David L. Baker Memorial Golf
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 62 | 3847 yards | 59.8 | 97 |
| Back (W) | 62 | 3847 yards | 59.8 | 97 |
| Forward | 62 | 3118 yards | 57.5 | 84 |
| Forward (W) | 62 | 3118 yards | 57.5 | 84 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 59.0/96 W: 61.6/100 | 135 | 293 | 114 | 271 | 185 | 301 | 148 | 136 | 305 | 1888 | 129 | 315 | 132 | 306 | 203 | 108 | 261 | 277 | 190 | 1921 | 3809 |
| Blue/White M: 57.4/91 W: 59.8/96 | 102 | 249 | 114 | 271 | 148 | 237 | 148 | 136 | 305 | 1710 | 87 | 315 | 111 | 306 | 203 | 88 | 261 | 233 | 148 | 1752 | 3462 |
| White M: 55.8/87 W: 57.9/92 | 102 | 249 | 79 | 237 | 148 | 237 | 107 | 119 | 259 | 1537 | 87 | 270 | 111 | 265 | 151 | 88 | 210 | 233 | 148 | 1563 | 3100 |
| Gold M: 54.0/82 W: 55.6/87 | 85 | 223 | 53 | 208 | 125 | 197 | 89 | 116 | 235 | 1331 | 71 | 237 | 94 | 239 | 132 | 81 | 185 | 206 | 127 | 1372 | 2703 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | |||
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 62 |
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men's restroom Photo submitted by zero9si on 12/03/2023
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Photo submitted by Michael7538078 on 09/13/2023
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Photo submitted by tommyj007 on 04/12/2023
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par 3 drive Photo submitted by u314163016323 on 08/02/2022
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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.
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.
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.
Good short 18 holes!
Cheapest rates around, however, pace of play tends to be quite slow. Can get bogged down especially when you have folks playing 2 balls, not using good golf etiquette, etc. it's a bargain though and I will keep going back. Better pace of play if you can play during the week.
Food in the bar is good!
Good practice layout of par 3's and par 4's
Pace of play was excellent through first 11 holes. As a twosome, we then had short waits at each hole for the 2 foursomes in front of us.
Great course at a even better price!
This course is really taken good care of and the staff is friendly.
Need to monitor the traffic
A great short course for practice. The staff needs to regulate traffic, and a Marshall would help. A single Asian and his young daughter passed up two groups waiting on the tee, drove to the forward tees on the hole, and let her hit, essentially sticking him between the group on their approach shots to the green, and the two groups waiting on the tee. One of the other fellows waiting drove up and let him know that is not how the game works, but the intruder did not leave for a couple more holes, and a lot of comments from other groups. This is not a pleasant experience for any one, and should be monitored by the staff more closely.
Sunday Morning
This course is great for golfs that are beginning or that need to brush up on their short game.
good practice for my son and myself
I have a 14 year old who has only been playing for 6 months. This is great practice for both of us. It is not too costly to play. A good deal.
Economicaly and accasable well worth
I was quite pleased that we were able to play where you didn't have to pay an arm and leg to enjoy ourselves. It wasn't that crowded and easy on the legs of a 72 yr. young hacker.
Tight fairways
pace of play was good speed on a 7:38 weekday tee time. My wife and I were partnered up with a very nice twosome. Greens were in nice shape, tee boxes are well used.
Gets packed!
I like the course! Just got backed up with about 10 players waiting around on the back nine. Good course for all levels and great bargain for being in FV.
Quick Weekend Round
Not too crowded. Able to get done in about 3 hours.
incredible greens
By far the best I have played in and around orange county. Fairways we're great also.Speed of play just a little slow but still had a great time.
Nice Layout
The staff at DLB are excellent. The course is in good shape despite drought conditions. I play here often and will continue to do so.
Great course to practice on
This is a great course to get better at your game without spending a lot of money.
Great transformation and improvement
Wow. What a change. New management has really made good efforts to improve the entire property. Fairways and most ponds much improved and in good condition. Very nice contour mowing of fairways and landing areas, and nice striping of fairways, too. Added yardage markers on par four holes. Various remodeling also planned.
Teed off at noon on Friday and pace of play soon became very slow. Nearly a 4 hour round.
3.5 hour round
The course was in great condition Granger little bumpy so they don't roll that fast you can be helpful if you got that good. Food was very good
Midweek Gem
Great shape, fast, tough to read undulating greens. Fairways have plenty of grass (no dry spots) and the bunkers are in great shape. Golf staff in pro shop is great.
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