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3.7
840 Reviews (840)
5 Stars
183
4 Stars
347
3 Stars
182
2 Stars
71
1 Stars
57
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.7
72.2%
Recommend this course
635 out of 840 reviews
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3.1
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.1
Value
2.8
Layout
3.8
Pace
2.6
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
42.1%
Recommend this course
8 out of 19 reviews
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3.9
87 Reviews (87)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
72.4%
Recommend this course
63 out of 87 reviews
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Course Highlights
Santa Anita Golf Course consistently impresses with well-maintained greens, forgiving fairways, and an engaging layout featuring notable elevation changes. Knowledgeable, welcoming staff and outstanding value make this a top local pick for golfers.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6412 yards
Slope 120
Rating 70.2
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Course Details

Year Built 1935
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $13.00 - $16.50
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.7
840 Reviews (840)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 8
This course/club is great for:
Locals 13
Seniors 9
Walkers 8
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 12

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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Reviews 228
Handicap 15-19
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4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Charged twice

I booked a super twilight round at 4 pm through gn

I arrived at the course early so I asked if they had an earlier time. They said I could go off immediately but at full price l agreed paid my green fee and went to tee off

By the time I reached the sixth hole we were backed up 4 groups. And by thE 8th hole we were backed up 5 groups

I finished 9 and called it a day. A week later I was charged for the super twilight round they said I was a no show

I called the course and was told they would call me back the couldn't find the transaction. Still waiting on the call over a week later. Basically I paid over 90 bucks to play 9 slow holes. Not appreciated all that over 32 bucks smh

It's the principal of the matter I shouldn't be charged for the mistakes of the GC.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Greens were terrible

Green were terrible, had to really putt very hard. Either greens were punched recently or maintenance was really lacking. Haven’t been here playing for over a year. I guess I’m not coming back anytime soon. Disappointing.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Slow

Liked the course greens are slow and bumpy

not a lot of watering traps are hard and dry

Decent fairways and tee boxes. By the 6th hole Tere were 4 groups stacked up . Paid full price even though I only played nine holes. I couldn't wait anymore. Pro shop guys were nice and polite but would not discount or rain check the back nine. I never saw marshal all day. A Little disappointed

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

In a sad state

Hadn’t played here in a long time and regretted it this time. Clearly the course is under some extreme water use restrictions. It is literally dying in front of your eyes. There are completely bare spots everywhere and the ground is rock hard.

The worst aspect is the greens. They were always abysmally slow but they are now shaggy and so bumpy. Every putt is wild ride. So sad for what used to be an enjoyable if quirky municipal course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still a nice muni

I have been playing Santa Anita for years now. It is a nice, fair, but challenging layout that is good for the average golfer. Playing about 6400 from the blues, it is playable ball levels aid golfers. Modest fairways, ample bunking and nice size greens, it allows for low scores. The only drawback on this visit was that they had aerated the greens and they were very fluffy, bumpy and slow. Otherwise, the course was in pretty good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worst condition

Punched green,

There are too much dirt ground than green grass.

They need to do some maintenance work on the entire course.

I do not want to play ‘santa anita’ for the rest of this year.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 30
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

not worth the money

the course was mid priced, so i expected a mid priced course... but what we got was a low level run down and packed with players all over. the last hole was a joke with bald patches every where...the pace of play was horrible, we had people invading our terrain over and over again... we actually let two groups go ahead of me, but i'm the schedule here is way too packed! i would have been ok if i paid 15-20 dollars to play, but at $40 with extra $12 for the cart... i would not return

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
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
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