Shorecliffs GC
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3.5
1286 Reviews (1286)
5 Stars
161
4 Stars
448
3 Stars
333
2 Stars
162
1 Stars
182
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
3.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.8
72.7%
Recommend this course
863 out of 1286 reviews
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3.7
74 Reviews (74)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
78.4%
Recommend this course
58 out of 74 reviews
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3.8
118 Reviews (118)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
50
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
79.7%
Recommend this course
94 out of 118 reviews
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Course Highlights
The renovated clubhouse, friendly staff, and solid food and beverage options consistently impress visiting golfers. A tight canyon layout winding near the ocean delivers a challenging and rewarding round at strong value.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 5718 yards
Slope 125
Rating 69.0

Shorecliffs Golf Course wanders through the coastal canyons and valleys of San Clemente, heading towards the beautiful shoreline. Situated just steps from the ocean, the course enjoys cool ocean breezes and a temperate climate, which makes it a year-round haven for golfers. Its location also provides the golf course with plenty of scenic ocean views. The course features narrow fairways tightly lined with trees and small greens bordered by sand bunkers. The front nine is shorter and requires more accuracy than the longer, wider back nine. Shorecliffs opens with one of the trickiest par-5s in the area. This dogleg left hole features trouble both left and right. Although the layout does offer a fair challenge, players of all skill levels will feel comfortable taking on the golf course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1964
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Poa Annua Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Joe Williams

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.5
1286 Reviews (1286)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 38
Watching the Game 9
Amazing Food 8
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 77
Elevation Changes 42
Bunkers 21
This course/club is great for:
Locals 64
Seniors 30
Advanced Golfers 26
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 46
Worth the Drive 24
In the 'Burbs 11

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Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Getting Better

The course conditions are still in the process of improving. First you need to realize that this course has been in less than average conditions for years. So it's nice to see that the new management group is committed to making the course and off course amenities first class. With that in mind play and have a good time, we did!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

There working on it!

Haven’t played since course redesign started. There is only 17 holes available, a lot of par 3’s. The course is par 67. There is a lot of construction going on and some holes closed. Staff very friendly and helpful. Pace of play was a little slow. No starter so a lot of 2 some’s that should have been 4-some’s. I would play elsewhere until redesign is done. Not worth the near $50 to play.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Under the construction so much noisy and bad Teebox and fairway green everything horrible

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Where does all the money go??

Im blown away that almost nothing has been done in the span of 3 years. This course has been “under renovation” for years and NOTHING has been done, except 1 hole being re-opened. The course still plays under 5500 yards and no more than a par 65. Such a joke paying over $30 for this dog track

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Scary

The renovations mean nothing for the price of this golf course. You can’t warm up, you can’t putt. This course is worth no more than 30$ for a round.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 126
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

looking good

when all is done it well be great, for now it is good.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pretty Bad

Course is under massive construction but I don't think even when it is all complete that this will be a nice course. Tiny fairways and greens, greens were rough, tee boxes were trash, overall just really bad.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Keeps on getting better and better

The staff is excellent and the condition of the golf course keeps on getting better and better. This is a really a fun course to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

under construction since forever

Staff was very friendly and they have taco truck onsite - That's where all good things ended,

parking on main street m Slow round , construction everywhere(heard that its been going on for 3 years), Tees not maintained. confusing layout and greens not in good conditions.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course is in terrable condition

Do not believe any of the pictures you see on the website. I understand the construction but this course is in terrible condition from the tee box to the greens. I would not waste my money on this course again. 65$ for this course is a joke

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a year
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff stole sunglasses

A staff member stole a pair of hideous sunglasses. They were so ugly, that’s why they weren’t returned to the lost and found.

After I bought drinks & tipped decent. Pretty disappointing.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sucks

Course is terrible. Tee boxes some goo Some bad. Greens are rough and inconsistent. Was very disappointed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff was great. Course sucked. Should be half the price

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Renovations have lasted years

Everytime you ask when the constructions going to be done they dont even know themselves at this point. There is still no bathroom, food/drinks, putting green, or driving range. And the parking is very limited and fairways look like bowling alleys, but hey, only tee time available right? I wouldn’t play this course again unless the price gets cut in half. Not only is the course trash, but the last 2 times ive played ive had kids cut in front of me multiple times throughout the course. I get it, play some extra holes to make up for the par 54 course for $55, guess this course just isnt for me.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs everything

The course layout was confusing, snaking between houses whiteout clear directions to the next tee box. Not 1 tee box was close to being level. I understand they’re doing a total remodel of their facilities, but it’s not going to be enough to ever bring me to return. I do wish them the best of luck.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Shore Cliffs Review

Worse golf course I’ve ever played. Poor tee boxes , terrible greens and directions to holes very confusing. I’d love my money back but I did play it.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Amenities Average
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