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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 7339 yards
Slope 140
Rating 75.3

Soboba Springs Golf Course was founded in 2004 when the Luiseno Indians purchased the property. It had long been a dream of the tribal leaders to own this golf course, which borders their reservation. The tribe's leaders hired Cary Bickler, a disciple of the course's original designer, Desmond Muirhead, to update the layout and pave the way for it to once again be one of southern California's premier golfing destinations. The renovation included the addition of 25 new bunkers, a lengthening of the back tees and shortening of the forward tees by almost 1,000 yards to make it more approachable for the less experienced player. The Augusta-white sand that fills Soboba Springs' bunkers provides a stunning contrast to the lush greens. Water also comes into play throughout the golf course in the form of meandering streams and cascading waterfalls.

Course Details

Year Built 1966
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Golf shorts or slacks and collared golf shirts. No jeans or denim of any color or cut.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Accolades

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Reviews

2.6
636 Reviews (636)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 42
Patio Dining 31
19th Hole Scenic Views 27
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 70
Bunkers 69
Undulating Greens 40
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 50
Locals 43
Seniors 34
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 67
In the 'Burbs 15
Convenient to the City 9

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Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The course has the right combination of challenge for all levels of players

Enjoyed the day, great weather, no wind and a 4 hour round. The course is in good condition. The greens still need some care from the summer but are just about there.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A WONDERFUL DAY AT SOBOBA !!!

Always look forward to playing this beautiful golf course. Since the tribe took the course under it's wing a few years back, it has been in top notch shape ! Greens are excellent, along with well manicured tee boxes. This lay-out has always been one of my favorite tracks, (and I've played hundreds in California). You owe it to yourself to make the drive out there, and really enjoy class golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Our favourite course in Hemet

Great course, fun yet a challenge from front tees to back. Our favourite course in Hemet

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the nicest courses in the valley

Greens , fairways,bunkers , all in great shape, friendly staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great course will play again many times. great condition fast round great shape fast greens.

great value for the price, ideal round, fair ideal good for all levels of oplayers

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great hidden gem

Love this place, should say how horrible it is so that others don't show up. Tees to greens beautiful, not too challenging unless ur playin from the tips. Love this place as my weekend winter get away

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very good course and great value dollar wise.

This was our first time playing this course and would definitely play it again. Beautiful setting, well maintained and fast greens. Great bang for your buck!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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Course is reseeded and in a very good condition. Greens are challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don't bother

Ok course. The course is in the process of being renovated to make it easier. Management should have left well enough alone.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

You gotta play this course

Easily among the top three of all Inland Empire courses, Soboba Springs is a must-play track.
Soboba is a beautiful course. Although the course is mostly flat, the surrounding mountains give the place great visual interest. The wide variety of trees lining the fairways reminds you of woodland courses, but the setting, the bunkers, the waterfalls, and the Bermuda fairways remind you of the prettiest desert courses. The clubhouse is stunning.
The course itself is fun to play. Three of the par threes are over water, including the really tough 15th that can play anywhere from 120 to 220 over water, depending what tees you choose. The par fours offer lots of variety, ranging from almost drivable to border-line par fives. The par fives all dare you to go for it, but watch out if you miss-hit one!
I almost checked pristine to describe the course condition. The divots are sanded daily and the greens are fast and true. However, some of the fairways are a little bare in spots, and the sand was very shallow in the green-side bunker on number 10 the last time I played. These course condition weaknesses will probably disappear with the end of the summer.
You gotta play this course!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Some tricky water features and sand traps that make you hit straight.

For the price and location I believe it's the best course in the area. Easy to get to and no real traffic. Staff was very helpful and friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

excellent

Very nice selection of tee's to play this course appropriate to your index. I wish the group ahead would fix their ball marks on the greens (you know who you are)

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best bang for your buck

The course is very well maintained. The holes are challenging. It is the best deal you can get from Palm Springs to Temecula. I play here as much as I can.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Course, Nice Value

This is a nice course and a great value when you book with Golfnow. I ususally play during the heat of the summer and have the course mostly to myself. My only real complaint is that all the leaves from the cottonwood trees can make it hard to find your ball sometimes. I'd recommend bringing a couple orange or yellow balls to use on holes where you see a lot of leaves on the fairway. Otherwise, I love the course and will keep playing here.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best Course in the Valley

I've lived in the area for several years and had never played this course. I always thought it would be too expensive for my budget. Found a deal on Golf Now. Wow, I sure have been missing out on some nice fairways and smooth greens. Returning next week.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

good

nice course very hot and play was slow on the Sunday we played

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun to play

Course was in great condition and it's always fun to play. We will be back

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Played in the heat, but course was in great shape and not over booked. Had to wait on a few holes, but overall not much.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Thought the course was in good condition our foursome was neither pushed or had to wait on any holes. Must of been the time of day.

I thought the course was in excellent condition and the greens were exceptional.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Muni conditions with good greens

Very good layout, fairways and rough had muni conditions, tee boxes and greens were very good. Fairways and rough need better attentions, i.e. crab grass. If fairways and rough improved, I'd return. Staff needs to be more aggressive telling players to fix ball marks and filling in divots. Place ball mark tools in carts - cheaper than paying staff to fix ball marks. Leave full tubs of sand/seed around the course for players to refill/replace as needed.
Played quickly - 3 1/2 hours teeing off at 9:30.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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