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Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course

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3.2
1195 Reviews (1195)
5 Stars
100
4 Stars
376
3 Stars
377
2 Stars
197
1 Stars
145
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.1
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.6
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63.1%
Recommend this course
749 out of 1195 reviews
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3.4
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.2
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
64.3%
Recommend this course
18 out of 28 reviews
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3.3
83 Reviews (83)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.2
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
3.9
67.5%
Recommend this course
56 out of 83 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.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6431 yards
Slope 126
Rating 70.5
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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Back 72 6431 yards 70.5 126
Back (W) 72 6431 yards 76.8 131
Middle 72 6158 yards 69.4 123
Middle (W) 72 6158 yards 75.2 129
Forward 72 5709 yards 66.5 116
Forward (W) 72 5709 yards 73.0 127
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Scorecard for Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Gold M: 70.8/127 W: 76.8/134 515 150 336 353 520 378 357 176 431 3216 360 388 535 180 368 168 405 300 469 3173 6389
Blue M: 69.7/124 W: 75.5/131 505 142 325 336 507 364 345 166 414 3104 355 368 525 160 345 158 390 292 457 3050 6154
White M: 67.2/117 W: 72.5/125 495 128 311 315 425 285 322 151 364 2796 350 330 447 113 330 148 378 285 447 2828 5624
Handicap 5 17 15 11 1 3 9 13 7 10 6 2 14 8 12 4 18 16
Par 5 3 4 4 5 4 4 3 4 36 4 4 5 3 4 3 4 4 5 36 72
Handicap (W) 3 17 9 13 7 1 11 15 5 12 8 2 18 10 14 4 16 6
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Course Details

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

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
1195 Reviews (1195)

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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Joungsul
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
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2.0
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When I reservation golfnow.com.They show green fee +include cart but came in pro shop they charge 18hole cart fee..really wired.. This golf course very poor course layout ,very poor value for the money and also very poor golf condition.

I don't want to recommend my friends never ever..

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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byungkeuk8509208
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1.0
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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Hlaroche
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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u893752837
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Reviews 169
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Walked
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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u1177575560
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Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
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2.0
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practice round

fine if you just want a practice round.

Otherwise, choose a different course

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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nothingbutlake
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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u893752837
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Walked
Conditions Average
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Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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I Recommend This Course
1.0
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Randydad
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Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
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Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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1.0
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Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Randydad
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2.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 169
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3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 169
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Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Hiromasa1118
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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BrandonLe
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2.0
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What once was

I had a fond memory of playing here and talked it up to friends. Felt like a fool when we actually got out there to play. I heard new management. Horribly shaped conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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