4730 Crystal Springs Drive,
Los Angeles, California 90027
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Relatively flat terrain.
Surroundings:
Woodland, neighbouring golf course and Golden State Freeway.
Designer:
George C. Thomas Jr designed the Harding and Wilson courses, which opened in 1923 and 1927 respectively.
Above distances are for the Wilson course. Also at Griffith Park is the 18-hole par-72 Harding course (6679 yds from back tees, opened 1923).
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3 mi W of Glendale / 9 mi N of downtown Los Angeles.
Griffith Park (Wilson)
Griffith Park is home to two historic George C. Thomas designed 18-hole courses. Since the 1920s, both have played a key part in Los Angeles municipal golf, as well as hosting several Los Angeles Opens and Championships. Many changes have been made over the years to these two layouts, while Griffith Park's original 1914 Tom Bendelow course exists no more. That said, the higher-rated Wilson course still retains 11 George Thomas-designed holes, while the slightly shorter and tighter Harding course has 10.
The Wilson and the Harding layouts share the same clubhouse, from where they head out-and-back, without a return at halfway. Both layouts occupy relatively flat terrain, and each has a few holes sitting alongside the busy Golden State freeway (I-5). These partly tree-lined and partly open courses should provide a round with plenty of enjoyable golfing challenges ... even if water hazards and fairway bunkering are relatively scarce.
Griffith Park has been centre-stage in municipal golf in Los Angeles for 100 years. Apart from the planting and growth of thousands of trees around both courses, and lengthening some holes, today’s Harding and Wilson layouts are closer to their classic "golden age" state than most other golf courses in Southern California.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2021].
Walking permitted at all times. Golf carts available to rent.
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The Wilson golf course (named after Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President of the United States) was the third municipal golf course built in Griffith Park. It opened in 1927 replacing parts of the original Tom Bendelow designed Griffith Park Municipal Golf Links, which dated from 1914. Famed golf course archiect George C. Thomas also designed the Harding course (named after Warren G. Harding, the 29th President), which opened in 1923.
The Wilson and Harding courses co-hosted the prestigious Los Angeles Open in 1936, '37 and '38, as well as a raft of Los Angeles Championships.
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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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