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3.6
964 Reviews (964)
5 Stars
171
4 Stars
391
3 Stars
244
2 Stars
101
1 Stars
57
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.2
74.6%
Recommend this course
740 out of 964 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.9
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
3.9
85.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 21 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.5
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.6
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
71.9%
Recommend this course
46 out of 64 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
964 Reviews (964)

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 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Much improved !

I stayed away from ththis s course for several months due to poor course conditions. Fairways st that time were hard and bare with n many areas. It was probably due to drought conditions.

I was pleasantly surprised that this time the fairways were much improved. You could actually take a divot with your pitches. Greens were relatively good although not sure on what they would read on stimp Meyer.

Enjoyed my round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/12/2018:
We're happy to hear you decided to visit us again! Thank you for reviewing the course conditions and rating the course 4-stars. See you soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Franklin Canyon

Took 5hr 15 min to play. Need I say more. No ranger seen all day to speed up play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Response from on 03/27/2018:
Thank you for playing Franklin Canyon and sharing your feedback!
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Franklin Canyon

Golf now is a good website for finding golf courses. Unfortunately, there was no advanced notification by Golf Now or Franklin Canyon that was restricted to back nine play due to aeration on the front nine and we had to pay $29.50 to walk. Oh well, win some or lose some.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 03/23/2018:
Tank you for golfing with us and sharing your review!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 03/20/2018:
Thank you for playing Franklin Canyon and sharing your feedback!
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow pace of play

I love this course but every time I give it another chance it dissappoints due to the pace of play. The marshalls just drive around and do nothing to encourage slow groups to keep moving.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 02/16/2018:
Thank you for golfing with us at Franklin Canyon! Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good time

The tee boxes need some work but the course was pretty good and the pace was good as well.

I will play agin the range needs some work and the balls were a little run down,but it was fine to warm up and get going.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/07/2018:
Thank you for playing Franklin Canyon and sharing your recommendation!
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Commented on 03/12/2018

Played 18 on a Sunday. Took nearly 6 hours with 2 marshals I never saw. Love this course but 6 hours is pure torture!

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Commented on 02/20/2018

Enjoyed the round. Play was a bit slow but went along. Round took 4.5 hours. Some Tee boxes are in need of re-sodding. Greens have no flat spots on them. Nice country setting.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens worth the drive.

We traveled 30 miles not knowing what to expect but the greens and two golf course members was worth the drive.

Kim and Chang walked nine holes and we wished that they would of ride and play 18, good golf but great company.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/07/2018:
Thank you for taking time to drive out to our course and give us a try! Our staff is thrilled to hear you played with great company and enjoyed greens conditions. See you soon!
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

We played Franklin Canyon in Hercules at noon and

the pace was around 4 hours.

With the starter blessing we started on the 10th tee

which helped.

The course is overall in good condition, green were

mowed and rolled, fairways had some bare spots,

which is typical California.

Great views of surrounding hills, wildlife, lots of

trees.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 02/02/2018:
We're happy to hear you played with a great pace and overall good course conditions. See you soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value for money. Tee boxes need work right now but. Other than that good conditions all round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 02/01/2018:
Thank you for the 4-star review and recommendation!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value

Played 9 holes with my son Had a great day. Not too slow but took almost 2 hours. We’ll be back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/01/2018:
We're happy to hear you had a great day of golf with your son!
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

We played Franklin Canyon at noon as a twosome

with cloudy skies but no rain.

The condition of the course was good, with rolled

greens and some spots in the fairway (typical in

California).

The pace was a little under 4 hours.

Good views of surrounding hills, some wildlife, lots

of birds(including turkeys).

Good value for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/01/2018:
We're happy to hear you found a good value playing our course! Thank you for sharing your feedback. See you soon!
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Good
Response from on 01/12/2018:
Thank you for the 4-star review and recommendation!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Response from on 01/05/2018:
Thank you for sharing feedback on your round at Franklin Canyon! We're sorry to hear about your slow pace of play through six holes but happy to hear it improved later in the round. See you soon!
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 01/05/2018:
Thank you for golfing with us and sharing your review!
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 01/05/2018:
Thank you for sharing your recommendation!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course and value

Let me start by saying that they are now charging a $1 water surcharge per player when you check in. I wish they would postthat on golf now so it is not a surprise charge when you get there. I really like the course and the greens were very firm with the lack of rain. Also the water hazard was bone dry, but that was a bonus for me. I had a great time and will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 01/05/2018:
Thank you for the 4-star review and recommendation! We look forward to seeing you again in 2018.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 12/26/2017:
Thank you for recommending the golf course!
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

5 hour round

Excruciating 3 hour front 9 with up to 3 groups waiting at multiple holes. Back 9 was better at 2 hours and change. Maybe this is the norm for Friday afternoons but I was attempted to quit but stuck it out. Course was in decent shape. Fairways were dried so the ball ran hot on every drive.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Response from on 12/26/2017:
Thank you for golfing with us and sharing feedback! We're sorry to hear pace of play was inconsistent and almost caused you to quit the round.
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

We played Franklin Canyon as a threesome at

noon and it played in about 4 hours.

Weather was cold, pace was fine, greens are in

good condition, fairways and rough is groomed by

spotting, typical California (drought).

Staff is friendly.

The course is a combination of flat and hilly

holes with mature trees and good views.

I recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 12/26/2017:
We're happy to hear you enjoyed your round! Thank you for sharing feedback on course conditions and pace of play. See you soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 12/26/2017:
Thank you for the 5-star review!
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