Every Hole at The Los Angeles Country Club (North Course) | Golf Digest

Golf Digest's Architecture Editor Derek Duncan narrates a hole-by-hole flyover of the North Course at The Los Angeles Country Club in Los Angeles, CA, site of the 2023 U.S. Open Championship.
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[@ericknopik2852]

I have never seen this course before, and I have to say that it is absolutely stunning! At first glance, it seems like angles of play into the greens and hole locations are going to be the primary challenges. I’m pumped for this US Open. I’m really hoping the winning score can stay in single digits under par, but no matter what the pros shoot, this should be a delight to watch.

[@travis1754]

Gonna be double digits...

[@jamestaylor2976]

Always a treat to see what the USGA comes up with each year. Sometimes back to tried and true and sometimes courses they have not visited for years. It is refreshing to view US Open courses.

[@colinmahon8092]

It’s a great course just not a us open course it’s wide open on almost every hole and 0 rough

[@jz4461]

​@colinmahon8092 You call hole 8 wide? Sure, the back 9 is wider, but those hole lengths are crazy too. And the undulations and U.S. Open fast conditions will mean those fairways play effectively much narrower than appear. I see a ton of variety on this layout, which should make for a great tourney!

[@jacksonguy3471]

Was fortunate enough to play the North at LACC in 2018. Hands down one of the most memorable and unique rounds of golf I've ever played. Never been more excited for a U.S. Open before!

[@Syks7]

Same. I'd forgotten a lot of detail, but now I remember why I thought it was so difficult!

[@mikelarkin4006]

How bout Lionel Ritchie’s house

[@Syks7]

​@@mikelarkin4006 Kind of curious what kind of watch party they might have at that house. It's got a pretty superb view of #4. I most definitely did not pucker up when I blocked my tee shot there.

[@nath-wp7xp]

What was the clubhouse like?

[@MoMoMyPup10]

Kinda the same for me when I played Bethpage Black a year before the 2002 Open was played there. Just a little more anticipation when it's played on a course you've played before. This layout looks sick. Very unique, especially for this tournament.

[@joshramirez7]

The Playboy Mansion detail is the content I didn't know I needed in my life, but I'm so glad I know it now 👍

[@MrIsomer]

That's one hole you need to "Club up" for!

[@tadlehmann1906]

A perfect golf course. I can’t wait for this tournament. To those commenting that this isn’t that impressive (or it looks like a muni) - respectfully, you could not be more wrong. Rancho Park is only a couple miles down the road and was my home muni for 3 years. I loved playing there but there is absolutely no comparison LACC North is (intentionally) a less lush Augusta National. Creativity and precision will be rewarded on every hole.

[@SiLoMixMaster]

The layout did strike me as Augusta-esque in some parts.....not the two 280 yard par 3's though 😅

[@LibertyLegion1776]

Yes. Agreed 100%. This will be an incredible US Open.

[@ericknopik2852]

I couldn’t agree with you more. LA North is one of the best golf courses in the United States. Top 5 in my opinion.

[@patrickwilson8544]

Great overview as always. Thanks Golf Digest and Derek Duncan for these. Great to see the course without grandstands too!

[@le-oc3yx]

THANK YOU SO MUCH GOLF DIGEST!!! I have been waiting for this video for so long!

[@HighSpinSwingSpeed]

I’ve played here half a dozen times. Incredible experience every time and never gets any easier

[@garrenshot]

Rich rich

[@matthewessig8716]

Might be as close as we get to a Melbourne Sandbelt-like US Open. I'm so excited! Also, for being a video about "Every hole on LACC North," it would've been nice to touch on the Little 17th, even if it won't be used in the US Open

[@tadlehmann1906]

That mini par 3 is the greatest side bet invention in golf

[@frankkoolosko4255]

Very impressed with this golf course. I grew up right by Shinnecock Hills and national golf links of America and the Maidstone arms. This definitely rivals some of the best golf courses in the country.

[@ericknopik2852]

100% agree. I think if this course had hosted more major tournaments in the past, it would be ranked as one of the best courses in the United States. The 2029 US Open does not have a venue selected yet. The USGA needs to give that spot to LA North. Gems like this need to host more large tournaments.

[@sdurbin78]

Everyone should keep in mind this video shows the course before it was prepared for the US Open. Several fairways are now narrowed, the rough looks dramatically different, and the greens are going to be extremely quick.

[@legless4767]

What a track! Wowzers!

