Derek Duncan
Overview
Lakeside is a classic old-school layout across the Los Angeles River from Universal Studios Hollywood. The course was designed in the early 1920s by Max Behr, a Yale graduate and the first editor of Golf Illustrated magazine. Lakeside has long been a favorite among Hollywood elite—Bing Crosby notably was a five-time club champion. The relatively short course is well bunkered, features tiny greens and receives high marks in conditioning from our course-ranking panelists.
About
Awards
Ranking history:
2023-'24 ranking in California (and previously): 34th.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
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“A difficult, well maintained course with well known celebrities often playing in the groups around you. A cool hang."
Read More2023
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“Challenging "old school" design at a club with so much history and ambiance. Course remodeled a few years back with many trees removed and a number of holes changed, all good changes. Course around 6,600 yards from the blue tees, but Par 70 with 2 really short (and tricky) par 4's and a really short par 3.......so it plays pretty long. Very small greens that are very well bunkered and arguably the best conditioned course in LA."
Read More2021
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“Great Golf course located right in the heart of Hollywood, awesome atmosphere and great conditions. go play it, it won't disappoint."
Read More2019
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“Old Hollywood club. Tiny greens. Tight course."
Read More2018
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