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4.2
262 Reviews (262)
5 Stars
130
4 Stars
87
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.5
89.6%
Recommend this course
241 out of 262 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.4
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
85.7%
Recommend this course
6 out of 7 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.1
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
86.5%
Recommend this course
32 out of 37 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Public/Municipal
Style Executive
Par 34
Length 2582 yards
Slope 113
Rating 34.4
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Penmar Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1962
Golf Season Year round
Architect David W. Kent (1962)

Rentals/Services

Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
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Reviews

4.2
262 Reviews (262)

What Golfers Are Saying

This course/club is great for:
9-Hole Rounds 10
Locals 9
Walkers 9
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 7

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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

loved the trees and shade

first time back at golf since knee surgery

was a great walking course and on a hot day plenty of shade and benches...some holes tough enough to challenge

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun 9 holes on the westside

I like Penmar. Kt's my home club. I've only played a handful of times. It's a short walk and a lovely day. Even by LA standards it is soooo slow. 10:10 tee was inly 10 minutes delayed. Two hours and twenty minutes later we were starting the 9th but I had to bounce. I played an afternoon round last month that took more than 3 hours. Fivesomes every 10 minutes. But what can they do? It'e oversubscribed and fully booked all the time. Just be ready for a short walk and a long day :)

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

TORONTOGIRL

Great 9 hole course I could use my Driver and 7 Wood Greens were fast Rough was tough maintenance Excellent like a 18 hole course

ThankYou

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love Penmar

Always paired with great players. Well kept and awesome restaurant

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

There was a sixsome in front of us. We were only able to complete six holes. The group in front of us were beginners and the wait was awful.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent shorter course with greens that roll true

Very well kept greens that roll true and great shorter course that allows you to have relatively short second shots into the nice greens. Plays in about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great bang for your buck

Very accessible and open course. The price is also not that bad. It’s only 9 which stinks but this place is really cool on the weekends as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great little course

Great place to get in a good nine and a great bar restaurant to go with it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Could use a nicer touch

I mean....i get its public and right in the middle of the city, but there are workers leaf blowing and weed whacking right on the tee as youre trying to hit. and there was a staff person watering the green as im putting...Marshal lady was very rude. i mean i guess its "cute" and funny and charming in some way but she came up to us during the game and was rude to a person in our party, then proceeded to drive the golf cart across the green....adding a little class would go a long way

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was locked up on arrival. Unable to play. Please refund me

Course was locked. Unable to play. 5 groups waiting ahead of me. Please refund and credit me. Thank you. Friend drove all the way from lake arrowhead. Major inconvenience.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

No staff on site

Arrived for my 6:10 am tee time to find 4 groups ahead of me waiting for the course to be open. Please send my refund GolfNow

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Penmar Golf Course – 3 Stars

Penmar is a decent little 9-hole course tucked away in Venice, great for a casual round or to fine-tune your short game. That said, it plays very slow—be prepared for backups, especially on weekends. The greens could use some love; they’re often littered with tree debris and not consistently maintained, which can get frustrating. No golf carts available here, so bring your walking shoes and be ready for a light workout. Still, despite its flaws, there’s something charming about Penmar. It’s a relaxed, affordable spot to squeeze in a quick round or just work on your swing.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun track

Course was in great condition, did play a little slow. But overall was a good time and fun track.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun Track in Good Shape

First time playing here. Simple easy layout. In good condition especially the greens that were rolling fast and true. Pace of play was a little long (2.5 hr for 9 holes) but had a fun time.

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