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3.6
961 Reviews (961)
5 Stars
171
4 Stars
391
3 Stars
241
2 Stars
101
1 Stars
57
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
73.9%
Recommend this course
737 out of 961 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
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3.5
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
71.7%
Recommend this course
43 out of 60 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
961 Reviews (961)

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 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

First off with the rain the course is in great shape. The value even better, 25 bucs to ride 18 is awesome. My only complaint is the sand traps... It's like hitting of cement. Other than that great place to play

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

Great course

Paid $34 with cart. Great price. Started on time and the course was in great shape. The greens were rolling very well, a bit hard though. Had a great time will definitely play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

gr8rig

Course has bounced back from a dry summer. Green every where.

Greens rolling true.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

For a good time, call Franklin

After a brown 2015, Franklin Canyon has bounced back nicely post-rains. Course was in terrific shape, both greens an fairways! I would have appreciated a softer landing on the greens, but made the adjustment by hole 3. Great price, sunny day, paired with a nice 2-some, and never had to wait. What's not to like?

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

Good shape

Well worth the 30.00 to ride.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Conditions Still A Little Rough

Carts were on the fairways, but fairways and rough had not been mowed and were on the high side. Not much roll on the fairways, but the greens were generally good. The course is in a beautiful valley, no homes in site. Interesting layout, very pretty area. Pace of play is always on the slow side due to 7 minute tee time intervals and the fact that the course can be difficult for higher handicaps. They need to spread out tee times to 8 or 9 minutes to improve pace of play. Also, the course opens with a par 5 followed by a par 3 which always causes a bottleneck.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

good course for a fun day

The day on which we played was sunny and with light breezes. The course was slightly wet from three days rain. The fairways were cut and slightly slow, not much run out. First cut was a bit grabby, and deep enough to make it hard to find balls that landed four or five feet off the short grass. The greens were very slightly bumpy and were fairly true.

Staff was helpful, and had a regular marshall keeping play pace up. midday round took us about 4.5 hrs

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

This course has some very challenging holes.

I especially like the way you get a little of the hill playing and the ground level. They seem to mix it up just right for me. Thanks for a great round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course poor staffing

Great course, good conditions. Stacked golfers pretty tight. One staff member for food and drinks. One person running back and forth from food to bar. Long waits. No beverage cart. This is a new issue with this course. Might be awhile for me to return.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

LOTS OF FUN

Even though I still can't carry the ravine on 17 I had a great time. The pace of play was excellent, the Marshall moved everyone along smoothly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First timer

First time playing Franklin Canyon. I was pleasantly surprised at the course layout and the condition of the greens. Pace of play was very slow for a Tuesday 10:00 am tee off. I will play it again, the value is certainly there.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

slow after 10 am way slow at noon

same as above but course in good shape

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Place

Greens were in great shape

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Condition of course

Course was in very good condition, fairways much better then expected. Very satisfied with the round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has a fair layout.

Many areas have ground under repair. Many of the tee boxes need rework. The greens are in fairly good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

nice day

I had played the course in September, before the rain, and it was very dry (as expected). Today the course was in great shape despite the few temporary tee boxes (much needed). The greens rolled well and the fairways were in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

The course was fun to play, Good greens!

It was real cold that day. The fairways are under repair and should come around in a few weeks. The greens were in good condition and rolled nice. I'll be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Franklin Canyon

The staff here were friendly and laid back and the carts were nice. The pace of play was horrible and about the worse I've seen at any course but the value of this course and challenges were well worth it. There's tree hazards some sand traps and a bit of water. I would definitely go back for the twilight which was a huge value!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day

Drought is tuff. Greens were very slow. Still had a great day

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Franklin Canyon sadly mismanaged

I have played this course many times and for the last year or so it has been getting worse, tee boxes uneven, and only about 10-20% of fairways have any "playable" grass on them. Lay out is fun and luckily the greens were decent. I understand we have a drought but at least all the other near by courses have maintained better playing conditions for a better price. It's a shame because it's a fun lay out.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 04/28/2016

Since the rains this winter and some work by the staff the course is now in very good condition.

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