Tremendous midweek round at Angeles National with a 10:48am tee time on a gorgeous and hot April day in Sunland. The course is in very fine shape right now and the layout is just as tough as ever. You... Continue »

Tremendous midweek round at Angeles National with a 10:48am tee time on a gorgeous and hot April day in Sunland. The course is in very fine shape right now and the layout is just as tough as ever. You're either in the fairway here or you're in the desert - plain and simple. We played from the white tees and it still gave us more than enough to handle. Even the 'short' holes are so strategically difficult that if you're in the wrong spot on the fairway, you're going to have to try something extreme to get back into play. This course has length, very strategic angles and bunkers, incredibly tough greens and even a few water features to boot. Conditions are very nice right now with the greens being in super shape. They roll very fast, very true and very dangerous. I can't count how many times I blew past the hole thinking I had finally dialed in the speeds ... I had not (as evidenced by FIVE 3-putts - ugh). You will need some incredibly precise approaches to hold these greens as well as they're simply moving very quickly, but they're great fun right now. Fairways had nice coverage but you will definitely find a few thin spots with the heat here bearing down on the course, and I dont' think that will ease up as summer approaches. Rough, where you can find it, is very playable and fun. Bunkers were mostly in good shape and I found a whole lot of them, while the tee boxes were also in very good condition. Some of the cart routing is an adventure as you're looking to get to the next green or tee box, but the carts have a very good GPS system and are well-appointed. The snack shop near the golf shop is very good and convenient as well. We allowed a single to pass us at the third hole and it was smooth sailing the rest of the afternoon, finishing in under four hours. Amazing! It was great to finally get back out to ANGC for the first time in years and hopefully it won't take that long again for the next time, and hopefully my game will be in better shape for its challenges.

played sun 12/15, 7:45, 4:40 round. another socal nostalgia stop for me, must be a decade since I played here last. Actually, the clubhouse was not finished. So, cold morning. Course in pretty goo... Continue »

played sun 12/15, 7:45, 4:40 round. another socal nostalgia stop for me, must be a decade since I played here last. Actually, the clubhouse was not finished. So, cold morning. Course in pretty good shape. Greens firm and fast. lots of unfixed ball marks.. small ones, cuz the firmness, so had to smooth out a lot of marks on my line. very grainy, which i never fully figured out. Probably 12 downgrain, 10 up grain. Rough is dormant. Bunkers not raked all over. Need to have good course knowledge to score here. Had a good time.

rode the whites on 5/19.
positives:
good PoP. nice coverage on fairways.
tee boxes in good condition.
greens rolled nicely.
beautiful scenery.

gripes:
THEY CUT CORNERS EVERYWHERE
the bar/gri... Continue »

rode the whites on 5/19.
positives:
good PoP. nice coverage on fairways.
tee boxes in good condition.
greens rolled nicely.
beautiful scenery.

gripes:
THEY CUT CORNERS EVERYWHERE
the bar/grill is one guy pouring beers and making sandwiches with a POS terminal from 1985. takes for ever to check out.
no towels in bathrooms
no marshall
pay for range balls. chipping green closed. only irons on range....
hazard areas/environmental areas - that have drop areas, aren't staked

been about a year since i've been back here, but i found a deal and wanted to test my game out. conditions were actually pretty good; the bermuda fairways are coming back to life, the tee boxes were l... Continue »

been about a year since i've been back here, but i found a deal and wanted to test my game out. conditions were actually pretty good; the bermuda fairways are coming back to life, the tee boxes were lush and level and the greens were in good shape with minimal pitch marks. pins were still in tough spots and putting was a challenge. not only to read breaks and speed but i totally forgot you have take grain into account.

since rain was in the forecast, the course was fairly sparse, and i ended up going out a little before my tee time with another single who i had happened to play with before. POP was really excellent; i think we finished the front in 90 minutes. it was CPO on a couple of holes, but to be expected after all the rain. course itself had dried out very nicely, except for a few bunkers that had a substantial amount of standing water and were to be played as ground under repair.

Overall had a nice time, and the course is always a challenge, especially when the wind kicks up. i was surprised that the pro shop and bar were already closed up at 3pm, not sure if that's normal or an easter thing but something to note if you have a later tee time. no other way to get drinks or food otherwise.

