Played on 12/28 and the day was post card quality. Mid 60's and nothing but sunshine and blue ocean. The course was well maintained and the staff was friendly. Bring extra balls because the course ... Continue »

Played on 12/28 and the day was post card quality. Mid 60's and nothing but sunshine and blue ocean. The course was well maintained and the staff was friendly. Bring extra balls because the course features several holes with narrow fairways and some water features. The holes are essentially stacked in a few rows down a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the views are fabulous on almost every hole. This stacking, however, is what leads to the tighter than average fairways and steep hills at their sides from which an errant shot will not be easily recovered. Greens were a bit slower than expected, but rolled very true and held approach shots well. If you prefer a links course as opposed to a target course experience, this may not be the course for you.

The pro shop and food service facilities were nice. The lockeroom was a bit weird in that you need a code to get in and there are no lockers for use, however I gather that the reason for the code is that the course is required to allow the public use of certain pathways and beach access points while also providing restroom facilities. This code keeps those folks from wandering into the club lockeroom for a quick shower and shave!

I don't think the place is worth $275, but if you can get on for sub $200 it is probably worth the experience. The course wasn't exceptional enough that I'll be back any time soon at these prices, but I am glad that I played it and had the experience. It is what it is, a course for vacationers and those looking for a round with a better view than the one normally afforded by their home course.

Trump National Golf Club Review
Los Angeles California Golf Course Reviews

Played on 11/23/2012 Great day at Trump!Foggy start at 10:45am but it cleared at noon. Course was a little over grown on the fairways but no complaints coming from Boston Mass.Spectacular course !I wi... Continue »

Played on 11/23/2012 Great day at Trump!Foggy start at 10:45am but it cleared at noon. Course was a little over grown on the fairways but no complaints coming from Boston Mass.Spectacular course !I will be back without a doubt.Worth every penny!

Trump National Golf Club Review
Los Angeles California Golf Course Reviews

Played cyber monday. Green fee $35. Service average. Fairways too hairy but healthy. Greens slow running 9. Bunkers perfect. Needs to be cut down and then it becomes worth it. My opinion the correct p... Continue »

Played cyber monday. Green fee $35. Service average. Fairways too hairy but healthy. Greens slow running 9. Bunkers perfect. Needs to be cut down and then it becomes worth it. My opinion the correct price point is $150 not $275. Recommended at right price.

Trump National Golf Club Review
Los Angeles California Golf Course Reviews

Trump National. 3 out of 10. How this course is so highly rated was beyond all of us. The golf writers must be very favoured towards Mr Trump given all the awards it has received. Its time someone tol... Continue »

Trump National. 3 out of 10. How this course is so highly rated was beyond all of us. The golf writers must be very favoured towards Mr Trump given all the awards it has received. Its time someone told the truth! We paid $102 and even at that that we felt we were robbed! Anyone who payed $275 should sue under the trade description act. The course was is poor condition even allowing for over seeding etc. Some of the fairways were very bad with bare patches galore. Yes you do see the ocean but so what. A good walk will give you that. The only hole that we really enjoyed was the 17th. My group were not pleased. I appeased them by telling them to look forward to the 5 star showering facilities. Another great disappointment. A cramped changing room and a couple of showers. The only 5 star i would give this was the dining afterwards - this was very good. Members of GK should rate this course as it should be rated by personal experience - not by what Mr Trump says! Cost of golf $ 102

Trump National Golf Club Review
Los Angeles California Golf Course Reviews

Played on 11/6...Trump National is currently under maintance and they are overseeding the fairways. Greens have just been aerated and now are in perfect conditions.
Due to the overall present conditi... Continue »

Played on 11/6...Trump National is currently under maintance and they are overseeding the fairways. Greens have just been aerated and now are in perfect conditions.
Due to the overall present conditions I am not rating it.
Cart path only until 11/30, not an easy way to play the Trump.
Beside that is always a pleasure to play 18 holes with amazing ocean views on this spectacular golf course.
Green Fee rate until the end of November is $150 (regular $275 from 12/1) but you can find great deals on ezlinks (I paid $69).
If you want to experience the Trump at very low rate do it now, but if you want to play it on pristine conditions just wait another month.

