Balboa at Sepulveda Golf Complex

Weather was perfect

Fairways were kinda bare in some spots

Greens were in decent condition

Fun day with friends

Played Balboa for the first time in years. The layout is still nice as I recall. Wide fairways, decent greens, and good distance. Fairways could have been in better condition, but I have seen worse. Staff was friendly at pro shop and snack bar. Nice range and practice facility. Overall, a good muni.

The Balboa Encino complex features two longer tracks that ask every shot. From a golf perspective, it's good value for city courses. However, golfers should know that Balboa specifically does not turn back to the clubhouse until after 18 so it's important to load up on waters, gatorades, drinks, and food BEFORE the round or you might get into trouble fast out there, especially if it's hot. I'm not sure if they have a cart person on the weekends but I've never seen them if they do.

But again, from a pure golf perspective the short range, putting and courses are fun! But just be careful, health-wise when it's hot and prepare in advance for a long round.

The course was unusually quiet probably because of the heatwave we completed in 3.5 hours. Greens were in great shape but surprisingly slow. No complaints, always a good choice.

Course is in rough condition, greens need to be cut, and tee boxes are just gross, not worth $60 at any time in the day.

Sketchy condition. Good pace of play. Food was good. Should have either a halfway house or cart with refreshments. The vending machine were locked. Lots of Canadian geese poop.

Nice course and very friendly staff but avoid to go to the restaurant. There you find an aggressive and always angry old woman who can just start to scream at you without any reason.

When I was talking about it many other people said the same thing about her.

I just don’t get it why she is allowed to continue work there and sabotage the reputation of the course.

Usually play mid week here so the 4 hour and 45 minute round was less to be desired. On the group in front of us most of the day and had playing partners with very long pre shot routines. Fun time had. Definitely a lot more burnt out fairways than a month ago. Sand in bunkers was a tad firm but playable. The 16th green was in bad shape. Other than that they rolled ok but a bit on the slow side. The break you saw wasn’t what it seemed on most putts.