Franklin Canyon Golf Course

I wasn't going to write a review because it's pretty well known Franklin Canyon is on its death bed (course closure announced in May 2024 for conversion to a luxury RV park and partial acquisition by the John Muir Land Trust).

However, there is a super suspicious five-star review from a few weeks ago that prompted me to post.

Our round on a Friday mid-day was just shy of five hours. The bunkers were all hardpan. Greens were terrible and if you weren't in the fairway you were in weeds that showed no signs of recent mowing.

Our cart seats were disgusting...I could go on.

100% my last time playing here. If it was a four hour round, I might be back and walk, but given the imminent demise, with no end date....it's like an excuse for the course to let it go down the drain.

The only positive for my round was that I was in the right mindset. I new it was going to be less than stellar, but I figured playing on a weekday would at least yield a shorter round. Nope.

Great layout. Challenges all handicaps. Carts were set up with names assigned already upon arrival for just standard public rounds.

Great greenskeeping. Rivals places charging 3x and pace of play is better than those.

Will definitely play again.

The course, for the most part was in good shape. We were told the bar/restaurant area would be open until 4:00, but when we got there at 3:30, it was closed.

Most fairways were in decent shape. Greens were in good shape. Very disappointed that the bar area was closed when we finished at 4 pm.

Don’t know what all the complaining is about. This course is fine. Fairways are lush where you’re supposed to hit it and the greens roll well. Tee boxes could use some work but other than that, it’s fine. It’s a good value and a 4 hour round is nice (teed off at 7:30).

Front nine green were terrible, spike marks , no one repaired ball marks , bumpy ,Fairways could use reseeding, tee boxes were a mess, no grass. Driving range mats are torn up , old range balls.

Booked my time for 10:20, pro shop moved out group to 10:30. Gave our slot to another group!!! My confirmation showed 10:20. Paid green fees upfront. Won’t be golfing at Franklin canyon again. Drove 1 1/4 times play there.

Sandy greens are the fastest I've seen on this course.

Good course but conditions are on par with the cheap price