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3.7
1124 Reviews (1124)
5 Stars
379
4 Stars
491
3 Stars
135
2 Stars
66
1 Stars
53
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.9
74.4%
Recommend this course
950 out of 1124 reviews
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3.8
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
80.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 15 reviews
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3.7
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.5
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
72.7%
Recommend this course
40 out of 55 reviews
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Course Highlights
DeBell's challenging layout features tight fairways, elevation changes, and beautiful views that consistently reward golfers who value a fun, engaging round. Friendly staff and strong overall value make this course a smart choice for golfers seeking an affordable yet memorable experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 5608 yards
Slope 122
Rating 68.9

DeBell Golf Club in Burbank offers an 18-hole Regulation Course and a nine-hole disc golf course. The Regulation Course has a tight layout with narrow fairways and a variety of elevation changes that range from subtle to dramatic. Accuracy is the key to doing well on this golf course but it's not overly punishing. Its risk-reward holes will appeal to low and high handicappers alike. The front nine is fairly challenging but the back nine is where the golf course gets tough. Although DeBell Golf Club is short, only 5,608 yards from the back tees, the blind shots and winding doglegs make it seem much longer than it is. There isn't any water on the golf course but you'll hardly miss its presence with all the other hazards that lurk throughout.

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Course Details

Year Built 1959
Fairways Kikuyu Grass
Greens Kikuyu Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William F. Bell (1959) William H. Johnson (1959) Richard Bigler (1984)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $10 - $15
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Sports

Disc Golf
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Reviews

3.7
1124 Reviews (1124)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 28
Patio Dining 21
Brunch 15
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 39
Elevation Changes 37
Bunkers 17
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 36
Locals 31
Advanced Golfers 20
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 36
Near the Airport 18
Worth the Drive 15

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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Great challenge

The course was great except parking and other player taking balls in play

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Short, challenging, fun

It’s a great short course playing under 6000 yards but tough definitely makes you have to hit short of some of the under 300 yard par 4’s due to doglegs but always fun to play here

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Its ok

Not too bad, they could maintain the course better for what they changed

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course, tough layout!

Great course, perfect day. It was tough course to play for sure but great challenge for sure. Don't let the yardage fool you, there are great par 5 there! The pro shop and restaurant looked nice but didn't get a chance to enjoy. Pace was good don't think we waited much at all on a busy Saturday.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

LA Golf

Great impressions from my first golf experience in California!

Beautiful scenery, layout and some challenging holes!

Fairways and greens in great condition.

The only improvement needs to be done with some cart paths, which get affected by rains.

Overall great atmosphere for golf experience!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Short Course

Interesting place to play. Very short par 4’s with severe dogleg configurations. Numerous at +/- 300 yards. Tiny greens. Fair pace of play for a Friday afternoon. Good value. Course was in good shape. Tee boxes were a little torn up but fairways and greens were nice. Would play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day.

Great day but we wish there was someone to answer the phone at the restaurant when we called on the 9th hole

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

De Bell is a beautiful course. It is definitely a challenging course with greens that are challenging to read correctly. It's definitely not a course for beginners, as I found out. However, the course is beautiful and the grounds are well maintained. It's definitely a challenge for any skill level.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Course great cart road dangerous

Fund course but didn't seem to take care of the rest of the ourse too much

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Shot Shaping Course

Love the fact that you have to place your shots and think about your next shot. Overall course conditions were very good. Greens were in excellent condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Walked

Most Interesting Public Course In LA County

If you don't want to drive to another county for a reasonably priced exciting course, DeBell is definitely the course for you. They are repairing some damage from the heavy rains, but the fairways are great and the layout is so much fun!

So many public courses across LA feature boring layouts across flat terrain with little excitement. Although LA's courses are conveniently located, I drove hours outside LA every weekend in search of better golf experiences.

I initially underestimated DeBell's short par 71 tucked away in the foothills of Burbank. I hadn't been recommended the course, never really heard much about it, and found it through Google Maps searches for golf courses. That said, I'd like to try every course once and promptly booked a Tuesday morning 6:40 AM tee time.

Leading up to my round misty weather forecast likely lead to a lot of golfers canceling their tee times - so I moved mine up to 6 AM. When I arrived two groups teed off before me and I was alone on the tee box for 10 minutes until 5:55. I hit my first shot into the fog, waited a few minutes to see if any partners would arrive, and began walking the course at 6.

For 18 holes wet and soggy holes, I worked my way up, down, and around the hills that DeBell is built into and I was absolutely delighted to be there. This is easily the most unique and serene golf course I have experienced in Los Angeles County, especially during a weekday dawn round. The scenery and natural environment of this course are top of their class.

Although it is short, it is a technical course that forces golfers to think and play smart. Some narrow fairways and dramatic doglegs add variety while cleverly weaving the course in and out of the foothills. Hole Twelves' signature blind tee shot does not disappoint and is the perfect example of how this course elevates its layout despite its small footprint.

DeBell was clearly designed into the landscape, rather than being built across flattened lots allotted for city parks projects. It was a great round and I highly recommend this course to anyone that is seeking a fun, well-kept course within LA County.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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