River Island Country Club

31989 River Island Dr. | Porterville, CA 93257

(559) 854-7890

★★★★★ 4.6 (160 Google reviews) · via Google

Food Service Cust Svc Rating: ★★★★☆ 4.0 out of 5.0

Pro Shop Customer Service: ★★★★☆ 4.0 out of 5.0

River Island Country Club is a 6,746 yard, 18-hole layout with lush Bermuda Grass fairways and greens. Opened in 1963 and designed by Bob E. Baldock, it is considered one of Central California’s most challenging golf courses with a 139 slope rating from the tips.

The course offers four sets of tees for various skill levels. It’s scenic beauty offers golf with mountain views, river and water features, sloping fairways and a very unique golfing experience.

Food Service

RIVER ISLAND BAR & GRILLE

Breakfast, lunch, appetizers and dinner. Full service kitchen cooking full breakfasts, burgers, steaks and seafood.

Drink Service

Full service bar. Beers, mixed drinks, shots, and more.

Beverage Cart Service

Yes on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.

19th Hole Review

This is arguably one of the best 19th holes in the valley. It has a full restaurant, full bar, and a great patio with a beautiful view of the river and the golf course. Bar is full service sit down and TV’s are strategically placed around the room featuring golf and other televised sports. Separate dining room has spectacular views of the golf course.

It is a full service experience with wait staff and bartenders. Service is good and food is very good. Overall the 19th hole experience is top notch. This is one of our favorite post golf round hangouts in the Central Valley.

Driving Range

The driving range is a short cart ride (or walk) across the river from the clubhouse. The range has a nice view of hole number one off to the right and hole number 18 behind you. It’s not real long, but has some subtle targets to aim for including a large boulder that’s reachable with your favorite wedge. The views are nice making this one of the nicest driving ranges from a visual perspective.

To obtain range balls you use tokens purchased in the clubhouse. Balls are moderately priced at $7 for a small bucket and $15 for a large bucket.