THE STORY
One look from the clubhouse down the first fairway of the Wilson course reminds golfers what a priviledge it is to be a member at Griffith Park Golf Club. In the heart of Los Angeles, yet nestled in the hills of 40,000+ acre Griffith Park (the largest urban parkland in the nation), the Wilson and Harding courses are both beautiful and challenging. They also have an impressive pedigree. The Wilson Course was designed by Scottsman Tom Bendelow (East Lake, Olympia Fields, Medinah). The Harding Course was designed by George C. Thomas (Bel Air, Los Angeles-North, Riviera). Both courses were redesigned by William H. Johnson in 1948, and Thomas J. Barber in 1978.
In 1968, PGA Tour professional Jerry Barber became Head Golf Professional at the Griffith Park golf courses. Jerry's sons Tom and Roger Barber, and thier wonderful staff have continued to make the golfers' experience in the pro shop and practice facilities, and with golf instruction unique among L.A. area public courses.
THE FACTS
Wilson Course
Year Built: 1914
Designer: Tom Bendelow http://thesandtrap.com/profiles/tom_bendelow
Men's Course Rating / Slope,Yardage (Par): Blue 72.8/123, 6952 ; White 71.5/121, 6666 (72)
Women's Course Rating / Slope,Yardage (Par): White 78.3/135, 6666 ; Red 77.0/132, 6436 (74)
Harding Course
Year Built: 1926
Designer: George C. Thomas, Jr. http://cgi.cnnsi.com/golfonline/travel/architects/gcthomas.html
Men's Course Rating / Slope,Yardage (Par): Blue 70.8/123, 6536 ; White 69.8/121, 6317 ; Red 68.6/118, 6137 (72)
Women's Course Rating / Slope,Yardage (Par): White 76.1/127, 6317 (75); Red 75.1/125, 6137 (73)
Rec & Parks Golf Operations Supervisor- Beverly Cox, bacox@lap.lacity.org, 323-661-2032, fax 323-660-2153
Pro Shop, "Barber Shop"- Roger Barber, Golf Professional, 323-664-2255, P.O. Box 3883, Glendale, CA 91201-0883, fax 323-664-1793, www.griffithparkgolfshop.com.
Head Professional: Thomas J. Barber , PGA
Starter- 323-663-2555
Directions to the Course:
From the east, take Fwy 134 to the Zoo offramp near the I5 Fwy. Turn left on Crystal Springs Drive at the Zoo entrance. Keep to the right for about 2 mi to the Clubhouse.
From the west, take Fwy 134 to the Zoo & Train Town offramp. Turn left at Crystal Springs Drive and keep right around the zoo and golf course for about 2 1/2 mi to the Clubhouse.
From the south, take I5 Fwy and exit at Griffith Park turnoff. Turn right at Crystal Springs Drive. Go 1 mi to the second stop sign. Turn left and keep to the right for 1 mi to the Clubhouse.
From the north, take I5 Fwy to Griffith Park turnoff after Colorado Bl. Keep right to Hollywood direction and turn right at Crystal Springs/Riverside Dr intersection. Go for 1 1/2 mi to the 3rd stop sign. Turn left and deep right for 1 mi to the Clubhouse.
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