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Hardest Golf Courses in Riverside County, California

The 25 most challenging golf courses in Riverside County, California, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Riverside County

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1
Bear Creek Golf Club
Black tees · 7,188 yds · Rating 83.7 · Par 73Murrieta
155
2
Journey at Pechanga
Copper tees · 7,093 yds · Rating 82.2 · Par 72Temecula
154
3
Redhawk Golf Club
Gold tees · 7,049 yds · Rating 81.7 · Par 72Temecula
152
4
Stone Eagle
Black tees · 7,012 yds · Rating 81.6 · Par 71 · PrivatePalm Desert
151
5
The Madison Club
I I tees · 6,684 yds · Rating 80.4 · Par 72 · PrivateLa Quinta
148
6
Palm Springs Country Club
Black tees · 6,761 yds · Rating 79.4 · Par 72Palm Springs
147
7
Dinah Shore Tournament Course
Tournament tees · 6,783 yds · Rating 79.4 · Par 72Rancho Mirage
146
8
Toscana Country Club
Blue tees · 6,324 yds · Rating 77.9 · Par 72Indian Wells
146
9
la Quinta Country Club
Classic tees · 7,060 yds · Rating 80.7 · Par 72La Quinta
145
10
Pete Dye Challenge Course
Blue tees · 6,567 yds · Rating 77.9 · Par 72Rancho Mirage
145
11
Vintage Club
Black tees · 6,493 yds · Rating 78.3 · Par 72 · PrivateIndian Wells
145
12
Dos Lagos Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,441 yds · Rating 77.8 · Par 70Corona
145
13
Desert Springs
Black tees · 6,627 yds · Rating 78.6 · Par 72Palm Desert
144
14
The Palms Golf Club
Blue tees · 6,599 yds · Rating 78.9 · Par 72 · PrivateLa Quinta
144
15
Oak Valley Golf Club
White tees · 6,316 yds · Rating 77.8 · Par 72Beaumont
144
16
Links at Summerly
White tees · 6,281 yds · Rating 77.1 · Par 72Lake Elsinore
144
17
Rancho Mirage Country Club
Black tees · 6,652 yds · Rating 78.2 · Par 70Rancho Mirage
143
18
The Springs Country Club
Grey tees · 6,626 yds · Rating 78.8 · Par 72Rancho Mirage
143
19
Rancho Del Sol Golf Club
Black tees · 6,553 yds · Rating 78.2 · Par 71Moreno Valley
143
20
Palm Valley Country Club
Blue tees · 6,419 yds · Rating 78.1 · Par 72 · PrivatePalm Desert
143
21
Cross Creek Golf Club
White tees · 5,762 yds · Rating 75.4 · Par 71Temecula
143
22
Tradition Golf Club
Tradition tees · 6,498 yds · Rating 77.3 · Par 72 · PrivateLa Quinta
142
23
Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon
Blue tees · 6,341 yds · Rating 78.8 · Par 72Beaumont
142
24
Glen Ivy Golf Club
Blue tees · 6,308 yds · Rating 77.0 · Par 72Corona
142
25
The Lakes Country Club
Gold tees · 6,277 yds · Rating 76.5 · Par 72Palm Desert
142

Riverside County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

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

Bear Creek Golf Club in Murrieta is currently the hardest golf course in Riverside County based on slope (slope rating 155).

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 USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

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.