[@yourbestgolf365]

The fairways are going to be the widest they have had in decades all while the USGA goes after the ball because it goes too far. Setting the course up to play into the bombers hands.

[@mikeglynn5824]

Looks like a beast either way!!

[@leog531]

@@yourbestgolf365 narrow fairways and rough is better for bombers look at how oak hill played

[@MoMoMyPup10]

This new guy, Perpall, said the rough will be minimal, unlike the typical Open layout. And they will be very wide too, but it doesn't matter much since the landing targets will be narrow and rollout will be critical. But you can't have big rough if you have fast sloping greens. He also said there will lots of birdies and doubles. It's a sick layout, and how it avoided an Open til now is shocking.

[@4starshotel]

I don't understand much why people on social media trashing this course, mostly say it is overrated. Seems way better than most of the course on tour

[@anthonyquintanilla1031]

There are just a lot of west coast haters haha.

[@watson956]

Pay no attention to people who couldn't possibly know what they're talking about.

[@rogeliomontoya1918]

Thank you they are just haters

[@tgarz23]

about half of Americans are brainwashed daily to hate California

[@ericknopik2852]

People that hate on this course are fools. LA North is one of the best courses in the United States. I’d put it in the top 5, right behind Pine Valley, Cypress Point and Augusta.

[@marcusdolby1]

What a stunningly amazing golf course!!

[@KyleShevlin]

I have been waiting for this all year!

[@mattpetersen4620]

Gotta play twice as a SCJGA member in 1984. They hosted a "best ball" tournament Invitational back in the 80's. Very gracious, and memorable. Some nice "beautification" changes since then, and it definitely was shorter. LOL

[@usga]

Nice looking course 😍

[@JonesyTerp1]

Way late to this party but the beauty of this course did NOT come across on television. That is for absolute sure.

[@darcyanddutch]

Can't wait to get there next week. Luv these videos, especially courses that aren't part of the regular Major tourney rotation. Anyone have any suggestions for the best viewing areas?

[@jeffmcclish127]

This is gonna be so fun to watch. The par threes have me giggling how crazy they are!

[@stevenfortney2752]

Absolutely love great American courses tucked into neighborhoods that grew up around them. LA such a special city too.

[@suzyjones3247]

LA is very "special" indeed. Anyway, hopefully it's a good US open.

[@harrisongwin6859]

@@suzyjones3247 lol

[@djjohnson9389]

LA blows my dude.

[@harrisongwin6859]

@@djjohnson9389 but the course seems very interesting

[@djjohnson9389]

@@harrisongwin6859 I was reading that the course is playing so difficult an 18 handicap would have trouble breaking 140.

[@AKhan.28]

Man I just love these videos

[@brandonrab]

Watching this to see best holes to to watch when I go to the practice round on Tuesday before the U.S. open

[@matthewkodamaADG]

Spectacular layout. Hard to get a perspective on how wide the fairways are but they seem pretty wide by US Open standards.

[@theaarongarcia]

I'll be there on Sunday. Can't wait!

[@forefamily3740]

I am working excited. It was a great course when I played it

[@picklenick9474]

I am excited for 14. I love me a good short par 3. Nothing like a diabolical 110 yard shot to prove courses don't necessarily need to be longer to be more difficult!

[@SoupCanStooge]

These are the best videos you make

[@user-eg7nj1is7l]

290 yard par 3’s… diabolical. It’ll be fun to watch.

[@georgesealy4706]

There's no runup opening either. It's either on the green or in a deep bunker.

[@harrisongwin6859]

I think kinda ridiculous, yardage isnt the answer to everything

[@S00nerB00mer]

9:34 I'm guessing those weren't the sounds of the people over at Playboy mansion screaming "Get in the hole!" after every approach and moaning about golfers' sticky situations.

[@konstantinpobedonotsev5589]

Such a gorgeous, unique course. Love it! The pros are gonna tear it apart though, I fear.

[@SiLoMixMaster]

Tear apart two 280+ yard par 3's with lightning fast greens??? 🤣🤣

[@uwrossl]

Definitely going to see a lot more mid irons into greens then we're used to. I bet more get torn up by it then tear it apart.

[@stevenersing1175]

It's a US Open

[@konstantinpobedonotsev5589]

@@SiLoMixMaster you were saying?

[@masterdan39]

Can’t wait for EA to add this to their game, gonna be a nice treat playing on sim mode

[@dad-ing]

cool course. lots of personality

[@noahhancock3633]

What a golf course

[@F7269]

What a gorgeous course ! I think its going to be a great test for the best players. Can't wait to watch. I was at the US Open last year at Brookline.

