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John Grayson
Alhambra
2008-07-12
$21 (cart included), played on Saturday, July 2008 at noon
I play Alhambra frequently. It is an excellent course for a practice round in preparation to play anywhere.
Although the course is short, some par fours are reachable from the tee, you must execute a variety of shots to score well.
The front side is tight, but if you hit the ball straight you are rewarded with your lowest scores. If you are not straight from the tee or the fairways, you will be embarrased with your score on such a short course.
The back side is hilly and requires the savvy for hitting uphill, downhill and sidehill lies.
The practice facility ranks with the very best in the Los Angeles area. The greens are well kept for a public course where players often do not do their important part of repairing ball marks.
The staff are effective, couteous and friendly.
I recommend this course for a pleasant stress free round of golf.
Would travel: 20-30 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area, Ranks with the best in this price level, Bargain priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
Condition of Course, Difficulty, Layout, Price, Ambiance, No Houses on Course, Pace of Play, Staff, Pro Shop
$21 (cart included), played on Saturday, July 2008 at noon
I play Alhambra frequently. It is an excellent course for a practice round in preparation to play anywhere.
Although the course is short, some par fours are reachable from the tee, you must execute a variety of shots to score well.
The front side is tight, but if you hit the ball straight you are rewarded with your lowest scores. If you are not straight from the tee or the fairways, you will be embarrased with your score on such a short course.
The back side is hilly and requires the savvy for hitting uphill, downhill and sidehill lies.
The practice facility ranks with the very best in the Los Angeles area. The greens are well kept for a public course where players often do not do their important part of repairing ball marks.
The staff are effective, couteous and friendly.
I recommend this course for a pleasant stress free round of golf.