Golf course

One of the best golf courses in south Los Angeles, championship course was voted Los Angeles County Course of the Year in 2005 and 2020. Lakewood Country Club was designed by William Bell in 1933 and is located next to the Long Beach Airport, easily accessible from the 605, 405 and 5 freeways. Water comes into play on seven of the holes, mainly from its signature man-made Lake Bouton. One of the longer courses in the area at over 7,000 yards back from the back tees, with an abundance of new sand bunkers and several par 3’s that play over 200 yards, the course has limited elevation change and tree-lined fairways. 

Los Amigos Golf Course, Designed by noted golf course architect Billy Bell, Los Amigos’ 6,212 yard, Par 71 championship golf course. Two picturesque lakes and a variety of strategic bunker placements add to the challenge of the tree-lined golf course.

Victoria Park is a great 18 hole regulation course located at the The Links At Victoria Park facility in Carson, CA. From the longest tees it offers 6,847 yards of golf for a par of 72. The course was designed by William F. Bell, ASGCA and opened in 1966. The course rating is 73.4 with a slope rating of 126. Victoria Park is a municipal golf course with a 'Open To Public' guest policy. The focus at Victoria is on ongoing club improvements and creating fun golf experiences. As new management continues to make improvements with the addition of the new renovated practice facility and Yamaha golf carts, next up are further plans to address the fairway grass challenges. Victoria has always been known for its excellent layout and true rolling greens but has lacked in quality fairway conditions. Due to infrastructure issues under the surface with drainage and irrigation, there is not a quick fix to the fairways. 

Chester Washington Golf Course, Wonderful mature trees line the rolling fairways and include fun undulating greens on this 6321 yard par 70 golf course. Bent & Poa Annua greens with Kukuyu tees and fairways make for great conditions. with its rolling tree-lined fairways and subtle breaking greens, offers golfers of all skill levels a challenging day of golf. Conveniently located near downtown Los Angeles and the LA Airport, this par 70 layout once hosted the Gardena Open. The course offers a fully stocked Pro Shop and a beautiful driving range for guests' enjoyment. Chester Washington Golf Course was a proud finalist for the Los Angeles County Course of the Year award in 2006.

Westchester Golf Course is an 18-hole, par 64 golf course located in the bustling city of Los Angeles, an easy distance from the Los Angeles International Airport and a convenient golf course choice for Los Angeles golfers and anyone living in West LA, near LAX, LMU, Venice, or Santa Monica. Open daily until 10:00 p.m. and night-lit for evening play, Westchester is an affordable and enjoyable golfing option for beginners or those looking to play some after-work or late night golf, and with a recently remodeled Pro Shop, snack bar, and 80-stall driving range and practice facility, Westchester Golf Course offers golfers of all levels 18 holes of good times and great shots.

The Omni La Costa Resort & Spa’s two courses, Legends and Champions, have a long history of hosting professional golf. The Tournament of Champions was played at La Costa from 1969-1998 and the World Match Play Championship from 1999-2006 using holes from both courses. Each one was renovated from 2011-13 by architects Steve Pate and Damian Pascuzzo to improve drainage and enjoyment for members and guests. The Champions at La Costa added four new holes and many greens and tees were elevated for strategic and aesthetic purposes. Its finishing holes – starting with a drivable par 4 and ending on a risk-reward par 5 – promotes swings on a leaderboard or a match. The Legends at La Costa plays as a more traditional parkland with gentle doglegs. Combined, they make up one of the best and most diverse golf resorts in SoCal.

Aviara Golf Club in Carlsbad is the San Diego area’s only golf course designed by Arnold Palmer. It has been named the #1 golf resort in Southern California by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler, and has also been recognized as one of the country’s best resort golf courses by Golf Digest and Golf Magazine. Not far from Carlsbad, Aviara Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep Aviara Golf Club difficult yet friendly. Aviara Golf Club features a memorable coastal layout: Uniquely sculpted around rolling hillsides and landscaped with wildflowers native to Southern California, the par 72 course offers plenty of bunkers and water features over 7,007 yards. Located twenty minutes North of Torrey Pines, host course of the 2021 US Open. Holes 18 / Par 72 / Length 7007 yards.

This beautiful Billy Bell-designed course offers the best ocean views in the entire state of California. The nearby ocean makes putting a real challenge on almost every hole. Los Verdes Golf Course is considered by many to be one of the best golf values anywhere, tucked above the cliffs in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. The nearby ocean adds a challenge to putting on this 6,617 yard, par 71 Rancho Palos Verdes gem, plus Los Verdes Golf Course is a breathtaking choice for a Southern California outdoor wedding venue or ceremony site.  Holes 18 /Par 71 / Length 6651 yards.