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4.1
272 Reviews (272)
5 Stars
134
4 Stars
91
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.3
86.9%
Recommend this course
250 out of 272 reviews
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4.1
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
88.2%
Recommend this course
15 out of 17 reviews
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4.0
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.1
80.6%
Recommend this course
25 out of 31 reviews
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Course Highlights
Penmar's well-designed 9-hole layout features fast, true-rolling greens that consistently impress golfers seeking a quality short-game workout. Courteous staff, excellent amenities, and outstanding value make this Venice gem a favorite worth returning to.

About

Holes 9
Type Public/Municipal
Style Executive
Par 34
Length 2582 yards
Slope 113
Rating 34.4
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Course Details

Year Built 1962
Golf Season Year round
Architect David W. Kent (1962)

Rentals/Services

Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
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Reviews

4.1
272 Reviews (272)

What Golfers Are Saying

This course/club is great for:
9-Hole Rounds 10
Locals 9
Walkers 9
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 7

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Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Loved it!!

With 100% chance of rain on the day of play coupled with Penmar’s “no rain check policy”, I played in the rain and it was awesome!

Noone was out! Benefit: fast play!! Benefit: no waiting!

We have our share of great weather days in SoCal but why not play in the rain?? It was an adventure and a joy to have the course to myself!

Wished had time to stay for the food, as their is a nice restaurant I like to stop in for after the round.

Final thoughts: I’m doing this again for sure!

Cheers!

PS - lots of pine needles on the greens, fyi

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
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 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Fast Greens

Haven't played here in a while so found a decent tee time. Fairways and tee boxes were decent, green ran fast which was good. Found the bunker on the 1st which had good sand coverage. The only downfall was the groups of 5 making the round almost 3 hours. Will be back before the end of the year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent

I played with three elderly Gentlemen who play Penmar once a week for years. I had golf all wrong. These Gentlemen were so precise and on the fairway every drive. No rush, quiet talk laughter and praise on good shots.I was honored to be their fourth. Thank you. Hope to play with you again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A fun and forgiving little course.

While the pace was slow, because of the “5-some” groups, the course was fun and great for those who have a less than stellar handicap, as there are no water challenges. It’s a good long 9-hole course!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great staff and nice course

This was the first time my girlfriend and I played at Penmar. The gentleman at the front desk was very friendly and took the time to explain the layout etc.. thank you for the hospitality and tips. :-)

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

Can't beat it for the money

Twilight golf is only $10! Awesome to practice and get the reps in.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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