Los Angeles Country Club (North)
They are both terrific tests, but the North course has more great holes and is better than ever after a recent restoration
By Terry Jastrow
FIRST, LET’S STATE THE OBVIOUS: Comparing two great courses such as Los Angeles Country Club North and Riviera is like comparing two Monet paintings—preference is in the eye of the beholder. To be sure, both are George C. Thomas masterpieces and, along with my home course, Bel-Air Country Club, form the great triumvirate of Los Angeles. But with all due respect to Riviera and its members (many of whom are friends) my choice is LACC North.
While golf at Riviera is always a treat, and one does encounter a few bona fide gems—such as 5, 6, 9, 10, and 18—it may have more so-so holes than great.
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