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4.0
295 Reviews (295)
5 Stars
127
4 Stars
82
3 Stars
46
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
21
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
79.3%
Recommend this course
230 out of 295 reviews
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4.1
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
2
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 16 reviews
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4.2
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
2
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1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
81.8%
Recommend this course
27 out of 33 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7003 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.8
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Tijeras Creek
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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted Robinson, Sr. (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
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, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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4.0
295 Reviews (295)
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Played On
Reviews 97
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Another fun round!

We played this gorgeous course many times, still loved. The weather was perfect and pace was great, we finished 18holes in 4hours 25 minutes. Every one had great time.

The only negative comment was that some greens had so many balls marks and ducks poops.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/06/2023

Thank you for your positive review and for enjoying our gorgeous course. We're glad you had a great time with perfect weather and a good pace. We appreciate your feedback about the greens and will address the issue. We hope to see you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

It’s like a scrubby Municipal course but fees are top dollar.

What a complete waste of money. This course is in the worst condition I think I’ve ever seen a course.

Do they even have a grounds crew???

Will never play there again.

You shouldn’t t either. Spend your money at a course that cares.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/26/2023

Thank you for your comments. We look forward to your return.

Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Played Great post-Hilary

Had a 2pm tee time on a Monday after Tropical Storm Hilary. Despite the damp conditions, the course played very well! Playing from the tips and cart path only added an extra challenge that would make Tijeras Creek as one of the most fun and challenging courses in Orange County; public or private.

Finished our round in 3 hours and 40 minutes and at a rate of $62. While it was likely a special set of circumstances that caused everything to be this way, it was a very enjoyable round and would put Tijeras Creek at the top of any golfer's list for Orange County courses.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/26/2023

Thank you for your great rating and comments. That storm did create quite a mess and left us with 4" of rain. I am glad to hear that you were able to get your round in.

Please come see us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great staff, nice course

Great staff; very friendly. Course overall is in good shape. Good pace of play. My only comment is the primetime rate for 18 holes is 194 a person; I think that's a bit steep (but not surprising given the area); more a 155-175 for the prime tee times imho. Recommend overall.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 08/26/2023

Thank you for your rating and review. We take these seriously and always try to get better. Hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

You’ll Feel Used

Not only was the $150+ greens fee about $100 over priced they charged for range balls to be hit off of ripped up loose mats. They also put me with a club member who is on probation so without going into detail I paid around $170 to chaperone this guy around the course. I’ve called 3 times to share my experience with Tom who I am told is the manager. I have not heard back.

Course itself is nothing special. A few good holes. Certainly not in amazing condition, OK at best. Arroyo Trabuco for the win!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great layout and conditions

Enjoyed my round at Tijeras. The course is in great condition, is scenic, and provides a good, fair challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/04/2023

Thank you for your rating and review. We hope to see you again very soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/01/2023

Thank you for the nice rating.

Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good experience

So I'll start with the obvious - there's a bit of an issue with a number of the tee boxes. The rest of the course was in pretty solid condition and it's something they are addressing. Pace of play was FAR better than two other area courses played in the previous couple of days. As always, staff were top notch. I've played here a lot and unless it gets really backed up have never really had a negative experience.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/01/2023

Thank you for your comments. We are always working to be better.

We hope to see you soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome Experience

Staff was super friendly and on point. I will always come back. Just quit raising rates please

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/26/2023

Thank you for the great rating and nice comments. We look forward to your next visit.

Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/26/2023

Thank you for the fine rating. Please come back soon.

Played On
Reviews 97
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Peaceful jem

We had played this beautiful course many times, still love it. The weather was a little warm, pace was great, we finished 18 holes with 4.5 hours. We will be back for sure…

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Orange County's Best Public Course Hands Down

I have been playing at Tijeras Creek for about 3 years now.

I joined the Creek Card membership because the discounted rates pays itself off in 1 round with you and your 3 buddies.

The greens and fairways are in perfect shape and when the course does go through dry spells- the staff finds a way to get it back into great condition in only a matter of weeks.

I don't know how this course has a 4 star rating- it is the BEST!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/29/2023

Thanks for the great review. Hope you have an amazing day!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/29/2023

We’re thrilled to hear you had a positive experience. We’d love to know what made your experience great!

Played On
Reviews 97
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Great experience!

We played this beautiful course many times and really enjoyed it even weather was not very good yesterday, the staff are really nice and helpful. We will be back for sure!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/30/2023

Thank you for the wonderful review. We all look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/23/2023

Thanks for taking the time to rate us. If you’d like to share any details about your experience, we are always looking for ways to improve.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

OUTSIDER Treatment

My colleague and I were in town for business and had the opportunity to get out for a round on Thursday am. We were recieved warmly in the shop, however the guys in the starting area were not at all welcoming, short with responses, and really not helpful prior to teeing off. In fact, when we finished our round, my partner and I were not offered for our clubs to be wiped, not asked how our round went, we were not even acknowledged by the guys in the start/finishing area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/23/2023

Thank you for the feedback. We’re sorry your experience wasn’t the best it could be. We are always looking for ways to increase customer satisfaction and will pass your comments along to management.

Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, although the greens need some work-too many divots/dimples.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/18/2023

Thank you for your rating and review. The greens were a little bumpy, but we have been very busy this spring. Please come back and see us again.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Good Variety

This course was in fantastic shape and had such a unique variety of holes. The front had unique and pretty water features with mostly open fairways. The back 9 was much different. The back 9 requires accuracy off the tee as you traverse through the wilderness. Overall great course I would highly recommend. Worth the price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/12/2023

Thank you for the great review. Please come see us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun and challenging course, pace of play was great, course was in good shape. I will definitely be back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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