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4.0
723 Reviews (723)
5 Stars
191
4 Stars
323
3 Stars
131
2 Stars
43
1 Stars
35
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
88.9%
Recommend this course
612 out of 723 reviews
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4.2
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
91.7%
Recommend this course
22 out of 24 reviews
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4.1
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
89.6%
Recommend this course
60 out of 67 reviews
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Course Highlights
This Long Beach public course impresses with elevation changes, true-rolling greens, and well-maintained fairways that reward accurate shot-making. Exceptionally friendly staff and reliable pace of play make for a consistently enjoyable round at strong value.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 6405 yards
Slope 117
Rating 70.0

Also known as Recreation Park American Golf Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1910
Fairways Kikuyu Grass
Greens Bent/Poa Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William F. Bell William P. Bell (1910)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $14.25 - $17.50
GPS 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 Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.0
723 Reviews (723)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Course Challenges Include:
Plays Long 9
Elevation Changes 7
Bunkers 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 11
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 13
Near the Airport 7

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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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5.0
First Time Playing

I liked this course some interesting testing holes the staff were really helpful and friendly

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great value

One of my favorite public courses in the area. It’s a longer course with a lot of elevation change and the greens always run true.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 99
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Reviews 1
2.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

rude ambassador

The ambassador at Hole #1 was extremely unfriendly and rude. Our tee time was 6:20 AM, but without any call, they started another group at 6:05 AM for the 6:20 slot. When we arrived at 6:10 AM and said we were the 6:20 group, they yelled at us to hurry up and catch the group that left at 6:05. We skipped the 1st tee box and started playing from the 2nd hole, but we were already upset by this rude and illogical staff member. During check-in, another staff member kindly said they would call us, but it seems communication with that particular staff member is impossible. They probably have racist or sexist tendencies.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My last time playing here

Decided to call it quits after 11 holes already 3.5 hours in. Was on pace for a 5.5-6 hour round. Having a 7 minute tee time stagger allowing 5-somes is inexcusable. I will not be playing here ever again.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course layout

Overall, I'd say they're a little above average, and the course layout is quite good. The only minor point was that the pace of play was a bit slow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Too Tough For Seniors

The golf course is just too long for Seniors. There are too many long Par 4/s, where I have no chance of reaching the green in two. The yardage on the scorecard does not reflect the length: it says 5900 (roughly) from the Red tees; it probably plays 6200 at least. No can do at my age.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Course, Pace and Challenge

The course was in good shape but the greens had not exactly been plugged but there were vertical lines on a lot of the greens that affected the roll of the ball. We finished in 4 hrs and 5 minutes. Enjoyed the long par 4s. There is no beverage cart on the course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Catalina

The tee times were well managed, which helped things run smoothly

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 305
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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