Played ANGC this week with a mid-morning tee time. The course was in good condition and with a combination of green to light green throughout the playing surface. No dry out or dirt spots observed, co... Continue »

Played ANGC this week with a mid-morning tee time. The course was in good condition and with a combination of green to light green throughout the playing surface. No dry out or dirt spots observed, considering the heat, conditions are rated a 4.0 out of 5 overall. I note the following:

Tee Boxes: Level and lush, no damage
Fairways: Green and tight, no damage
Greens: Green, firm, and fast, no damage. 11ish in speed.
Sand: Well maintained and soft
Rough and Waste Areas: Well maintained and defined
Driving Range: Off grass and in good condition
POP: 4 hours

As previously reviewed, this course is a desert layout that requires reasonable control off the tee and into greens. Greens roll fast but hold good shots. ANGC is an excellent layout that can be enjoyed by any established golfer. I recommend this course, especially if a discounted rate is found.

The restaurant is still not open, but the snack shack does offer limited food, snacks, and drinks.

ANGC is a solid players layout and worth the experience. Driving range is off grass and a great place to practice. Recommended if you got the game and don't mind paying $100+ for a round of golf.

Scored another good deal to play here on Sat 2/11 at 11:50 as a single joining another single and a couple. Course is in about the shape I expected with dormant bermuda fairways that are still thin an... Continue »

Scored another good deal to play here on Sat 2/11 at 11:50 as a single joining another single and a couple. Course is in about the shape I expected with dormant bermuda fairways that are still thin and extremely fast. Wind on this day was tricky at 10-15 mph with gusts and seems to be changing directions. Definitely makes it more challenging! With the thin fairways I was piping drives and had 1 that rolled out to 310 when my normal distance is 250 if that gives you any idea of how firm the fairways play. Greens were fast and the pin placements were brutal! We're talking tournament Sunday with pins four to five paces off the edge tucked into corners. Bunkers were mostly in good shape with good sand and the greens were in good shape and fast. Surprised the pace of play on this day was pretty good at around 4.5 hours. Had a lot of fun and would definitely come back if the price was right!

Got out here today with two groups! We knew it would be a tough day with the extra windy conditions but this place is always enjoyable no matter how tough it plays! Greens were running fast and the f... Continue »

Got out here today with two groups! We knew it would be a tough day with the extra windy conditions but this place is always enjoyable no matter how tough it plays! Greens were running fast and the fairways were thin! Winter conditions with 20mph winds, Temp.. cold! You really have to think about your shots in these conditions and lower your expectations a bit and when you do that, some wonderful unexpected things happen! Wonderful views! Go Play!!

I played this course back on 10-17-22. First of all I have to say that I have always wanted to play this course ever since it opened back in 2004, but the cost of tee times was always my hesitation p... Continue »

I played this course back on 10-17-22. First of all I have to say that I have always wanted to play this course ever since it opened back in 2004, but the cost of tee times was always my hesitation point with greens fees ranging from $100-$180. I was lucky enough to get at hot deal on golf now for a midday round for $40. The course was in very good shape, outside of a few tee boxes being overseeded covered with mulch, but it was only 3 so not that bad. The fairways were firm and got a good amount of roll and were firm. The greens were in very good shape and rolling at a 11-12, but shots were holding on the greens a I was getting a good amount of spin. The rough was not too bad and playable, the sand traps were in good shape. Pace of play was 4hrs 30min but that had more to do with the group I was playing with, if not for them It would have been a much quicker round. I was very happy to finally knock this course off my list, and I cannot wait to go back, if I can find another deal online.

Brave enough to venture out to Angeles National yesterday at 105 degrees at 12 pm.

Restaurant is closed upstairs as they are renovating the bar. Remember when they just had a trailer!

Snack sho... Continue »

Brave enough to venture out to Angeles National yesterday at 105 degrees at 12 pm.

Restaurant is closed upstairs as they are renovating the bar. Remember when they just had a trailer!

Snack shop was open and pro shop was well stocked and staff was pleasant. There was a big ice bucket for communal use and 2 bottles of free water per cart. POP was 3.15 hrs!!! Course was very dry, but despite water restrictions, the course did a good job of maintaining the fairways and greens. There is several holes where the blue and black tee boxes were being worked on and roped off, hence the tees all moved up. This was disclosed with signs. Greens were smooth and firm, running at 10/11. Fairways were dry, but had good coverage with tons of roll. Sand traps were in good shape and some temporary tee boxes were shaggy. Overall, a solid day despite the crazy heat.

Will return in the future with a discounted tee time.