Shorecliffs GC
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3.4
1250 Reviews (1250)
5 Stars
153
4 Stars
431
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
68.1%
Recommend this course
833 out of 1250 reviews
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3.7
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
3.7
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
131 Reviews (131)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
56
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
80.2%
Recommend this course
105 out of 131 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
1250 Reviews (1250)

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 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/04/2019

Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review of our golf course. We appreciate you taking the time and hope you will let us know if you ever need anything while you are here. Come back and see us again very soon for more of the best golf in town here at Shorecliffs Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worst CC in OC

It is not a golf course and very dangerous to cross street many times, and the fairway and green are not managed well. Will never play over there.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/03/2019

Thank you jackieshin for your review and we are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. Please let us know if you ever need anything while you are here and we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

This course has a section that's unplayable

This course was my favorite for the last two years, however, recently it's been tore up in a few places and the detours involved to play around this mess are a deal breaker for me. in order to make a 18 hole course, Shorecliffs cuts a number of the longer holes in half. I advise you to pass on ShoreCliffs if your rate exceeds $20.

It's not worth it.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 12/21/2018

We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. Please let us know if you ever need anything while you are here and we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A good time with friends

The layout is pretty odd with two holes being renovated and having to backtrack etc. but we enjoyed our game.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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Commented on 12/17/2018

We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. Please let us know if you ever need anything while you are here and we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/19/2018

Thank you TomBrascia as we are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. Please let us know if you ever need anything while you are here and we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/19/2018

We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. It is great to see you had an enjoyable time on the course and we hope you join us for another round soon here at Shorecliffs Golf Course in San Clemente, California.

Played On
Reviews 145
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/06/2018

Thank you hanatra as we are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. Please let us know if you ever need anything while you are here and we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 10/30/2018:
Thank you Rmak247 as we appreciate your 4-star rating and review. It is great to see you had an enjoyable time on the course and we hope you join us for another round soon here at Shorecliffs Golf Course.
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Response from on 10/22/2018:
We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. Please let us know if you ever need anything while you are here and we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 10/08/2018:
We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. Please let us know if you ever need anything while you are here and we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best bang for your buck!!

Best greens in OC.....layout isn't the best but its a steal.....love playing here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/25/2018:
Thank you kingbird47 as we appreciate your 4-star rating and review. It is great to see you had an enjoyable time on the course and we hope you join us for another round soon here at Shorecliffs Golf Course in California.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/06/2018:
We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. It is great to see you had an enjoyable time on the course and we hope you join us for another round soon here at Shorecliffs Golf Course.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/31/2018:
Thank you RandyLinda we appreciate your 4-star rating and review. It is great to see you had an enjoyable time on the course and we hope you join us for another round soon here at Shorecliffs Golf Course.
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/22/2018:
Thank you tomherycoxnet and we are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. Please let us know if you ever need anything while you are here and we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Horrible course layout

Been golfing here may times a few years back. Just went back this past weekend and this course is in despair. The range has mats that looked like it came from a dump. All mats have about 6" holes exactly where you would normally plant your feet; none of the mats have plastic tees for driving. The range balls look like all came from the 70s. There are some holes on the from the front 9 that you have to back track and risk getting hit by golfers teeing off. What was then the 9th hole is now broken into 7th and 8th hole. What was then the 10th hole is now the 9th and what was 11th hole is broken down into 10th and 11th! Confused yet?

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/16/2018:
We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. Please let us know if you ever need anything while you are here and we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not Shore...Cliffs

They’re doing construction and it was almost as satisfying finding the next hole as it is making a good shot. They’ve separated some par fives into two holes and constructed new greens. Something I’ve never seen before, two tee boxes on one box with golfers teeing off almost back to back facing different directions and holes. Fairways are really tight, so you need to hit straight. There is no Shore, although there are lots of tunnels filled with poo water though that you get to drive through while trying to find tee boxes. The guy working the golf shop was friendly and the cost was low on the plus side. I wouldn’t recommend to anyone, but if you do play, make sure it’s under $20 hot deal or you’ll feel ripped off. Not bad if you live in the area and just want to work on some things, but I wouldn’t take a guest or group of friends.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/01/2018:
Thank you wblagface and we are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. Please let us know if you ever need anything while you are here and we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 08/01/2018:
Thank you lezrre as we appreciate your 4-star rating and review. It is great to see you had an enjoyable time on the course and we hope you join us for another round soon here at Shorecliffs Golf Course in California.
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shorecliffs Goes Downhill

Rough was ankle deep and the course has deteriorated in the past year. I’m looking elsewhere.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/01/2018:
Thank you kevinroberts21 for your review and we are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. Please let us know if you ever need anything while you are here and we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/01/2018:
Thank you Rmak247 as we appreciate your 4-star rating and review. It is great to see you had an enjoyable time on the course and we hope you join us for another round soon here at Shorecliffs Golf Course.
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Falling to the wayside

I learned to play on shorecliffs and always knew it was a little rag tag golf course but the Golf now allowed me to play fairly cheap.

I have always said it’s the best value in town which it is and the condition is suitable. I went back today after moving away 8 months ago to play a quick round and things have certainly changed.

The course conditions are a joke. It’s like playing in some unkept public park. The grass is mowed in certain areas and not others. The greens have holes and burn marks all over them. Not the kind you would expect but serious damage. I will leave it at course conditions are poor.

No marshal, took close to 3 hours on the front 9. This guy literally finished his hole and then went back out to the fairway and rechipped his ball and putted again. Groups of people just hacking down the fairway. It’s was not worth the $3.50 I paid for the round after using points. It was so bad the waste of time became more valuable than the great deal I had gotten on the round.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/01/2018:
We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. Please let us know if you ever need anything while you are here and we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.
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