Westchester Course
Westchester Golf Course
Public: #2764
Public: #2535
Public: #186

About this course
Westchester Golf Course is an 18-hole municipal facility located near Los Angeles International Airport in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles. The course occupies relatively flat terrain characteristic of the coastal plain, with the routing shaped by its urban setting and proximity to one of the world's busiest airports. Golfers here play beneath frequent flight paths, making the sound of aircraft a constant companion during rounds. The layout serves primarily as an accessible public course for local residents and visitors, offering straightforward golf without significant elevation change or dramatic natural features. The design emphasizes playability for a wide range of skill levels, with open fairways and modest hazards typical of municipal courses built to accommodate high traffic volumes. Mature trees line several holes, providing definition and occasional strategic interest. Westchester functions as a practical option for golfers seeking convenient access in the Los Angeles area, particularly those staying near LAX or working in the surrounding commercial districts. The course sees steady play throughout the year thanks to Southern California's temperate climate. Its location makes it a familiar sight to countless travelers arriving and departing from the airport, visible from aircraft during approach and takeoff. The facility includes standard practice areas and a clubhouse offering basic amenities. As a municipal course, Westchester prioritizes accessibility and pace of play over exclusivity, serving as a neighborhood golf resource in a densely developed part of the city where open space is limited.
Quick facts
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1969
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 64
- Length
- 4,339 yards
- Difficulty
- 62.6/111
- Course Vaults score
- 5.1
Getting there
Westchester Golf Course sits just minutes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), making it one of the most accessible championship layouts in Southern California - a straight shot south on the 405 freeway, then a brief eastward turn into the quiet residential enclave of West Los Angeles. For those arriving by private aircraft, Santa Monica Airport (SMO) or Burbank Airport (BUR) offer closer alternatives, each within a ten-minute drive of the clubhouse. The final approach winds through tree-lined neighborhood streets that seem to exist in deliberate contrast to the sprawl beyond, arriving at a course whose understated entrance belies its standing as one of the region's most storied and exclusive private clubs.

FAQ
Common questions about Westchester
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Westchester has a Course Vaults score of 5.1 out of 10 based on 38 logged golfers.
Yes. Westchester is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Westchester is 64.
Westchester plays 4,339 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Westchester is 111.
Westchester is a 18-hole course.



