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3.6
960 Reviews (960)
5 Stars
171
4 Stars
388
3 Stars
243
2 Stars
101
1 Stars
57
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
74.5%
Recommend this course
737 out of 960 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.9
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
88.9%
Recommend this course
16 out of 18 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.5
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
72.6%
Recommend this course
45 out of 62 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
960 Reviews (960)

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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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Played this course many times, and enjoy the layout. It’s been awhile since I last played here, but the condition of the course was the worst that I have experienced there. Perhaps due to the drought conditions this past year, but grass was sparse on the tee boxes and in the fairways. Grass on greens was fine, but it appeared that they hadn’t been rolled in a while. Wasn’t much product in the clubhouse so that may be a reflection of the current Management company’s investment in the Course.

Conditions Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

11/25 round

tee boxes good, greens good. fairways are terrible

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 40
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun filled golf day

I joined up with the Marshall and his wife. We had a good time playing golf that day. Like usual, I always joined up with nice random golfers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Great course. Greens are great fairways are struggling with drought restrictions.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Played on a Saturday won’t do that again. Greens were good tee box could use some tlc. Pace was so slow 5hrs.+.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A little pricey and just okay.

Course conditions were disappointing. I’d heard this from friends but wanted to try for myself. Most holes had too much dirt in the fairways. This affects one’s techniques and swings as we compensate for there being no grass in these spots.

For the price, I would expect better. I really appreciate the location and setting. The food in the cafe, however, was excellent. Only one guy managing that area but he did his best, which was good.

If the course had ways for players to preorder from the eight or so hole, one could just pick up and keep going. Hungry players slow the pace down when having to wait for food. Also, consider a runner to bring us the food when it’s ready?

I will try this again I’m a few months. Hopefully, course conditions will have improved. When they do, I’ll definitely recommend FC to friends.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 193
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Perfect pace of play.

The course played well. The tee boxes needed some care as there were a lot of unrepaired divots paired with crab grass made it difficult to set up properly when on a tee box.

The fairways were well maintained.

The greens were pretty slow and appeared to not have been cut for a few days, which made the greens unpleasant to be on.

The pace of play for 11:00 was great. We finished in 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 30
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Pleasant golfing experience

Staff was great. Course was fun. Decent carts. Had a great day, looking forward to coming again soon.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout,bad conditions

I've played this course for years and it's really going downhill. Pretty sad what it's become. Fairways are beat up. Greens have divots everywhere. Sand is not sand. It's a shame because I used to love this course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

Sad conditions

Been playing this course for over 30 years and this is by far the worst it has looked and played. There is almost as much bare ground as there is grass, but there are cracks and seams in the bare grounds.

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