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Los Angeles golf is known for its stunning ocean views and high-end experience, but there are also affordable public courses offering great play at lower costs - making getting out for a round easier than ever in LA area.
The Wilson Course at Griffith Park was designed by Thomas and has hosted the LA Open on several occasions over its long history. With wide-open playing fields that make for stunning visuals, its wide array of playing surfaces make for an enjoyable playing experience.
La Mirada Golf Course in LA offers the ideal golfing experience, offering challenging play for players of all levels while boasting beautiful scenery. Not to mention their helpful and friendly staff who can assist in finding suitable clubs and balls for you!
The course features four sets of tees to accommodate golfers of all skill levels. It boasts a variety of holes, from long par-5s to challenging par-3s; greens surrounded by bunkers make for an exciting and engaging experience; fairways feature predominantly Kikuyu grass with Bermuda and Rye grasses also present for added challenge and fun.
This course boasts a large practice facility with two putting greens and a night-lit, two-tiered driving range for practice sessions and skills development. Furthermore, PGA professional instruction is also provided onsite - friendly staff will give one-on-one lessons to help reach your full potential!
Lakewood Country Club is one of Los Angeles's premier golf courses, offering players of all skill levels a challenging yet accessible golf experience. Offering both championship and player development courses as well as driving range and practice putting green facilities. In addition, lessons are available to golfers of all ages at this course.
Lake Bouton Lake Bouton serves as a scenic backdrop to many holes on this course, making its lakes and woods its signature feature. As one of the longest courses in Southern California with limited elevation changes and tree-lined fairways. Lake Bouton, its man-made lake on property serves as an impressive feature on many holes.
The layout of the golf course makes for a challenging yet engaging experience, such as on the par five seventh hole which requires driving over water and around trees with accuracy, otherwise missed shots could result in blocked second shots onto the green. Long par threes especially pose difficulty due to their presence of sand hazards, palm trees and water hazards - adding another element of difficulty!
Rancho Palos Verdes Golf Course provides an exquisite experience to golfers of all skill levels. It features rolling hills, lofted trees and wide fairways which create an exciting playing experience, boasting some of the finest coastal views available. In addition to that there is also a 9-hole Footgolf course on site!
Clocks can often be seen near first tees for good reason: time plays an essential part of golf. A recent study demonstrated this fact by increasing scheduled tee times by 8 minutes at Rancho Park Golf Course - one of San Francisco's busiest courses - to reduce round times and cut play times overall.
This course can be an enjoyable outing when in good condition, thanks to its central location. Perfect for quick rounds or weekend outings alike, with challenging greens that require practice putting. However, slow play on weekends makes this an excellent place for reading a book while staff are friendly and helpful.
Set within the Angeles National Forest, this stunning golf course provides stunning views and an engaging yet friendly layout. Boasting four sets of tees that cater to both professional and novice golfers alike, its lush greens are considered its biggest strength.
Sunland Golf Course is situated approximately an hour's drive north of Los Angeles and is a favorite golfing spot among both locals and visitors, providing world-class experience at an economical cost. Green fees depend on time of day/season but remain more reasonable compared to other golf courses in Southern California.
The course has become a favorite spot of numerous celebrities, such as Don Cheadle and Samuel L. Jackson of Actors as well as former NFL players Marcus Allen and Eric Dickerson from NFL teams Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers respectively. However, its status does not change its essence as it remains an accessible public course with a "country club atmosphere"; with knowledgeable staff providing impeccable food and beverage services.
