Shorecliffs GC
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3.4
1249 Reviews (1249)
5 Stars
153
4 Stars
430
3 Stars
326
2 Stars
159
1 Stars
181
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.5
Layout
3.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.7
68.0%
Recommend this course
832 out of 1249 reviews
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3.7
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
77.3%
Recommend this course
34 out of 44 reviews
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3.8
133 Reviews (133)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
55
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
80.5%
Recommend this course
107 out of 133 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

3.4
1249 Reviews (1249)

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 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

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!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 99
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Paying more and getting less

17 holes, too many par 3’s. Course has issues. No practice area, no putting green.

Conditions Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Shore cliff golf course

Very good overall, fairway, green and friendly staff

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Uh waste of time .lousy course ,more like a cow patch.

Better off at a executive course or 9 hole pitch n putt.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Under construction

The course was in good shape in places but so much is under construction that the round was not a great experience. When the course is finished it will be great, but not yet.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shorecliffs under reno

Pace of play was great. Loads of construction everywhere which wasn’t ideal, but still a lot of fun and a challenging course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Under renovation

Terrible course conditions. #4 closed. Other holes under constuction. Club house gutted. Would not rrcommend until renovation is done.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun

Good day @ the beach played with friends to beat the heat

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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