How Much Does a Riviera Country Club Membership Cost?
Last Updated on November 11, 2023 | Written by CPA Alec Pow
First Published on June 21, 2021 | Content Reviewed by 
CFA Alexander Popivker
In 1927, the Riviera Country Club opened its doors to an exclusive group of elite members. Hollywood celebrities, CEOs, and prominent businessmen were all welcomed with open arms as they joined in on one of LA’s most prestigious clubs for sport and socializing.
How much does a Riviera Country Club membership cost?
The initiation fee for the Riviera Country Club is usually $250,000+. This price will differ according to the type of membership you sign up for. Annual dues range from $25,000 and up.
Membership in the club is not an easy process. Applicants must be sponsored and recommended by a current member with one year of membership in good standing as well. However, it’s necessary for both sponsors —the applicant’s sponsor and a seconder—to know them for at least three years before recommending them to the membership committee.
The Hollywood Reporters recently published an article detailing the various golf clubs in Los Angeles that are frequented by celebrities. That article also noted that the membership fee in the Riviera Country Club is $250,000 for the entry fee and annual dues can go up to as high as $40,000.
You might also like our articles about the cost of membership at the Medinah Country Club, Austin Country Club, or Navesink Country Club.
Options to become a member
Club Social – With a Club Social membership, members enjoy all the social perks of being part of this prestigious club with limited golf and tennis privileges.
Golf – Golf members at this club are able to play all of the golf courses, but their tennis court access is limited.
Tennis – The Tennis membership allows members to enjoy all tennis privileges, including access to the courts and locker room. Members are also allowed limited golfing rights on a designated part of the course.
Golf-Tennis – The Golf-Tennis membership allows members to enjoy all golf and tennis privileges.
Associate – The Associate membership is perfect for the young professional who wants to make connections and network in style. This membership includes all social privileges accorded by the club with associate golf and tennis privileges, so you can live your best life while networking at this luxurious country club.
Junior memberships are available for children and spouses of club members under the age of 30. Junior membership entitles you to all the same privileges as a regular member, such as access to private tennis courts, swimming pools, and more.
Riviera Country Club membership details
The Riviera Country Club is known for its 18-hole golf course layout, which was created by George C Thomas in 1925. This course has served as the host of many events such as the 1948 US Open, the 1983 and 1995 PGA Championships, the 1998 US Senior Open, and the 2017 U.S. Every year, this venue hosts a tournament on tour called LA Open where players come from all over to compete against each other.
The Genesis Invitational is a prestigious professional golf tournament held on the PGA Tour in Southern California. Since 1973, it has found its home at the renowned Riviera Country Club, often marking the culmination of the tour’s “West Coast Swing” early in the year. The 2023 Genesis Invitational boasts a substantial purse of $20,000,000, attracting top talent from the golfing world.
Notably, it will also play a significant role in the 2028 Olympics as the official site for the golf tournament, reaffirming its stature in the world of golf. The Genesis Invitational’s status as a highly anticipated golf event, combined with the Riviera Country Club’s exceptional amenities and stunning Pacific Palisades location, makes it a cherished destination for both players and fans alike.
The tennis club was founded in 1963 and currently features more than 1,000 members. The facility has 22 hard-tru courts and two clay courts for all skill levels to play on from beginners or nationally ranked juniors up to international touring pros. They offer lessons as well as training in a variety of courses including private instruction, group classes, and clinics that are tailored specifically to your needs.
The club offers a variety of venues to accommodate different numbers and types of guests. The Crystal Ballroom seats 240 people, the Grand Ballroom can seat up to 360 guests with an option for buffet or seated-style dining while Vista Riviera accommodates 500 guests. You will also find the George Thomas Room which can seat 70 guests and is named after the architect of this stunning country club.
The Club’s Spanish-style clubhouse is situated on a hillside perch, boasting nature views. There are 27 hotel guest suites for members. The walls boast pictures of Hollywood greats including Gregory Peck and Bing Crosby among many more.
Any extra expenses to consider?
Green fees are applicable to those who do not have golfing privileges. Lessons, clinics, and leagues for both tennis and golf can incur additional costs depending on the level of membership you purchase. Social events that occur at the club throughout every season may cost money as well; these include lessons, tournaments, or academies which will usually depend on your purchased type of membership.
Important things to remember
The dress code is strict and must be adhered to. As per the club’s official website, cell phones are allowed in certain areas as well.
The course honors one of Hollywood’s stars, Humphrey Bogart. The site is known as Bogey’s Tree and it was the place where he would relax and watch the L.A. Open.
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