David L. Baker GC: #8
A view of hole #8 at David L. Baker Golf Course.
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3.7
966 Reviews (966)
5 Stars
192
4 Stars
455
3 Stars
208
2 Stars
72
1 Stars
39
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.5
78.5%
Recommend this course
799 out of 966 reviews
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3.8
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
72.4%
Recommend this course
21 out of 29 reviews
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3.7
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.6
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
966 Reviews (966)

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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Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well..

The greens and grass were horrible for the cost. Yikes. Like playing a mud or sand lot. And usually conditions are fine. The price should have been reflected in tee times cost.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

DL Baker 10/13/2022

Course was been overseeded to revive fairways and was also very damp, both fairways and greens had really been watered. Greens very slow because of the over watering. It will help to bring grass back though as it has been a long, hot, dry summer.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

1.5H Waiting to Tee Off

We arrived 40mim prior to our tee time at 2:30pm on Sunday. At the check-in, we were told that the the Disc Golf tournament's time is behind so the guy at the desk gave us the free cart. That was great.

The last group of the Disk Golf cleared the #1 green around 3:30pm.

Upon the frustrated teeing off, we still had to wait almost each holes as we're golfing, and ahead of us were basically playing a "Frisbee".

At the hole #6, two groups were waiting ahead of us. It could cost us anther 20 to 30 min of waiting.

The three of us did not have any patience to wait so we decided to quit at the hole #6.

We complaint at the desk about this extremely terrible experience, but the guy at the desk gave us the credit without any fuss!

We were glad at least we received the credit to play an another day. (not that we liked the course)

The other player who joined us did not talk to the desk so he just lost his money.

Well, the course condition?? Not that great. There are many large dirt spots and large weeds on the fairway. The tee box conditions were pretty bad and the green had a lot of damages and diseases.

We won't be coming back without the credit check.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

DL Baker

9/29 greens were pretty beat up in afternoon. no one repairs ball marks and uses rakes in traps. for late summer in pretty good condition.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Didn’t Play

Had to cancel literally hours before tee time for medical reasons, waiting on refund

Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
First Time Playing

Don’t understand good reviews - better, longer, cheaper courses nearby

Course is in very bad shape. Some tee boxes you cannot find a flat spot. Almost all you cannot find a grassy spot. If you miss the green, plan to hit off raw dirt. For $50 with cart, there are better options nearby. Also, extremely short course which some may like but be ready use driver just 5ish times in a round of 18. Also tight, probably saw (no joke) 20 balls on our holes that had been hit from others and left. Unfortunately this course is in really tough shape and was totally packed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Baker

Always enjoy playing Baker, it's close to my house, affordable and the staff is very freindly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the money

Sure nice staff. They are always helpful and upbeat. Course is perfect for a quick 18.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Tony Course Big Price

Play here all the time. Perfect place to bring people who don’t golf. The pace of play is slow as rocks, the people playing have no etiquette, but the greens are pretty good I will say. Fairways and tee boxes look identical. Course is very small. For the price compared to other locations it isn’t worth it. You can play a course twice Bakers size for a few dollars more, heck some courses are way nicer, longer, and cheaper!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good enough

First time playing here. Teed of right on time at 6:45. There is a little paper sign staked on the ground near the 1st Tee. Pace a little slow on the front. Pace much better after the turn. As with most greens nowadays, players don't fix pitch marks. Fairways patchy. Seems pricey for a par 62 short course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 36
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

DL Baker

overall course in good shape, but the fairways have way too many brown areas or no grass at all. Drought is really

killing the fairways.

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