
Course Conditions
PARTIALLY_VERIFIED Official layout evidence; limited current review evidence Confirm private member/guest access and active tee markers. Ask about current cart and course conditions. Warm up on the documented practice facilities before play. 2026-10-09 2026-09-09 Use the official hazard map and confirm today’s tees, pin setup and maintenance conditions with the golf shop. The club’s current public pages verify the private 18-hole layout, practice facilities and specific hole hazards. Current golfer-review evidence is limited to one local discussion, so day-specific conditions are not generalized.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Riverview Golf and Country Club before tee-off Riverview is a private club; confirm the member/guest arrangement and current eligibility with the club. Access GolfNow lists Blue at 6,340 yards/rating 70.6/slope 127; verify current markers before using that setup. Tee Hole 1 has river out of bounds left; hole 17 has a lake and false front; hole 18 has out of bounds left and lateral water right. Hazards The official dress code applies to members and guests; follow the listed golf attire requirements. Policy At Riverview, confirm private access and the active Blue markers, then protect the river, lake and two-sided hazards documented on holes 1, 17 and 18.
Regulations
Dress code
The official dress-code page applies to members, families and guests. On the golf course, men and boys must wear a collared, turtleneck or mock-turtleneck golf shirt, golf slacks or jeans, tailored mid-thigh shorts and approved golf or tennis shoes; swim trunks, running shorts, T-shirts and tank tops are not allowed. The page lists corresponding restrictions for women and girls, including swimsuits, cutoffs, jogging shorts and halter tops.
Member and guest access terms
The official membership page states that membership applications require two proprietary-member sponsors and two outside references and final Board approval. It also states that out-of-town members have a combined maximum of 24 rounds per year before the standard guest-play policy applies. Confirm current eligibility with the club.