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Scholl Canyon Course

Scholl Canyon Golf & Tennis Club

Glendale, CA, USA
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18 holesPar 603,039 yds54.8/86

About this course

Scholl Canyon Golf & Tennis Club occupies a hillside site in the Verdugo Mountains above Glendale, California. The course was designed by William P. Bell and opened in 1960 as a municipal facility operated by the City of Glendale. Bell, a prolific Southern California architect whose work includes Torrey Pines South and numerous public courses throughout the region, routed the layout across sloping terrain that provides elevation changes and views over the San Fernando Valley and surrounding foothills. The course plays as a par-72 layout measuring approximately 6,000 to 6,400 yards from the back tees, depending on tee configuration. The routing makes use of the natural topography, with several holes playing uphill or downhill and sidehill lies common throughout the round. The terrain creates strategic interest on approach shots and requires golfers to manage uneven stances. Mature trees line many fairways, and the greens feature modest undulation typical of Bell's municipal designs from this era. As a city-owned facility, Scholl Canyon serves a broad public clientele and offers accessible green fees compared to private clubs in the Los Angeles area. The club includes tennis facilities alongside the golf course. The layout provides a traditional parkland experience within Glendale's municipal recreation system, and its hillside setting distinguishes it from flatter courses in the valley below.

Quick facts

Location
Glendale, CA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1981
Holes
18
Par
60
Length
3,039 yards
Difficulty
54.8/86
Course Vaults score
5.5

Getting there

Scholl Canyon Golf & Tennis Club sits in the foothills of Glendale, California, most readily accessed via Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), approximately 30 miles southwest, or the closer Burbank Airport (BUR), just 15 miles to the north - both offering straightforward routes into the San Gabriel Valley. From either hub, the drive winds northeast through the urban sprawl of greater Los Angeles before ascending into the quieter residential neighborhoods that frame the club's hillside perch, a transition marked by the gradual shift from freeway pace to tree-lined local roads. The final approach climbs gently into the foothills, where the urban hum recedes and the manicured grounds of the club emerge against the backdrop of the San Gabriel Mountains, offering a serene counterpoint to the sprawling metropolis below. For those arriving by private aircraft, Van Nuys Airport (VNY) provides a convenient alternative just northwest of the property, cutting travel time considerably for the discretion-minded golfer.

FAQ

Common questions about Scholl Canyon

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Scholl Canyon has a Course Vaults score of 5.5 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.

Yes. Scholl Canyon is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Scholl Canyon is 60.

Scholl Canyon plays 3,039 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Scholl Canyon is 86.

Scholl Canyon is a 18-hole course.

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