David L. Baker GC: #8
A view of hole #8 at David L. Baker Golf Course.
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3.7
972 Reviews (972)
5 Stars
194
4 Stars
458
3 Stars
209
2 Stars
72
1 Stars
39
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.5
77.1%
Recommend this course
804 out of 972 reviews
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3.9
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
73.5%
Recommend this course
25 out of 34 reviews
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3.6
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
75.4%
Recommend this course
46 out of 61 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
972 Reviews (972)

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 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/06/2026

Thanks for the stars! We try to provide our customers with the best service and experience, and we hope you’ll visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens in great shape

The greens were in great shape. The overall course was in good shape. There were a couple of areas that needed repair, the restaurant has really gone downhill since Covid, and I wouldn’t recommend it for a meal. The staff is always friendly. Pace of play was slow. 4.5 hours on a weekday at noon. Letting people out in twosomes is not the way to go. But all in all I like this course. I will be returning, but will eat elsewhere.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/06/2026

Hi holeintwo, thank you for posting your positive review. Our team here at David L. Baker Golf Course is committed to providing high-quality customer service, and we’re thrilled to hear that we made a good impression on you. We will work on our pace of play and quality of product from our cafe, and we hope you’ll visit us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/06/2026

Thanks for the stars! We try to provide our customers with the best service and experience, and we hope you’ll visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 03/06/2026

Thanks for the stars! We try to provide our customers with the best service and experience, and we hope you’ll visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Slow pace

The course was in great condition, the driving range was nice and the hotdogs at the turn were top tier. The pace of play was excruciatingly slow. Tee time at 6am, didn't tee off until 6:20. From there it was the slowest short par course I have ever been to. Started 6:20am didn't finish until 11am. We were waiting at every hole and so were the 2 groups in front of us.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/06/2026

Hi Beardedevil, We are sorry that you are disappointed with the pace of play on the course but we appreciate your feedback. We are committed to providing you with a great experience and hope you give us another chance in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rained out

It was rained out, no carts were available because of the rain, then the staff told me I had to call golf now to get a rain check and my money back for the cart fee.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/06/2026

We sincerely regret that your experience was less than perfect. We care deeply about our guests and want to provide the most comfortable experience possible. We hope you give us another chance soon to share a more positive experience.

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very enjoyable round of golf.

While the course isn’t long, its layout isn’t boring! Many enjoyable holes. Great place to work on your skills!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/06/2026

Thanks for the stars! We try to provide our customers with the best service and experience, and we hope you’ll visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/06/2026

Thanks for the stars! We try to provide our customers with the best service and experience, and we hope you’ll visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
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Commented on 03/06/2026

Thanks for the stars! We try to provide our customers with the best service and experience, and we hope you’ll visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/06/2026

Thanks for the stars! We try to provide our customers with the best service and experience, and we hope you’ll visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 38
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 03/06/2026

Thanks for the stars! We try to provide our customers with the best service and experience, and we hope you’ll visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 29
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/06/2026

Thanks for the stars! We try to provide our customers with the best service and experience, and we hope you’ll visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Took forever

The pace of play was very very slow. We ended up waiting for two groups at every hole. Some of the tee boxes had mushy hard dirt spots. Two teenagers ended up trespassing onto the course waking straight down the fairways picking up golfers golf balls, finally the Marshall got them off the course. All in all, it wasn’t the best baker experience, in fact it was probably one of the worst experiences I’ve had there, but atleast the staff was friendly and understanding.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

The pace of play was awful the couple times I’ve played here. Doesn’t matter the day, you will be waiting for at least two groups a hole. Probably won’t be coming back until they space out the tee times.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Not bad for the price,

Staff is great. Course kinda short. Not a par 5 hole to be found. Fairly well kept. Driving range is dirt. Still fun though.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

Expensive, crowded and slow

They have no starter, which contributes to the horrible pace of play. We teed off 20 minutes late (7:45am tee time). There was a group of 5 two groups in front of us.

The driving range is always filled even in the morning so it’s hard to find a spot to warm up before a round. A lot of old folks use the range as their social hour(s).

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/16/2025

Hi BogeyBomber021, We are sorry that you are disappointed but appreciate your feedback. We are committed to providing you with a great experience and hope you give us another chance in the future.

Played On
Reviews 83
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

David Baker trip

Very nice day to golf and pace of play was good. Course was in pretty good shape. Greens were a little tough

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/16/2025

Hi u000003560434, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. I am pleased to hear that our team made your experience pleasant and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Marshall is useless

Course allows fivesomes, sharing of clubs, on-course amateur lessons, beginners hitting multiple tee shots all over the course, At one point, there were four groups waiting to tee off on hole 6. We asked for marshall intervention, and they did nothing. Normally less than three hours, our round took almost five hours.

We love this course, but please hire a more effective marshall.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/16/2025

Hi u000003492924, We are sorry that you are disappointed but appreciate your feedback. We are committed to providing you with a great experience and hope you give us another chance in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Short Course

Every Hole was shorter than I thought.

I should have looked up more carefully.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/01/2025

Hi kWdwCcOrRcZi56jDa7qo, We are sorry that you are disappointed but appreciate your feedback. We are committed to providing you with a great experience and hope you give us another chance in the future.

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