Golf in Los Angeles

[P3R3]

Whoops, didn't see this. I like Sterling Hills. Some solid holes on that course. Number 1 is a good test, that next long par 3, I think its the 2nd actually. There's another hard par 3 on the back, and couple great par 4s too. Yeah, I like that course. That par 5 18th is kinda goofy though.

Its the hole with the two ponds to the left, bunkers guarding both sides of the fairway and tree lining the far side of fairway. The green is elevated.

[Golfing Dad]

I know this asked about LA, I am up in the High Desert, Victorville has two great places to play. One is Westwinds Golf Course and the other is Green Tree. Super Twilight is $8 walking and the courses are usually empty. I am new to golf so I am not familar with other courses in the LA area, but these are nice courses and for the price you can't beat it. Super friendly staff at both of these also

[SubPar]

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#6 is a par 4 with two water hazards on the left and traps on the right. From the tee the fairway looks about 10 yards wide. The hole bends to the left, so anything a little right is in the sand, anything left is wet. You have to hit a perfectly straight drive to have a shot at the green, which is oddly shaped with lots of levels. You regularly drive the ball 300+ so it probably is less of a problem for you. Anyone driving 230-250, anything other than down the middle, has reason the worry. If you look at it on a sat. image you can see that a long drive down what looks like the center could even hit traps on the left.

The greens are as fast as Rustic but with many more tricky slopes and level changes. I usually have 30-34 putts, Sunday at Sterling I had 41! My main complaint about the course is the condition of the fairways. It was rare to find a lie in a fairway that was anything other than rock hard. Other than that, even though the greens were firm they had tons of spiked up areas. Even soft spikes left inprints and little bits of grass popping up. They have the best cart GPS I've seen. It knows the distances to the pins and every hazard, measures how far you are from the tee, and keeps track of where the carts ahead of you are. SubPar

[P3R3]

Played Westlake Village yesterday. Pretty fun little course IMO. Lots of par 3's which makes it ideal for iron practice. I actually feel that I could shoot a even par round here on a good day. I shot +8 for the day, but had a couple of bad breaks and some bad short game.

[cirem22]

There's a 9 hole course in the Pasadena area - Alta Dena, I think - that has a turf driving range. Decent 9 hole track, too. One of only two courses where I made a birdie my first time playing the course.

I finally got over to this range today. Nice range, they are on mats right now as they repair the turf but in 2 weeks it should be back to turf range. Course looks good too

[Ben]

I know this asked about LA, I am up in the High Desert, Victorville has two great places to play. One is Westwinds Golf Course and the other is Green Tree. Super Twilight is $8 walking and the courses are usually empty. I am new to golf so I am not familar with other courses in the LA area, but these are nice courses and for the price you can't beat it. Super friendly staff at both of these also

Crystalaire CC in Llano is a nice place to play up that way. Haven't ever played either of the two you mentioned. Must be extremely hot up there these days. I know it is by me, in The Valley.

#6 is a par 4 with two water hazards on the left and traps on the right. From the tee the fairway looks about 10 yards wide. The hole bends to the left, so anything a little right is in the sand, anything left is wet. You have to hit a perfectly straight drive to have a shot at the green, which is oddly shaped with lots of levels. You regularly drive the ball 300+ so it probably is less of a problem for you. Anyone driving 230-250, anything other than down the middle, has reason the worry. If you look at it on a sat. image you can see that a long drive down what looks like the center could even hit traps on the left.

For the life of me I can't picture #6 in my mind. I read the descriptions from you and P3R3, looked at the scorecard online, and even the map. It has been some time since I've played there though... Anyway, I remember Sterling being pretty fun to play.

[enarhi]

Sterling is not what it used to be. Played there last week and it has gone downhill--it used to be one of the best courses around in terms of maintenance, but now it's slacking. The tee boxes are torn up and weedy, fairways are thin with dead spots, and the greens were bouncier than I had ever seen them before. Its still not an awful course thanks to the good layout and price, but it has definitely seen better days.

[Knockglock]

Sterling is not what it used to be. Played there last week and it has gone downhill--it used to be one of the best courses around in terms of maintenance, but now it's slacking. The tee boxes are torn up and weedy, fairways are thin with dead spots, and the greens were bouncier than I had ever seen them before. Its still not an awful course thanks to the good layout and price, but it has definitely seen better days.

I played this round with you! you still did well, I agree thought it was a little bit torn up.

But I live in Ventura County too, and I have to add my vote to the quality of VC golf. We got lots of good courses here :D If anyone of you guys (Ben, P3r3, SubPar, enarhi) don't mind playing with a high handicapper i'd be down for a twilight round sometime

[P3R3]

So my fractured hand has had a miraculous healing. Anyone down for a round this weekend? Preferably not in 100F heat, so a ventura type course would be the best.

[Knockglock]

So my fractured hand has had a miraculous healing. Anyone down for a round this weekend? Preferably not in 100F heat, so a ventura type course would be the best.

I'm down (if you don't mind playing with a high handicapper). I was thinking maybe Olivas links? I like that course a lot. But i'd be down for whatever most likely. I like to play twilight to save money too if thats cool with you guys.

[P3R3]

I'm down (if you don't mind playing with a high handicapper). I was thinking maybe Olivas links? I like that course a lot. But i'd be down for whatever most likely. I like to play twilight to save money too if thats cool with you guys.

Olivas sounds good, normally we like to play mid day to avoid the rush. I will be a bit out of practice so I hope it isnt too bad.

[Knockglock]

Olivas sounds good, normally we like to play mid day to avoid the rush. I will be a bit out of practice so I hope it isnt too bad.

okay that works for me :)

[SubPar]

I'm down (if you don't mind playing with a high handicapper). I was thinking maybe Olivas links? I like that course a lot. But i'd be down for whatever most likely. I like to play twilight to save money too if thats cool with you guys.

Olivas sounds good, normally we like to play mid day to avoid the rush. I will be a bit out of practice so I hope it isnt too bad.

I have a tournament at Olivas Aug. 15th and would like to play there between now and then. I have mixed feelings about it because it is such a long drive out there and back.

Let me know if you are playing it. I might be persuaded. Saturday or Sunday afternoon would work for me. SubPar

[P3R3]

I have a tournament at Olivas Aug. 15th and would like to play there between now and then. I have mixed feelings about it because it is such a long drive out there and back.

Yea I just realized it quite a ways out there from camarillo. Any other courses which would be cooler than the valley that wouldn't be so far away?

[Knockglock]

Yea I just realized it quite a ways out there from camarillo. Any other courses which would be cooler than the valley that wouldn't be so far away?

Wait, your from camarillo too? Its really not too bad of a drive, maybe 20 minutes. I do it at least 3 or 4 times a week probably. I'd be glad to give you a ride there if you like

[Knockglock]

I have a tournament at Olivas Aug. 15th and would like to play there between now and then. I have mixed feelings about it because it is such a long drive out there and back.

Its worth the drive :) its in nice condition last time I checked. I'm going there today so I can give you an update. The practice is probably worth it too :) I personally think the course is a little bit tricky with the links style and wind and takes a some practice to get used to

[P3R3]

Wait, your from camarillo too? Its really not too bad of a drive, maybe 20 minutes. I do it at least 3 or 4 times a week probably. I'd be glad to give you a ride there if you like

Nah I live in woodland hills.

[Knockglock]

Nah I live in woodland hills.

Ah gotcha. Well I'd be down for another course closer to you