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4.9
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Pace
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7044 yards
Slope 133
Rating 73.4

Course Details

Year Built 2001
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gil Hanse (2001) Geoff Shackelford (2001)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard
Metal Spikes Allowed Soft spikes only
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required. Bermuda length shorts are OK. Collared shirts are required. No denim.

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Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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4.8
779 Reviews (779)
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Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great layout - slow on weekends

This is probably the best layout within 50 miles. Every hole makes you think. Plenty of risk/reward. Never tricked up. It’s a challenge for sure, but it’s fair.

On weekends it gets very slow. I’d love to see them put some marshals out to move slow groups along. Recently the greens haven’t been a great as they can be. Still fast and difficult, but not quite as pure.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/06/2019

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Rustic Canyon Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

This is a gem

Rustic Canyon is a links style lay out. You will need to play it a couple of times to really get to know the course and how to play it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/09/2019

Hi u9979893. We would love to hear more about your positive experience at our course. Please contact us at (805) 530-0221 to share with us your favorite part of your experience with us. Thanks for golfing at Rustic Canyon Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Greens Greens Greens

The course itself is an amazing feat, I’m scratch. Saying that, the tees to greens were awesome and flush. But the Greens Greens Greeens killed me, not knowing the course or what side to attack the pin just put me in position to 3-4 putt most holes and all u have to do is just laugh and take your lickings. Play the course and enjoy the journey...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens are the giant slayer

A links course it is, from tees to greens was awesome. I hit the ball 300, so most approach shot were finding the greens. But if you think u can putt, think again. These greens are tough, confusing, and the perception of what u see will have u guessing all 18 holes.. slope, speed, direction and eye sight will all play a factor for what your day score will, hopefully u have someone with common knowledge cause it MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE where the flag is and what side of the flag to hit.. Good luck

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/08/2019

Thank you for taking the time to review us Scratch26. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Rustic Canyon Golf Course thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rustic canyon great afternoon

I haven’t played here in about 8-9 years but met up with my friend James and played with two singles Angel and zach who just turned 30. We had a great time . This was my 67th course in my quest to play 100 Southern California gold courses in 365 days (2019) . We had a great time . It was about 98 degrees but with good company I didn’t even notice how hot it was. Thanks for a great round .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/26/2019

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Rustic Canyon Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

True gem!

Great course! The best I’ve experienced this year. Definitely coming back to redeem myself.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/25/2019

Hi asolano49. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back again soon at Rustic Canyon Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/17/2019

Hello. Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Focus

As usual the course was in good condition. It's a really good and challenging layout that will punish you the minute you don't pay attention. Have fun and hit them straight.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 07/17/2019

Hi. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Rustic Canyon.

Played On
Reviews 77
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/08/2019

Hello, Juliana. Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

Great layout. Friendly staff. Elizabeth is awesome. It’s a 5+ hour round, but that is the state of public courses nowadays during peak times.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/08/2019

Hi. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, great value

This is an amazing course. Awesome links design by Gil Hanse., greens so big if you play regularly you will be a great lag putter. This courses emphasizes accuracy and good course management. Bad tee tee shots are deservedly punished. Wish the pro shop had a greens book to help in reading the greens. Highly recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/08/2019

Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Rustic Canyon.

Played On
Reviews 73
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
California Advisor
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

All around perfect experience

I played twice in two days on a trip to SoCal. I was excited to see the Gil Hanse design and it did NOT disappoint. Every hole is fun, challenging but forgiving for all level of golfers. Condition of the course was excellent, staff had their act together, with tee times going off efficiently.

Also, it must be noted, I feel like 95% of the golfers out here are serious about their game, and understand the importance of pace of play. Therefore, even though the course is quite busy, the pace of play is not too bad.

I cannot stress enough how good the value is to play here. I paid $35/round for the two days and I simply cannot imagine a better bang for your buck. GO PLAY!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/09/2019

Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Rustic Canyon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good times

arrived 35 min before tee time. Pro shop- efficient. 60 range balls between the 2 of us. 5 minute call from the starter overheard from the range. All together, pleasant walk from the time we got out of our car. Greens were aerated earlier from what we saw reaching the 1st green. Greens were as good as could be for being aerated. Tee boxes, fairways excellent. Bunkers need a lil love. All n all, a great course, great day and the 2some that we were paired with were golfers! That wrapped the bow on this party! Thanks

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/21/2019

Hello, elrich. Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon.

Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wonderful course!

Front nine holes played in overcast condition -back nine partially sunny-ideal temp!

Course in great condition! Pace of play excellent !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/21/2019

Hi. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back!

Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, challenging but fun!

One of the top 3 public golf courses in Southern California. Long forgiving fairways, lush desert scenery, large greens - fast and undulating. Always well maintained with good pace of play. Watch out for sand traps and wind conditions. Overall great value and great fun. Can’t wait to play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/21/2019

Thank you for your review, Swandel. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Rustic Canyon. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice place

Nice course interesting greens but a little Raggy in the fairways and bunkers

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/14/2019

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass along your feedback to the staff so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting us!

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/14/2019

Hello. Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon.

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