Brentwood Course
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Brentwood Country Club exists as a verdant, exclusive enclave within the urban fabric of West Los Angeles, where Hollywood history meets a challenging, members-only golf experience. Originally designed in the 1940s, the parkland layout presents a deceptively gentle first impression that belies its strategic demands. Subtle elevation changes and mature trees dictate shot placement, rewarding clever approaches more than brute force; the course tends to favor the player who can work the ball, navigating the tree-lined fairways with precision. The well-guarded greens demand attention to detail, making the short game paramount. While not a frequent host to major championships, Brentwood Country Club's true character lies in its tight-knit membership and its role as a social hub for the surrounding community. The club's storied past is interwoven with the entertainment industry, and the fairways have likely seen their share of clandestine deals and celebratory rounds over the years. The halfway house is known amongst the membership for it's milkshakes, a Brentwood institution.
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Unranked
Best in USA
Unranked
Best in CA
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Golfers say this course offers a refreshing departure from typical Los Angeles layouts, with standout greens that provide the primary challenge alongside wind conditions. Most reviewers praise the routing as a pleasant walk and note the solid caddy program and welcoming membership atmosphere. While some find the holes gettable and approachable, others caution that scoring well still requires a decent game, as the greens and elements defend par more effectively than initial impressions might suggest. The course earns consistent praise for its conditioning and distinctive character, with one reviewer affectionately dubbing it "Baby Riv."
8.0
40 players
Baby Riv
Different style than most LA spots. Good greens and gettable holes. Loved it
Greens and wind are its only real defense, but definitely not “get-able” without a decent game. Fun walk and solid membership. Great caddy program.
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Most visitors arrive through Los Angeles International Airport, a straightforward twenty-minute drive east along the I-10 and north into the refined residential enclave of Brentwood, tucked between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Westside's quieter boulevards. Private aviation guests often favor Santa Monica Airport, which sits just minutes south and offers a discreet gateway to one of Los Angeles' most storied clubs. The final approach trades the city's sprawl for tree-lined streets and the understated elegance of a neighborhood where old California money has long kept its counsel, with Brentwood Country Club waiting behind its gates like a well-kept secret in plain sight.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Brentwood has a Course Vaults score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 19 explicit golfer ratings.
Brentwood was designed by John Harbottle III.
Brentwood is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Brentwood is 72.
Brentwood plays 6,948 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Brentwood is 135.
