Here’s just a sample of the golf courses in and around Los Angeles. There are dozens more to challenge all skill levels.
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-664-2255
www.griffithparkgolfshop.com
The oldest municipal golf course in Los Angeles, Griffith Park offers two 18-hole courses, both par 72, and two 9 hole courses. Green fees are between $10 and $25.
Rancho Park Golf Course
10460 W. Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
310-839-4374
www.rpgc.com
This course opened in 1949, and was once the host of the Los Angeles Open. It’s very popular, but when you get a tee time it will be $17-$25 to play.
The Bel-Air Country Club
10768 Bellagio Rd
Los Angeles, CA
310-440-2423
If you’re looking for an exclusive private club, this is one. It counts many of Hollywood’s A-listers as members, and has a high membership fee.
Los Angeles Royal Vista Golf Course
2055 East Colima Rd.
Walnut CA 91789
909-595-7441
www.larv.com
About 20 minutes from downtown Los Angeles, this public Los Angeles golf course features 27 holes. Three 9 hole courses can be combined in their varying permutations to total 18 holes. Green fees are in the $20-$40 range.
The Links at Victoria Golf Club
340 E. 192nd St
Carson CA 90746
310-323-6981
A municipal course ten miles from downtown Los Angeles, this course opened in 1966. It measures 6,804 yards, and green fees are $20-$25.
Los Serranos Golf and Country Club – South
15656 Yorba Ave
Chino Hills, CA 91709
909-597-1711
www.losserranoscountryclub.com
A popular qualifying site for the PGA Tour’s Los Angeles Open, this course features six par 5’s and is par 74. Green fees range from $25 to $69.
Los Verdes Golf Course
7000 West Los Verdes Dr
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
310-377-7888
A number of holes overlook the Pacific Ocean, so even when play is slow you’ll have plenty to hold your attention. Its 18 holes total par 71.
Oak Valley Golf Club
1888 Golf Club Dr
Beaumont, CA 92223
951-769-7200
www.oakvalleygolf.com
This is a desert-style course with elevated tees and greens, so wind can be a factor. Green fees for 18 range from $40-$80.
Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
905 Country Club Rd
Ojai, CA 93023
805-646-5511
www.golfojai.com
The front nine is mostly flat but the back nine is considerably more hilly, and both have fast greens. There’s plenty else to do here, too: the family-friendly resort has a spa, tennis, stables, and more.
Pacific Palms Conference Resort – Eisenhower
One Industry Hills Pkwy
City Of Industry, CA 91744
626-810-4653
www.ihgolf.com
This tough course has narrow greens, blind shots, water hazards left and right, and fast greens. The par 72 is only one of the highlights at the resort, which also features terrific dining and a hotel.
Redhawk Golf Club
45100 Redhawk Pkwy
Temecula, CA 92592
951-302-3850
www.redhawkgolfcourse.com
The Redhawk Golf Club is long but has nice large greens. A round will cost between $20 and $80.
Tijeras Creek Golf Club
29082 Tijeras Creek Rd
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
949-589-9793
www.tijerascreek.com
The course is on rolling terrain, so there’s plenty of challenging shots to be had. The $35 to $95 green fee includes soft drinks and snacks.
Tustin Ranch Golf Club
12442 Tustin Ranch Rd
Tustin, CA 92782
714-730-1611
www.tustinranchgolf.com
Rounds cost between $70 and $150 for the general public, but those are nearly cut in half for members. The course also features plenty of promotional events for the whole family.
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