Got a Memorial Day deal late on Saturday for a holiday round at Brookside #1 - returning for the first time since my only time way back in 2014. I did not remember much about this long and challenging... Continue »

Got a Memorial Day deal late on Saturday for a holiday round at Brookside #1 - returning for the first time since my only time way back in 2014. I did not remember much about this long and challenging course, but I knew it was going to be a rough day out if the clubs weren't along for the ride. We played from the blue tees with cart for $49 each with a 7:05am tee time. The much anticipated holiday on-course gridlock fortunately never developed. My threesome was paired with a very cool duo of brothers and the five of us had a pretty great day with the sun shining finally and beautiful course conditions from tee to green. We never waited on a single hole after the first two or three so it was fantastic in that regard. Greens were in great shape and running as fast and true as I have seen any LA Muni tracks in quite some time. Shots held up well for the early part of the day, but some of the later greens had some ball mark damage after softening up and getting pelted all morning. But overall, really in great shape. I was surprised as well at how nice and lush the fairways were out there. Just a shade below solid private country club level, but still so rewarding to hit from all day. Rough was not too penal at all and the tee boxes and bunkers were also in good shape. It was tough in the bunkers early since they were still a little wet after yesterday's rains. This course is a beast if you're not pounding 280-300 yard drives down the middle all day. There are only three par 3s and three par 5s on this 18, and many of the par 4s are in the 470-500 yard range with narrow landing areas between healthy rows of trees. You also have a few holes with water to deal with and the ever-present concrete gully that borders many of the holes and presents a hazard to cross on a few others, like the risk-reward par 4 10th to start the back nine. Great to get back out to Pasadena and it makes me wonder why it took so long to get back out there. I was generally scared of the stories regarding POP and the parking lot effect after Rose Bowl games, but none of that was an issue today and it was a joy to play there. I will go back much sooner this time for sure.

Rode the blues this am 7:30 am tee time, POP 5 hours, this was due to the shotgun tournament I played in with other Tiger Woods wanna bes. Course was in good shape, tee boxes cut and level, fairways s... Continue »

Rode the blues this am 7:30 am tee time, POP 5 hours, this was due to the shotgun tournament I played in with other Tiger Woods wanna bes. Course was in good shape, tee boxes cut and level, fairways semi lush, some thin areas, traps were very good. In fact they were being turned at 7:30. The greens were absolutely phenomenal, held shots, no gimmicks like crazy undulations, rolled true. I highly recommend it especially for the golfzing weekday rate of $24.

Morning tee time on Tuesday on Brookside #1. Check in and first tee were well organized. Course is very green and in good shape. Fairways and rough had good coverage and tee boxes were level and fille... Continue »

Morning tee time on Tuesday on Brookside #1. Check in and first tee were well organized. Course is very green and in good shape. Fairways and rough had good coverage and tee boxes were level and filled in. Bunkers were a little crusty and difficult to judge how much sand was under the ball. Greens were in very good shape with very few unfixed divots. Surfaces were smooth and medium fast. If you are above the hole or have a putt with any break really have to watch your speed (had my share of three putts).
Played as a fivesome in between two speedy foursomes which kept us on our toes trying to keep up. Too bad they use some of the fairways for parking for the Rose Bowl. POP was around 4.5 hours. Very nice area

Based on the most recent review, decided to get back out to Pasadena and play Brookside. I had concerns about being able to get out early, but to my surprise it was not that bad. However, when I mad... Continue »

Based on the most recent review, decided to get back out to Pasadena and play Brookside. I had concerns about being able to get out early, but to my surprise it was not that bad. However, when I made the turn, there was quite a bit of back nine play, so things really slowed down a lot. But the weather was great, so just resigned myself to enjoy the morning and wonderful setting.

Course is actually in good overall condition, particularly the greens. They rolled faster than they looked ! Bunkers nice as well. Some areas in the fairways could use attention, but still playable.

Always enjoy Brookside #1. Several of the par four holes are now too long for me to reach in regulation, but that's becoming more and more common everywhere I play now. (Maybe it's time to re-think which tees I play ) Bottom line is that it was a fun enjoyable round, and with the senior discount, well worth the $$.

