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Los Angeles Country Club
Los Angeles, California, United States
18 Holes · Par 70 · Private club — no published green fee; play is by member invitation · Parkland
— About
About Los Angeles Country Club
The Los Angeles Country Club is a private club at 10101 Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles, and its North Course is the one the world now knows. The North is a par 70 of 18 holes, laid out by Herbert Fowler in 1921 and then rebuilt by George C. Thomas Jr. and William P. Bell in the 1920s. A dry canyon with a barranca winding through it is the central feature of the property, and the routing crosses back and forth over the wash, with irregular greens that wrap around their bunkers. Gil Hanse restored the course in two phases around 2010, first the fairway bunkers and then the greens and green-side bunkers, and he returned the second and eighth greens to their original locations. The work helped bring the championship to the club. The North Course held the 2017 Walker Cup, a 19–7 American win, and the 2023 U.S. Open, where Wyndham Clark finished at 10 under par to win by a stroke over Rory McIlroy. That was the first U.S. Open in Los Angeles since 1948. The club is private, with no public tee times, so access is limited to guests of members.
- The North Course hosted the 2023 U.S. Open, where Wyndham Clark won at 10 under par by one shot over Rory McIlroy.
- It was the first U.S. Open played in Los Angeles since 1948, and the first major in the city in about 75 years.
- Gil Hanse restored the course around 2010, and reviewers rank it among the most influential restorations of the 21st century.
- A dry canyon and its barranca shape the routing, with irregular greens that wrap around their bunkers.
- The United States won the 2017 Walker Cup here, 19–7 over Great Britain and Ireland.
History of Los Angeles Country Club
Herbert Fowler was brought in to reshape the North Course in 1921, but the layout most people know came from George C. Thomas Jr. and his associate William P. Bell, who rebuilt it in the second half of the 1920s. Gil Hanse's restoration came in two phases around 2010. The first restored the fairway bunkers, and the second brought back the greens and green-side bunkers, with the second and eighth greens returned to their original locations. Reviewers have called it one of the most influential golf course design projects of the 21st century, and it helped persuade the club and the USGA to bring a major championship to Los Angeles. The North Course hosted the 2017 Walker Cup, which the United States won 19–7. In June 2023 it staged the U.S. Open, the first in Los Angeles since 1948, and Wyndham Clark edged Rory McIlroy by one shot to win. The club has stayed private throughout. The course is a par 70 over 18 holes.
Signature holes at Los Angeles Country Club
The 7th is a par 3 that played 284 yards at the 2023 U.S. Open, making it one of the longest one-shotters in the history of the championship, with a large bunker beside the green. The 11th is another long par 3, listed at 290 yards for the Open, that drops roughly 50 feet toward a green with the Los Angeles skyline behind it. The 18th is a par 4 that climbs uphill toward the clubhouse, to a deep green in front of the building. Together they show how much of the round is played up, down and across the canyon.
When to play Los Angeles Country Club
Los Angeles is mild enough for golf through most of the year, and the North Course hosted its U.S. Open in June 2023. Because the club is private, though, timing only matters if a member has invited you. There are no public tee times and no visitor booking page, so the practical step is to ask a member well ahead of your trip, then plan your travel around their availability rather than the other way round.
Playing Los Angeles Country Club: tips
The club is private, publishes no green fee and allows play only with a member. Its address is 10101 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024, and the club telephone number is (310) 276-6104. Los Angeles International Airport is the closest major airport, and most visitors arrive by car from there or from a hotel elsewhere in the city. If you are invited, ask your host what is expected on arrival, since there is no public booking process to consult. The course plays as a par 70, and the 11th has a view of the Los Angeles skyline behind its green.
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10101 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Los Angeles, California, United States
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Los Angeles Country Club
Can the public play Los Angeles Country Club?
No. It is a private club on Wilshire Boulevard with no public tee times and no published green fee. Access is by invitation from a member.
Who designed the North Course at Los Angeles Country Club?
Herbert Fowler reworked it in 1921, and George C. Thomas Jr. and William P. Bell rebuilt it in the 1920s. Gil Hanse restored it in two phases around 2010.
What major tournaments has Los Angeles Country Club hosted?
The North Course hosted the 2017 Walker Cup, won 19–7 by the United States, and the 2023 U.S. Open, won by Wyndham Clark at 10 under par.
What is the par of the North Course?
The North Course is a par 70 over 18 holes. Its length varies by setup, with published figures ranging from about 7,200 to more than 7,400 yards.