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.
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Golfer Photos
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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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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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Photo submitted by Channel123 on 03/26/2020
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Photo submitted by MDASOCALMN on 07/15/2013
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Photo submitted by u000004224664 on 10/05/2012
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Photo submitted by u000004224664 on 10/05/2012
Golfer Reviews
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.
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.
Teach Pace of Play
This is a course for beginners, that is wonderful! Pace of play is a lesson that beginners need to learn along with the swing. A marshall would be helpful
Nice quick round of good golf
This is a fairly straight forward course. Numerous par 3s and the rest are par 4s. The holes are protected by slopey greens and sand traps. Pace of play was wonderful and the staff was ultra friendly. This is a good place to hone your game in all respects.
This course offers a great afternoon getaway or golf fix
The course is challenging enough to use most your clubs. The customer service is great and of the many courses I have played in Southern Cal. I would say the one of the best customer service experiences. The only negative is the pace is a little slow.
Always fun
Such a good course for your short game. I always enjoy myself. Also fun at night.
This place is slow
Well lets start with how many people they put on the course . It's all about the money the greens are ok but the tee boxes horrible they need to put some money there . 4 1/2 hrs later you are done.
Good for Beginners
Decided to play a Saturday afternoon round here, should've known better. I was expected a long round already since I knew this course has a lot of beginners on it, but this was the worst I have seen in years. We were a twosome behind a foursome, and the foursome decided it was a driving range and hit 2 - 3 balls each from the tee box while giving each other lessons. We got to see each tee shot since by the time we finished the hole they were barely starting to tee off. There is no marshal on the course, nor did I really expect one. I took my friend who is just starting and was telling him, "you see what they are doing, don't do that." I get you're there to have fun, but have some courtesy to others that are playing.
Fun for the money
This fun little executive course that offers just enough hazards and yardage to make it interesting. Pace was good and we rarely waited despite being being a 5 some. The greens were a train wreck however and for some reason they were watering in the middle of the day. The food was a disappointment but the drinks were cold. All in all a fun day if you don't take your game to seriously.
great course for new players
Not an extreme course. Still had some great challenges but great fun. You're not going to lose a lot of balls. Course plays evenly and very well designed to offer challenges but not frustrate you. You will for sure have fun.
Had Fun
David l. Baker is a fun course. it would be easy; however, the condition of the greens around the hole make it difficult to get that birdie or par. Overall a fun course. One caution watch out for geese droppings ewwww.
Poor management
This is the first time playing the course. The course itself was fine. The issue I had was the overbooking on the course. When we arrived we had to wait for a cart. I have golfed many courses and I have to say I have never seen so many people on a course. When I checked in I asked why it was so crowded. I was told that everyone loves beautiful weather. On the 5th hole there was a back up of 4 groups. We called the office to see if they could send out a marshall to get the play going. We never saw one and believe me we waited at that hole long enough to warrant one. This was not the only hole we had several groups waiting. I will not return.
Fun
This course is a fun one. Nothing too spectacular. We played it because we were staying near Disneyland and wanted to get an early round in. The course is near a large park and city streets, so there was a lot going on around us. The course is all par 3s and 4s. Good variety of distances, at least for the par 3s. I think I used every iron in my bag. Don't really need your driver. We were one of the first groups out in the morning so the pace was awesome. The guy in the pro shop was very friendly.