Rancho Park Golf Academy
Rancho Park Golf Academy blends accessible urban golfing with varied terrain across its 18 holes. Featuring rolling fairways, well-guarded greens, and comprehensive practice facilities, it offers an engaging experience for players of all levels in the heart of Los Angeles.
Course Overview
Rancho Park Golf Academy offers golfers a comprehensive experience at one of Los Angeles’ most accessible yet varied golf facilities. This public course presents an 18-hole layout that balances the needs of both beginners looking to build confidence and experienced players seeking a solid test. Its design incorporates gentle hills and rolling fairways that engage strategy without feeling overwhelming. With a par of 72 and total yardage stretching to approximately 6,700 yards, the course encourages thoughtful shot placement amid subtle elevation changes and well-maintained greens that invite precise approach shots.
Located in a busy urban area just minutes from Beverly Hills and Century City, Rancho Park provides a surprisingly tranquil setting where the city noise recedes as you move from tee to green. The course's terrain features soft, sprawling hills and narrow corridors that demand accuracy and patience. Its challenges include thoughtfully placed bunkers alongside well-guarded greens, rewarding golfers who manage their game with careful calculation. The finishing holes especially reveal the course’s character, with slopes and undulations that test putting skills and approach strategy.
Beyond the main course, the facility shines with its multi-tiered driving range offering both upper and lower levels to suit every practicing preference. The practice amenities extend to multiple putting greens, as well as a par-3 nine-hole executive course that caters to beginners or those short on time. Equipment rentals are available on-site, making it easy for visitors to play without their own gear.
Friendly and approachable, Rancho Park Golf Academy is an ideal destination for golfers seeking a dependable round within the city limits. Evening play is popular, with twilight rounds capturing beautiful Los Angeles sunsets that enhance the scenery from key vantage points such as the ninth hole. Despite its urban setting, the course maintains soft turf and clean conditions year-round, enhanced by staff who take care to preserve a quality playing surface.
Players should prepare for walking or request carts, though the course’s layout is walker-friendly with firm terrain and manageable elevations. With a welcoming atmosphere, solid conditioning, and well-rounded practice facilities, Rancho Park represents an excellent all-around golf experience for locals and visitors aiming to sharpen their skills or enjoy a casual round in Southern California.
Course Highlights
The course features gently rolling hills and narrow fairways that provide strategic challenges without excessive difficulty. Its multi-level driving range and dedicated practice greens complement the full 18-hole course, while the adjacent nine-hole executive par-3 course serves beginners and those seeking focused short-game practice. The urban location brings a unique combination of city convenience and surprisingly quiet golf surroundings, with scenic views enhanced during twilight rounds.
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Guest Reviews
trey nova
a good, central location near beverly hills & century city. rancho club includes: - Full 18-hole course (have never played, though) - Par-3, 9-Hole Executive course available if you are short on time, a beginner, or need some swing practice with that damn n’ delicate pitching wedge, er with some of your lower irons - Two-Level/2-Tiered Deck Driving Range - Clubs, golf bags, golf bag rolling carts, golf balls, etc. are avail to rent - A couple, fairly decently-maintained practice putting greens throughout the grounds
Joshua St Clair
I mean, Arnold Palmer shot a 12 on 18. I shot a 9...so yeah. I'm better than Arnold Palmer. I only played back nine for the first time. Difficult! Hilly 9 holes, some narrow fairways, greens have some slope and are fairly protected. I found it challenging and look forward to play 18 some day, if I can ever find a tee time... I'm a 16 handicap...hole 18 isn't as hard as me and Arnie make it look.
Toros Armen Yetenekian
rad vlad
Snuck in there at night.. my dogs went after a skunk.. 3 weeks later I can still smell it on them 🦨👎
Jeong Kim
John Strutz
A beautiful gold course withal an area for putting practice, a driving range, food, and a decent sized golf course (for the LA area). The staff was friendly even the maintenance man was super nice! The grass was soft and sprawling hills looked like a decent challenge. It even had a decently tall fence to protect the local area because it is smack dab in the middle of town.
SW Choi
Close from Los Angeles and Santa Monica. Courses are fun. Little hills and valleys. Personally like to play at twilight after it cools off and sunset on from the 9th hole is amusing. Recommend it, but I hope it does not get too popular. it's hard to reserve tee off already.
S P.
Excellent diving range. There is a lower and upper level. Opon late at night also. Well maintained.
Moelis & Company
It has been years since someone has treated me the way Coach Steven Vilts did. I was using a teaching stall, which guests are allowed to use unless an instructor is teaching. He walked up to the stall and said, “You may use this stall until my student arrives.” I replied with, “Understood. When does the lesson start?” He snapped back with the exact words, “Excuse me? Did you hear what I said?” And reiterated his statement. He followed up with, “…and by the way, welcome to golf,” which I presume was an insult to my golf skills. I am young (early 20’s) but I am not new to the game; I proceeded with my next shot. Upon observing it, he took back what he said, and then took my bucket of balls and brought it to another stall and said, “I’m gonna have you take this stall. You’re welcome.” His student never showed up and he left after ten minutes, but kept his gear in the stall. I was hanging out with my friend who was originally in the adjacent stall to me, so this cut our time together short for no reason in the end. I thought Steven was a nice guy. I’ve been to Rancho Park easily over 100 times—I almost solely practice there—and I see him there all the time. Sadly, I will be continuing my practices elsewhere.
Jun Kimura (junk)
You can practice putting and enjoy the short course.
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Course Details
Access & Location
10460 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA
Rancho Park Golf Academy Clubhouse and Pro Shop
Walking is encouraged; terrain is firm with moderate hills. Comfortable shoes recommended for the rolling layout.
Open to all with tee time reservations; equipment rentals available on-site.
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