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4.2
266 Reviews (266)
5 Stars
132
4 Stars
88
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.5
88.5%
Recommend this course
244 out of 266 reviews
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4.3
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.5
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
81.8%
Recommend this course
9 out of 11 reviews
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4.1
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
82.9%
Recommend this course
29 out of 35 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.

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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

4.2
266 Reviews (266)

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 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Penmar - a gem of course

I visit my sister frequently in Mar Vista every year and always wanted to play PenMar. Played solo on early Tuesday morning. The course allows 5 to a group, but we were the third group out and we finished in 2hours and 15 minutes. The course was in great shape including the greens. Due to heavy winds there were a few trees down, but we all managed to circumvent this is minor problem. I will be back in March, so I hope I can play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Very bad conditions rn

Tee boxes and fairways are in very poor condition at the moment

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

LA Residents Deserve Better

Good Bar, Food & Atmosphere...BUT Greens are not well maintened, no tee box maintenance, practice range and short game area is a joke, no soap and sometimes no water in the ball washers...it's like the manager doesn't care. They keep the place running and playable to the minimumstandards. It's Cheap to play and I see why. I'd pay more if they could deliver value.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Price

This course is fun and convenient. The price is super reasonable. Just be careful with those pesky squirrels. They are aggressive. My foodless golf bag is proof.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course!

I'm still a beginner but I've played this course twice now and it's one of my favorites. 9 holes with a few par 4's. Usually play in about 2 1/2 hours so it's a good pace.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

First timer there

First time playing there and picked a super windy day and a late tee time. But enjoyed the layout and the round despite it all. They do send off 5-somes, which slows things down a bunch. Considering the course is set up for the average or starter golfer, don't try to break a speed record. And it probably gets a zillion plays a year, so Augusta it ain't. But have to say it's a fun course and the atmosphere there is designed to be fun with a good bar and eats facility. Look forward to going back and keeping my game sharp and enjoyable at the same time. Plus a fantastic value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Always a good time. Love the layout and the food is great!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Short Course

While visiting LA I had breakfast with a friend at the course. Breakfast was great and I played 9. Was teamed up with a lovely foursome and had a great time.

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