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3.6
967 Reviews (967)
5 Stars
173
4 Stars
393
3 Stars
242
2 Stars
101
1 Stars
58
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
74.0%
Recommend this course
741 out of 967 reviews
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3.8
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.0
81.5%
Recommend this course
22 out of 27 reviews
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3.6
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
72.6%
Recommend this course
45 out of 62 reviews
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Course Highlights
Franklin Canyon's course layout consistently earns praise for its engaging design and scenic, peaceful setting. Friendly staff and a solid pace of play make for a rewarding round at a working-man's value.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6550 yards
Slope 132
Rating 71.8
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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Fairways Rye/Poa Grass
Greens Bent/Poa Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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Reviews

3.6
967 Reviews (967)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Watching the Game 8
19th Hole Specials 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 29
Forced Carries 27
Bunkers 26
This course/club is great for:
Locals 40
Walkers 19
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 16
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 22
Convenient to the City 18
In the 'Burbs 17

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Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Hurry before Franklin is gone

I love this course. It’s a great course. However, it’s supposed to be closing and turned into an RV park. I haven’t heard any other changes but be sure you enjoy this course before it’s gone. June 2026, the greens are pretty fast The pace of play is good, way better than Tilden Park. And it’s a decent challenge.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great place

Really liked this course. Not the fanciest place, but great staff and a good course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 191
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

This course USED to be a gem!

We used to love golfing this course as its location is beautiful and the course layout is challenging. But today, the course is nothing of what it used to be. The fairways are not existent. Pretty much a dirt track and what green there is is tight and spotty. The tee boxes are totally torn up and unleveled. The putting greens are totally inconsistent and need some rolling and love. We won’t be back. Definitely not worth the money!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
First Time Playing

Not for us

We didn’t have a bad time. Greens were nice, pace was great, but fairways had a lot of debris and course layout overall was not the greatest. The cart paths were super bumpy and need a repair. Probably wouldn’t come back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Third time around. Still no complaints

Had another good time. Paired with a single I played with before.

Course is solid. Plenty of challenge and lots of places to feel like a hero.

Subtle putts that I cant read..still , but no one's fault.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging fun course

Hilly, with some narrow fairways. Long drives often needed to reach fairway drive second shots. Bring a couple ball colors as varied conditions and tall side grass can hide your misplaced shots easy.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Prepay?

Unfortunately I prepaid for a foursome and one didn’t show. No credit or refund offered. I thought I was just putting a credit card down to hold 4 spots.. live and learn. I’m out $77. I was hoping on a course credit.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 191
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always Improving conditions

Franklin is in great shape. The front 9 was being mowed behind us, but played great.

Greens are always nice.

Great staff and improving conditions and experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best value around

I’ve now played Franklin Canyon 5+ times and it’s truly a one of a kind find. Tee times are usually abundant, it’s cheap, easy to walk, well maintained and an interesting enough layout. Even better, they have some amazing food and one of the better chicken Caesar wraps you’ll find at a course. This place is a hidden gem.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very slow pace waiting a long time

It will be very nice to control the pace of golfers they take a long time to keep regulations of play .

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Improved Course Conditions

Adam and Franklin Canyon are improving course conditions. Airaded greens and improving bunker conditions. I got a Hole In One hole 4 on 3/22. Fun course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 41
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Grumpygolfer

Haven’t played here in 5or 6 years. Condition of course surprisingly good. Glad to find it still open with all 18. Some tees on par 3s reduced to dirt which seems to be an epidemic in East Bay public courses excellent greens some with challenging slope. Not long by modern standards But will challenge even the low hcp.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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