The best golf courses in Lakewood, California

“The North at LACC made for a controversial US Open venue in 2023. I’m of the opinion that George Thomas’s 1927 design is one of the best in the West. The North’s front nine is undoubtedly one of my favorite nines I have played, with an equally as compelling back nine.”

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@Jwguy

• ❗️Must play
• |✨Pristine
• |💨Fast greens

“Shot values to the max. Recovery options available. #4 has to be on the list of hardest holes I've ever played. #8 has to be on the list of most fun. I'm actually down on #10 unless you can carry the ball 305. I think it's a layup hole if you can't.”

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@Urannimal

• ❗️Must play
• |😅Challenging
• |✨Pristine

“I loved how you leave the clubhouse and disappear back into the neighborhood, almost feeling tucked away from everything. The iconic bridge is obviously a standout feature and makes the property so memorable, along with the incredible views. The course was in great condition…”

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@jensencastle

• ❗️Must play
• |✨Pristine
• |🤝Caddies

“Generous targets off the tee, just the right amount of tree cover for my liking and expansive greens that offer many pin locations and variety.”

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@Lazstradamus

• 💎Hidden gem
• |🍺Bar
• |🚶🏻Walkable

“There is nothing like this in Orange County, a modern Golden Age design that was executed very well. Green complexes and surrounds play firm and fast, wide fairways, small piece of property. Could play here everyday, lots of fun”

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@nxttw4sho

• 🏌️‍♂️Driving range
• |🤩Underrated
• |🚶🏻Walkable

“Layout was top notch with ocean scenery as the backdrop for most of the holes. Difficult track, even in the fairway it would frequently be an uphill/downhill lie. Greens were lightning fast. Played at twilight for $175 about a year ago - saw rounds going for $400+ now.”

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@KirklandBomber

• 🏌️‍♂️Driving range
• |🏞️Views
• |🌊By water

“Golden age classic, about to re-open as a fully restored course dating back to 1919 thanks to Kyle Phillips design who restored the greens to their full scale and more prominently featured the barranca throughout the course adding visual appeal and strategic shot values”

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@RFimbo14

• 😅Challenging
• |🏌️‍♂️Driving range
• |❗️Must play

“Very barranca-happy layout. Greens had good form, but a little too soft for my liking.”

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@Lazstradamus

• 🏌️‍♂️Driving range
• |🍔Restaurant
• |🍺Bar

“True hidden gem in the LA County. Conditions are always awesome. Some really good golf holes. Almost an east coast feel. Lacks space in some areas. Bent greens. Bunkers are very well maintained.”

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@tigertaylor

• 🏌️‍♂️Driving range
• |🟢Putting area
• |🍺Bar

“Not a good piece of land for a golf course, it makes the best of it. Always in great condition”

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@nxttw4sho

• 🏌️‍♂️Driving range
• |❗️Must play
• |✨Pristine

“Has a couple unique golf holes. Some holes are just ok. I prefer the north course as it seems to be a touch more difficult. Still incredible views.”

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@tigertaylor

• ✨Pristine
• |🏞️Views
• |🏌️‍♂️Driving range

“Greens and wind are its only real defense, but definitely not “get-able” without a decent game. Fun walk and solid membership. Great caddy program.”

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@Dbbreezy

• 🚶🏻Walkable
• |🏌️‍♂️Driving range
• |✨Pristine

“Great course, amazing quality, but anything left or right of the fairway is typically OOB since you can’t navigate to the fairways over. Not rushing to come back here.”

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@moodiebanks

• 🏞️Views
• |🏌️‍♂️Driving range
• |🍔Restaurant

“A little repepitive. Feels like you play the same hole 4 or 5 times. And it's not a great hole.”

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@Lazstradamus

• 🏌️‍♂️Driving range
• |🍔Restaurant
• |🍺Bar

“Stunning views and great prices will get me to come back for sure. The greens are very tricky, overall a fun course and excellent value”

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@lock

• 🏞️Views
• |❗️Must play
• |💎Hidden gem

“Resort Style course. Pretty fun. Can be bland on some holes. Usually in pretty good condition.”

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@tigertaylor