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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
Avg Rating
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 51
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Crowded

We had a time at 11.15. As sonn as my friend arrived he said lets go to delta view. So we paid 23$ at noon and we were finished by 3.30. Franklin canyon were charging 34$. We probably would have been on hole 13 there while the sun was setting. All courses like to make money, but jamming a bunch of people on the course is a drag.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Smooth round

The course was ok had a lot of debris from previous storms, pace of play was good though. Staff was great. Overall good experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful setting for a golf course

Fits nicely in to the hills. Only disappointment was no Marshall to keep up pace of play. Great food.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course

This course was in very good condition after the heavy rain they had in the last week

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

6+ hour round!

You guys need to get the starters and marshals organized. It should not take 6 hours to play 18, even if it was on Veterans' Day. I saw a number of 2 and 3-somes out there, I even saw a 5-some tee off right at #1, right in front of a starter. Totally confusing and I'm sure it contributed to the slow down. That being said, still one of the best values in the Bay Area.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun and challenging course

Great course and great weather led to a very enjoyable outing for both myself and out of state friend of mine.
Only thing that would have made this a better outing would have been my game/score!
Will definitely play many more times.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A course with character

Brought a visiting golfer from Salt Lake City and it was a hit. He enjoyed the variety of different holes and saw how the course could be if it were allowed to give it mire watering. Had a great time!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

course has great fairways

The course was excellent.has a lot to offer to all players.will definitely play again when i;m in area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good Experience

Just getting back to golf after a 15year layoff. Had not played FC in @17+ years. Found it to be in good condition despite the drought. The course was busy, but the round was only @4 hours and 25 minutes, despite my frequent errant shots. Will definitely return.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

A good challenge but not too difficult. Scenic and in good shape. Fairways are green in spite of drought.
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Round

My afternoon round of golf was great. The course was is good shape and the greens were rolling nicely. Definitely one of my favorite courses to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Ok case course considering the drought. management could use a bucket of white and red paint to mark the yardage in the cart paths. a place to play

Low expectations , no better on results. Needs a grounds superintendent who can maximize this courses' potential. Course is tired ,and recognize dry conditions as part of drought. Suggest management looks at Bennett Valley, Rancho Solano ,and Teal Bend on how to condition a course. Probably won't play again, no reason to.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good Day of Golf

The course was good and fair. Staff was friendly.
Definitely will be back when in the area.

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

Great shape

First group to go out and still took 4+ hours to finish due to overbooked back 9. Other than that great green conditions considering the drought and fairways were nice as well.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great day

Everything went as planned. Greens were in great shape. No waiting. I will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Course was in good condition greens rolled well

Playing this course for 30 plus years, always count on Franklin to be a well kept course ruff cut consistent and hard greens that bite..

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Franklin Canyon in the Summer

Course was in good shape, and would recommend this to anyone.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Day at The Canyon

Excellent course conditions, especially for this time of year.

The price is EXCELLENT as well. With other East Bay Area course asking for $40+ ( and many of them that's walking rate on Golf Now), one would expect a full Franklin Canyon. But it was not. We were even behind a group of Super-seniors with one senior gal who was walking w/ a motor cart. We still completed the round in just over 4 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

no two holes alike

the course is fun no two holes alike up hill 5 pars down hill 3 pars you will use all the clubs in your bag with the water shortage the course was in great shape greens in great shape I want to go back soon

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun for a quick round

I was traveling in SF and on a whim decided to play with 2 friends at Franklin Canyon. We enjoyed a beautiful Saturday morning round. Course played pretty easy due to the favorable wind conditions. Greens were average at best, but I can't really complain given how dry the conditions have been in the area. Overall, I enjoyed the day and would go back if I'm in the SF/Berkeley area again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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