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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
3.6
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
72.9%
Recommend this course
43 out of 59 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 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Much improved Franklin

They’re watering the place again!

Perhaps by charging $60+, they can afford water.

It’s in nice shape and we had a well paced round on a Sat afternoon: 3 hr, 45 min. Fun day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 91
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Trampoline greens

I’d played here a few years ago and it feels like it’s gone way down hill.

Greens were rock hard, fairways were patchy, bunkers were inconsistent. Not worth the $$$.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

They are using their water wisely

The course was in better shape than previous reviews led me to believe, but still shabbier than my usual picks. The tee boxes, fairways and greens were in good condition. The greens were getting hand watered while we were playing. Now if you stray off the fairway, you will end up in patchy rough or hardpan. (There's your penalty for spraying the ball.) I can accept the conditions in this perpetual drought environment IF the green fee is lower than the local competition.

On a weekday afternoon, our twosome played in 3:45.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mediocre at best

I used to like playing here, now it’s slowly getting more and more run down. It could be a top notch course if they kept it up better.

The pace of play today wasn’t horrible, I teed off at 12:10 and finished at 4. Hardly anyone out there which was nice.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice Day at Franklin Canyon

There was some wind which picked up in the afternoon, but the overall temperature and conditions were very good. The course could use some water, but with the current drought in California I'm not surprised. We got around in less than 4 hours so I'm happy with the round

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor —-no other word to describe

This course has potential. It is set in the valley/hills and could be pretty good. But the conditions are TERRIBLE. tee boxes uneven and chunky. Fairways have tons of weeds and flowers. Greens are bumpy and dead in spots. The bunkers were ok but that is it. Staff was nice though. I don’t think I’ll go back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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