GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
4.0
331 Reviews (331)
5 Stars
145
4 Stars
120
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
17
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.3
83.2%
Recommend this course
294 out of 331 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.2
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
80.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 5 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.8
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.8
75.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 12 reviews
Read Reviews

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 54
Length 2009 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
Book a Tee Time at
Arroyo Seco Golf Course
Powered by GolfNow.com

Course Details

Year Built 1955
Golf Season Year round
Architect William H. Johnson (1955)

Rentals/Services

Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Sports

Minigolf
The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+
waivedfees
10 rounds of waived fees
golf ball.svg
$120 in tee time credits
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection
redeemtrophy
Redeem GolfPass points

Reviews

4.0
331 Reviews (331)
Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Walked

Value at a price

Since the Covid-19 pandemic hit, one can't just walk onto this course the way we used to. You have to make advance reservations. That being said, this is still a fun short par three course that attracts all levels of golfer, including the very casual golfer. The benefits are that the course is inexpensive to play, and the new managers seem to be taking better care of it. The not so good news is that many golfers don't seem to understand basic golf etiquette, so greens are marked up and not repaired, pace can be very, very slow, and golf balls can come toward you at any time from almost anywhere. Currently, the course isn't lit at night, which meant that our 18 hole reservation had to be cut short at 14 holes, due to the slow play and lack of lighting. We will be back, of course, but we are hoping for a better experience and a full 18 next time.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Good Value But Slow Play

Need to practice your short game and have the time? This might be for you. This all par-3 course plays slow with mostly beginner golfers. You would think it would go faster with most holes averaging 100 yards and rarely than more than a 2-some but played 9 holes in just under 2.5 hours. Hard to get in the groove when you have wait each hole. Pick an odd time (ie: when it's hot!) and enjoy the low rate.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice place to play.

This golf environment is.very relaxing. I love coming here.

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

This Course Is Always in Good Condition

The maintenance staff at Arroyo Seco keeps the greens in excellent condition. It's a fun course to play because there are some subtle breaks. A majority of the greens have some slope as well. Birdies are fairly hard to make, even for a lower handicap player. I enjoy the course because it allows me to use 7 iron through sand wedge, and a premium is placed on accuracy and controlling the distance of your shots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Short Par 3 course. Great for beginners or for anyone who wants to work on their short game. Course is well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Quick pace of play and beautiful fairways and greens

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

08/09/20 - review from someone new to golf, first time playing a full walk par 3

Good course! I’m relatively new to golf, +20 handicap. But Aaroyo is definitely good to practice those 80-120 yard holes. Good weather in South Pasadena as well

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Nearby Courses
Pasadena, California
Private
0.0
0
Glendale, California
Public
3.8922645981
448
Alhambra, California
Municipal
4.1937864767
1722
Pasadena, California
Public
2.8700265252
71
Monterey Park, California
Public
4.1561811522
331
Pasadena, California
Public
3.1063219584
1188
Glendale, California
Private
4.0
6
San Gabriel, California
Private
5.0
1
Los Angeles, California
Municipal
3.9226841179
148
Altadena, California
Public/Municipal
4.5182360691
150
Montebello, California
Public/Municipal
4.4074074074
10
Montebello, California
Public/Municipal
4.2668046693
758
Golf Packages
MB2.1.jfif

Monarch Beach Resort Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
ORANGE COUNTY, CA | Enjoy lodging accommodations at the Waldorf-Astoria Monarch Beach, the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Nigel, the Montage Laguna Beach, or the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa and golf at Monarch Beach Golf Links.

Monarch Beach Resort Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
ORANGE COUNTY, CA | Enjoy lodging accommodations at the Waldorf-Astoria Monarch Beach, the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Nigel, the Montage Laguna Beach, or the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa and golf at Monarch Beach Golf Links.

The Palm Mountain Resort & Spa Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
PALM SPRINGS, CA | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at Palm Mountain Resort & Spa and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Indian Canyons – South Course, Indian Canyons – North Course, The Classic Club, Tahquitz Creek – Resort Course, and Tahquitz Creek – Legend Course.

The Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
PALM SPRINGS, CA | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at the Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Indian Canyons – South Course, The Classic Club, Tahquitz Creek – Resort Course, and Tahquitz Creek – Legend Course.

The Lodge At Torrey Pines Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
LA JOLLA, CA | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at The Lodge at Torrey Pines and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Torrey Pines – South Course and Torrey Pines – North Course.
Now Reading
  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account