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3.8
462 Reviews (462)
5 Stars
119
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
38
1 Stars
24
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.4
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
79.6%
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389 out of 462 reviews
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3.9
10 Reviews (10)
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3
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
80.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 10 reviews
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3.8
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
3.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
74.2%
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23 out of 31 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 54
Length 2212 yards
Slope 80
Rating 54.0

Located just south of the airport, Van Nuys Golf Course has a unique location that provides an air show with anything from WWII Warbirds to F16 Falcons. It can be loud occasionally, but it's also one of the most affordable rounds in the area. There are two golf courses available, an 18-hole par-3 course and a nine-hole executive course. Neither of the courses are terribly formidable, but it's a great spot for getting in some practice. It's ideal for beginners but golf enthusiasts of any skill level will appreciate that the facility stays open late and both golf courses and the driving range are equipped with lights. The Van Nuys par-3 course offers good short game practice. There are a few bunkers and some strategically placed palm trees, but it's a very user-friendly golf course overall. It's even gentle enough for juniors.

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Course Details

Year Built 1965
Golf Season Year Round
Architect Joe Novak

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

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3.8
462 Reviews (462)
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Executive 9 hole with 3 par 4's holes for your drives

I'm trying to play as often as I can here. It looks like the weekdays is the best because It's always pretty busy during weekends.

The course is only 10 min drive from where I live, so that makes it perfect and convenient too :-)

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Plays Once a month
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Walked

If you want to practice your 3 par holes, this is a great course

I love this neighborhood course. They got 1 executive course with 9 holes and 3 par 4 holes. I played the 18 par 3 today and did not do very well, but it's a great course. Most holes around 90 to +120 yards. The greens are nice and the staff super friendly :-)

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Well maintained and perfect for rookies

Grass freshly cut and the course was brush free and clean. Perfect course for rookies or pros for a enjoyable day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Filthy and disgusting. Beer bottles and caps on the course. Jets constantly flying overhead. Thought I would get a round in with my sons but was repulsed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 2
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Exec 9-Holer

I usually play the 3-par course here, but sometimes its nice to swing the big clubs. Both courses give you great bang for your buck. Greens are fairly well kept and can be very deceiving. Rarely will you have somebody rushing you. Its usually a very casual pace. I always enjoy golfing here. It would be helpful if they put up signs pointing to the next tee.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
Plays Once a month
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4.0
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First Time Playing

Windy day so hardly anybody there. Course condition was good. Helpful staff. Surprised a 3 par course had no sand.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
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Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Pleasant Surprise

This is a good course to practice your skills yet challenging enough to keep you engaged while having fun.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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4.0
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Perfect weather
Walked

Nice course in the neighborhood

I like to go here to get some drives inn. It has 9 holes with 3 holes at par 4's (about 270yards) It can get crowded during weekend, so be aware!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good value and course, but slow play

We booked a tee time but apparently that’s not required, they do walk up first come first serve, even on the executive course. Course played fairly well. They do have mats to tee off from rather than grass, so keep that in mind.

The main problem was the pace. This is somewhat expected on a walk up course, but it was worse that day than normal. It took 3 hours to play a short and simple 9 hole course. Not sure if we were just unlucky with a bad group way out in front but it was very bad compared to other par threes and executives I have played.

That being said I would give it another chance for a decent impromptu round.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

We had a great time...even in all of the wind that blew Saturday.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 125
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

It looks like the weekend is a NO GO these days!

I like the course and the staff is great! I have never seen it as full as today and there was just to much waiting around! After the 9th hole...we had to end the game. If it continues like this in the weekend...we will have to go only on a weekday if we get time....

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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