Lowest Slope (Public)

Easiest Golf Courses in Riverside County, California

The 25 most beginner-friendly public golf courses in Riverside County, California, ranked by lowest slope rating. Ideal for high-handicap golfers and new players.

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Ranked list of easiest golf courses in Riverside County

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1
Cimarron Golf Club
Black tees · 3,019 yds · Rating 53.4 · Par 55Cathedral City
78
2
Date Palm Country Club
Blue/Red #8 tees · 3,001 yds · Rating 54.2 · Par 58Cathedral City
83
3
Shadow Hills Golf Club - North Course
Black tees · 3,006 yds · Rating 54.1 · Par 56Indio
84
4
Sands RV Resort
Red tees · 3,406 yds · Rating 57.0 · Par 64Desert Hot Springs
84
5
Palm Desert Greens
Red/Gold Combo tees · 3,372 yds · Rating 55.5 · Par 62Palm Desert
85
6
Highland Palms Golf Course
Diamond tees · 3,010 yds · Rating 56.8 · Par 58Menifee
87
7
Chaparral Country Club
Red tees · 3,060 yds · Rating 55.7 · Par 60Palm Desert
87
8
Echo Hills Golf Course
Red tees · 3,954 yds · Rating 59.6 · Par 70Hemet
90
9
Sunrise Country Club
Gold tees · 3,535 yds · Rating 57.5 · Par 64Rancho Mirage
93
10
Sun Lakes Country Club Executive Golf Course
Gold tees · 3,014 yds · Rating 54.7 · Par 60Banning
94
11
Classic Club Golf Course
Red-2019 tees · 3,596 yds · Rating 58.5 · Par 59Palm Desert
95
12
Van Buren Golf Center
Red tees · 3,878 yds · Rating 60.8 · Par 64Riverside
95
13
Arnold Palmer Course
Green tees · 3,869 yds · Rating 59.4 · Par 72Rancho Mirage
97
14
The Lakes Country Club
Tee It Forward · 3,877 yds · Rating 59.4 · Par 72Palm Desert
97
15
Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course
White tees · 4,275 yds · Rating 60.7 · Par 72Palm Desert
97
16
Santa Rosa Golf
White tees · 4,275 yds · Rating 60.7 · Par 72Palm Desert
97
17
Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course
Forward Gold tees · 4,398 yds · Rating 61.3 · Par 72Banning
99
18
Toscana Country Club
Red tees · 4,232 yds · Rating 60.8 · Par 72Indian Wells
100
19
Mission Lakes Country Club
Orange tees · 4,408 yds · Rating 61.9 · Par 71Desert Hot Springs
100
20
Mountain Vista Golf Club - San Gorgonio Course
White tees · 4,549 yds · Rating 61.9 · Par 72Palm Desert
100
21
Ivey Ranch Country Club
Red tees · 4,550 yds · Rating 62.4 · Par 70Palm Desert
100
22
Desert Horizons Country Club
Silver tees · 4,521 yds · Rating 62.1 · Par 72Indian Wells
101
23
Monterey Country Club
Green tees · 4,235 yds · Rating 61.3 · Par 71Palm Desert
102
24
O'Donnell Golf Club
Front 9 Combo/Back 9 Combo tees · 4,764 yds · Rating 62.9 · Par 70Palm Springs
102
25
Indian Ridge Country Club
Yellow tees · 4,630 yds · Rating 62.2 · Par 72Palm Desert
103

Riverside County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the easiest golf course in Riverside County, California?

Cimarron Golf Club in Cathedral City is currently the easiest golf course in Riverside County based on slope (slope rating 78).

How many ranked golf courses are in Riverside County, California?

227 golf courses in Riverside County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 25 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the lowest USGA slope rating from each course's tee sets. Only public and municipal courses are included to ensure access. Slope ranges from 55 to 155 with 113 as average; lower is more forgiving.

Can I book a tee time at these Riverside County courses?

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.