Riviera Country Club

History

The Riviera Country Club was founded by members of the Los Angeles Athletic Club in 1926, with the golf course opening in 1927. The course was designed by George C. Thomas Jr. and William P. Bell. The club has hosted several major championships, including the 1948 U.S. Open and the 1983 and 1995 PGA Championships. It is also a long-time host of the Genesis Invitational, a PGA Tour event, and is scheduled to host future national and international events, such as Olympic golf in 2028 and the U.S. Women’s Open in 2026.

Social Activities

The clubhouse serves as the center for social life, featuring dining and lounge areas, including a Bar & Grill. Member programming often includes art and music as part of hospitality-driven events.

Recreational Amenities

The club offers a championship 18-hole golf course and an extensive tennis complex, which includes instruction programs. Additional amenities include clubhouse dining and outdoor grounds, along with on-site organic gardens and wellness initiatives.

Sport Facilities

The sport facilities comprise an 18-hole championship golf course and a large tennis complex featuring 24 courts (22 hard courts and 2 clay courts) with a comprehensive teaching staff. Historically, the site was also used for equestrian events during the 1932 Olympics, but the current focus is on golf and tennis.

Golf Facilities

The golf facilities include an 18-hole, par-71 championship course, designed by George C. Thomas Jr. The course is maintained for tournament play and is regularly used for PGA Tour events, including the Genesis Invitational.

Dining Experiences

The clubhouse dining options include a Dining Room and Bar & Grill. The kitchens emphasize locally sourced ingredients, utilizing farmers markets and local purveyors, as well as produce from on-site organic gardens. The club has specific dress and mobile-phone policies in the dining areas.

Event Spaces

The grand clubhouse features various dining and banquet spaces suitable for member functions and private events. However, specific rental spaces and capacities are not publicly detailed.

Family and Children

Family-oriented programming is available, particularly in tennis, where instruction is offered to members and their families. The club also references programming designed for all ages.

Youth Programs

The tennis program is noted for being one of the largest teaching programs in the region, with extensive junior programming and a dedicated coaching staff that includes 30 teaching professionals and 3 hitters available to members.

Seasonal Events

The club hosts the annual Genesis Invitational, typically in February, and periodically organizes major championships and USGA/IOC events. A public calendar for member events is not available on the website.

Access Policies

All guests must be invited by a member and appear on the guest list prior to arrival. Reciprocal-club visitors are required to provide an introductory letter in advance. The club enforces a dress code and mobile-phone policy in the dining and clubhouse areas. For golf, guests must play with a member and adhere to specific attire guidelines.

Community Engagement

The club is committed to sustainability and local sourcing, utilizing farmers markets, local purveyors, and on-site organic gardens, while also practicing environmentally sound maintenance.

Membership Joining

Details regarding membership fees and initiation costs are not publicly available. Prospective members are encouraged to contact the club’s membership office or General Manager for further information.

Guest Access

Guests must be invited by a member and listed prior to arrival. Reciprocal members need an introductory letter on file and are expected to follow the clubhouse dress code and phone policies.

Affiliations

The club is a longstanding host of the PGA Tour’s Genesis Invitational and has historically hosted major USGA and PGA championships. It is also listed as a future venue for Olympic golf in Los Angeles in 2028.