[@winstonchang8926]

Most amazing! First comment. Headed to my first US Open! Don't ever stop this series!

[@ahsanulaudri4261]

waiting for this. thanks GD!!

[@nathanmurray2781]

We are all waiting for “every hole at Royal Liverpool” 🙏🏻 🙏🏻

[@justinbergman4288]

What kind of grass are the fairways?

[@Dietz18]

The waste areas look brutal

[@DatDenDude]

I've been waiting so long for this video. I can't wait for this Open, looks like it will be tough

[@danidsm4776]

Please do Royal Liverpool

[@harrisongwin6859]

this looks like genius design my god

[@deanroberts4770]

Looks like potential for an incredible Open, given the USGA doesn't f it up.

[@billmalec]

Veranga. Fancy name for ditch. 😁

[@thewenzelslifeofnonsense9348]

Where the **** are they going to put all the stands. Everything looks so close together. I look forward to this…. Looks great. And long.

[@laxnative4622]

I read that they're going to try to keep the number of stands to a minimum.

[@randallbaker4293]

I remember my brother always asking me, " So what course do you want to play today?" My answer would always be the South. The North is unforgiving and I would always get a ridiculously high score.

[@noahhancock3633]

Can y’all do fields ranch east next?

[@AussiePeter]

You can get into L.A. Country Club for about $25,000, but, since you get a piece of the action, that's not as steep as it sounds. With 800 members seems great value

[@jeffedwards823]

Add a zero,ur way off

[@thirdeye311]

Hearing people’s experience is nice but what was your score? Bc what I’m looking at is players maybe coming in at -1….this course looks redonkulous!

[@matthewkodamaADG]

Going to be a lot of 7-woods and some 9-woods getting played this year.

[@charliipresley]

@11:44 “cocked” lol 8->

[@larrydeleau8538]

Question..with all environmental sensitive areas, and ridged bunkers around the greens..are there even gonna be any spectators around the greens. Just wondering 🤔

[@dhanushankumar]

This is pure night mares for the tour players 💯

[@alexblyth9697]

Great video. Quick question, if the barranca can be running with water at times are they considered water hazards at all times?

[@Nick_J_]

They are considered penalty areas, same as any other hazard

[@larrymosher5045]

This course will play more difficult than the folks in the comments section believe.A score of even par ,any day, you will gain strokes on most of the field. My prediction 5 or 6 under will win it.Good luck.

[@MunigasInParis281]

5:43 284 yard Par 3!?

[@brendoncassidy1316]

Love that the USGA picked this great set up. US Open gonna be life half pacific time zone setups within 10 years Helps that the best courses in the country are here

[@paulr2725]

Lol most US Open sites are selected for the next 15-20 years, and most are not in your time zone…because the best courses are not out there.

[@brendoncassidy1316]

@@paulr2725 2012 Olympic Club, 2015 Chambers Bay, 2019 Pebble, 2021 Torrey Pines, 2023 Los Angeles Country Club, 2027 Pebble That would be 6 US Opens in 12 years on the West Coast, 5 in California Next up in that timeframe *New York 3 *Pennslyvania 2 *North Carolina 2 Curious…can you count? That would apparently be a no

[@brendoncassidy1316]

@@GloriousSong24 ok 1 and 1A Agreed?

[@paulr2725]

@@brendoncassidy1316 lol funny that you went back a decade to include some west coast courses. There’s a reason the USGA is never going back to Chambers Bay (because it’s trash). Of the 8 future sites awarded a U.S. Open, one is Pebble and the other is LACC. The other six are eastern time zone locations. Also, I count so well that I did a little exercise in arithmetic and counted 37 of the top 50 courses ranked by Golf Digest are east coast/Midwest courses, while only 7 are west coast courses. So my question to you is, why are you so clueless?

[@paulr2725]

@@brendoncassidy1316 and you really don’t know quality golf courses if you think California is remotely close to New York in quantity of elite courses.

[@bmcenroe]

Well done GD. Great visuals and commentary. Don’t bother with The Golf Channel video. It will only annoy you 😂

[@mattjames463]

After watching the Open I will say the course didn't disappoint. I will eat my crow. What DID disappoint was the USGA and LACC leadership. The rumors of tickets being bought by the club to keep people out, is not the USGA's or the US Open's MO. Augusta and The Masters, I understand, its a very exclusive tournament. If you don't want people on your course then don't host the US Open! With all the roll-back discussion going on I just have to say, the real bi-furcation in golf has been and continues to be rich men lording those who don't have the pedigree.

