21150 Dumetz Rd, Woodland Hills, California, 91364
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Bob Young
Woodland Hills
2011-05-13
Member (cart included), played on Sunday, April 2011 at 8am
I took up golf at the age of 53 ten years ago, and joined WHCC four years ago. My wife and I visited and played all of the private country clubs in the San Fernando Valley for over a year, but found the ambience of this true "private, equity membership" club to be the best by far. Within six months, it felt like we knew everyone, from the many members who have been at the club for over 20 years to newer ones like us. The food and drinks are the best of any private club I have ever played. Since we joined, we rarely eat out anywhere else, and because of the geniality and camaraderie, spend at least an hour or two in the bar with other members after each round.
The course is tight, but has made me a better golfer. (Playing at any other course reduces my score by five strokes or more.) There are no "formal" tee times given out, yet even on Saturday and Sunday morning, we ususally get out within 30 to 40 minutes after showing up, just enought time to have a great breakfast, visit the short practice range, or improve your "money game" on the practice greens.
The driving range is a shortcoming. It is short, such that only irons can be used. Additionally, unlike many competing clubs, there are no tennis or swimming facilities.
However, if you are looking for a club with a challenging course, which is easy to get on, with great food and a warm, receptive membership, this is the club for you.
Would travel: 10-20 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area
Condition of Course, Difficulty, Price, Ambiance, Pace of Play, Staff
Member (cart included), played on Sunday, April 2011 at 8am
I took up golf at the age of 53 ten years ago, and joined WHCC four years ago. My wife and I visited and played all of the private country clubs in the San Fernando Valley for over a year, but found the ambience of this true "private, equity membership" club to be the best by far. Within six months, it felt like we knew everyone, from the many members who have been at the club for over 20 years to newer ones like us. The food and drinks are the best of any private club I have ever played. Since we joined, we rarely eat out anywhere else, and because of the geniality and camaraderie, spend at least an hour or two in the bar with other members after each round. The course is tight, but has made me a better golfer. (Playing at any other course reduces my score by five strokes or more.) There are no "formal" tee times given out, yet even on Saturday and Sunday morning, we ususally get out within 30 to 40 minutes after showing up, just enought time to have a great breakfast, visit the short practice range, or improve your "money game" on the practice greens. The driving range is a shortcoming. It is short, such that only irons can be used. Additionally, unlike many competing clubs, there are no tennis or swimming facilities. However, if you are looking for a club with a challenging course, which is easy to get on, with great food and a warm, receptive membership, this is the club for you.