WEDDINGTON GOLF HISTORY

The history of the Weddington Golf & Tennis Club parcel is a rarity in Los Angeles, for it has been owned by the same family continuously since the 1890s. The Weddingtons were originally from Iowa, but like many Iowans and other Midwesterners, the family moved to the Los Angeles region to try their hand at farming in the balmy climate of Southern California. Wilson Weddington, formerly a sheriff in Iowa, visited the region in 1890 with his wife Mary and two sons Fred and Guy. On the property that is now Weddington Golf & Tennis the family operated a sheep farm then switched to wheat and finally casaba melons before stopping agricultural operations as Studio City became developed.

Leasing the property from the Weddington Family, Joe Kirkwood Jr., son of Australian professional golf legend, Joe Kirkwood, opened “The Joe Kirkwood Jr. Golf Center” on New Years Day 1956. In 1957, Kirkwood, Jr. sold an option to the course to George McCallister, Sr., a golfer and investor in sporting goods and real estate and his partner and fellow Wilshire Country Club member, Art Andersen, founder of Western Freight and an industrial real estate investor and together they owned and operated what became known as the “Studio City Golf & Tennis Club” until June of 2007 at which time the lease with the Weddington family came to an end. With the promise that the facility would continue to operate as a golf and tennis center open to the public the McCallister and Andersen turned over the business to be owned and operated by the Weddington Family who changed the name “Weddington Golf & Tennis.”

WEDDINGTON GOLF HISTORY

The history of the Weddington Golf & Tennis Club parcel is a rarity in Los Angeles, for it has been owned by the same family continuously since the 1890s. The Weddingtons were originally from Iowa, but like many Iowans and other Midwesterners, the family moved to the Los Angeles region to try their hand at farming in the balmy climate of Southern California. Wilson Weddington, formerly a sheriff in Iowa, visited the region in 1890 with his wife Mary and two sons Fred and Guy. On the property that is now Weddington Golf & Tennis the family operated a sheep farm then switched to wheat and finally casaba melons before stopping agricultural operations as Studio City became developed.

Leasing the property from the Weddington Family, Joe Kirkwood Jr., son of Australian professional golf legend, Joe Kirkwood, opened “The Joe Kirkwood Jr. Golf Center” on New Years Day 1956. In 1957, Kirkwood, Jr. sold an option to the course to George McCallister, Sr., a golfer and investor in sporting goods and real estate and his partner and fellow Wilshire Country Club member, Art Andersen, founder of Western Freight and an industrial real estate investor and together they owned and operated what became known as the “Studio City Golf & Tennis Club” until June of 2007 at which time the lease with the Weddington family came to an end. With the promise that the facility would continue to operate as a golf and tennis center open to the public the McCallister and Andersen turned over the business to be owned and operated by the Weddington Family who changed the name “Weddington Golf & Tennis.”

GOLF INFORMATION

4141 Whitsett Ave
Studio City, CA 91604
Phone: (818) 761-3250
Hours: 7 AM – 11 PM

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9 HOLE COURSE RATES & FEES

Standard Greens Fees:

Weekdays $12.00 / $8 replay
Weekends & Holidays $15.00 / $10 replay
Weekdays Seniors $10.00  / $10 replay
Limited Play before dark (7 to 8 holes) $2.00 Discount off above

Rentals: Set of clubs – $5.00  |  Bag Carrier – $5.00

Studio Executive Package – $200.00: Large Bucket + Clubs +Cart + Caddie + Cooler of Drinks + Round of Golf + Replay

DRIVING RANGE RATES & FEES

The driving range has 24 stalls and the price range per bucket of balls are:

Extra Large Bucket of Balls (220 balls) $20.00 
Large Bucket of Balls (120 balls) $15.00 
Medium Bucket of Balls (70 balls) $10.00 
Small Bucket of Balls (30 balls) $8.00 

NOTE: Though we close our driving range at 11pm, we sell out last large bucket at 10pm and last medium bucket at 10:15pm.

Weddington Golf Pros

Whether you’re a ringer looking to improve your putting game, or a beginner trying to learn the game, our experienced team of golf professionals have the experience that you’re looking for.

Keith Roberts

Starts at the beginning with student analysis and an understanding of the students abilities. The most important thing is that everything must be in sync to become a great ball striker.

Phone: (310) 420-8566

Email: krswingdoctor@gmail.com

Website: coming soon!

Karyn Dunphy

Karyn Dunphy is a Class A Member of the LPGA’s Teaching & Club Professional Division, and has been teaching people of all ages and skill levels at Weddington Golf since 2002. She has won multiple LPGA events, and is the founder of New Thought Golf.

Phone: (818) 288-6950

Email: KDunphy@NewThoughtGolf.com

Cynthia Lyons

Cynthia has been teaching golf for over 11 years at Weddington Golf and has been in the golf industry over 29 years.

Phone: (818) 769-5546

Email: cynthiagolf@gmail.com

Website: www.cynthialyonsgolf

Ron Del Barrio

Ron has more than 25 years of experience uses JCvideo for better learning and best results.

Phone: (818) 314-4947

Email: rdbgolftips@hotmail.com

Steve Giannelli

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Phone: (818) 749-5509

Email: GioGolfLA@yahoo.com

Zachary Dworak

Zach is a Class A PGA Professional since 2009 and former Division 1 Collegiate Golf Coach. As a teaching professional, Zachary has over 12 years of experience helping individuals just starting golf for the first time to those competing professionally.

Phone: (440) 785-3355

Email: zdworak@pga.com

Weddington Golf Events

As spring approaches, we will be adding more GOLF events! Check back often for updates and more information!

WEEKLY SKINS GAME

The Saturday Skins Game is Back!  Join in some fun and friendly competition every Saturday at 1:30. Conducted by two of our golf pros your $25 buy-in includes complimentary drinks and snacks.

Call (818) 761-3250 for more info!

DISC GOLF!

Disc golf is played much like traditional golf but instead of a ball and clubs players use a flying disc or Frisbee®. Disc Golf is new to Weddington Golf and occurs Mondays through Thursdays.

Call (818) 761-3250 for more info!