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3.9
525 Reviews (525)
5 Stars
144
4 Stars
249
3 Stars
74
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
25
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
86.1%
Recommend this course
445 out of 525 reviews
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3.9
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.0
94.4%
Recommend this course
17 out of 18 reviews
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3.9
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
3.9
86.7%
Recommend this course
26 out of 30 reviews
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Course Highlights
El Cariso's smart mix of par 3s and 4s creates an engaging layout that keeps pace of play moving and suits golfers of all skill levels. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong overall value make this a rewarding local gem worth revisiting.

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Holes 18
Type Municipal
Style Executive
Par 62
Length 4493 yards
Slope 98
Rating 61.1
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Course Details

Year Built 1977
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Muir Graves (1977)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $13.00 - $16.50
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

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Lounge, Banquet Facilities
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3.9
525 Reviews (525)
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good place to Play for the money

I enjoyed this course. The price was right. The pace of play was good. The electric carts are really fast.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

It's ok course and short.

Pretty short. I didn't bother to check the total score for the par play but it's 65-68. Lots of par 3s. Pretty easy. Hard to lose balls. I had 7 straight pars in back 9 which never happens to me. Well I hit better than the other times but still pretty easy.

66 dollars including cart is pretty expensive for the quality of course. Granted Sunday morning when things are more costly than usual.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Nice course but SLOW pace

I would give this course 4 stars if it didn't take 4.5 hours to play it (it's an executive course so 18 holes should not take nearly that long). I had a tee time and the pro shop let a twosome just jump right in between me and the group in front of me. Was slow all around. Course is in pretty good shape from tee box to green. There doesn't seem to be a dress code enforced if that bothers you. Would recommend as long as there's not a major backup.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great for the price

Best value in Los Angeles. Booked golf now, played all 18 holes no problem! Great day all around, except I didn't win........

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome greens well kept

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

this course is fun ,hard and peaceful.

started playing around 12 30 we reached the 5th hole then it stared raining we were able to finish the front 9 .my friends and I had fun. we wis he'd we could have finished the back 9. o well my be next time. it's a fun course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great executive layout

Probably the best executive course in the region with great continuity. Water features come into play on several holes. Greens were in great shape, fairways a little beat up but with the summer heat I would expect it. Got a hot deal price through golfnow that could not be beat

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course Conditions

The course was in good shape except for the bunkers and the greens,Golfer's need to take a few seconds and repair there divot mark's on the greens by doing this it keeps the greens in great shape for the group that is behind you and the raking of the bunkers SIMPLE. I hate to hit a shot into the bunker at any time but it does happen and when it does the last thing I want to happen is to end up in someone's shoe print. This is not addressed to the Golfer's but to the weekend warrior's who think when they hit a nice shot onto the green that everyone else wants to see how close that they got to the pin by not repairing the divot. This is a game of honesty and respect so please treat your course in the same respect

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

music blares from clubhouse

In one of the most ridiculous things I've seen (heard) on a golf course, there are speakers on the side of the clubhouse which project music out towards the course. CONTRARY to the staff's ARGUMENTS otherwise, the music can be heard on the first tee, while walking up the first fairway, and on the approach and on the green of the 18th hole. Silly stuff, and it unfortunately confirms this course's relatively low-life reputation, which we all had hoped would have been behind us in the past by now, but apparently not.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent Course

Great value, fun course. One of my favorite courses overall. Great price, staff and value overall!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 72
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hi

I loved this course I'm going back to this coure again with friends

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Fun course for kids, women, family, and those who need get in a quick round

This is a great course to work on your irons and short game. It will take about 3 hours to walk the entire course, and it's a pretty good work out. I used to live less than a mile from El Cariso, so I played here hundreds of times in a span of 12 years. So, I think I know the course fairly well! This is a great course to introduce golf to youngsters. Women would enjoy this course as well. A young family would find El Carios fun and relaxing (unlike those buys courses dominated by driver-wielding weekend hackers. Many par 3's are challening: #3, #9, and #13 are 190+ yards. Some par 4's have rather narrow landing areas: #2, #12, and #14. There are only a handful of "legitimate" par 4, and no par 5's, but again, that's what makes this course suitable for kids, women, family, and those who want to play a quick round and exercise. Dont' be surprised to get +15 or more on your score card: you need some skills to get a low score if you play form the tips.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Same As Always

Great Service, and course always in very good shape. Staff top notch and friendly

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

rainy saturday

Because of the rain, the course was empty. We had a great time. This is a fun place to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 52
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A day of golf

I recently went out to play some golf I haven't played for 3 months ,and my feeling of urgency to play was exciting .We got there and the staff were very nice and since it was slow he allowed us to start before our tee time. The field of play was a lIttle slow but that's going to happen when there are slow players. The Marshall told us to stay on the course due to some rattle snakes in the hillside so no looking for balls lost in grass. The course was nice and the greens good. So my game ended very well for not hitting any tee times , it was fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Slooow

Like El Cariso and can't beat the Golf now hot T times! However, it gets way too crowded in the afternoons. Was going for 18 and stopped at 9 because it was so slow. Wish they had better scheduling or a marshal to track the pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day for golf

Course is in good shape as we move toward spring. Greens are kept well. Great way to spend an afternoon. Staff is always inviting. Come out & enjoy your day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

El Cariso Golf Course

I found El Cariso golf course, was a great deal. The manager and golf pro shop people were wonderful. That is a big plus. How many times the pro shop attendant, has an attitude, and just ruins your day, before you even tee off. Not at El Cariso, the staff did an excellent job, making everyone happy, outstanding positive mental attitude, the employees. Great job, people...Richard Graziani

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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