David L. Baker GC: #8
A view of hole #8 at David L. Baker Golf Course.
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3.6
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
3.4
76.3%
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

3.6
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 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The coarse is a great value.

The staff are friendly and the course is well maintained overall. I recommend David L. Baker to my friends.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

course in good shape

Play was more than a 5 hr round on a short course. only played nine because it was so slow. waited on every hole.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

the course has well groomed greens

I always enjoy playing this course due to its very fun to play and its helps with my short game. The staff is always friendly and helpful.The greens are always in good shape and the fairways and well taken care of also

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

good price

Good price for some night golf. Course was in ok shape. Greens need to be mowed

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for the money!

Fun to play, beautiful with all the lakes and trees, greens in great shape and cart service which is rarely found on an executive course. it was our first time playing the course but we plan to play there a lot more now!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great for playing & practicing your short game

we could have had a 3.5 hour round except for the 5-sum in front of us...they were 2 holes behing, holding the entire course up !
no rain in this area for 2 weeks....many of the sand traps had big puddles in them

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Quick and Easy

I love David L. Baker because it's a step up from playing on the matts, anywhere...The greens are in excellent condition and the carts are brand new. I call it a mini-18 loaded with FUN!

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

Nice course, have played here many times, great executive course

I started going to this couse years ago, we had a group of guys that would play on Thursday nights, we had a blast, great little course, challaging at times, well kept. I would recommend this course to friends and look forward to going back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

You get what you pay for

Enjoy an easy and entertaining 18 at a great value but watch out for errant balls coming from opposing holes.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A local gem

I love David Baker. It's par 62 is an easy afternoon play yet you still get to bring out the driver on more than a third of the holes. The course is wide open and losing balls is not a problem here (unless your ball is thirsty). Price is extremely affordable especially because this is a well keep course. Highly recommended and don't forget to try out the cafe.

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

Love this course, go every week

Really enjoy this course, it's not too difficult, not too easy. Staff is always helpful and courteous.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent value, fun times

I have played here about 7 times now; I first played this course with my brother for a best ball tournament with his church group. This is a perfect place for a tournament. Being a novice that can’t even spell short game it is excellent practice for me.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course to work on your short game.

Baker is in good condition at this time of year. While the course is easy, the number of bunkers and the amount of water holes can increase your score. The course is easy to walk, but if you prefer riding the carts are in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course. Great price

Nice course, well maintained, enough bunkers and sand traps to have fun.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 125
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

will play it again and bring friends next time.

this is a fun course - fairways were good - greens a little on the slow side but OK. nice place to spend the day.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course needs help

Bunkers and sand traps are mostly hardpan dirt and rocks with puddles of water on the bottom.
Many of the fairways and tee boxes have huge brown spots or no grass at all.
Saw a group sneak on at the 6th hole, called the proshop and was told they were alone and there was no longer a Marshal during the week.
This course has joined the group forcing the Senior players to join their "senior clubs" or pay extra.
I could continue but probably won't make a difference.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best weekday deals on golf for amateurs!

This course is great for amateurs! The course is wide open and you will commonly find other golfers hitting their sliced ball off another groups fairway. It's accepted here. There's a lot of wildlife and the cart girls are on their A game. The only thing this place is missing is a practice chipping green. Great cafe prices too!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course for experienced husbands and not so experienced wives

Gold tees are great for ladies like me who have a fabulous short game. Perfect for hubby who likes to use his driver.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun, friendly and well maintained.

While sitting at home this Sunday I suddenly had the urge to play a round of golf. Although it was already late in the afternoon I was able to find an affordable tee time for 3:48pm. When I first arrived to the course I noticed that it was clean and there was ample parking. As soon as I stepped into the club house I was greeted with a warm welcome as if they had already knew who I was. I wish I could remember the name of the really nice girl that helped me check in but I apologize my mind was racing as I was excited to play. After I checked in she walked me to the door and pointed me to the group that I would be join and wished me luck on my round of golf. Luckily for me I was paired with a three some that was friendly and enjoyable to play with.
I'm not too sure if it was the friendly environment, the well maintained field or both but I had a awesome day. I ended up shooting a 7 over par with 3 unforgettable birdies. I want to say thank you to the staff of David L. Baker and I will most definitely return!

P.S. To the management staff, please give your praises to the young lady in the clubhouse. She knows how to make new comers feel welcomed and great about exploring someplace new. Thanks again!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Practice Course

My wife is a beginner and this is the perfect size course for her. Pace of play was a bit slow, but not horrible. Too many think they can reach the par 4s, so they wait. Should just hit 3 wood and keep it moving. The deal with groupon made it a good value.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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