David L. Baker GC: #8
A view of hole #8 at David L. Baker Golf Course.
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3.6
941 Reviews (941)
5 Stars
185
4 Stars
444
3 Stars
204
2 Stars
70
1 Stars
38
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.5
78.1%
Recommend this course
781 out of 941 reviews
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3.2
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.3
Layout
3.4
Pace
2.9
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.8
73.9%
Recommend this course
17 out of 23 reviews
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3.6
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.6
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
77.6%
Recommend this course
45 out of 58 reviews
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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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3.6
941 Reviews (941)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
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Previously Played

Mediocre facilities

Value for the money is the only reason to golf here when all others are booked. Decent food/bev operation. Greens are fine and as most public SOCAL courses the conditions are suffering from drought. No standard distance markers (on ground) on tee box or fairway stakes. Driving range lacks rubber tees on mats unless BYO and nothing said by proshop. Decent layout with some ok way finding signage but can be confusing to find holes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/31/2024

Hi there u468144020, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your comments about the value for money and food/beverage options. We will take your suggestions about the course conditions and lack of distance markers into consideration for future improvements. We hope to see you back soon!

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Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/19/2024

Thanks for your feedback, Rson03. We’re sorry we did not live up to expectations. If you’d like to share any details, please send us a message.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun little course

This is a fun little course. Not too challenging but a great workout for your short game. The pace was too slow due to a foursome that didn’t drive the ball very far. Overall it was a very nice golf course that I will return to visit again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor Conditions throughout.

First let me start with range, they should be embarrassed by the hitting mats, they are in horrible condition and filthy not to mention the range is one big dirt pit no grass or turf to be found.

As far as the course, the greens are in bad condition and they didn’t appear recently aerated. The “sand” bunkers were so packed in it was more like clay bunkers! Could be a fun practice course if the grounds keepers took care of it.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/19/2024

Hi 1973rcs, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your honest review and will pass along your concerns to our maintenance team. We strive to provide a pleasant experience for all our guests and will work diligently to address the issues you mentioned.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

First time playing this course

Was my first time playing this course and as a beginner, it's a great beginner course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Decent course

David L Baker is a great course! Lots of fun! Although, my GF and I did have an issue with some people who were high as a kite behind us and our cart died on the 15th hole.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/19/2024

Hi dodgerlife2020, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear you had a great time at David L Baker despite the minor inconveniences you encountered. We appreciate your support and hope to see you back on the course soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Getting worse…

I’ve played here many times over the years, and today was my second consecutive experience that was not worth the price of admission. While not entirely the fault of the staffs, the pace of play here is atrocious. I’m no pro, but was always taught to “play bad fast” and apparently no one at DLB follows that rule. Each of the last two times I’ve played here, I have watched someone shank a tee shot over the fence near the street and instead of taking the L and leaving the ball, they wait by the fence until someone walks by so that they can flag them down to get their ball. All while a line of carts is forming. I’ve never seen a larger lack of self awareness than at this course. I’ve played here dozens of times over the last ten years and I don’t plan to be back anytime soon, unfortunately.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/05/2024

Hi u000006262130, we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We apologize for the pace of play issues you experienced during your recent visits. Your concerns will be shared with our team for improvement. We value your loyalty and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Good course!!

I played this course for the first time last Thursday. It’s a really great course! A lot of fun, challenging, beautifully crafted! The only downside is a little slow pace of play but also a little confusing course layout!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good value. Friendly, courteous staff.

Slow pace of play, but good value. Friendly courteous staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

David Baker

Pace of play was good. But the green were average at best due to so many divots. Myself and my partner fixed over 25 divots on the green. It is ridiculous that no one fix there own divots. It make putting alot tougher.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 30
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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