
Los Verdes Course
Los Verdes Golf Course



About this course
Los Verdes, sculpted into the dramatic bluffs of Rancho Palos Verdes, presents a demanding test of golf with Pacific Ocean views from nearly every hole. Carved into the coastal landscape in the late 1960s, its design, while not attributed to a master architect, has matured into a compelling layout that favors strategic play over raw power, making it the perfect community-based golf course. The course's defining characteristic is its undulating terrain and windswept conditions. Wide fairways belie the challenges posed by strategically placed bunkers and the ever-present coastal breeze. While not known for hosting major championships, Los Verdes is valued for its accessibility and the integral role it plays in the local golfing community. The course sees significant play year-round thanks to the temperate Southern California climate. Los Verdes, a municipally owned course, provides an inviting atmosphere for golfers of all skill levels. The convivial clubhouse culture, paired with the undeniably stunning ocean vistas, contributes to the enduring appeal of this popular public course.
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
- Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1964
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- William Francis Bell
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,617 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.2/126
- Course Vaults score
- 7.3
Getting there
Los Verdes Golf Course perches on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, a swift 30-minute drive south from Los Angeles International Airport when traffic allows - though the coastal reality often demands patience. The route traces the arc of the South Bay, climbing gradually from sea level through rolling residential hillsides until the Pacific suddenly dominates the western horizon. As you ascend the final stretch of Palos Verdes Drive South, the municipal clubhouse emerges on terrain that feels far removed from the sprawl below, its fairways carved into blufftop land where the city meets the edge of the continent.

FAQ
Common questions about Los Verdes
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Los Verdes has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 39 logged golfers.
Los Verdes was designed by William Francis Bell.
Yes. Los Verdes is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Los Verdes is 71.
Los Verdes plays 6,617 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Los Verdes is 126.




