The links are calling. Here are the top golf courses in Los Angeles.
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Website/ 9401 Foothill Blvd 91040
This hidden gem in Sunland-Tujunga is an impressive course for players of every skill level. The par-72 championship golf course has a desert style layout designed by the Nicklaus Design group. There are four sets of tees to accommodate all preferences and highlight features of the course include Tifway Bermuda fairways, Bentgrass greens, two lakes, one creek and 54 bunkers. The Agave Bar & Grill is the perfect spot to dine with a view of the course, and the snack bar is available daily for sandwiches, cocktails and more.
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Website/ 10768 Bellagio Rd 90077
Cushioned between the private and prominent streets of lower Bel-Air rests a golf go-to designed by George C. Thomas. The classic course boasts a steep terrain that takes golfers on a journey from hole to hole via a tunnel, elevator and suspension bridge. The par-70 course presents breathtaking backdrops, signature bunkering and room for many celebrity encounters with members like Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise.
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Website/ 4500 Lakeside Dr 91505
Rooted in L.A. for almost a century, Lakeside is home to golf greats, Hollywood legends and amateurs alike. The historic club designed by Dr. Alister MacKenzie has 18 holes across 6,539 yards and was recently remodeled to honor the original design and to accommodate the modern game. Deep-seated traditions are commonplace, such as a strict uniform and caddie program. Guests can also enjoy a pro shop and clubhouse for everything they need pre or post-game.
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Website/ 10101 Wilshire Blvd 90024
Hosting the 2023 U.S. Open, Los Angeles Country Club (North) brought crowds eager to watch the competition and experience the course’s charm and grandeur. With views of the downtown skyline on one side and the illustrious Hollywood Hills on the other, this par-71 course offers the ultimate golfing experience in the heart of the city. The North Course debuted in 2010 following a five-year remodel by architect Gil Hanse to revamp the original design. Hanse’s vision considered aesthetics, functionality and history–incorporating natural-looking bunkering, green complexes, diverse terrain and elements reflective of the historical grounds.
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Website/ 10101 Wilshire Blvd 90024
For a charming and Southern-style golfing experience, Los Angeles Country Club’s South Course is a perfect fit. Remodeled in 2015, it was designed to provide guests with a different experience from the neighboring North Course. The revamped look was inspired by Augusta National, a famous golf club in Georgia. South course is complete with 18 holes, wide fairways transitioning into wood chips and native grasses with no rough. Guests can also enjoy the Clubhouse with a terrace dedicated to former member, President Ronald Reagan.
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Website/ 7000 W Los Verdes Dr 90275
Perched atop the cliffs of Rancho Palos Verdes rests this par-71 course with spectacular ocean views and even better grounds. A recipient of the Los Angeles County Course of the Year Award, the course designed by Billy Bell impresses with an open layout, newly remodeled driving range and practice facility. The close proximity to the ocean presents a challenge at every hole, and all skill levels are encouraged and supported through comprehensive instruction, a team of golf professionals and opportunities for both social and competitive play.
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Website/ 1250 Capri Dr 90272
The Riviera Country Club has been a fan favorite for decades, for local L.A. members and world’s greatest players alike. The course, designed by George C. Thomas Jr., utilizes the terrain, and has everything from a natural amphitheater to Kikuyu grass. No two holes are the same, and each presents a new challenge, including a Redan par 3 to an alternate-fairway par 4. No wonder the course has been the chosen destination for a slew of notable tournaments like the PGA Championship, U.S. Senior Open, the U.S. Amateur and the 2028 Olympic Games.
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Website/ 320 W Stafford Rd 91361
Through cast-iron gates and up winding streets tucked between the Santa Monica mountains lies the Sherwood Country Club. Grand in every sense, the course is adorned with hundreds of transplanted mature oaks, ponds, streams and lush greens. A handful of films have been filmed on and around the property, including the 1923 version of Robin Hood. Sherwood has also hosted top players like Tiger Woods and Greg Norman, along with notable tournaments like the Champions Tour, Power-Shares QQQ Championship and more.
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Website/ 100 Terranea Way 90275
The Links at Terranea is a stunning, seaside, nine-hole, par-3 course with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. The course delivers an incomparable golfing experience with high-caliber holes for both individual and group play. The Links is decked out with artful bunkering, unobstructed sightlines and strategic use of the landscape. Golfers can take advantage of the short game practice facility, professional instruction, outdoor seating area and Golf House with accessories, rental equipment and resort apparel.
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Website/ 301 N. Rossmore Ave 90004
A Hancock Park landmark, the Wilshire Country Club was designed by architect and champion golfer Norman Macbeth and remodeled in 2008 by Kyle Phillips. Standout holes on the 6,506 yard property include par threes at the 7th and 10th holes with lengthy, shallow greens wedged between deep bunkers, and a 16th hole which is situated next to a creek that curves throughout the site. As if golf wasn’t enough, the iconic Barranca Bar made with hand-carved oak-paneled walls is a popular spot for drinks and bites post-rounds.
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Website/ 5500 Griffith Park Dr 90027
At over 7,000 square feet, Wilson & Harding is one of the longest courses in the city—a challenge to even the most experienced of players. With a beautiful layout sprinkled with sloping fairways and tree-filled surroundings, the Griffith Park location boasts scenery that’s sure to wow players and guests. Wilson has hosted a range of reputable tournaments including the Los Angeles Open. Aside from golf, guests can host events at the banquet facility, dine at the restaurant, stock up at the golf shop, relax at the lounge and practice at the driving range.
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