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
63 Reviews (63)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
27
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
4.1
77.8%
Recommend this course
49 out of 63 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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Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Nice little executive course

Nice little course. Play was a tad slow. Foursome in front of our twosome and did not let us play through. Sand traps hard as cement. But overall had a good time. Will be playing again

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 84
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 84
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Summer Nights Were Made for Baker

David L. Baker is the local budget golfer's favorite for it's straight forward layout, drivable Par 4's, and excellent night golf. Night golf is my favorite way to enjoy this course. It starts out with a pitching wedge reachable par 3, and then kicks into a dogleg right par 4 that is very receptive to an easy fade. The 3rd hole tees off over water with a bailout right. It's a test of nerves, with birdie potential. I love to reach this hole around sunset, take a deep breath, and take my best shot at the flag. The mix of 3's and 4's allows for the confident golfer to step on the gas and challenge themselves, and the newer golfer to lean back and take it in stride. I love how the 9th hole is a fade-ready par 4 with water in play if the fade slices too much. Personally, it's become my favorite hole. My last round there, I ended up driving the ball 34 yards past the 301 yard to center of the green. 335 yards total. Chipped on for an easy putt. This place brings out the best in me.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Enjoyable Round

It was a hot day so we chose to ride with our twosome. Teed off a little earlier than scheduled as pace of play was pretty quick. Didn't have to wait much. Never stacked up on next tee, just had to wait for group ahead to move out of range or off the green. Greens were a little peppered with ball marks that people don't fix. Recommend this course for seniors, or beginner to intermediate level. Not good for advanced/long hitters as no Par 4's over 300 yards. Long hitters will slow down play waiting for greens to clear on driveable Par 4's - which is quite a few. Had a fun, well-paced round. Threesome ahead of us and twosome behind us. Fun little course. Nice driving range with mats or grass adjacent to the clubhouse for easy access and warmup.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Want $ back

as you first enter, there is a sign that says "no 5 somes allowed". Little strange but OK. Funny enough 1st tee, there is a 5 some of first timers. Oh god. Only played 12 holes. What a waste. Terrible, no marshall. Golf now take this course down!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 241
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
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
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course for "executive" round

In comparison to other par 3 executive courses, this place was great for a quick round and work on your short game. Definitely will be playing here again!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
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
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