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3.6
967 Reviews (967)
5 Stars
173
4 Stars
393
3 Stars
242
2 Stars
101
1 Stars
58
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
74.0%
Recommend this course
741 out of 967 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.8
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.0
81.5%
Recommend this course
22 out of 27 reviews
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3.6
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
72.6%
Recommend this course
45 out of 62 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
967 Reviews (967)

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 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Franklin Review

The course is closing soon so little maintenance is being done. It is what it is for $75 on a Sunday

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Last time.

That’s the last time I will play there. I know the course is going to close and it shows. Here’s the bad , tee box👎, fairways 👎,the greens 🐌. Dead spots everywhere. I give it -⛳️ one green out of five.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Too much time waiting to tee off

Weather and my other 3 guys were great but the pace of play caused us to lose focus and make too many second guess shorts.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Expecting to close and it shows

They are not taking care of the course any more. It looks like they have stopped watering everything but the greens. The fairways are now hardpan. Not worth the money better to go to Hiddenbrooke or Tilden

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Terrible condition, unfriendly staff

First off, I generally love this course. But yesterday I got there a bit early to warm up and the guy working behind the desk tried to force us on the course 10 minutes before our tee time. I said we wanted time to warm up and he said “this is my golf course you’ll do what I say!” The course itself was in terrible condition, and I’m not just saying that. Massive brown patches everywhere, but then some other spots were massively overwatered causing puddles and golf cart mud tracks in the fairway. Plus the loud groundskeeper utility vehicles were roaring within earshot most of the round. The few positives about this experience was that the guy making food is awesome and puts in those extra details to make sure meals and drinks are satisfactory. Plus I genuinely like this course design and usually have a good time here, but unfortunately this time the course was in awful condition and the guy working the desk was a total…. Well, not a gentleman.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice but could be better conditions

First time playing there and noticed all the brown spots on the fairways. Greens were ok but could be better.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 178
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Course is being sold

I probably had 800 yards of rollout because the fairways were so hard. I hit multiple shots off dirt. The course is not being maintained very well since it's closing soon. Sadly because of that it's not worth playing much unless you get a deal.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Conditions

The overall course conditions were satisfactory with fairways very dry and good waiting for play ahead especially during a holiday.

I must add a friendly staff on board.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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