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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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Course!

First time golfing here was a lot of fun. I played the executive 9-hole course and definitely recommend it! But they also have more options with an 18 hole Par 3 course and a driving range. The executive course is a good mix with 6 Par 3 holes and 3 Par 4s where you’ll break out the driver unless you’re on the tour. The greens are awesome! They’re fast and fun with some elevation change. The fairways are a little more rough. Definitely manageable but you can tell a lot of work goes into greens which for the price, location, and actual fun of the game I like that. Great course and I will definitely be playing here again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bang For Your Buck

Nice 3-par course with a lot of 130+ yard holes. Nice challenging greens. Signage pointing to the next hole would be helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worst Course Conditions Ever!

We played the 9 hole executive course. The course is in terrible shape and we had long waits after every hole. It was, however, only $11.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 17
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Awful conditions

Very easy short par 3 course but it is in the worst condition ever. The only good part are most of the greens are alright. Otherwise it's trash

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

All clear on a Monday

Love playing when there’s literally no one in front of or behind me. Greens are in good condition, some tee pads need replacing but for the price I’ll be back all the time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 125
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

No more weekends for me from 10am-12pm!

I like this golf course, but during the "deal" time on the weekends It's just not good to come. People drink, share bags and at 1 hole, I had a group in front of me that used 10-15 minutes!! Very rude and they did not know the rules and did not care!

I will be back on week days.....

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing

Not Bad but loud and poorly kept

A fun little course but loud due to planes taking off from the airport across the street. Looks like it hasn’t been maintained in a while, a lot of things busted due to vandalism.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Old city course

I know we are conserving water, but at least put new Tee pads out on all the holes for the Executive course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Waste of money

Signage for hole direction is bad, very slow. Unorganized with tee times.

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