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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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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
1.0
First Time Playing

Never again

I don’t know how this place gets 4 or more starts on Yelp. Terrible course. I won’t be coming back. Unless you enjoy the graffiti on the surrounding buildings.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It is what it is

As long as you don’t show up there expecting Augusta, it’s a fine place to go and work on your short game. A full 18 holes, all ranging between about 90 yards to 135 yards, but the greens are relatively small, so it gives you some challenging targets to hit for as well as a few overhanging trees, which Lets you work on shot shaping. Just keep an eye out for range balls and private jets flying over your head.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 45
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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 Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

1st time on the green

This is a coarse good for 1st timers but it needs to be rehabilitated

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

Nice 18 hole 3 par

The course is in good condition as well as the main practice putting green, chipping section and driving range. Only thing i found is that a few of the signs are damaged and it's fairly easy to tee off on the wrong hole in a few places. But it's a fun little course and a good walk. Fun 2 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 125
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Walked

Great local course and staff!

It looks like they are working on cleaning up the course again after the storms and the falling trees etc. I really like coming here to play. They have both par 3's and par 4's on the executive course. The greens are in pretty good shape, but wish everyone were fixing their divots! I'm missing signages for showing the holes. Beginners seams to be confused on the 18 hole par 3 course. Looking forward to come here again very soon :-)

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Solid and always times to play

It’s a decent par 3…easy to walk …it’s old but get the job done and super cheap so go and head and hit those irons…

Honestly you only need putter wedges 9876 to play the whole thing. This is coming from average golfer just saying.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 125
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

I love coming to this course for my short game, but...!

I have been going to this local course for years and I happen do like it allot!

It's been pretty bad weather lately, but they seams to lack of upkeep nowadays? It has been trees and branches and not cut fairways lately, so I'm not sure what's going on?

The greens are in pretty good condition, but they need some "clean up's" around the course.

I have seen several people going to the wrong holes also, so new signes is really needed for direction, yardage etc.

Hopefully that will be taken care of soon because I will be back soon :-)

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

There was. Fivesome in front of us slowed pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

You get what you paid for

Very slow pace. You are supposed to tee off from mats in every hole. Good for beginners. Not very well kept

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 125
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

My go to golf course for my iron play!

It's always nice to come here to practice on your iron play and the putting. The greens is in pretty good shape too. My girlfriend and I used about 2 hours to finish this 3par 18 hole round.

Will be back soon :-)

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Just an ok course

Pace of play was awful, almost 10-15 min at every hole. Push carts sold out. Drink selection and staff are awesome though!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 125
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

If you are looking for a quick decent round of golf!

This is a pretty good neighborhood and love to come here for a quick round of golf. It has 3 par 4's and 6 par 3's.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

best bang for the buck

Love this spot. Both 18 par 3 and the executive 9 are awesome , greens are in great shape and the fairways are decent. Figs rarely busy so pace of play is quick quick. All in all great spot.

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