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4.5
511 Reviews (511)
5 Stars
350
4 Stars
85
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
29
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
91.1%
Recommend this course
442 out of 511 reviews
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4.4
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.1%
Recommend this course
51 out of 56 reviews
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4.5
107 Reviews (107)
5 Stars
68
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.5%
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99 out of 107 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 7240 yards
Slope 144
Rating 74.6
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Trump National Golf Club-Los Angeles
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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Golf Season Year round
Architect Pete Dye (1999) Perry Dye (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "The Academy at Trump National Golf Club"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required, collared shirts only, no denim, shorts 4" above the knee or longer.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in California (2022 #25)

Reviews

4.5
511 Reviews (511)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 8
Drinks 8
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 10
Bunkers 7
Forced Carries 7
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 11
Advanced Golfers 10
Entertaining Clients 9
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 6

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Reviews 134
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Super twilighter

Tee’d off 5pm on a Sunday afternoon and got in 16 holes (one in the dusk.) For greens being punched 3 weeks ago, you could not tell. Pretty much fully recovered. Fairways are tight, but course isn’t overly long so if you hit it straight off tee you can score. If you hit it offline, you’re probably dropping 2 from one of the many lateral hazards.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Paying for the view

I've played Trump for years. As it gets more and more expensive, I can't justify the spend any longer. Carts are outdated, no stairs or paths to most of the elevated greens. No cart service on course today. Played later in the day, and the snack/grill closed mid-round. Couldn't even get water at the turn. No carts in the lot (which I understand) but it's a long walk up a steep hill to get back to the parking lot. If you've never played there, the views are worth it. But as a returning patron, the course needs to up it's amenities and service to justify the over $400 price.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course, each hole is scenic

Great shape and beautifully landscaped. Course is not for the faint at heart with some narrow fairways to challenge you. Such fun.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

‘Merica

Great course, extremely tough not a lot of bail outs! The views are stunning.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

well

good but not excellence.
course management is poor.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tremendous

7:20am tee time, finished in 4:15. Excellent conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The best course

It was the best course i have been before. Beautiful scenery.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not worth the cost

Let me start by saying the location and scenery is immaculate. Ridiculous coastal views on almost every hole. Pace of play is also very solid and I've never had an issue here. The staff are all very nice and accommodating as well.

Unfortunately, the course itself is nothing special. Fairways are tiny and many are sloping towards the ocean. A miss is in the ivy with no chance of finding your ball. It almost seems like the course is challenging just for the sake of it. Good shots get punished just as easily as bad and there really is no rhyme or reason for many of the holes other than the goal of labeling the course as "difficult."

I felt compelled to write this review because Trump used to be a course that was worth the poor design and layout because of the scenery, pace of play, and course quality/maintenance. Now, they're attempting to charge Pebble Beach level prices, and it's just not remotely close to being worth the new fees. You're betting off driving to Newport and playing Pelican Hill. Views are almost as good and both courses are maintained just as well, but the difference is those courses are actually playable.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough

With no course knowledge this course is tough. Lots of blind shots and target golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

Loved the course, left politics out of the equation, great course, good value, tons of fun to play and beautiful scenery. Course staff very friendly and helpful.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 118
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Incredible course

Fabulous course on many levels, from the outstanding clubhouse to the amazing views on every one of the 18 holes. No hole is the same, lots of challenges, high quality course to play. I'm not sure if it's worth $800-1000 to play, as you may see, so look for a better deal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf and views

Views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island from almost all the holes. Course is difficult but fair. Greens are fast about an 11. Fun course to play reguardless of political views. Make sure you check the deals

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

45 min behind the pace

Was horrible experiende on Tuesday .
45 min - 1 hour behind the pace !
Why was this? Overbooked ? Poor execution of player management ?
At the end we were all exhausted because of wait .

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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