<p>The Altadena Golf Course is a public, nine-hole course run by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation. Originally part of a private club that was founded in 1910, the course was sold to the county in 1945 because of financial difficulties.</p> <p>The slogan at Altadena Golf is "9 in half the time." The course's operators envision it as a good alternative for those who are pressed for time and cannot play a full 18 holes. </p> <p>The facility offers a full-service golf shop, including club repair and professional golf instruction for all ages and levels of ability. Its practice facilities include a driving range with real grass tees year round, a chipping green, putting green and practice bunker. There is also a bar and grill located on the course.</p>