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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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Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Extra slow pace of play

It took 5 hours to play 18 holes with a waiting time for all 18 holes. Even though we could not move forward because of golfers in front of us, the golfer behind us kept moving up to our cart before we could hit the ball - this was so rude.

Worse day ever at Franklin Canyon

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A very nice golf course

The fairways of this golf course are very smooth. every beautiful. The facilities and service are superb. I'll come again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

$1 Water fees.....!?

I enjoy playing a Robert Muir Graves designed tract like Franklin Canyon, but I had to pay $1 when I arrived for water fees! ........What? Parking fees next? Maybe a sun fee and/or air !! I had already paid online.

It seems a little sketchy to me. I don't know if the money went into the cash register or into the pocket of the pro shop employee.

Franklin Canyon should raise their rates $1, rather than fleecing customers a buck while they check in. It will be a long time before I go back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value and challenging course

This course has it all and it can be challenging. This course doesn’t try to be something it’s not. Better than average maintenance, greens are well maintained, food and beverages are good. For the price, it’s spot on and I love this place. If your looking for a great course at a value price, you’ve found it. Don’t ask for perfection, enjoy it for what it is.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

i like this course but conditions were just ok lotaaaaaaaa patchy areas on the fairway a lot! fast greens very hot day we playd, pace of play was fine wasnt that busy,for the price we payed not bad but wouldnt pay over $40 w cart for this course!!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sand traps

Everything about Franklin Canuon is great except their sand traps!! Just mud no sand at all! If you play early the 1st hole has to much water!!

But it is the sand traps that are lacking!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great challenge

It was my first time playing this course and the location of the layout being in a canyon make this golf course challenging. I will be back for sure!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

I had a good time until I lost my cell phone at the course

Conditions Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

East Bays best public course

My favorite course to play in the East Bay. Great lay out, with challenges, waters, trees, elevation and escalation changes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun and challenging

Had a blast playing 18 ! Great course and awesome deal! Will definitely play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

ehhhh

Be aware they charge extra fees upon your arrival regardless if you paid in full, as stated online.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/22/2019

Hello. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon!

Played On
Reviews 94
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
California Advisor
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Franklin Good Will It Last?

Good greens and in grass most places, good value afternoons.

Well done fries a must! Front is faster and firmer than back nine; both nines are consistent these days. The aeration was done about four weeks ago so it’s game on.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/16/2019

We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. It is great to see you had an enjoyable time on the course and we hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Window got smashed in my car, items were stolen..!!!!!

Course was ok, and pace was ok but the parking lot is very sketchy...my car and another car had our windows broken and items were stolen out of our vehicle, this should never happen at a golf course facility and should be a safe and respectable place for players....

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 04/02/2019

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Still a bit sloppy

After the wet winter its still a bit sloppy out there, 1-4, 2 of which are par 3, were cart only and the rest of the course was 90 degree rule standard. Greens were all over on speed which made putting a bit difficult to read throughout the day. Pace of play was pretty steady through the day though and the food is always excellent, make sure you call before teeing off at 9 to make sure your food is ready though, as they do not seem to typically have food ready to go for even hot dogs. All in all enjoyable day just would say hold off for another week or two until conditions dry out a bit more.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/12/2019

We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. It is great to see you had an enjoyable time on the course and we hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs dryer weather

The course will be great once they can Moe, right now the grass is way to long. Spent way to much time looking for my ball. If you get off the fairway at all the you will have a difficult time hitting out of the long grass. As for the greens looks like they recently aerated but didn’t clean the greens very well lots of rolled dirt clods left over, visually makes putting a challenge.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/22/2019

Hello, and thank you for reviewing our course, Franklin Canyon Golf Course. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the course did not meet your expectations on the day of your round. We will make sure to pass this along to our staff. We hope to see you again in the future.

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