
David L. Baker Memorial Course
David L Baker Memorial Golf Center

About this course
David L. Baker Memorial Golf Center, a steadfast fixture in Fountain Valley, embodies accessible golf for all, bearing the name of a local legend known for his dedication to the sport and the community. The course offers a welcoming environment for beginners and seasoned players alike. The layout presents a classic, approachable design with tree-lined fairways typical of Southern California parkland courses. The moderate length and forgiving rough make it an ideal spot for honing one's game or enjoying a relaxed round. The course is straightforward and enjoyable, perfect for players of all skill levels. While David L. Baker Memorial Golf Center may not host national championships, its significance lies in its commitment to providing an affordable and enjoyable golfing experience for the Fountain Valley community. It serves as a popular local hub, offering a friendly atmosphere where golf enthusiasts can connect and enjoy the game.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in CA
Quick facts
- Location
- Fountain Valley, CA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1985
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- George B. Williams, Garrett Gill
- Par
- 62
- Length
- 3,847 yards
- Difficulty
- 59.8/97
- Course Vaults score
- 5.0
Getting there
The David L. Baker Memorial Golf Center sits in the heart of Orange County, accessible via Santa Ana Airport (SNA) for regional arrivals or the larger Los Angeles International (LAX) roughly forty-five minutes north, both gateways to Southern California's sprawling freeway network. From either airport, the drive south through the Orange County flatlands is straightforward - a thirty to forty-minute journey that transitions from urban interchange to the quieter commercial and residential corridors of Fountain Valley, where the center's modest but purposeful grounds emerge near the intersection of Slater Avenue and Euclid Street. For those seeking the discretion of private aviation, Long Beach Airport (LGB) offers a closer alternative just twenty minutes away, providing a more streamlined arrival into this working corner of the county. The approach is decidedly unpretentious - a reflection of the center's mission as an accessible, community-focused facility rather than a sequestered retreat - yet the transition from highway to local street signals arrival at a place where serious golfers of all levels come to refine their craft.

FAQ
Common questions about David L. Baker Memorial at David L Baker Memorial Golf Center
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
David L. Baker Memorial at David L Baker Memorial Golf Center has a Course Vaults score of 5.0 out of 10 based on 24 logged golfers.
David L. Baker Memorial was designed by George B. Williams and Garrett Gill.
Yes. David L. Baker Memorial at David L Baker Memorial Golf Center is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at David L. Baker Memorial is 62.
David L. Baker Memorial plays 3,847 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at David L. Baker Memorial is 97.





