
General Old Course
General Old Golf Course

About this course
General Old Golf Course in Riverside, California, is a municipal facility that serves the Inland Empire's golfing community. The course operates as a public-access layout in a region where golf is played year-round, benefiting from Southern California's Mediterranean climate. Riverside's golf history dates to the early twentieth century, and the city has maintained several municipal courses to meet local demand. The course occupies relatively flat terrain typical of the area's developed landscapes, with mature trees providing definition between holes. Water features and bunkers create strategic interest on a routing that accommodates players of varying skill levels. The layout reflects mid-century municipal design priorities: accessible golf that moves at a reasonable pace while offering enough challenge to engage regular players. General Old serves primarily local residents and visitors to the Riverside area, functioning as a neighborhood course where regulars walk or ride depending on preference and weather. The facility includes a practice area and clubhouse with basic amenities typical of municipal operations. Green fees remain modest compared to resort or daily-fee courses in nearby desert communities, making it an economical option for frequent play. The course fits within Riverside's broader recreational infrastructure, providing an alternative to the region's higher-profile resort destinations while maintaining the straightforward character of municipal golf. Its role is utilitarian rather than destination-oriented, offering consistent conditions and familiar routing for those who play it regularly.
Quick facts
- Location
- Riverside, CA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1955
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,801 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.1/120
- Course Vaults score
- 5.5
Getting there
General Old Golf Course sits in the heart of Riverside, California, most readily accessed via Ontario International Airport (ONT), roughly forty-five minutes to an hour west, or alternatively through the larger Los Angeles International hub (LAX) for those arriving on major carriers - a drive of ninety minutes or so through the San Gabriel Valley's urban sprawl before the landscape opens toward Riverside's inland character. For private aviation, Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) sits just minutes from the course, offering a discrete alternative for those seeking to bypass commercial terminals entirely. The final approach carries you through Riverside's established neighborhoods and tree-lined streets, a gentle descent into the Inland Empire's quieter residential corridors, where the course emerges as a serene anchor in the region's golf heritage.

FAQ
Common questions about General Old
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
General Old has a Course Vaults score of 5.5 out of 10 based on 8 logged golfers.
Yes. General Old is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at General Old is 72.
General Old plays 6,801 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at General Old is 120.
General Old is a 18-hole course.



