Meadowlark GC
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3.7
1115 Reviews (1115)
5 Stars
170
4 Stars
517
3 Stars
258
2 Stars
100
1 Stars
70
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.8
79.8%
Recommend this course
873 out of 1115 reviews
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3.3
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.0
Layout
3.3
Pace
3.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
56.2%
Recommend this course
9 out of 16 reviews
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3.6
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
75.8%
Recommend this course
47 out of 62 reviews
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Course Highlights
Friendly staff and well-managed pace of play make rounds here consistently enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels. The course's proximity to the ocean keeps temperatures comfortable, and fast greens provide a satisfying challenge.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 5568 yards
Slope 128
Rating 73.3

Meadowlark Golf Club in Huntington Beach is a player-friendly layout that is a popular choice amongst locals. Like most classically designed layouts, the course is short and tight but that also makes it easily walkable. The pin placements on the greens can be tricky and there are also some challenging water hazards that come into play on several holes. The golf course will test your short game skills but there are wide, player-friendly fairways that balance the trickier elements. Beware, though, numerous trees on the golf course make many of the tee shots tight and narrow. It is not an overly difficult layout but it is an enjoyable round that players of any skill level will enjoy. Meadowlark also offers affordable rates that make it doubly appealing.

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Course Details

Year Built 1922
Fairways Bermuda/Kikuyu Grass
Greens Poa Annua Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William P. Bell (1922)

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
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Lounge, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.7
1115 Reviews (1115)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 40
Watching the Game 19
Brunch 13
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 46
Elevation Changes 34
Bunkers 33
This course/club is great for:
Locals 64
Beginners 37
Walkers 35
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 49
In the 'Burbs 16
Near Local Attractions 15

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Slow round.

The course was in good condition. Doubt I'll ever play there on a weekend again. Play was painfully slow. It's cool they allow groups of five to play, but not sure the starter should be putting groups together to make groups of five. I'll have to try a week day to see if it's a better experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good course but very slow play

Played on Sunday noon with a few friends - had an enjoyable round and the course was in good shape considering all of the rounds they host. Pace of play could be better - perhaps reduce/eliminate fivesomes on weekends? Good Bloody Mary's in the bar highly reccomended.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Love this course

The course is hilly and has water is some excellent strategic places. The greens are small and fast. Love playing here. Great challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

6 hours for 18 holes? YIKES!

Slowest round of golf ever. They were backed up when we got there. Had a 10:08 tee time but didn't get out until 10:45 and finished at 4:45. Slow play and no Marshal on the course. Okay it was president's day holiday, but if they are that busy then they need a better starter, some marshals or both.

Conditions Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value. But.....

Course is way challenging. Greens are very tricky. And on the weekends get ready to play a 6 hour round! Only one group waved us up on a par three. We waited on every shot!! No pace of play and you can't get into any type of rhythm. This is the second time it's happened to us there, and honestly I'd rather play a course closer to me. It's slow to but half the drive.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow pace

Only problem is we for stick between a 5 sum that wouldn't save us up. Never seen a marshal there in 5 outings.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

5hour, 15 min. round

Beautiful Thursday February afternoon. Course in pretty good shape, including the greens. However, the bunkers were mostly soaking wet. Practically impossible to blast out of them. 5 hours and 15. min. to play this 5600 yard course. Unbelievable! Not a marshall in sight to improve the pace. The 90 degree rule on many fairways and the 'use cart path only' rule on some holes costs us about 45 minutes.
Suggest using the 'waving up' rule on the par 3's.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

First time out.

Looking forward to playing it again although it was slow.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

WEEK DAY WONDER

This course is in good condition right now and the greens roll true and smooth. Accuracy is a bonus as many of the holes have narrow fairways with trees on both sides. There is water to contend with on a few holes that require stategy for the risk/reward benefits. The back 9 is the longer and more difficult of the course and has rolling hills and some elevated greens that are challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Like Meadowlark

A friendly suburban GC; lot's of family and teenager action.
Play was a little slow, but it was Saturday after some rain.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun track!

This is a great course for begginers looking to play par 5s after they have been getting used to par 4s. Love the layout.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good Value

First time playing. Great deal for $15. Not sure I would play it for the usual rate of $40+. Pretty wide open but lots of trees to make it challenging. The roughs are indeed rough. Club up twice!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Slow play anyone?

Teed off at 11am, played the last hole in the dark? This is like torture for a course under 6000 yards.
A twosome was befores us while I played in a threesome, maybe we should have combined?
Watch out for ball stealers, I called for my ball, they hit it anyway, leaving a cheaper ball.
Greens are a bit bumpy.
I played this course years ago, what happened, american golf?

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun for the average player

I enjoyed the golf there very much. The staff was very friendly. I've played there several times in the last few years and I think it's in better than usual condition right now.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Customer friendly accessibility and layout

This was my first time playing Meadowlark and couldn't have enjoyed it more (unless I would have played better). The weather was great for January! The course was in excellent condition. My biggest complaint was that the mats on the driving range had no rubber tees.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Best "Bloody Mary" in SoCal

As the title states, the bartender makes the best "Bloody Mary" in SoCal. The food is always good and the waitstaff very friendly. The tee times generally run about 10 minutes late and they have since I started playing there. It's a nice place to tune up your game and enjoy a round with friends.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Play here

great course and even better people. Always helping us out and making sure we get out on time.
Pace of play was perfect, no waiting on any tee.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Hate the slow play

I like the course in general, but the grass condition on much of the course is pretty bad. Especially behind the greens, some lies are unplayable due to rock hard soil conditions. In addition, the huge amount of leaves on the course make it tough to find your ball. The greens were in good shape and the rough well managed. The play was so slow that we started at just past noon and played the last two holes in near darkness.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Over Crowded

I used the Golf Now App to find an early twilight time to go with a good friend on a rare Saturday we both had off. Golf Now booked us at 1:18pm without any issues. When we arrived, Meadowlark had 4 groups waiting at the 1st Tee, there was a 20 minute wait for a golf cart, and we finally tee'd off at about 1:45. Once we hit the course, we were 2 twosomes in 2 carts following 3 walkers. Then we would arrive at the next tee to watch two groups in front of us tee off, averaging 15 minutes waiting a tee. We never made it to the 7th hole, there were 4 groups waiting at that par 3, so we turned around and played 1-6 again, just to get our moneys worth, and barely squeezed in those again by nightfall. So that was 1-6 two times, in 4.5 hours!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Walked

OK course for the price

Course was ok for a public course. Staff was friendly and the course moved. I thought It would be a little better for an Orange County Course in Huntington Beach, but it was fine.. Slater's 50/50 on Beach Blvd and Adams sure hit the spot after!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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