Trump National Golf Club Review
Los Angeles California Golf Course Reviews

This course is visually outstanding. Played with my son and nephew and had a great time. Cart paths were a little tough to follow but overall experience was great. Fairways need water and some work e... Continue »

This course is visually outstanding. Played with my son and nephew and had a great time. Cart paths were a little tough to follow but overall experience was great. Fairways need water and some work especially for the price. Would go back tomorrow and play nevertheless, if only I could afford it.

Trump National Golf Club Review
Los Angeles California Golf Course Reviews

Played 8/13/12 under beautiful sunny skies and perfect 72 degree temperature. Overall the course was in very good condition, although the fairway on 18 is undergoing significant repair near the gree... Continue »

Played 8/13/12 under beautiful sunny skies and perfect 72 degree temperature. Overall the course was in very good condition, although the fairway on 18 is undergoing significant repair near the green. Greens were true but ran pretty slow - I'd guess 10 or less Stimp.

Service in the pro shop and starter was excellent. The range was disappointing as one had to hunt a little to find grass in the stations that were set up; it looked like they need to move the tee line more often. There wasn't anyone helping at the range, wiping clubs, etc. like many high end courses. At the end of the round the service was prompt with someone wiping the clubs and arranging to have our car brought around right away.

The course layout is generally nice, although some of the holes on the front nine feel repetitive as they run back and forth across the hillside. Some holes are a little over the top with the waterfalls, but most holes are fairly straightforward and a decent test of golf.

Trump National Golf Club Review
Los Angeles California Golf Course Reviews

Played Saturday 6-2 Sunny high 60's no wind to speak of.
Expectations: Tournament conditioning (tight tees/fwys/greens)
What we got: Everything green and shaggy with greens rolling under 10ft. Pla... Continue »

Played Saturday 6-2 Sunny high 60's no wind to speak of.
Expectations: Tournament conditioning (tight tees/fwys/greens)
What we got: Everything green and shaggy with greens rolling under 10ft. Played Black Tees and had to carry alot of waste areas to the fwys. Liked the course and challenge but was expecting better conditions for a Saturday when they charge top $. They have some interesting tee and green complexes but the slow greens really bummed me out. Nothing out of place and customer service was at par for the Trump name and service guarantee. I have played Bandon/Old Mac/Pacific and have seen the ocean before so the views were nice but I want much quicker/tighter surfaces when I pay top tier green fee. The cart girl said The Donald was coming next month so maybe they are going to tighten things up little moving forward. In my opinion, both of the water features look out of place.

Trump National Golf Club Review
Rancho Palos Verdes California Golf Course Reviews

Played Trump National on 5/26/12, and from the last time I played there (april 2011, they were aerating the fairways on that period) I found the course in immaculate conditions. Tee boxes, fairways, g... Continue »

Played Trump National on 5/26/12, and from the last time I played there (april 2011, they were aerating the fairways on that period) I found the course in immaculate conditions. Tee boxes, fairways, greens were more then perfect, so were the bunkers.
I love the huge practice area, even if on Saturday only an half of it was open and the conditions of the grass of the driving range weren't so fantastic. Hundreds of divots, and just a few inches of available virgin grass.
The course is always incredibly spectacular and challenging with an unforgettable Pacific Ocean view from every hole.
Great customer service, and friendly starter Manny gives to every player the perfect tips to challenge this monster course.

If you can find a great deal on your tee time like I did (less than an half of the full rate) this course is definitely a must play. IMO the best public course of the LA area.

Trump National Golf Club Review
Rancho Palos Verdes California Golf Course Reviews