Architect
9 courses on BogeyMap are attributed to William P. Bell.
Pasadena, CA
The longer of Brookside's two courses next to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, the E.O. Nay course stretches to nearly 6,800 yards through mature trees with the San Gabriel Mountains as a stunning backdrop. One of the best public golf values in the greater LA area.
Role: architect
Adjacent to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Brookside Golf Club offers two 18-hole courses in a beautiful park setting. The C.W. Koiner course is the shorter of the two, winding through mature trees with the San Gabriel Mountains as a backdrop. A beloved LA-area muny with excellent value.
Lakewood, CA
Less than a mile from Long Beach Airport, Lakewood is a tree-lined Billy Bell design that opened in the 1930s. With very little elevation change, the course is an easy walk. Water comes into play on seven holes, and with five sets of tees available, it's a playable track offering weekday rates under $50.
Arcadia, CA
Situated at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains in Arcadia, Santa Anita provides great value with weekday rates under $50. The course dates to the mid-1930s and has plenty of character, with swales, mounds, and hollows creating many uneven lies throughout this historic William Bell design.
Long Beach, CA
One of Long Beach's historic municipal courses, Recreation Park 18 is a classic William Bell design from the 1920s. Tree-lined fairways and a flat layout make it an accessible and affordable option for golfers in the South Bay area.
Los Angeles, CA
Westchester Golf Course is an 18-hole municipal course near LAX, offering lighted fairways for evening play. One of the few full-length night golf options in Los Angeles, it's a favorite among locals who work during the day.
Las Vegas, NV
One of the oldest courses in Las Vegas, offering a classic and traditional layout that is popular with locals.
Ojai, CA
Yosemite Lakes Park, CA