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3.2
1187 Reviews (1187)
5 Stars
97
4 Stars
373
3 Stars
377
2 Stars
195
1 Stars
145
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.0
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.5
62.6%
Recommend this course
743 out of 1187 reviews
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3.2
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.2
Value
2.9
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
3.9
60.9%
Recommend this course
14 out of 23 reviews
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3.3
84 Reviews (84)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.0
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
3.9
66.7%
Recommend this course
56 out of 84 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
1187 Reviews (1187)

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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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 169
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
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3.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart

Saturday at San Joaquin

Course conditions not great for the money. Greens are good though. The price tag is the only issue when comparing course conditions with others in the area. Staff is great.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worst bang for your buck around

Absolutely the worst course for the price around. They charge a premium because they are in Irvine. There are so many better courses for the money in the area if you’re willing to drive an extra 15 mins in any direction.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 169
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Wouldn’t play again.

Was hoping for a decent course since they’re charging $100. Let me tell you… this has to be one of the worst courses in southern cali. It’s sad because the layout of great. And since it’s Irvine company they’re charging way too much for what it is. Probably to pay for their new range that they made all decent. I just can’t believe that courses now and days take full advantage of people who want to go play golf at this price point and it be a total dump. They say they’re renovating but it looked the exact same 3 years ago when I played it. Would not recommend.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overpriced for what you’re getting

The fact that this course is charging $100 on a weekend is absolutely ludicrous. The course conditions have gotten worse since I last played a few weeks ago. Massive divots on the greens, muddy and punched fairways, sub par tee boxes, & inconsistent sand in the bunker. The pace of the greens were probably the best part of the course.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ground Under Repair

This course has so much potential. It’s beyond frustrating how many holes are cart path only in addition to the ground under repair. This has been going on for 10 years. The price for course conditions is not even close. You can pay $50 for much nicer courses. Hoping y’all can get it together bc there’s a lot of closer options that deliver.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
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Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Improved, still some work to go.

Many non turf things have been improved. Chipping areas need work in places. Tees need to be leveled. Greens are excellent. Front nine pop was good, back nine was 30 minutes longer. Saw a marshall but he did nothing.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 30
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Slow but fun track.

It was a slow day probably a 5 1/2 hour round. That being said, the course was in great condition. Greens were consistent, rolling at about a 6, but consistent! Fairways could use some work but they were good as well! Everything else was great!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great price to golf in Irvine

Perfect weather and great location. Teeing off at blue is about 6200 yds or less but enough fun to golf with friends.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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