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3.2
1191 Reviews (1191)
5 Stars
97
4 Stars
375
3 Stars
377
2 Stars
197
1 Stars
145
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.0
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.6
62.2%
Recommend this course
745 out of 1191 reviews
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3.1
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.0
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.0
58.3%
Recommend this course
14 out of 24 reviews
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3.2
85 Reviews (85)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.1
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
3.9
65.9%
Recommend this course
56 out of 85 reviews
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Course Highlights
Consistently friendly staff and a well-stocked café with diverse food options make the overall experience welcoming for returning golfers. The greens regularly earn praise for their quality and consistency across recent rounds.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6431 yards
Slope 126
Rating 70.5
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Rancho San Joaquin Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1964
Fairways Bermuda & Kukuya Grass
Greens Poa
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $7 - $13
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

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Reviews

3.2
1191 Reviews (1191)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Brunch 10
Watching the Game 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 29
Undulating Greens 26
Bunkers 22
This course/club is great for:
Locals 35
Walkers 31
Beginners 22
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 42
Near the Airport 36
In the 'Burbs 7

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Played On
Reviews 169
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course condition has improved greatly since playing last year! Good challenge for a mid-length course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great for the Cost

Listen, it's an okay golf course in a nice area for a relatively great price. Some of the grass is brown, but this is Southern California. We're in a huge drought. The staff is friendly enough. The clubhouse has decent enough bar food. I come here often to work on my game.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 50
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 169
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

RSJ is a good OC course, providing challenging play. The restaurant/bar is closed until April for renovations.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 169
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 169
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 169
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

I love this course

Never have had a bad time here. Dynamic course and awesome location!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf now scammed me

I had planned on golfing on the 25th when my son broke his arm that evening. It was not within the 24 hours to cancel and I tried to call the golf course in the morning but no one answered. I was charged the full amount for two people even though I did not go. I am sure they got walk on‘s to take my place as I have been able to walk on in the morning myself. So they got double paid for my teatime that I did not play. I have tried numerous times to get a refund and they do not seem to want to help me out. I will never play Rancho play Nor will I use golf now. Very disappointed

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 117
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

OK course to play

I played consecutive rounds on Dec 3 ($65) and Dec 4 ($49 hot deal). Considering that the fairways are pretty chewed up from all of the carts, I'd say that the hot deal price is what they should be charging all the time. However, the course layout is fun and challenging. Back tees are more like blue tees at most golf courses. The pace of play is good (under 4.5) and the cheeseburger lunch deal is awesome. Lots of duck and groot poop everywhere but better than cows and goats ;)

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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