
Player's Course
Hacienda Golf Club
About this course
The Player's Course at Hacienda Golf Club occupies rolling terrain in La Habra Heights, a hillside community in the Puente Hills of northern Orange County. The course was designed by Max Behr and John Harbottle III and reflects Behr's architectural philosophy from the golden age of American golf design. Behr, who worked primarily in California during the 1920s and 1930s, favored strategic design that rewarded thoughtful play over penal hazards, and his routing here takes advantage of the natural contours and elevation changes characteristic of the area. The layout moves through varied topography with several holes playing uphill or downhill across the property's ridges and valleys. The design emphasizes ground game options and strategic positioning, consistent with Behr's preference for courses that allow multiple routes to the green depending on skill and conditions. Mature trees frame many holes, and views extend across the surrounding hills and, on clear days, toward the Los Angeles basin. Hacienda Golf Club operates as a private club serving the La Habra Heights community and surrounding areas. The Player's Course functions as the club's primary championship layout, complementing the club's overall facilities. The course provides a relatively traditional Southern California golf experience shaped by golden age design principles, offering members a layout that emphasizes course management and strategic variety within the constraints of the hillside property.
Quick facts
- Location
- La Habra Heights, CA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1920
- Designer(s)
- Max Behr, John Harbottle III
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,785 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.1/141
Getting there
The journey to Hacienda Golf Club begins at either Los Angeles International or John Wayne Airport in Orange County, both within roughly forty-five minutes depending on traffic and routing. From LAX, the drive traces east through the sprawl before climbing into the quieter foothills of La Habra Heights, where the urban grid gives way to winding residential lanes and glimpses of the San Gabriel Valley below. The final approach feels deliberately removed - tucked into a hillside enclave where the hum of the basin fades and the landscape opens to reveal one of Southern California's most discreet and meticulously maintained private retreats.

FAQ
Common questions about Player's at Hacienda Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Player's was designed by Max Behr and John Harbottle III.
Player's at Hacienda Golf Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Player's is 71.
Player's plays 6,785 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Player's is 141.
Player's is a 18-hole course.





