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Easiest Golf Courses in Riverside, California

The 25 most beginner-friendly public golf courses in Riverside, 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

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1
Cimarron Golf Club
Cathedral City
78
2
Date Palm Country Club
Cathedral City
83
3
Shadow Hills Golf Club - North Course
Indio
84
4
Sands RV Resort
Desert Hot Springs
84
5
Palm Desert Greens
Palm Desert
85
6
Highland Palms Golf Course
Menifee
87
7
Chaparral Country Club
Palm Desert
87
8
Echo Hills Golf Course
Hemet
90
9
The Plantation Golf Club
Indio
91
10
Sunrise Country Club
Rancho Mirage
93
11
Sun Lakes Country Club Executive Golf Course
Banning
94
12
Classic Club Golf Course
Palm Desert
95
13
Van Buren Golf Center
Riverside
95
14
Santa Rosa Golf
Palm Desert
97
15
Arnold Palmer Course
Rancho Mirage
97
16
The Lakes Country Club
Palm Desert
97
17
Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course
Palm Desert
97
18
Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course
Banning
99
19
Toscana Country Club
Indian Wells
100
20
Mountain Vista Golf Club - San Gorgonio Course
Palm Desert
100
21
Mission Lakes Country Club
Desert Hot Springs
100
22
Ivey Ranch Country Club
Palm Desert
100
23
Desert Horizons Country Club
Indian Wells
101
24
Monterey Country Club
Palm Desert
102
25
O'Donnell Golf Club
Palm Springs
102

Riverside Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the easiest golf course in Riverside, California?

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

How many ranked golf courses are in Riverside, California?

227 golf courses in Riverside are catalogued 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 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.