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3.7
1127 Reviews (1127)
5 Stars
380
4 Stars
493
3 Stars
135
2 Stars
66
1 Stars
53
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.9
73.6%
Recommend this course
953 out of 1127 reviews
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4.0
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.2%
Recommend this course
15 out of 17 reviews
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3.8
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.6
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
76.5%
Recommend this course
39 out of 51 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
1127 Reviews (1127)

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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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Short but challenging track, pin position can be challenging at times on the greens. Good scenery!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fair Canyons

I've played some Canyon courses that are just he[ll]. But this one seemed to be able to maintain wide fairways, flat (and uphill) lies, and remained friendly through all 18 holes. Folks at the clubhouse were friendly and helpful.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The pace of play is way slow.

I had two times playing at this course and had same experience of way slow pace of play. The whole round took about 6 hours which is hard to be acceptable. Is the courser overbooked at weekends?

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Round

If you have never played this course, it can be a challenge, as you do not need a driver on every hole. Some, you do not even need a fairway wood from the tee.

The greens are in great shape, and everything else is just as you’d expect from this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
2.0
First Time Playing

Most Over rated course i have ever played!!! Beware not 4 star!!!

I went looking for a new course to try and like to play the nicer courses so i looked for a 4 star or higher rated course. After seeing the 4 star rating and knowing the 3 1/4 star rating of my home course Santa Anita in Arcadia I was excited to try a great new high end course. OMG what a terrible shock when I saw and started playing this very average or below average course my day was ruined. The tee boxes are fair...the greens are fair but nothing special but OMG the fairways are so poor in many places. It was a terrible disappointment to see fairways in such a state of disrepair in so many places hole after hole. The score card layout is tiny and hard to read and almost all holes are dogleg's with no ability to see the pin so a clean clear layout on the scorecard is necessary to play effectively at all. There is no layout board at the holes so you are left guessing on distances and angles. This is at best a 2 1/2 star course and is also by the way 100% up and down steep grades for most holes so bring your workout clothes. Overall I warn you DO NOT EXPECT A 4 STAR PLAYING EXPERIENCE from this not worth the drive very average course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is challenging, the fairways are narrow and you have to hit your spots. Front nine works on your short game and the back works on the long ball.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best round

Played the best round of my life with a 37 on the back nine! Luv the course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

DeBell

Great day at Debell, course conditions were great and pace of play was managed properly by course staffing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Too slow!!

Pace of play has become a big issue even on weekdays,,They have a lot of regulars who go out and act like they own the course , hit bad tee shots and will keep hitting til there in the fairway ,, hold conversations about last hole while they can clearly see groups waiting and don’t care , they won’t let singles and twosomes play through unless you plead with them .A lot of this is because there is no marshal and management doesn’t care ..

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 155
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good challenge

First time at this course. It was very hilly, so glad I got a cart. Many up and down holes with some blind shots. The greens had been punched and sanded week before , so tough to putt a true putt.

Would definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has bad time management

Sending 3 groups to the tee box at once.

NO TIME MANAGEMENT WHAT SO EVER.

One thing I did not appreciate is they said it’s because you booked through GolfNow and their times don’t match up to our times and it’s overbooking. Well who manages that? Clearly they failing. Very poor management.

It took an hour and 15 min to play 2 holes. I use to play the course every Sunday with some fellas and never had that issue. Course can be amazing and tricky but fun if someone can handle scheduling times which is no that hard. Does not take a genius.

They did return our money and we left after the 2 holes.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What A Deal

First off I was greeted by the friendly starter as I entered the pro shop. No hassle at all. We teed off even before our time and the pacing was really good. The condition of the fairways and greens were decent . After the game we went to the clubhouse and again the staff were so nice. The food was excellent and the beer was perfect. Most of all the price was an absolute deal. Will play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Great way to spend a weekday

Course tees/greens and fairways in decent shape after all the rain. Can always play a fast round during the week. For the price and proximity can't complain, much better than other LA city courses

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

usually a great place to play, but not that day.

I wish there were a Marshall, so that beginners will know what "keeping the pace" means. It took us 5 hours to finish. There were also high school kids that tried to cut in front of us. All these problems can be avoided if there was a Marshall.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tough Dogleg course

This is a course that requires all the shots in the bag off the tee: Draws, fades, straight, long, short and stingers. I got 2 birdies but lost 3 balls. I hit a 307 yd. drive but scored a 91 or the round. I love the course for humbling me and making me want to come back and exact my revenge. I should shoot a 81. Many tough approach shots and 1 truly unfair green-no matter the ball lands it will roll off the green. Very good course to sharpen your game so that when you play other places you will eat them up. This was the 4th time I had played this week. I am a 12 handicap. Can't wait to play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs Work

Tee Boxes and Greens need some serious work,, very inconsistent hole to hole ..My regular foursome won’t be back til we here about better conditions..Charging $45 for green fees is way too much for the conditions of this course..

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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