David L. Baker GC: #8
A view of hole #8 at David L. Baker Golf Course.
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3.7
968 Reviews (968)
5 Stars
193
4 Stars
455
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
78.0%
Recommend this course
800 out of 968 reviews
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3.8
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
71.0%
Recommend this course
22 out of 31 reviews
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3.6
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
76.6%
Recommend this course
49 out of 64 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
968 Reviews (968)

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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Practice Course

Don't think you would expect too much from this course since it's an executive course. However, it would have been nice to get a heads up about the 2 Retirement Tournaments going on that day in front and behind me. Expected a 2.5 hour round at 7am and it turned out to be a 4 hour round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bang for your buck.

This was the first time I played this course. I just received my new set of irons, so I wanted To play a shorter course where I could test them out. The course was $15 for 18 holes and a cart later on in the day. On the Monday I played it was not contested at all and made it through the round pretty fast. The greens were in good condition and allowed for some unorthodox shots that allow some challenge. I had a great time there.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Something smells

This course is a decent value for a short 18 hope course. The main problem is the horrible smell that makes it hard to want to encounter again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course was fun.

Great course and front desk guy is awesome. I definitely recommend here!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Can't beat it

24 dollars for this pleasant course. Great deal.

It is fun.

4500 yards. Condition good enough. Far from bad, actually 22 dollars, pristine.

If you are a golf lover and like a good value you will enjoy this fun and pleasant course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

A Nice Time

Conditions were good- play was brisk. Had a nice time. Parkinbg lot was clean

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent course

Golf course was in pretty good shape. Greens were surprisingly fast for what i was expecting. Played round in 4 and a half hours. Considering that it was a Sunday afternoon, I guess it wasn't too bad, but too much waiting on groups ahead of us for my liking. Golf shop employee was very friendly and welcoming to their course. I personally didn't buy any drinks, but was told by other members in my group that bartender was terrible. They ordered a well screw driver and bartender poured top shelf and charged them for it. All in all, I would play this course again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

good for average players

coarse was in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

book online

I was on the course website and tried to book a tee time. It either had an error or did not have times available.

When I went to Golfnow, a better tee time was available and was $5 cheaper.

At the course, David L Baker in FV, I arrived 40 minutes early playing as a single. They gave me a cart right away and let me go out early.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Saturday Play Is Slow

First time playing the course, drove in from San Diego to play with some friends. The course conditions were ok, green's were a bit bumpy and very slow. Some of the fairways need some attention. Many of the tee boxes are uneven and very chewed up.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

small / nice course for ladies / beginner

small / nice course for ladies / beginner - par 62 with no par 5 holes - great course for beginner!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

I've played this course a lot , I like the fact that you can play at night or 5am in the morning. DLB is a great course to work on your short game and all other parts of your game. I will recommend this course, great place to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Early Morning Round

Started at 7 am and was able to play the whole round in 2 and 1/2 hours without ever waiting for a group in front of us. Greens in excellent condition and tee boxes were in good condition too. Definitely a great value from Golfnow for a 14 dollar Friday morning round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No better deal for the money

I love DLB! I have played all over SoCal and this course is the greatest bang for your buck. He staff is extremely friendly, the pace is good, the course is in good shape, and even know it is short, it still provides a challenge. Did I mention night golf! How can you beat that? Get off work and go play a round. Awesome. Thanks, DLB! Keep up the great work.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Greens

The greens were in good condition, well watered and somewhat soft. The only complaint was the large number of ducks on the course. The ducks left their droppings on the greens and made it impossible to not step on it or putt without having the ball deflected or covered in droppings.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

NICE COURSE FOR THE MONEY

WATCH OUT FOR THE WATER. IF IT IS CLOSE IT WILL ROLL IN.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great for your short game

Yes the greens had been recently punched so they were a little hairy, just part of green maintenance. They will be great. Pace of play on this day was fantastic...just under 4 hours to play. Good place to work on your game or for newer golfers. Great value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

First time out in 4 years

Staff was courteous and helpful. Course was in great shape and the others I was paired up with were wonderful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Practice course

Good practice course but wasn't aware they had just punched the greens which made putting a challenge. I'm sure when the greens have grown in it would be a fun little course especially for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great for short game practice

The course, in excellent condition, is great for working on short game shots, as most greens are easily reached in regulation. I played with three local players who were a lot of fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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