David L. Baker GC: #8
A view of hole #8 at David L. Baker Golf Course.
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3.7
971 Reviews (971)
5 Stars
194
4 Stars
457
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
76.9%
Recommend this course
803 out of 971 reviews
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3.8
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
72.7%
Recommend this course
24 out of 33 reviews
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3.7
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
76.9%
Recommend this course
50 out of 65 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
971 Reviews (971)

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

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!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course at a even better price!

This course is really taken good care of and the staff is friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Sunday Morning

This course is great for golfs that are beginning or that need to brush up on their short game.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Quick Weekend Round

Not too crowded. Able to get done in about 3 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course to practice on

This is a great course to get better at your game without spending a lot of money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap Don't know
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Price

Great deal for 15$ Great course for practicing short game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

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