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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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3.9
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.0
79.3%
Recommend this course
23 out of 29 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 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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
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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
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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 22
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
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good 9

Was put with a lovely foursome and had a very enjoyable round. Rental clubs were fine and course conditions were dry but very playable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0

Worsening conditions

The conditions were so much better in the winter. Sometimes I’ll even have trouble finding a decent lie on the fairway. Multiple tee boxes need serious work. Pace of play is never great unless you tee off before 9a,

I do love this course since I’m so close, the vibes are good, and I usually have fun. I’ll just be playing it less because of the conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Penmar personal best

Shot a great round so can’t complain too much

Greens are in great condition and are mini putt like, super flat which is very scorable

Layout is always entertaining

Lots of golfers out today. Two-three groups waiting on every t box.

Main caveat right now is just those tee boxes

the staff has a lot of the areas under repair

So in 2-3 weeks course will be in great shape

Unfortunately this place just eats tons of divots off the tees on 1,2,3,5,8 and 9… and to be honest 4 isn’t great either

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Penmar

Penmar is terrible, please don't play there. Sun never shines. No freindly people. Greens and Fairways are almost immaculate and perfect. Drinks are terrible. Friendly and helpful servers mean you spend too much time in the bar enjoying yourself. I don't recommend it. No one should ever want to play there or have drinks or food. All golfers should go to other courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Packing us in like sardines

Nice course, great food...but PLEASE stop sending 5-somes out ten minutes apart. It's never on time, and we sit around waiting constantly!!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beware Friday Afternoons

If you can’t stand big crowds this course may not be for you on a Friday afternoon. The first tee is pushed forward to accommodate a concert environment that’s open to the public “mini Coachella”. Parking becomes a struggle starting at 2:30pm and restroom lines 20 people deep. Aside from that Penmar is a fun little course to play!

Conditions Good
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
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Every time 5people playing too much . We had too wait every hole . .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a pleasure.

For a nine hole course this an excellent value. I know people that are used to playing upper tier courses would snicker at the thought of less .than the excellent conditions but this is a test of consistency. And save some$ .

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