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3.9
470 Reviews (470)
5 Stars
124
4 Stars
197
3 Stars
87
2 Stars
38
1 Stars
24
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
82.4%
Recommend this course
397 out of 470 reviews
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4.4
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
10 out of 10 reviews
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3.9
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
82.4%
Recommend this course
28 out of 34 reviews
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Course Highlights
This walkable par-3 course offers well-maintained greens, a relaxed atmosphere, and consistently friendly staff who make check-in effortless. Affordable pricing and a quick round time make it an excellent value for beginners and seasoned players alike.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 54
Length 2143 yards
Slope 69
Rating 50.4

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.

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage
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Reviews

3.9
470 Reviews (470)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
This course/club is great for:
Beginners 16
9-Hole Rounds 15
Walkers 13
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 12
Near the Airport 9

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Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Great Day

Course greens great fairways a little rough , Fun Course great for your short game!!!!

Good for beginners!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

excellent value

first time here, will not be the last.

the greens are in excellent condition compared to other par 3 courses in the area, but the fairways, if you can call them that because it is a par 3 course, are a little dry.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 72
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

7am tee time

Got out early on a Sunday. Not too many golfers. Pace of play was great. Weather was fantastic. Greens are in excellent condition for a small par 3 course but they are over watered. Still enjoyed my round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has so much potential!!

This course has so much potential. However, the owners have completely let the greens keepers down with no support. The mats haven't been changed out in at least 3 years, they are uneven and in terrible shape. The actual greens are random at best some aren't terrible but that isn't saying much. The "fairways" are absolutely horrible, you would have thought when the Covid 19 restrictions were in place we had hoped Ownership would have taken advantage of getting the "fairways" in some kind of shape. However it is difficult to find actual grass to hit off of. It's great that so many people have taken up golf however the staff isn't proactive in giving some simple golf etiquette.

1. You only get one mulligan per 9 holes,

No hitting 2 or more balls off the tee please.

2. Please be aware of Pace of Play.

3. Fix your divots!!

4. No Spectators Please, worse case don't have them walk on the greens with sandels on!

5. Please don't throw your cigarette butt's on the greens either!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Needs Help

The course is cheap and the greens are in oddly good shape. The rest of the course is mostly dirt. I think with care this place could be a fun spot for a quick bit of practice. It has a driving range that and is lighted so that’s a plus.

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

This course has great greens.

The greens on this course were in great shape. It was very busy on the day we went and the pace was slow. If we could have golfed a little quicker it would have been great but the first 5 holes averaged 20 minutes a hole. The turf tee boxes weren’t great but I got used to it. I would golf this course again.

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

Has potential

Booking a tee time online seems to be irrelevant here. Had a 7am time Sunday, had to wait behind four groups that said they just walked up. Didn’t tee off til about 7:30am. Course has potential with some tough tee shots and narrow greens. No frills. Range is decent.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Good course, especially for a beginner.

Decent assortment of par 3 and 4 holes that's still enjoyable for someone like me who only plays irons because he can't hit a driver straight.

Greens were in great shape. Fairways could use some work, but not unacceptable by any means.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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