River Island Country Club

Overview: River Island Country Club is a historic and impeccably maintained private enclave located along the banks of the Tule River in Porterville. Designed by the prolific Bob E. Baldock and opened in 1963, the course is a classic parkland layout characterized by its wide fairways, mature stands of mature landscaping, and exceptionally smooth putting surfaces. The layout meanders through a serene landscape of natural river bluffs and rolling topography, providing a quiet and professionally-managed round that balances historic charm with modern playability. The course has a reputation for being the standard for private clubs in the Porterville region, preserving the same historic routing and strategic character that has defined it for over sixty years.

Did You Know? Bob E. Baldock was known for his ability to craft aesthetically pleasing and strategically sound layouts on challenging terrain; his work at River Island is a prime example of his understated elegance and his commitment to creating a fair but demanding test of championship golf that preserves the natural beauty of the river bluff topography.