Played late morning on Sunday, 11/25/12. I played here with other GKers last Fall and really enjoyed the conditioning and attention the City has given the course.

Forecast called for sunny and warm... Continue »

Played late morning on Sunday, 11/25/12. I played here with other GKers last Fall and really enjoyed the conditioning and attention the City has given the course.

Forecast called for sunny and warm, but arrived to find heavy fog, wet conditions, and the course playing very long. Teed off 15-20 minutes late behind 2 foursomes that became fivesomes midway through the front nine - must be some kind of experimental cloning. Pace of play was typical of SoCal munis on weekends - ~5 hours and disappointing.

Greens were receptive and rolled well at medium speed. All greens had lots of ballmarks. All greens also had lots of small dried debris on them - I assume it was grass cuttings and misc debris picked up on players shoes and then winding up on the greens. Fairways were in OK shape, although lies were thin and frequently 'down'. Rough was fairly benign except in areas hard to reach with mowers or under the many trees, where you might get bushy grass or bare dirt and leaves. Bunkers were in pretty good shape - sand was damp and heavy, fairly fluffy in some instances.

The back tee on hole 14 was closed last Fall and is still closed. Other tees were in pretty good shape except par-3 tees, which were pretty well torn up in the teeing areas.

Saw the cart girl a few times. Plenty of water available. Recommended.

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Los Angeles California Golf Course Reviews

Played here Thursday the 25TH. Starting time was 8:28 and they were about 15 to 20 minutes behind. Once we started the course seemed to move along a reasonable pace.
I can't say how nice the greens... Continue »

Played here Thursday the 25TH. Starting time was 8:28 and they were about 15 to 20 minutes behind. Once we started the course seemed to move along a reasonable pace.
I can't say how nice the greens were putting. Smooth , true and fast for a public links in So. Cal. I really don't have a complaint about the course, it's in very good condition for the hot summer we have had. I will play there again.

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Los Angeles California Golf Course Reviews

Got out for twilight yesterday, Wednesday, for $21 walking which is a very good deal for this course. Just to get it out of the way, there were two five-somes in front of us (a threesome) that were pl... Continue »

Got out for twilight yesterday, Wednesday, for $21 walking which is a very good deal for this course. Just to get it out of the way, there were two five-somes in front of us (a threesome) that were playing some kind of money game and they were playing like it. While generally slow, watching them deliberately size up their putts and their general pace on the greens was particularly painful. It got a little better on the back nine, but we finished in the dark and should have been done while the sun was still up. By the fourth hole, the backup of groups behind us was reminiscent of the holding pattern of jets over LAX on a busy day. That said, we got the round in. The course conditions overall were very nice. Tee boxes were great—flat, clean, nice coverage. The fairways were tight and green and I don't recall any bare or brown spots. Rough was a fair challenge overall with varying lengths of grass, and usually cost you a shot. The greens were a nice medium fast speed and generally were good. There were a couple of exceptions as to a little bumpiness, and there were a lot of ball marks with good number not repaired, but the former was minimal while the latter was manageable (pull out that repair tool). Overall, I enjoyed the greens' challenge and pace. The front nine is on the longer side vs. the back and the course in general is narrow because they have fit a lot of course into a fairly small urban footprint, but they seem to keep it in above average condition. Because the holes generally play pretty straight and flat, it's not the most interesting layout, but mounding and trees between fairways gives each hole a certain intimacy from it's neighboring holes so you don't feel like you are on some kind of grid. Overall, I think they've made the most of a tight space and conditioned it well. Pace aside, it was an enjoyable round.

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Los Angeles California Golf Course Reviews

Played out here this afternoon. Got a Golfnow time at 1:48 for $32, so it seemed like a good deal. Was paired with another single and we were stuck behind plenty of groups, so the pace of play seemed ... Continue »

Played out here this afternoon. Got a Golfnow time at 1:48 for $32, so it seemed like a good deal. Was paired with another single and we were stuck behind plenty of groups, so the pace of play seemed a lot slower than it actually was because we were waiting on every shot. However, the whole round ended up being about 4:15, which isn't too bad for an LA County course on a nice Friday afternoon.

The course was in average shape for this time of year. The tee boxes were good. The fairways were a bit dried out with plenty of brown, but still nice to hit from. The rough was pretty lush, but not too deep or punishing. The greens were a bit chewed up. A lot of unrepaired ball marks and they were pretty bumpy that late in the afternoon. They were soft and receptive on approaches, but sneakily fast on putts. The bumpiness definitely threw a few putts off course for us today, though. I was in a couple of bunkers and those were good. They are punching the greens next week, so just be aware of that.

