David L. Baker GC: #8
A view of hole #8 at David L. Baker Golf Course.
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3.6
941 Reviews (941)
5 Stars
185
4 Stars
444
3 Stars
204
2 Stars
70
1 Stars
38
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.5
79.7%
Recommend this course
781 out of 941 reviews
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3.1
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.1
Layout
3.3
Pace
2.9
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.8
66.7%
Recommend this course
12 out of 18 reviews
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3.6
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.6
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
77.8%
Recommend this course
42 out of 54 reviews
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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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3.6
941 Reviews (941)
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Difficulty Moderate
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Plays Once a month
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Conditions Excellent
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Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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3.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart

No sand traps

The course was layout was good but the greens were very hard and the sand traps were like hitting off of concrete

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 13
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Weather was horrible, course looked ok, construction will really be welcome, correct the raised concrete

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 13
2.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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Reviews 1
1.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Refreshing

It was refreshing to be able to change a tee time. And have a friendly staff and it’s not a big name or private club. Very nice and considerate people all around

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great course for the money

Really friendly staff. I play there a lot and am always treated kindly. Pace of play is pretty good. They let twosomes go out in the afternoon, and sometimes wish they would make them foursomes to keep play moving. Greens are well maintained and fairways are good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Love This Course!

My first time here, I really enjoyed it. Good conditions, well maintained course. Will definitely be back again. Thank you!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Didn’t refund money

I have scheduled a reservation and had to cancel it the same day for someone having Covid they never refunded my money

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great value

First time back here in about 12-13 years. Fairways were in pretty good shape. Greens were a bit bumpy but they look like they were recently aerated. Had a great time, range was in good shape and definitely won’t wait so long to return. Made a Saturday mid afternoon round in 3.75 hours ( too quick for how nice the weather was)!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One Request

I enjoy playing this course. The staff is great and layout very good, especially to work on the short game. I do wish there was a way for golfers to be made aware that greens are being aerated and sand filled. Either post it on Golfpass somehow or at least reduce the cost. The greens were nearly unplayable as they were filled with sand. I don’t mean light sand. I mean enough sand your putt left a line. My foursome would not have played if we knew the conditions were going to be that bad.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
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 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Stay Away

It had been over 29 years I played this course and it had some good memories. I was going to be up in North OC and had some extra time so I decided to get out for a few hours to play 18. What a mistake. First, the range is a bit of a joke. I think they’re still using the Matt’s I hit on from 20 years ago. Second, the starter doesn’t announce who is on the tee so I had to ask him. His response: “Sure, go ahead if you want.” Interesting response considering the course was busy. Third, he paired me up with no one even though there was a twosome that was on the tee box. Fourth, the twosome knew nothing about golf etiquette and never asked me to play with them. Unfortunately, I found out later they were so bad they didn’t feel comfortable having someone join them. I didn’t make that up. Fifth, I recommend you wear a bike helmet when playing this course. The holes are right next to each other, and since the players don’t hit very straight, it wouldn’t be a surprise to get hit…more than once in one round. Sixth, I don’t think anyone that played before me that day knew how to repair a ball mark on the green. On the first hole I repaired my ball mark and five others. After doing this for the next three holes I just gave up and only repaired mine alone. Lastly, and what really put me over the top is that the pace of play was comical. I literally had to wait for two groups in front of me to hit off the tee on EVERY DANG hole. While walking from the 6th to the 7th hole I gave up and went home. The real surprising thing was that the pace of play was this slow in the early afternoon on a MONDAY. Can’t imagine what this place is like the weekend. So, in conclusion, go somewhere else.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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