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3.6
974 Reviews (974)
5 Stars
174
4 Stars
398
3 Stars
243
2 Stars
101
1 Stars
58
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
74.3%
Recommend this course
748 out of 974 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.9
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
87.1%
Recommend this course
27 out of 31 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.7
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
75.4%
Recommend this course
43 out of 57 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
974 Reviews (974)

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 112
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Franklin Canyon 2020

The course is in fairly good condition. The greens need some work. Unfortunately, it was very windy which made play somewhat difficult. Usually, the weather is better.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Warm Day in the Canyon!

The course was in good condition and the pace of play was great!

The staff was very friendly & did a fantastic job with signage for play during the pandemic. Our carts were clean & ready to go upon our arrival. Very impressive!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

I hesitate to review Franklin Canyon because when people read this they're going to show up and make it harder to get tee times. They are doing the COVID-19 thing right. Procedures have been set up and you feel like they're a small price to pay. The layout has always been nice. The course is in good shape (especially the greens) but looks to be in danger of drying out as the weather gets warmer. Definitely walkable with a push cart (though you question your decision on 2 and 13). Still, highly recommended all the way around.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs work

I realize that what we are going thru is very trying. While the course was closed they could have worked on the tee boxes. Otherwise it was just ok.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Won’t be going back.

The course is usually slow, but the condition of the tee Bowes, the dead and downed trees and spotty fairways made us not want to go back anytime soon.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Franklin is in great condition

I have played this course several times over the last five years. This is the best I have ever seen the course. The fairways have grown back. The greens were firm and quick. The bunkers even had sand! I was pleasantly surprised with how the course played.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Previously Played

Fun round with interesting configuration

The fairways were quite soggy after a long rainstorm but the course was very playable. Best thing here is the interesting layout with several elevation changes and twists and turns to keep you challenged while still offering good scoring opportunities. Staff is friendly. Pace of play can be slow. Good value for the money so give it a try!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Reliable, pretty course

We play Franklin Canyon fairly often. It's a nice challenge, without any very difficult or easy holes. Pretty spot you'll want to be out in. Like other courses around here, it could use some rain and this week looks to provide it.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Franklin Canyon - Front 9

I always enjoy Franklin, this round was a late afternoon tee time where we were trying to beat the sunset. There isn't a 9 hole rate but the plan was to play the front 9.

Afternoon was pretty slow on the front, however when we arrived at the turn the foursome turned into a twosome and we replayed a few on the front 9 before the sun was too low and it started to get cold.

Overall good time as usual, it is dry they don't appear to do a lot of watering but greens were in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great views and course easy to play.

Beautiful weather and some great views....found the course to be fun, a bit challenging on some holes and a great value. I would play here again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice day for golf ⛳️

The Franklin Canyon golf course is worth it. Staff are friendly, greens-fee deals can be found, & course is in pretty good shape! The fairways are mostly dried out, so even if you miss-hit a shot, it rolls a mile! The layout features many challenging holes, with quite a few having to hit over barrancas to get to the green. Greens are in really good shape. Had a good time, & will go back ⛳️ !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs Work

This course could be great but needs a major turf overhaul. Clearly they are struggling to get the watering right. Flooding in some spots and just dead in others. I would avoid this course at the end of the season.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Course is in poor shape

Tee boxes are normally pretty beat up. Bunkers are always pretty poor. The fairways are usually pretty good but, today, they were horrible. A total cow pasture with bare spots all over. You have to move your ball off the dirt and onto a patch of grass. Greens are their saving grace.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Going Down Hill

I love Franklin Canyon. It may be the time of year but the course was in terrible shape. The greens had been "plugged" in the last week or so, but they were green. Slow and bumpy, but not terrible.

However, the fairways were terrible (dried out with very little green grass) and most ball washers were broken. Several water fountains did not work. Seems like the place is "going downhill".

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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