It was my first time out here and I enjoyed it overall. It's definitely one of the better LA County courses, for what that's worth. For $32, it was well worth it, but I wouldn't go too far out of my way to play it for the full rack rate. Pretty tight layout with plenty of trees and a few uncomfortable tee shots. The holes are all tightly packed on the property, so there's plenty of stray balls to watch for coming from other holes. Even though it's 6,300 yards from the blues, it plays longer than the scorecard. All but three of the par-4 holes are over 400 and three of the five par-3 holes are over 190 (including one over 230). The par-5 holes are all relatively short and good birdie opportunities for you longer hitters.

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Los Angeles California Golf Course Reviews

Tee Time- 250, Tuesday, 8/14
Green Fee- 31 dollars... Worth it
Weather- perfect
Tees- Blues(Tips)
Pros: GK Match Play Semifinals and I was pleasantly surprised by the conditions. We continued as ... Continue »

Tee Time- 250, Tuesday, 8/14
Green Fee- 31 dollars... Worth it
Weather- perfect
Tees- Blues(Tips)
Pros: GK Match Play Semifinals and I was pleasantly surprised by the conditions. We continued as a group to comment on the quality of the course, the greens, and the maintenance. For the dollar value, tee to green, this course did a fairly good job of maintenance.
Cons- Tee boxes were a little chewed up... and I don't much care for kikuyu grass.
Overall, will go back.

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Los Angeles California Golf Course Reviews

I had low expectations for this course, however I was pleasantly surprised. I thought the conditions from tee to green were excellent for LA county golf. 39$ to walk was well wort it. good practice... Continue »

I had low expectations for this course, however I was pleasantly surprised. I thought the conditions from tee to green were excellent for LA county golf. 39$ to walk was well wort it. good practice facility too. In my opinion the fairways were great and the greens were smooth and rolled a good pace. It was my first time playing here, however I will definitely be back soon. presents a good challenge with all of the trees but low scores can still be made. Made for a very enjoyable round of golf in LA

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Los Angeles California Golf Course Reviews

Played on Thursday 6/7 -
Course was in great condition- played with Lkygsx
Teed up at 6:15 and finished at 9:40 - great pace.

Fairways were in great condition a little wet but very playable - t... Continue »

Played on Thursday 6/7 -
Course was in great condition- played with Lkygsx
Teed up at 6:15 and finished at 9:40 - great pace.

Fairways were in great condition a little wet but very playable - the tee boxes are in good condition with only the par three holes that need some manicuring
The sand traps were in good condition not the fluffy sand but there is sand in the bunkers -
The greens are in great shape and can be tricky - they will get quicker as the heat comes - two of the greens were getting mowed and waters and still played very well.

The course can be challenging with the trees but offers scoring opportunities on several holes. Driving can be at a premium if you want to score well. But the course is not too long where you don't have to always hit driver -

Very fun course and great course - love it.

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Downey California Golf Course Reviews

Played here 5/4/12 in a company sponsored, scramble event.I have been playing here, in the same event for 3 years, and would say that conditions on 5/4/12 were probably the best Ive seen here. That be... Continue »

Played here 5/4/12 in a company sponsored, scramble event.I have been playing here, in the same event for 3 years, and would say that conditions on 5/4/12 were probably the best Ive seen here. That being said, this is not a high end, perfectly conditioned course, but very playable. Course is flat with mounding throughout, no elevation changes. A couple of narrow tee shots, but overall not a lot of trouble. Bermuda fairways are still returning from dormant stage but in good shape. Greens a little bumpy on the medium slow side, but again, rolling fairly well. Most holes are straightaway, with a couple of short par 4's which require precise shots. Water in play on a handful of holes, and grounds around course in good condition. The driving range (2-tier, mats, and old yellow pinnacles) was the one area I would give poor marks. Otherwise, a pleasant course, and good option for casual player.

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Downey California Golf Course Reviews

Played here on Thursday - 3/22 -
As part of our kick-off match play event. The course is still in its doormat stage so the fairways and greens will not be at there best. The greens were in good shap... Continue »

Played here on Thursday - 3/22 -
As part of our kick-off match play event. The course is still in its doormat stage so the fairways and greens will not be at there best. The greens were in good shape - they verticut the greens however, it does not slow them down - they seemed to be running a little faster?

The fairways are not in the best condition right now. As stated previously they are still in transition. They will be good soon. The tee boxes were in good shape and the rough (aka trees) are fully blossomed -

This is a good course and great when it turns green.
Keep it in the short stuff

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