Brookside Golf Club — C.W. Koiner Course
Overview
Brookside Golf Club is Pasadena's iconic 36-hole municipal facility, and the C.W. Koiner Course (Course #1) is the longer, more demanding of the two layouts. Stretching across the historic Arroyo Seco floor right beside the Rose Bowl Stadium, the Koiner Course delivers true championship golf at city-resident pricing. Mature trees, classic tree-lined fairways, and Rose Bowl views give it a uniquely Pasadena identity — and as part of one of the oldest municipal facilities in Los Angeles County, every round here connects you to local golf history.
📜 History
Brookside is widely cited as the oldest golf course in Los Angeles County, and it has served as the regional anchor for Pasadena golf life for decades. The City of Pasadena operates the facility as part of its parks and recreation system, with the First Tee – Greater Pasadena program calling Brookside home.
⛳ Why Locals Play Here
Tee off in the shadow of the Rose Bowl, walk fairways framed by mature California sycamores, and pay city-of-Pasadena rates for what would cost three times as much almost anywhere else in LA. For locals, this is THE round.
Notable Features
- Adjacent to the Rose Bowl Stadium
- Two-course 36-hole municipal facility
- Oldest golf course in LA County
- Home of First Tee – Greater Pasadena
- Mature tree-lined Arroyo Seco setting
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💡 Local Insight
Pasadena residents get preferred tee time access — book early in the week for weekend rounds. Twilight rates after mid-afternoon are one of the best golf values in the entire San Gabriel Valley. Pair a morning round here with brunch in Old Pasadena, just five minutes away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brookside open to the public?
Yes — Brookside is a Pasadena municipal facility open to all golfers. Pasadena residents receive preferred rates and tee time access.
How is the Koiner Course different from the Nay Course?
The C.W. Koiner Course (Course #1) is the longer, more challenging championship layout. The E.O. Nay Course (Course #2) is shorter and friendlier — often used as a step-up from the Nay back to a full tournament-grade round.
Does Brookside have a driving range?
Yes — Brookside has a full driving range, putting green, and chipping area, plus a clubhouse, golf shop, and restaurant.
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