Was invited by some friends to play Brookside on 10/19. The traffic from my house getting there is always a challenge for a morning tee time–an hour and 15 minutes but it has been a while since I have... Continue »

Was invited by some friends to play Brookside on 10/19. The traffic from my house getting there is always a challenge for a morning tee time–an hour and 15 minutes but it has been a while since I have played here so I was really looking forward to it. Had a 9:00 am tee time and got off pretty much on time. The place was packed. Activity everywhere. UCLA was playing Arizona at the Rose Bowl the next night so you can see they were getting prepared for the event. In fact my friends who I played with, work for the Rose Bowl and after our round, they had to set up near the 10th green an area for Arizona tail gaiting. We started out on the back 9 and I found the course in just ok condition. Know that when there is a football game or concert, they use the fairways as overflow parking and it shows. Many bare spots out there. That’s the way it is this time of year. The rough was beat up kikuyu. The bunkers were in really good condition. Good, firm sand. The tee boxes were recently aerated so they will need some time to recover. The pace moved along just fine. We didn’t wait on anyone so it was just under 4 hours. The greens were in good shape however. Sneaky fast. I say that because they didn’t appear to be cut down but yet they rolled very nice. No complaints about the greens. Played the blues and found it to be a real challenge. Long! The blues played around 6800 yds. and it seemed longer as the wind picked up. Brookside #1 is a fun course to play. Really nice setting with the Rose Bowl right next door. I have seen Brookside in much better condition but always recommend playing here. Just know that some of fairways won’t be at their best.

Played Sunday 9/16 8:36 tee time $56 on Golfzing. POP 5:40. Tee boxes are level with good coverage, not too much divot damage. Fairways and the rough are below average. The front 9 is a little more lu... Continue »

Played Sunday 9/16 8:36 tee time $56 on Golfzing. POP 5:40. Tee boxes are level with good coverage, not too much divot damage. Fairways and the rough are below average. The front 9 is a little more lush than the back 9 but overall many bare spots and extremely thin areas where the drives end up. We played winter rules in the back 9, from the rough also. The greens were above average, not too soft or hard. Well struck balls, even with long irons and woods held the green. Smooth with not too many ball marks. Consistent speed from green to green. 8 on the stimp. Bunkers, I was in a lot of them today and all of them had good amount of sand. I used to play Brookside a lot but haven't played in over a year. It looks like they did a lot of turf reduction. The rough grass between the holes are completely gone, just dirt now, more than i remember. I still recommend playing here because the greens were so nice.

Preparations for the Arroyo Festival have begun today as well as aeration of the greens for course #1. So for the rest of the week, the course is playing as an 18 hole combination of BOTH courses 1 &... Continue »

Preparations for the Arroyo Festival have begun today as well as aeration of the greens for course #1. So for the rest of the week, the course is playing as an 18 hole combination of BOTH courses 1 & 2. Kinda odd and unique, but at least its not an abbreviated version of 15 holes like they had it during last years festival. They even have temporary signage and score cards printed up! That being said, course 1 is probably gonna be extra screwy for at least 3+ weeks.

Played today and it will be the last time playing here. Scheduled a tee time for 12:30 as the online booking showed light traffic. Check in was a nightmare. Not only did the guy behind the counter not... Continue »

Played today and it will be the last time playing here. Scheduled a tee time for 12:30 as the online booking showed light traffic. Check in was a nightmare. Not only did the guy behind the counter not have a clue in performing his duties, but the 4 some checking in was totally unprepared to even check in? I said to the clerk "I hope they play faster than they check in"? Little did I know my prophecy would be true? After 4.5 hours my group had only played 15 holes (and we left at that point). I saw several carts that said "ambassador" on them riding around, but not one of them acknowledged our request to come talk to us? The tee boxes are terrible. The fairways are in poor shape. The bunkers are not in decent playable shape. The greens are like concrete. Why in the world would anyone put up with these type of conditions, is beyond me. Customer service was deplorable. If this is the best the City of Pasadena can provide its residents, then they obviously could care less and have no idea on how to run/maintain a golf complex. BTW I would have rated it, but it was not worth a rating.

played here 4/14/18 at right around 6 am, before a GC Am event. finished in less than 4 hours which was great. conditions spotty, greens super fast but also super inconsistent. some very firm, some so... Continue »

played here 4/14/18 at right around 6 am, before a GC Am event. finished in less than 4 hours which was great. conditions spotty, greens super fast but also super inconsistent. some very firm, some soft. never knew how ball would release hitting into them. i think they cut & Rolled them too tight for the GC Am event and as a result, greens lost their hold a bit. like most muni's in the area, course should have more GUR areas in fairways as they aren't consistent enough