Good Bones
Maggie Hathaway Golf Course is a restored municipal facility designed to provide accessible, high-quality golf for the community. The renovation was led by world-class golf course architect Gil Hanse, whose work reflects a commitment to thoughtful design, playability, and long-term sustainability.
The result is a course with renovated greens and fairways, a modern irrigation system, improved conditions, and upgraded practice areas and clubhouse spaces. It is welcoming for beginners, engaging for experienced players, and accessible for youth, seniors, and families.
Designed to serve the community while maintaining a strong standard of golf, Maggie Hathaway Golf Course balances playability, accessibility, and long-term stewardship.
At just 835 yards, Maggie Hathaway is one of the shortest rated courses in the country — yet its greens and bunkers rank among the most challenging of comparable short courses, creating a playing experience that rewards creativity, precision, and imagination
The Course
Hole 1
111 Yards | Handicap 2
A welcoming opening hole that introduces players to Maggie Hathaway’s bold green contours and strategic bunkering. The beautifully shaped putting surface immediately sets the tone for a course that rewards precision and thoughtful play.
Hole 2
107 Yards | Handicap 3
This short but strategic hole emphasizes placement over power. Subtle slopes and surrounding bunkers demand a precise iron shot to find the safest portion of the green.
Hole 3
91 Yards | Handicap 7
One of the course’s signature holes, featuring a Reverse Redan-style green perched on a plateau with views toward downtown Los Angeles. Players can use the green’s natural slopes to feed the ball toward the pin in classic architectural fashion.
Hole 4
102 Yards | Handicap 4
A beautifully framed target where the green complex provides both visual drama and strategic challenge. Shots that miss the proper section of the green can leave delicate recovery attempts.
Hole 5
83 Yards | Handicap 8
Though short in yardage, this hole demands exceptional touch. The green’s subtle contours reward players who control both trajectory and distance.
Hole 6
81 Yards | Handicap 6
Creativity is key on this hole. The surrounding contours and bunkering encourage imaginative recovery shots when approaches stray from the target.
Hole 7
114 Yards | Handicap 1
The most demanding hole on the course and Maggie Hathaway’s toughest test. A well-struck shot is required to hold the green and avoid the protective bunkering that guards the putting surface.
Hole 8
93 Yards | Handicap 5
A striking green complex defines this hole, with bold shaping that rewards players who find the correct section of the putting surface.
Hole 9
53 Yards | Handicap 9
A short but memorable finishing hole that celebrates the spirit of “short golf.” Even from close range, the final green requires precision and a delicate touch to finish the round on a high note.