David L. Baker GC: #8
A view of hole #8 at David L. Baker Golf Course.
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3.7
967 Reviews (967)
5 Stars
193
4 Stars
455
3 Stars
208
2 Stars
72
1 Stars
39
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.5
78.6%
Recommend this course
800 out of 967 reviews
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3.8
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
73.3%
Recommend this course
22 out of 30 reviews
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3.7
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.7
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
78.5%
Recommend this course
51 out of 65 reviews
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Course Highlights
The friendly staff consistently earns high marks from golfers across recent visits. This executive course offers a well-regarded layout that effectively tests the short game near the ocean.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Executive
Par 62
Length 3847 yards
Slope 97
Rating 59.8

The David L. Baker Golf Course is an affordable public course located in Fountain Valley. It has an approachable layout that is versatile enough to appeal to a range of different skill levels. No two holes are alike but all of the greens and fairways share the same excellent conditions. Water has a prominent presence on this executive golf course with lakes and ponds running alongside many of the holes. The sloped greens are lightning fast and the fairways are tightly manicured. Beside the greens lurk treacherous sand traps that are just waiting to swallow errant shots. Although there are some tricky holes, the layout is gentle enough for beginners. It is an enjoyable and affordable round that offers excellent short game practice, no matter what skill level.

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Course Details

Year Built 1985
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.7
967 Reviews (967)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
Watching the Game 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 29
Bunkers 17
Undulating Greens 7
This course/club is great for:
Beginners 36
Locals 30
Walkers 29
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 34
Worth the Drive 9
Near the Airport 6

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Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Early Afternoon Round

The course is perfect for honing my short game. Trying not to pull out a driver or hybrids on their Par 4's. My only wish if the Marshall was out there or at least get the singles paired up with either a group ahead or behind them for a faster pace. Lastly, if maybe the starter can also mention to fix their divots on the greens. That's pretty much what I do on the greens, look for divots and fixing them. The greens will even be in better shape. Leave them better that when you get there.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played

Decent for the price

Not very well maintained. Very small and slow course. Bring a book to read while you wait. Watch for other golfers hitting at you from fairways next to you on either side.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great short course

Nice, short, course tucked away in a nice area. I enjoyed my round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value! Short and fun!

Great value for a quick 18 at a par 62. Course is in okay shape with some summer die off of grass. Great little snack bar and patio. The driving range is basically dirt, and you’ll be hitting off mats. The practice putting green is very basic and flat. No real area to chip or sand practice. The course has some short holes, but you’ll swing your driver enough to feel like a normal 18. Overall, worth it and always fun! Great warmup round for a bigger course and a great place to keep your skills sharp. Found myself hitting my lob wedge and 40 to 60 yard approach shots a lot!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Golf now team

Hey somehow I was double booked at my golf terrine today. And the course tried to cancel the second kind but they said I need to tell you guys and you can calm the course and get it cancelled. Bc I pay $100 dollars two times today.

Where is a contact for you guys?

Let me know

Thanks

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hot Deal Worthy

Biggest gripe would be green conditions, most were green but lots of bumps and divots from lack of maintenance and golfers not fixing impacts specifically on the greens.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/03/2023

1973rcs, thank you for the constructive criticism, and sorry we couldn’t make it a 5 star experience. Your comments will be passed along to the management team.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

So so

Many people can't play,so it's dangerous because ball to everywhere

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/03/2023

We’re sorry to hear about your experience, hwlee001, but the feedback is appreciated. We’ll look into this.

Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

wet tee boxes

Played for first time and found the course very wet. there were times just trying to find firm and dry place in tee boxes was a pain. course played ok but just very wet all over.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/03/2023

Hello u314163874700,

We are sorry to hear about the wet course conditions you experienced during your visit with us. It is unusual for the course to be so wet, but I know depending on the time of day you play, the course may be more wet than normal. We apologize for this inconvenience and we hope you will give us another chance in the future!

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

good place for warm up

I have a long time do not play, here have a lot of situation to practice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/07/2023

We appreciate the rating, even if it means we could have done better. If you’d like to share any details about your experience, we are always looking for ways to improve.

Played On
Reviews 91
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

25 miles freeway close

My first play at this course. Itis a nice, flat executive course. I rode a cart because i need it and it was included in fee. There are water features which can be avoided. Holes are a mixture of 3s and 4s. Nice round.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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