About Us

The Riviera Country Club's internationally renowned golf course was established in 1926 and has been open for play since 1927. Noted for its spectacular beauty and uniquely challenging design, the George C. Thomas masterpiece is perennially rated among the very finest in the world.

The course is consistently maintained to the standard set by club founder Frank Garbutt, who declared, "Only the best is good enough." While maintaining a strict adherence to tradition, Riviera attracts and caters to the most discerning national and international guests. Its elegance and charm make the club an ideal place for sporting and social engagements.

William May Garland served as Riviera President until 1937. Frank Garbutt is called the creator of Riviera, but Garland was the spearhead of the success of the Los Angeles Athletic Club and helped secure financing for the Riviera project. He was also instrumental in creating the Riviera Polo and Equestrian Center in 1929. He is known for bring the 1932 Olympic Games to Los Angeles.