Really fun course to play. Very helpful staff. Country club feel at public course.

Really fun course to play. Very helpful staff. Country club feel at public course.

Friday, 8/10, decided to play on spur of the moment and a call to Santa Anita revealed it to be backed up, even for a single. Cast about for an alternative and decided to try Alhambra for the first ti... Continue »

Friday, 8/10, decided to play on spur of the moment and a call to Santa Anita revealed it to be backed up, even for a single. Cast about for an alternative and decided to try Alhambra for the first time as a change of pace. When I called to check on the wait, the starter said to "come on down." Got there @ 1:25 as a walk-on and went out almost immediately with two other singles. As previously described, a predominantly short course, flat for the front nine and hilly for the back. Local knowledge needed only minimally on the front, but handy on the back. At times it can almost seem like an executive course with the short par 4s, but then you have the extended, over-water carry of the 16th par 5 to slap you upside the head. While the lack of length in general definitely discounts the course as any kind of serious test, it was enjoyable. I frequently teed off with irons and worked on playing strategically. The conditons were generally good. Good, level teeing areas, greens in good shape with decent speed and the fairways, while not exactly lush, were OK and gave a lot of roll. The price (under $20 to walk on a weekday) is cheap for 18 holes, but what really got my attention was getting right on, and then having open holes ahead and behind on a Friday afternoon. The thread of prior reviews more often than not seems to suggest that this course has good pace and less traffic than a lot of others in the vicinity. On the day, it was a pleasant surprise and fit the bill. I don't know that I would put it high on my list of regular choices, but it definitely is a place I'll keep in mind for accessibility and the change-of-pace casual round.

This golf course is kind of small and the putting green is not that challenging...

This golf course is kind of small and the putting green is not that challenging...

It has been several months since the last time I played this course. The course is in fairly good shape. The tee boxes and fairways are in decent shape, just a few bare spots. The greens are a little ... Continue »

It has been several months since the last time I played this course. The course is in fairly good shape. The tee boxes and fairways are in decent shape, just a few bare spots. The greens are a little slower than normal. Except for a few divots, they roll fairly well. This is a fun, but short course. The back nine requires some delicate course management to achieve a good score.

Played for first time (close to work), and was impressed for a muni. . Same as last review, had 7:00 tee, let us go at 6:45 as a two and saw nobody! for 5 holes until we caught up to another two . Any... Continue »

Played for first time (close to work), and was impressed for a muni. . Same as last review, had 7:00 tee, let us go at 6:45 as a two and saw nobody! for 5 holes until we caught up to another two . Any muni in o.c. would be backed up by then, maybe caught it at the right day(tues.) but finished in 3:45!!! The course was in good shape tee boxes,fairways,greens etc.. Visible changes being made to lenghthen short par 4's(250-285) on the tee boxes,but as is, the greens are well guarded w/ trees and bunkers for risk/ reward tee shots. Several reachable 5's and some elevated 3's . Overall great value,playing again next week to see if we were lucky with the crowd..I will let you know....

Arrived 1/2 hr. early and went right to the 1st tee. Nobody in front. Lost the group behind us after the 2nd tee and never looked back. Finished the round in less than 4 hours. Appparently some hol... Continue »

Arrived 1/2 hr. early and went right to the 1st tee. Nobody in front. Lost the group behind us after the 2nd tee and never looked back. Finished the round in less than 4 hours. Appparently some holes will be lengthened with new tee boxes and greens. Great staff and fair green fee

First of all, it's a short course. Par 70. Doesn't say much. Let's just say for the price, it's good. A few par 5's, some hairy drives over water. Course condition is good 6.5/7 out of 10. I pal... Continue »

First of all, it's a short course. Par 70. Doesn't say much. Let's just say for the price, it's good. A few par 5's, some hairy drives over water. Course condition is good 6.5/7 out of 10. I paly it at least once a week. You can definitely walk it. Front nine is very straightforward with some SHORT driveable par 4's. #9 finishes with water on the left. Back nine a little more interesting with undulating fairways. # 13 is par three with steep hill to left. # 18 is a long dogleg par 4. Must make sure you get up over the hill to have a chance at the green.

EXCELLENT PLACE FOR A QUICK ROUND OF GOLF

EXCELLENT PLACE FOR A QUICK ROUND OF GOLF

Played Sat 03/31 - Course is in beautiful condition. They normally maintain the course very well. Fairways and greens are all very good except the some tee box areas need some works. Staff are alwa... Continue »

Played Sat 03/31 - Course is in beautiful condition. They normally maintain the course very well. Fairways and greens are all very good except the some tee box areas need some works. Staff are always very nice. My home course... nice and relaxing course. Thumbs up!