The best golf courses in Pasadena, 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

“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

“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

“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

“Recently played after major renovation. Course was extremely challenging! Must find fairways at all times to remain in play. Front 9 definitely played harder than the back, both front and back also had fun and challenging elevation.”

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@Cary

• 🏌️‍♂️Driving range
• |😅Challenging
• |💨Fast greens

“Great Hilly Country Club out in LA-the greens have very cool contours and play crispy and firm-don’t short side yourself unless you have good hands. Backs up to a tough 7000 rated 74.”

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@Slamminsam

• 🏌️‍♂️Driving range
• |💎Hidden gem
• |🟢Putting area

“To me, this is the best of the Los Angeles city courses. There's not much George Thomas left, but you can still see some of it in a few of the greens.”

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@Urannimal

• 🏌️‍♂️Driving range
• |🚶🏻Walkable
• |🟦Mat range

“Really good variety of holes with some very fun scoring opportunities. 16-18 is my favorite stretch of la city golf”

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@KAbbassi

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

“Not a bad course-greens are kept well, but the rest of the course is a bit worn. Firm fairways and hard kicks make tee shots go far but also could give bad breaks. Layout is mostly good but a few greens complexes are badly turtle shelled and play frustrating”

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@Slamminsam

• 🏌️‍♂️Driving range
• |😅Challenging
• |✨Pristine

“For a course trapped in the rolling mountain landscape, I think Mountain Gate does a decent job of making fairly enjoyable routing out of a somewhat limited area  architecturally speaking.”

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@AleksJ98

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