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3.6
973 Reviews (973)
5 Stars
174
4 Stars
397
3 Stars
243
2 Stars
101
1 Stars
58
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
74.0%
Recommend this course
747 out of 973 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.9
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
3.9
86.7%
Recommend this course
26 out of 30 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.7
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
73.3%
Recommend this course
44 out of 60 reviews
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Course Highlights
Franklin Canyon's course layout consistently earns praise for its engaging design and scenic, peaceful setting. Friendly staff and a solid pace of play make for a rewarding round at a working-man's value.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6550 yards
Slope 132
Rating 71.8
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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Fairways Rye/Poa Grass
Greens Bent/Poa Grass
Golf Season Year round

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
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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Reviews

3.6
973 Reviews (973)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Watching the Game 8
19th Hole Specials 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 29
Forced Carries 27
Bunkers 26
This course/club is great for:
Locals 40
Walkers 19
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 16
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 22
Convenient to the City 18
In the 'Burbs 17

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Reviews 179
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 179
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun Course

Sad to hear my first experience at Franklin Canyon will also be my only one as the course unfortunately is shutting down to become an RV Park. This course had its share of challenges but played fair. The course conditions were good, pace of play was smooth.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

No marshals, 6 hour pace everytime

This a course that over caters to a specific age demographic at the detriment of other golfers. Pace of play does not exist here. Its a golf waste land waiting to be turned into townhomes.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What a shame

What a beautiful course, it’s a bummer they want to put a trailer park here. Talk about a backwards move. Golf is only going to get bigger…

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 112
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Franklin Canyon May 2024

Course needs water in places, but not in the sand traps. Pace was quite slow. Very windy.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 144
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course Closing

This course is going to close in the very near future, wanted to play it one more time. I have played here many times and enjoy my time here. It is nothing spectacular but an enjoyable layout. It has some uphill and downhill, force carries and some don't go long or you are in the can't find my ball territory. If you get a chance play it before it closes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Sad to see this place go.

This course will be closing in less than a month. Its a shame to see this place go, the worker in the club house said it will become an RV park and hiking spot. The place was super busy with tons of golfers, I can't see the owner making more money as a camp spot. The course is fun and challenging at the same time. Food is great and well priced with friendly staff. I hate to see them lose their jobs. Try the place out before it closes.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Franklin Canyon

They should not be closing this course for a trailer park. This place is a GEM, and needs some investment. A very beautiful canyon in the North Bay, wooded, good breeze, sunshine, plenty of promise.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Spot!

I am pretty new to golf and love coming here. The staff is friendly and the security guard is super diligent in the parking lot. Hopefully I play a better round next time😂

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf course

First time at Franklin, I’d definitely recommend it to everyone I know. Heard they’re closing done, I hope that they stay open.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course. Sad to hear that it will be closing permanently next month.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lovely - Too bad it's closing

The course is to be converted into an RV park. Last day of golf is May 29, 2024. The seats on all the carts need repair.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

All Good Things Must Come To An End

It is with heavy heart that I write, but as of this review Franklin Canyon will be closing with the last date to play on May 29. While the course can torment thos who struggle to find the fairway it's a great course and you should play it one last time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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