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Franklin Canyon Golf Course

3.6
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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
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74.0%
Recommend this course
747 out of 973 reviews
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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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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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Back 72 6550 yards 71.8 132
Middle 72 6145 yards 69.6 127
Middle (W) 72 6145 yards 74.9 132
Red (W) 72 5373 yards 66.7 120
Red 72 5373 yards 70.8 121
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Scorecard for Franklin Canyon Golf Course
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Blue M: 71.5/131 490 186 356 179 366 202 521 404 518 3222 381 212 366 519 363 456 367 150 514 3328 6550
White M: 69.2/124 W: 75.7/129 464 163 340 163 346 189 506 389 504 3064 368 186 339 502 329 385 344 126 502 3081 6145
Red M: 65.8/113 W: 71.0/119 439 125 322 148 326 168 491 325 418 2762 354 130 275 424 313 370 280 90 375 2611 5373
Handicap 15 11 13 7 17 5 9 1 3 8 2 14 4 10 6 16 12 18
Par 5 3 4 3 4 3 5 4 5 36 4 3 4 5 4 4 4 3 5 36 72
Handicap (W) 7 17 9 15 3 13 1 11 5 2 10 12 6 8 4 14 18 16
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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Fairways Rye/Poa Grass
Greens Bent/Poa Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Muir Graves (1970) Casey O'Callaghan Golf Course Design

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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peter6361163
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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mattueno72
Played On
Reviews 200
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course Condition

Center of the fairway are OK but side of the fairway are almost no grasses ..

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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dennysantos
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u000001210711
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Course conditions

I paid $71 total ... Course is NOT worth the money ... Too many DRY areas ... I can play other nice courses for either the same $ or for less ..

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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danstone360
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

Lots of Hardpan

Bunkers are very inconsistent and there are no rakes per Covid regulations. Course has more hardpan that ever before. Greens were in decent shape. I wish they'd charge a rate that would allow them to maintain this course. Great layout but terrible conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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junedog50
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Sanchito111
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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djclink
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
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 Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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jamesxu
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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u000001385957
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff attitude

When I ran into a backup of 4 foursomes on the par 3 11th hole,I went back to #1. The hole was wide open and nobody was anywhere near the tee box. The person in the pro shop had been talking to someone for about 5 minutes and ignored me.

When I proceeded to the tee, he, his name is Randy, called me and addressed me in an abusive way. He said there were 10 minute tee time intervals, with nobody in the fairway nor around the tee box , that didn't apply to this situation. Randy said " this isn't Burger King, cute, but abusive.

A little flexibility and common courtesy, as well as common sense,would be appreciated in the future.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
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junedog50
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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bleong
Played On
Reviews 167
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Whuzup002
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

Pricey for the conditions

Charge top dollar for course that is not in good condition. Greens are good. Hit a great drive and might be hitting off dirt and acorns. Tough having to use city water. Costs a lot. Kitchen not often open for hot food except hot dogs. Staff is great though. Just shouldn’t charge $68 on weekends for a course in that condition. Blue Rock $2 cheaper and is in great shape. Drop the price Franklin.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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u000006119925
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent greens

Fairways ok, dry on the edges with hard pan for rough. But a good friendly layout for those looking to work on their game like me. Played from whites but if you are on your game play it from the tips. Yardage markers seem fairly accurate. Pace of play was good.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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shaesq
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

3 star

Course a little rough around the edges. Greens in good condition.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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u000004187717
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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ang8188
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bait and switch

The course looks NOTHING like the photos. The pace of play was private club like; however, course conditions were terrible.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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u000001316181
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Poor Shape

The coarse was in poor shape. Fairways were dry and barely any grass. Greens were Ok but very disappointed in the conditions

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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u314160783114
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u314160929859
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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