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4.4
390 Reviews (390)
5 Stars
166
4 Stars
177
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
97.2%
Recommend this course
367 out of 390 reviews
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4.4
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 16 reviews
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4.5
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
59 out of 59 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Public
Style Executive
Par 31
Length 1983 yards
Slope 98
Rating 31.4

Also known as Recreation Park South.

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Course Details

Year Built 1928
Golf Season Year round
Architect William F. Bell

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $6.50
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks
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Reviews

4.4
390 Reviews (390)

What Golfers Are Saying

This course/club is great for:
9-Hole Rounds 7
Locals 7
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 6

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Later sunset

This is a par 31 course with 4 par 4 holes and the rest are par 3. Hence, there will be beginners here. There are more experienced golfers that play here too though. The pace is a little slow at the start, but after the 3rd or 4th hole it gets moving just based on how the holes are laid out.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Excellent execudive course.

Have played Rec 18 several times... first time on Rec 9. My game was off, but the course was in excellent shape. The greens were smooth and the puts were rolling true. This course demands a lot of different shots and the rough can be spongy so fat shots were punished. The length of the holes is nice for golfers who have trouble driving over 200 yards. You can really work on short approach shots from various lies on this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Excellent execudive course.

Each hole gives a different challenge. The greens are in excellent shape. The rough is spongy.... this can make the short distances difficult for most.

Surprised at the amount of players for a Saturday around 12 noon. Pace of play excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Perfect day, for a perfect course!

The day started cold and overcast, but by the time I got to the 1st tee, the sun came out, the first fairway was beautiful!

Every hole was in excellent shape. The greens were almost back to perfection after their spring cleaning, but still excellent. Such a great first round, so I played a second. Even better! Warm sun, challenging breezes...what more could you ask for.

As for the staff...Top Notch!

I love booking my rounds using my Golf Now app, and they never let me down!

GREAT COURSE AND STAFF!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

perfect for quick 9 holes

great weather. everything was nice and green. pace of play was good. always a fun course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Track

Long Beach Rec 9 is an awesome little track to play. Always good people at the course. Staff and Players are always good people. I love it

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
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 Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Do not play Sunday mornings!

I had a tee time at 822am and was stuck behind a group of five that was walking. They averaged 22 minutes per hole and there was a huge traffic jam behind them. I could not take it after 6 holes and gave up which is unfortunate as this is one of my favorite 9 hole courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Super fast!!!

Course was WIDE OPEN!!! We finished in 1 hr 12 minutes...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still slow play

Haven't played this course for over 30 years thought it would be fun to play with my 20 year old daughter who is getting the bug to play a lot thought the price was reasonable and the course was in good shape especially the greens still pretty slow play but what do you expect with a public course that is probably got a bunch of first time golfers on it. Still had s great day playing with my daughter and a nice couple from long beach will definitely play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lil Rec

Cool Cat that Commodores the Refreshment Cart last Sunday 12/17 afternoon @12:45 pm is AWESOME!! Please let me know his name if you can. Aloha,Herb

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great golf instructor

Tim Johnson PGA is the best golf instructor in Southern California. Best $50 I ever spent. I've never played better! Booked another lesson next week.

Can't wait!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Little Rec

Always a good pace of play and you can usually find a hot deal on Golf Now. Great staff and a challenging course for a small 9 hole. Restaurant and pro shop have good prices also. Great course for the price in the heart of LBC.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Course

This is a great inexpensive course. Four ladies had a great time. Not rushed and very relaxed for a Saturday afternoon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Enjoyable

length of this course and wide fairways makes this place fun. reasonably priced with a cart.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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