Shorecliffs Golf Club
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 70 | 5718 yards | 69.0 | 125 |
| White | 70 | 5396 yards | 67.5 | 121 |
| Gold | 70 | 4808 yards | 64.8 | 114 |
| Red (W) | 69 | 4625 yards | 67.8 | 120 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 65.9/117 W: 71.6/127 | 130 | 228 | 353 | 312 | 198 | 168 | 382 | 280 | 354 | 2405 | 324 | 160 | 495 | 177 | 317 | 183 | 450 | 375 | 353 | 2834 | 5239 |
| White M: 65.0/114 W: 70.5/124 | 125 | 223 | 343 | 295 | 189 | 155 | 367 | 264 | 347 | 2308 | 305 | 150 | 456 | 166 | 305 | 179 | 440 | 365 | 338 | 2704 | 5012 |
| Gold M: 62.9/109 W: 68.2/119 | 120 | 218 | 317 | 291 | 177 | 150 | 319 | 258 | 335 | 2185 | 288 | 138 | 382 | 147 | 289 | 133 | 424 | 313 | 305 | 2419 | 4604 |
| Red M: 61.5/105 W: 66.4/115 | 115 | 213 | 312 | 287 | 166 | 143 | 280 | 252 | 329 | 2097 | 233 | 132 | 268 | 135 | 281 | 133 | 419 | 302 | 298 | 2201 | 4298 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 14 | |||
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 66 |
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Photo submitted by DiannaGreene on 08/14/2025
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Photo submitted by CCUXwGyMi4o9G9RUlFln on 08/01/2025
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Photo submitted by TahoeAust12 on 12/30/2024
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Photo submitted by u314159272593 on 10/14/2024
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Photo submitted by u314159272593 on 10/14/2024
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Photo submitted by Adzika on 07/09/2024
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This was one of the better tee boxes... Photo submitted by MXaZJ0xyqtZSWStactgr on 11/17/2023
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Hole 13 before the heavy rain Photo submitted by u314162468766 on 02/24/2022
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Photo submitted by u314159272593 on 08/27/2021
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Photo submitted by u314159272593 on 08/27/2021
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Photo submitted by u314159272593 on 08/27/2021
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Photo submitted by u314159272593 on 08/27/2021
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Photo submitted by u314159272593 on 07/03/2021
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Photo submitted by Jason3104016 on 08/28/2020
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would have had a better score of it wasn't for the first two holes Photo submitted by champ471 on 06/17/2014
greens put true
understanding course is under construction, yardage markers weak, greens good, staff not to friendly, checking in unpleasant, golf carts terrible my wife cut the back of her league on torn golf seat!!! marshal hulking in shadows giving us hairy eye balls following us around the starter did not have a clue what was going on 1st says not showing tee time then when found said you only paid for nine holes??? had to dig my phone out one more time to show him our conformation! I was a jr. member back in the 60's when we lived in shorecliffs my dad was a cmens club champ for 3 years have been playing here a while and will come back.
Beware, read all reviews not just member glowing reviews.
The course is over priced to start. Due to narrow fairways many balls either tun onto drainage or hillside. Locals or shorecliffs members rule. They drive onto tee boxes, bring kids onto course with no regard for groups playing behind, no club house for a burger and a beer after round, and many dirt patches throughout that are painted. It's really just a beat up executive course chaging premium rates.
Angry Course Staff
I have been going to shore cliffs for over 15 years. The course has changed because of the shifting soil some holes were removed to save some houses. We payed prime time rates on a Sunday to wait in every hole for the greenskeepers to do there work. Then staff was not concerned with pace of play. They were also very unfriendly. I brought this up to the staff. I asked about the work on tbe course. They said it is just the way it is. This was after they forgot what day it was and said, “they don’t work on The weekends.” It was Sunday for crying out loud.
Why would you pay prime time rates to play on a Sunday and have to wait on very hole because of a disgruntled groundskeeper crew? Never go there again.
Course under repairs
Because this course is under major repairs only nine holes (either front or back) are released to play.
After ALL repairs/design are completed, then it should be a nice golf course to play. Not now.
Best Course around!!!
They have been doing a lot of remodeling to the course and it’s phenomenal!! Best course around especially for the price! This is my go to course and play 3-4 times a week and have never had a complaint about the course. Super friendly staff and the marshalls are super cool as well!
Fun course
For those not knowing, the track is undergoing major renovations currently, new features looking great! The course it self is in excellent condition compared to what it has been over the last 20 years, currently a great value… greens are in excellent condition, just aerated the fairways so expect that to improve in the next few weeks but, fairways in great shape all things considered. Had a great round, friendly staff, highly recommend playing before the he prices get hiked up!
Enjoyable round
Major renovations at the course, but they’ve done a good job with managing around it. Just have to keep that in mind before you play. Conditions of holes and greens were fine. Greens were pool tables and in good shape. Staff was friendly and layout was good. Worth it for the money but just know going in there is no clubhouse or amenities to speak of. Had fun and will return.
WE had a fun time. The first tee was a bit confusing. Once they are done with all the remodeling it will be a fantastic place to play. Some of the holes were a bit rough.
Paying more and getting less
17 holes, too many par 3’s. Course has issues. No practice area, no putting green.
We need this
This course is full of people like me...average golfers or new young golfers that hit it a mile but spray shots around and are just getting it together. So if you accept crowded course because you have to often wait for green to clear on many holes then this is fun course. It is being remodeled but greens are good and some long holes for driver. Amenities are closed as is bathroom at 6pm. Enjoy.
Please read all reviews this course is not managed well staff cater to shorecliff members who drive onto tee boxes, bring there young kids on course to play with no regard for groups behind them. So its "do as I say not as i do" . Here