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Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course

1 Sandburg Way, Irvine, California 92612, Orange County
(949) 786-5522
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View of a green from Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course. Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course
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A view of a hole at Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course. Rancho San Joaquin GC
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A sunny day view of a hole at Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course. Rancho San Joaquin GC
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A view of the 8th hole accross the lake on green #5
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A view from behind the 12th green at Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course
Rancho San Joaquin GC: #9
A view of hole #9 at Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course. Rancho San Joaquin GC

About

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6431 yds
Rating 70.5
Slope 126
Type Public
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

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

Practice & Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed

Food & Beverage

Snacks
Year Built 1964
Fairways Bermuda & Kukuya Grass
Greens Poa
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) William F. Bell (1964) Ted Robinson, Sr.

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Rating Index
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3.1
3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1219 reviews
56.3%
Recommend
1219
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  • 3 Stars
  • 2 Stars
  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    2.8
  • Value
    3.0
  • Layout
    3.6
  • Friendliness
    3.9
  • Pace
    3.1
  • Amenities
    3.6
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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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Golfers Often Mention

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

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Golfer Reviews

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RickM92692
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good, challenging course !

Rancho San Joaquin is a good course, with challenging holes! Fairways are a bit dry, but it is summer.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u3243580
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314161574187
Reviews 24
Recommended
Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314161574187
Reviews 24
Recommended
Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314161574187
Reviews 24
Recommended
Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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u093644127
Reviews 3
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
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u1305971874
Reviews 26
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Improving

Good to RSJ is improving.

Good routing and lots of good holes.

Greens in good shape and fairways mostly ok.

Teed off at 8am and played n 410 hrs.

Needs another set of forward tees for women...

Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Bounder236
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice round

Tee boxes are ok, fairways were marginal but the greens were perfect! I enjoyed the a round although it was a bit slow.

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u314161574187
Reviews 24
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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865894581
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

incredibly slow

slowest round of golf i have played in my life, waiting on every single shot.. the group in front of us had a full hole gap between them and the next group. I called and asked the marshall to say something 3 times, never came out to move them along. would never ever play this course again. absolute crap. The greens were also covered in sand, no fees reduction...

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Anonymous
Reviews 11
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Rancho San Joaquin

The course is great, little narrow next to other holes but overall good times!

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Nemoken
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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u314161574187
Reviews 24
Recommended
Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314161574187
Reviews 24
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u879266436
Reviews 3
Played
Verified Purchaser
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
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tomgalvan
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Play this course

The staff was friendly, helpful and professional. The course was okay and could use some TLC. Layout was moderate. I rode the course in a golf cart but next time will walk, as it is fairly flat and easy to get around. Amenities are nice, bottom line, I enjoyed this course. I recommend you "Play this course".

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u000005474605
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Very Slow

This has to be the slowest course I’ve ever played. Even midday during midweek, it was slow. The individuals in front of our group was an entire home behind. Once I hit the 4 hr mark on the 12th I decided to leave. I’m 15 mins away from this course and would rather drive an hr to another course. They really need a Marshall on this course to help keep pace

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314161574187
Reviews 24
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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carangolfs
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Awesome Day on the Course

Rancho has definitely make some upgrades to the place, beautiful landscapes and views and updated signs and greens were good!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Difficulty 2.0
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u000003088502
T O P 1000
Reviews 242
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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