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3.7
843 Reviews (843)
5 Stars
184
4 Stars
348
3 Stars
182
2 Stars
72
1 Stars
57
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.7
72.1%
Recommend this course
637 out of 843 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.2
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.2
Value
2.9
Layout
3.7
Pace
2.7
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
45.5%
Recommend this course
10 out of 22 reviews
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3.9
88 Reviews (88)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
71.6%
Recommend this course
63 out of 88 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
843 Reviews (843)

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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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Surprised

This course is in great condition, some challenging holes, and pretty good price after 4:30 pm. I would definitely recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice course

This course has come a long way in the recent months. The new management is doing a great job. The fairways are in great shape and the greens are rolling very nice. The staff are really friendly and the restaurant has great food.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

New Management Company Dragging But

nice round, but chagrined to see five-somes AND singles scattered throughout. pace was erratic. course in great shape. greens soft, tough par 3's with sand in front of greens and pin placement directly behind them. no beverage cart, no bag drop, carts hemmed in by pylons everywhere, poor directional signage, no yardage marks on sprinklers, fun time and great round but could be so much better

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just nice

Nice and friendly, convenient location, greens are a bit heavy.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fix divots on greens

Signs should be placed at the edge of every green to remind players to fix their ball divits. This should be in both English and Chinese (and Spanish if it fits). The greens would be so much better if ball divits were fixed.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very bad greens. A mix of Bermuda and poanna. The worst greens I have seen on this particular golf course

Not sure what management is going to do with the greens. There awful. I have been playing this course for 40 years and there the worst greens I have seen there

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow & Bumpy

This course is consistently slow from tee to green. The greens are very bumpy and uneven. Grass through out the course is mixed with various breeds and strains of both northern and southern blue and wheat grasses. Due to the large volume of players and below average condition pace of play runs over 5 hours. The staff are very friendly with food and bar service employees giving outstanding service. The food is good with an exemplary coffee cake! However the pro shop has almost no products for sale. Bring everything you need for a long slow day.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Poor service

We were an hour late teeing off because we had to

wait for keys to our carts. The course should have

extra keys for carts. People who decided to walk went

ahead of us so that put us even further back. Finished

the round later than we wanted to . Couple people in our group had someplace to go so we had to rush

to finish.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My first Hole in one!

The course was in great shape. played a little slow, but I was in a great mood after hitting a hole in one with a 9 iron on the par 3, 133 yard 4th hole!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

1st Round 2017

Wet conditions were a little messy but course is in good shape and enjoyed the course and it's challenging design.. I'll be back for a rematch soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good lay out

Good course nice rolling fairways new management taking over all ready started to update

Will play again

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Super slow

Had t-tee for 12:45, they told me to go whenever, so took off at 12:30 by myself. Backed from from #2 period. The same 2, w people group in front was constantly waiting before me every tee. Took 4 hours to go 14 then I quitted. Otherwise good looking course and layout. Will try and play at 7 am next time

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fair course

Quick 4 and 1/2 hour round at 9am Sunday Morning. Course in pretty good shape. Lots of brown patches especially around greens. Most elevated and tricky greens which makes this course more interesting than other city courses. No real hazards so bomb away each t box

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Track

Very playable course. Definitely some bare patches throughout the course. Greens in pretty good shape. It's gets loud from surrounding traffic but not much you can do about that. Overall solid for a good price

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