[@definitiveenergy1878]

Brings back memories. Me and my best friend gorilla'd LA North.

[@fenixrising75]

It depends on what the USGA want to do with the greens & the rough but two par 3's at 284 & 290 yards is a joke. Winning score +2

[@georgesealy4706]

There is a potential for a high number on just about every hole. If the guys miss their target who knows where the ball might go.

[@AJ-jf4cx]

The fairways are too wide for that high of score. Going to be in the -10 ballpark.

[@savvysearch]

The course has a look of being refreshingly untamed compared to the overly manicured trend where you can’t tell if youre looking at an EA sports game.

[@jdheelfan]

I can't wait to watch BROOKS KOEPKA rip this place up!

[@RogerPeet]

I think I played there. I can't remember.

[@josefbautista7923]

there is no way that any golfer will finish under par in this years US Open

[@billbudd2535]

The narration of this video asks the question, is he a architect or a english major?

[@_Michael_Scott]

Given the recent merger, the USGA will humble them all with this course demanding they get their attention-winner will be around +3.

[@slayer-vz9dh]

If anybody birdies a 290 yard par 3 you deserve a reward

[@JohnDoe-xu2vx]

I've heard they wont allow actors/celebrities to be members

[@kccodex8931]

Amazing course, guaranteed to be plenty of bogeys. Dustin Johnson wins 5 under.

[@_Michael_Scott]

DJ will hurt his back again while loving on Paulina & will have to withdraw early 🤪

[@3101max]

I have a feeling they will chew this course up and winning score is gonna be double digits under par :( shinnecock seems to be the only real test for over par scores left in the rota

[@frankkoolosko4255]

I can’t think of the name of the course right now but that’s what I thought when Justin Rose won the US open at that short course I was totally wrong and extremely impressed by the golf course so I doubt it’s going to be double digits..five under maybe. I actually grew up within 10 miles of Shinnecock Hills. I played on the course Once , my brother that still lives up there played on there dozens of times.

[@mknight1842]

@@frankkoolosko4255 Merion country club I’m pretty sure. 2013 right?

[@definitiveenergy1878]

This course is a beast. Played it in 2004-the rough is DEEP, plays long and tight. Best moment was when I over cut a my drive into Barbara Streisand's house.

[@mknight1842]

@@definitiveenergy1878 HAHAHA

[@fenixrising75]

@@Droogs Yep. Two par 3's at over 280 yards each I think more like even par will win.

[@uwrossl]

This course is going to absolutely destroy some players. I'm thinking 8 under ballpark wins it.

[@georgesealy4706]

I am thinking even par. The USGA will add its special blend of insanity.

[@uwrossl]

@@georgesealy4706 Very well could be. The size and shape of these greens could make it very tricky if the glass them up. That coupled with the length of the course and trying to hit mid irons in instead of lob wedges would make for a very fun tournament.

[@AJ-jf4cx]

I've seen the setup. I'm thinking somewhere in the -10 area.

[@loganbraun3261]

words need to matter, this is not rugged nature.

[@travelingwithrick]

The golf course, if sold to developers, is worth well over 9 billion. Then mitr mcmansions. I hope its never touched.

[@michaelfosnaught2238]

Don’t think this course will challenge players the way US Open courses traditionally do

[@mattcollett9370]

Is this the golf course in gta5?

[@charlesbond4413]

Nice video visit, crappy choice of font, especially for the numbers.

[@KyleMerrick-g8p]

It looks like there isn't going to be any room for spectators

[@travisbowling1396]

I dont see where galleries will stand? Theres no room

[@ecjaye]

US Open winning score?

[@georgesealy4706]

Usually par in a US Open will be in the hunt.

[@harrisongwin6859]

sucks that its in LA, but looks cool

[@SA-hz1rs]

Sucks if It was in Florida

[@eaglesfandgb]

I just want the winning score to be -1 or worse...which I doubt.

[@AJ-jf4cx]

It's not. Going to be closer to -10.

[@EricSwanson-n7v]

This looks impossible. Multiple 290 yard par3s??? Unreal

[@Kevin-ji9oh]

Looks good, but wtf? Two 280+ par 3s? That's ridiculous.

