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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

There are a few holes that are still under repair, and there are 3 holes that I hate. Besides that, the greens and fairways are in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 05/31/2018:
Thank you bblosee as we are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. We hope you'll give us another try in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

We play this course once a week. The last 4 or 5 times the pace has slowed way down on the back 9 for some reason. It gets backed up and you wait on most every hole. Not sure why.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Response from on 05/22/2018:
We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. We hope you'll give us another try in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awkward Layout

Thank goodness we were paired with a couple of regulars because It’s not easy to follow the course direction from hole to hole. It has narrow fairways with little creek hazards on a few holes. The weather was nice and cool. The affordable cost to play was a plus

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 05/22/2018:
We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. We hope you'll give us another try in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Response from on 05/22/2018:
We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. We hope you'll give us another try in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A mess

- called ahead of time to ask if the holes were repaired. Told everything was repaired.

- holes were not repaired and we were sent on a wild goose chase finding several temporary holes.

Greens were slow.

- we will never return. Too bad because it used to be nice course and reasonably priced

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Response from on 05/22/2018:
We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. We hope you'll give us another try in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens looking good

After they punched and sanded the green a couple weeks ago they are filling in beautifully.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/22/2018:
We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. We hope you'll give us another try in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/22/2018:
We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice day out

Pretty rough around the edges.

Grass over all was in need of so work.

Greens were bumpy & slow

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 05/07/2018:
We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. We hope you'll give us another try in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just Do It

This remains a gem of a course. Well managed, great greens and a challenging layout (even with 2 holes squished back into the other 16). We never have a bad time here and will be back Lester in the week!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/07/2018:
We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/07/2018:
Thank you fbejar as we appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Slow

Pace slowed so badly on the back 9 we stopped play after 13 and drove to the club house. A group of 4 was playing on 17 and had everything backed up terribly. We played hole 18 and that group of 4 that was chipping onto the 17th green when we went by was not teeing off on 18 until we were finishing our last put. Last 3 or 4times we played it’s been backed up on the back 9. Greens course are in great shape. Should have someone moving things along.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/02/2018:
We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. We hope you'll give us another try in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace slowed way down on back 9, not sure why. Course and greens in great shape. Tasty sandwich from the club house.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/23/2018:
Thank you so much for taking the time and for your 5-star rating! Book another round with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun and friendly

Very friendly for myself and guys that don't play a lot.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/23/2018:
We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Response from on 04/23/2018:
We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. We hope you'll give us another try in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful day for golf

Beautiful day to play. Paired with 2 great guys who had played the course before. Greens were excellent, fairways were not in the best of shape. Friendly staff and great sandwiches at the turn.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/16/2018:
We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/16/2018:
Thank you so much for taking the time and for your 5-star rating! Book another round with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rude Lady

The round started great. We let a threesome play through early because they were hitting into us. When we hit the turn, we let a single play through. Two ladies came through the tunnel and accused us of jumping from 18 to 10. When we explained that we let the single play through, they didn’t believe us and called the Marshall. He asked us what happened and instead of explaining it to them, he just said, “I only came out because they called. Enjoy the rest of your round.” After the round they complained again.

The guy at the pro shop didn’t say anything. He just listened and smiled.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/11/2018:
Thank you Christopher as we are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars and we apologize for the way those golfers treated you. We hope you'll give us another try in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course. Some challenging holes and fairly narrow fairways. Cause is a good value for the money. I would recommend it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/11/2018:
Thank you Junior47 as we appreciate your 4-star rating and review. 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
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

We love this Course

This is our home course and we have been playing Shorecliffs at least once per week for over twenty years.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/05/2018:
Thank you so much for taking the time and for your 5-star rating! Book another round with us soon here at Shorecliffs Golf Course.
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