Brookside Golf Club - C.W. Koiner: Aerial
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3.3
1222 Reviews (1222)
5 Stars
288
4 Stars
471
3 Stars
236
2 Stars
95
1 Stars
132
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.2
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.6
61.7%
Recommend this course
898 out of 1222 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.9
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
82.4%
Recommend this course
28 out of 34 reviews
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3.6
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.4
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
72.9%
Recommend this course
35 out of 48 reviews
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Course Highlights
Friendly staff and smooth pace of play consistently stand out as highlights at this Pasadena-area course. The clubhouse amenities and well-rolling greens reward golfers when conditions are at their best.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7104 yards
Slope 134
Rating 74.5

Also known as Number One at Brookside Golf Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1928
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Poanna Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William P. Bell (1928)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $18 - $21
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.3
1222 Reviews (1222)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 18
Patio Dining 18
Brunch 13
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 26
Narrow Fairways 18
Plays Long 18
This course/club is great for:
Locals 42
Walkers 32
Playing Multiple Courses 22
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 43
Near Local Attractions 20
Worth the Drive 11

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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rose Bowl Course

1st time playing this course and it was great the greens had been air rated and a little too much sand but the fairways were awesome very difficult course very long course but lots of fun I'm definitely going back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Wet weather
Used cart

work being done; aeration issue

First time at this course, #2, and layout is fine. Course is under some contruction, so a bit nutty at first hole, which is in the middle of the fairway!!!

Other parts of course can use some work, but overall course is pretty good considering all the rain...

A sign or two would be nice for those cart riders who don't want the cart to yell at you for going the wrong way!

Brad the starter was great, and Enna in the pro shop was very nice, professional and personable!

I don't understand why a golfer cannot check in just a little earlier than 15 minutes prior to tee time. I get the why: cause carts aren't readily available in a large amount. But geez, it's rush, rush rush after you finally check in and tee off at the first hole. Please give a golfer a few more minutes than 15, which is actually about five once you get checked in, get out of the pro shop, load up the cart and get to hole #1....

Look forward to playing again, especially when it is not shortly after aeration has taken place on the greens, which sucks for putting accuracy. Just the luck of the draw, I understand it needs to get done.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course under construction

Nice scenic layout. Holes 1 and 7 modified due to construction. Hole 1 becomes an almost impossible te shot of under 100 yards over very tall trees on the side of the green. Just call it a warmup and go on from there!!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Failure to notify the course maintenance

1. The first hole was shortened to 190 yards due to construction.

2. The greens were aerated and sandy. This was not mentioned on GolfNow during the booking. Therefore, the green fees should be reduced.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

My issue is not with the course but rather a suggestion for GolfNow. The aeration of greens should be listed before you are able to book.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Construction

Concert construction that makes the 1st and 7th holes into par 3s. First hole is a gimmicky 100 yd shot over 2 overlapping trees and the 7th a 180 yd shot from the fairway. Makes a short course even shorter but doesn’t make the round faster. Greens were good per the usual.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Under construction

Nice layout in pretty good shape. Holes 1 and 7 are being

Renovated so much shortened with #1 almost impossible to play over trees!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Gem

Played EO after the rains. It was a beautiful day and the rain had the course in perfect condition. Greens were rolling smooth, fairways were nice, rough cut to a fair height. Had two holes (1 and 7) playing as par threes due to construction . Had to hit over a tree for #1 and & was straight forward at about 165. Brookside is still an LA Gem.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A fun day on the vourse

Playing on the course was more walking than driving, thr rain caused the fairway to be wet and slow, The course has construction on it making holes #1 and ##7 to be shorter than what it is usually. So with soapy fairway it is cartpath only ! But had a good day to just get the golf bagand practice.

Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Alternate tees poor conditions

The biggest problem is the construction that has been ongoing for months. There were alternate tees for 2 holes, much shorter than standard, one of which left a nearly impossible pitch over/through the trees to the first green. Greens were generally in good shape. Some fairways had long rough. Bunkers were sometimes raked. Long forced carry over the construction on 18 also. Slope rating from the whites is not accurate due to small, narrow greens, copious bunkering, trees that guard the greens, OB areas next to many holes, and the drainage hazard. In a year it might be okay to play there again.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

Pasadena's Finest

Two 18's. I played Koiner (the other is Nay), and thought it was really fine considering the atmospheric rivers we had up to now (3/24). They were getting it ready for the City Championship. Play this before the Rose Bowl uses it for parking (concerts and games). I saw construction (excavation) on the Nay course, so caveat emptor.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nay Course 3-20-23

The course was in great condition aside from the two holes being renovated. Tee boxes, fairways and greens were all well maintained. Pace of play was fantastic. Never had to wait to tee off or hit from the fairway.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Played the Ney course

Probably the last time I play that course. The city of Pasadena decided to make an outdoor stage on the first hole and 18th fairway. They didn’t have any notice and the first hole played 85 yards with 2 trees in front of you. The 7th hole is now playing a par 3 as well. It really made the round sour from the get go. If you can get out on the bigger course that’s great. But I’m not paying weekend rates to play a chopped down course. The par 70 is now par 68. Was pretty lame.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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