[@marcusdolby1]

They don’t play that long as it is an easy 40 foot drop in elevation.

[@pbthirteen]

The USGA is really gonna make these guys play a 547 yard par 4?? What a joke

[@georgesealy4706]

I think it depends on the wind and how the ball rolls in those valleys and elevation changes. We might see some 350-yard drives.

[@nickseminerio7480]

Not a fan of these types of courses for a US Open. The fairways look to be way too generous and there is basically no rough to speak of. With the length these guys have now, I would rather see the US open with tight fairways and 6 inch or higher rough. I have a feeling these pros will tear this course up and we will see double digit under par which is not the US Open I want to see.

[@AJ-jf4cx]

The rough is plenty ugly at the moment. Wouldn't be surprised if someone has to take a drop out of the fescue around the greenside bunkers.

[@nickseminerio7480]

⁠2 62’s and 55 players under par…as i predicted they are tearing it up. The USGA should be embarrassed.

[@Burt_Sampson]

This has nothing on my course here in los santos

[@TheFitDragon]

this course looks bad, surprised its hosting a US open, but hey $$ speaks, and there is no denying this is a very tough course, going for the green on par 5's is going to be a bad idea for most players

[@scrubtierfeeder6953]

Course looks incredible. But 2x 290yrd par3s all carry. They having a laugh right?

[@AJ-jf4cx]

Actually you can't carry the ball onto those greens, it'll just bounce off the back. Plenty of room to bounce it in there.

[@konstantinpobedonotsev5589]

Beautiful course, but what a disappointing joke it’s been for a US Open. Really bummed about it

[@Cameron-bk5gk]

make it walking only!!!! the cart marks look terrible!!!!!!!

[@zivkovicable]

What a waste of space in a city short of green public spaces. Private golf courses and country clubs should be taxed like any other business in California. Currently not the case.

[@j.d.culbertson4265]

A 542 and 520 yard par 4s. What a joke.

[@marcusdolby1]

Not really just a nod to modern equipment and strength.

[@AJ-jf4cx]

It's nearly impossible to make a hole long enough where it matters to these guys. They just hit it so far.

[@ScottyP_323]

Not a single homeless person in sight. How did they do it?

[@mcrkon]

Well, it's not exactly "for all golfers". 😏 Also, seeing a course like this in the middle of LA makes me understand why the progressives are calling for turning golf courses into pubic parks.

[@nikkikiska]

Derek, did you just listen to Gil Hanse's comments on the renovation and regurgitate them here? A bunch of this content is almost verbatim what Hanse along with some other commentators have said about the course. Amd how many times can you say "barranca?" Furfher, there's no such thing as a "dry barranca." A barranca, by definition, drains water. A barranca that never has water flowing in it is no longer a barranca, it's just a ditch. And if it really is just a ditch, stop being a golf snob and calling it a "barranca." Most of those areas at LACC aren't barrancas, so just call them "waste areas" or something similar...

[@TehZNCify]

Seems pretty basic for a US Open Course tbh.

[@cojoford]

Agreed, will be interested to see how difficult they can set it up, or what winning score will look like

[@BarryMccockiner]

Pretty much the opposite of basic

[@CAxALLDAY]

ah yes when i see LACC it clearly reminds me of winged foot and torrey pines.

[@BarryMccockiner]

@@CAxALLDAY these dudes have no idea what they are talking about

[@SiLoMixMaster]

Yeah just your basic 290 yard par 3's 🤣🤡

[@nicholaseaster58]

Not shown, there will be homeless encampments on every hole to add to the difficulty.

[@SA-hz1rs]

There's no tents anywhere near this You bumpkin

[@cianosullivan5792]

Looks like a very interesting course but the winner will be in the -20s most likely

[@jeffedwards823]

Ha ha ur high

[@Sambarrett802]

Make sure to keep all the homeless people out of there!

[@dorothygale1104]

Like Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills, Bel Air, Century City really have a homeless problem. Homes in the area surrounding this course sell for $40M - $100M+. You only wished you lived in this neighborhood. That’s All.

[@georgesealy4706]

@@dorothygale1104 I can appreciate the beauty of it all. I get it. But I assure you, I have no wish to live in that neighborhood or even in California.

[@dorothygale1104]

@@georgesealy4706 I didn’t claim you wanted to live in the area of this club or even in California, as I responded to someone else.

[@SA-hz1rs]

No tents you bumpkin

[@SA-hz1rs]

@@georgesealy4706 I have no desire to live in a red state