Best Private Courses

Bel-Air Country Club: 10768 Bellagio Rd, Los Angeles

With deep canyons interspersed throughout the course, this famous country club offers breathtaking views. This course is rather hilly and challenges golfers of all abilities. The exclusive nature of this course is evident with some of the high-profile members they have. Those who choose to walk must use a caddie

Big Canyon Country Club: 1 Big Canyon Dr, Newport Beach

Already relatively long, the gradual slopes make this difficult course play even longer. Water hazards are carefully positioned and danger also lurks in the form of bunkers, so off-line shots can find trouble. Out-of-bounds comes into play often, as homes border most of the holes.

Los Angeles Country Club: 10101 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles

Located in Beverly Hills, this course is renowned for its very difficult par-3’s. The five par-3’s average over 196 yards from the tips, making accuracy with the long irons a must. With length being the primary challenge, this course does not have any water hazards that come into play.

The Newport Beach Country Club: 1600 East Coast Hwy, Newport Beach

As the annual host site for the Senior PGA Toshiba Classic, this championship course has a lot to offer. Positioned adjacent to Newport Bay, the scenery makes playing this beautiful course even more enjoyable. Tree-lined fairways rise and fall with the rolling terrain. The 185-yard 17th signature hole is a demanding par-3 with a tee-shot over water to a difficult, sloping green.