Los Angeles County Golf Course Reviews
Brookside Koiner Course (#1) Golf Course ReviewPasadena, CA
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Brookside Koiner Golf Course Scorecard from the longest tees, as of the date of last review
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Brookside Koiner Course (#1) Golf Course Overview: Possibly the best golf course that also doubles as a parking lot
for a major concert and sports venue: The Rose Bowl. Also, this happens to be one of the most misleading names for a golf course, as the only "brook" by this Pasadena Golf Course is the rather concrete wash (dry at least 7 months out of the year) that comes into play on several holes. This golf course is old
and surrounded by mature trees. There
are several well designed and punishing golf holes, which make this municipal
course a tough, but fun challenge to play, for a reasonable price. See best golf holes reviewed below:
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Brookside Koiner Hole 3: At 461 yards, this par four is very long and requires two fantastic golf shots to hit the green in regulation. There are fronting bunkers so a long approach must be very accurate. (not pictured)
Brookside Koiner Hole 6: This short par five is reachable in two for the golfer who flirts with the lake on the left side of the drive. From there the green is more accessible. However, there are several “fingers” to the lake, which are sure to grab any drive that is two far left. The false bunker about 50 yards in front of the green can be flown, but must be avoided to score well. (not pictured)
Brookside Koiner Hole 7: This long par four brings the concrete wash into play for the first time during the round, and it is in play for any pulled shot on both shots to this well-guarded green.
Brookside Koiner Hole 6: This short par five is reachable in two for the golfer who flirts with the lake on the left side of the drive. From there the green is more accessible. However, there are several “fingers” to the lake, which are sure to grab any drive that is two far left. The false bunker about 50 yards in front of the green can be flown, but must be avoided to score well. (not pictured)
Brookside Koiner Hole 7: This long par four brings the concrete wash into play for the first time during the round, and it is in play for any pulled shot on both shots to this well-guarded green.
Brookside Koiner Hole 8: The only truly exciting par 3 on the course requires perfect distance and accuracy as there is a lake fronting the right half of the green. To the left, for the golfer who doesn't want to flirt with the lake, are large trees and the concrete wash. Anything that goes long is liable to find an awkward stance and/or flower beds. This picture is taken from 20 yards right of the tee box.
Brookside Koiner Hole 9: This short par 4, while awkward, is fun. The drive should be played short of the fairway bunkers. However, the truly adventurous can try to challenge them without finding the lake on the left side. Any drive right of center will be very unlikely to provide a clear access to any pin that is not cut left. This is due to a venerable tree that hovers over the entire right half of the green. Flirting with that tree will usually yield a bunker shot from the sand trap nicely placed under it. So, strategy and knowing the pin sheet is key to success here.
Brookside Koiner Hole 10: Another long par four at 425 yards, number 10 requires a good tee shot as the second must be played over the 40 yard long concrete wash to the green. The green is shallow, but wide and is tough to putt.
Brookside Koiner Hole 12: If all the other long par fours weren’t enough, this beast weighs in at 480 yards, and is not in the least bit downhill, and even features OB to the left of the hole. Two monstrous and accurate shots must be played to give the golfer a good shot at par. (not pictured)
Brookside Koiner Hole 18: The last hole of the day is another beast at 466 yards. This one also has the option for the truly bad push to find the outside confines of the Rose Bowl. (not pictured)
Brookside Koiner Hole 18: The last hole of the day is another beast at 466 yards. This one also has the option for the truly bad push to find the outside confines of the Rose Bowl. (not pictured)