The Ocean South at Pelican Hill Golf Club

This place oozes wealth from the time you pull up to the valet and there are Bentleys, lambos, and ferraris sitting around everywhere. I was told people say this is the pebble beach of south California. It's not quite to that level but a very nice course and must play. Tee times can be quite pricey in the AM ($400 or more). But you can get a pretty good deal at $200-$275 after lunch. They have brand new 2022 club cars which are nice and they do have the "shark experience" on them. I played the south course from the blue tees with 25 mph winds. Even at 6200 ish yards it felt very long. Beautiful layout including two back to back par threes along the ocean that are fantastic designed holes. Ocean views on many holes. For low handicappers, the north course is definitely more of the tougher "players course" - it plays about 500-600 yards further from the tips than the south course. I personally felt I liked the south course better because I prefer a shorter more fun course and also love a few good ocean holes. Both are must plays though if you are in the Newport area!

Very disappointing. Make no mistake this is a resort course. I called the day of morning to advance the tee time as there were so many available the man in the phone was talking about the penalties on changing without even talking about the changes and how they can assist. No rangers or encouragement play was super slow. Greens were soft and not maintained. 3-4 holes has a nice view other than that everything is average. Hope they work together to improve all areas.

Play the South course it was a great layout course was in great shape would definitely go back got paired with a couple of members definitely helped having them let you know where not to hit it

One of the best exclusive resort courses in Cali to play. Great views on every hole. Facility great. Course was in good condition. Greens a bit rough mostly from unrepaired divots. Winds require experienced players if you want to score. If you never have played here it is worth doing so at least once. Zach says Very Swanky.

Amazing ocean view on the golf course and perfect green condition.

Really enjoyed our round on the South Course on Sunday. Course is in good condition and we didn't have to wait on any of the holes. No one in front of us and no one in back of us.

Pro-tip - go and enjoy a beverage after you round at the Grill. We did and the "scenery" was on point.

Worth every penny. An absolutely beautiful design on The Ocean South course. We happened to snag the earliest twilight rate that was available. From the moment we were received to our handshakes on the 18th, this was what golf enthusiasts live for. First time playing the course and certainly won't be the last when visiting this side of Southern California. The only complaint we had was that the group in front of us was a tad bit slow towards the final 4 holes - this appeared to be from poor golf etiquette - but the views and conditions made it easy to overlook this small complaint. Gorgeous views, variety in terrain, canyons, mountains, ocean views...what else could you ask for? Oh, a chip in par on the 18th to tie your mate 80 - 80!