Shorecliffs GC
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3.4
1254 Reviews (1254)
5 Stars
153
4 Stars
434
3 Stars
326
2 Stars
159
1 Stars
182
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.5
Layout
3.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.7
69.4%
Recommend this course
836 out of 1254 reviews
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3.6
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
76.6%
Recommend this course
36 out of 47 reviews
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3.8
130 Reviews (130)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
58
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
81.5%
Recommend this course
106 out of 130 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
1254 Reviews (1254)

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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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 02/08/2018:
Thanks for your 4-star review and feedback on our golf course. We appreciate you taking the time and we hope to see you back again very soon.
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Practice course only

I can’t remember the course ever being complete it’s always under repair due to flood or landslide or something. The staff was very friendly it’s a fun course to go out and just hit the ball around don’t expect much. The range is iffy and the range balls are horrible the course needs a complete redo but you still have to go out and hit a shot and put the ball in the hole again it’s a good practice course only. Sorry to be blunt.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Response from on 01/11/2018:
Thanks for your review and feedback. We apologize for your experience here at the course as we are working hard on getting the course back up to par. We look forward to having you back again very soon once all the new changes have settled in a bit.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fore!!

If you are a somewhat of a serious golfer steer clear of this place. Poor amenities, unorganized staff, below average course conditions. Started at 10:45, finished at 4:00. My expectations were low being that it was $45, but still was disappointed. Too bad because it is a nice layout and great location.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 01/05/2018:
Thanks mbrew for your review and feedback. We apologize for your experience on the course and we appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. We hope that you will give us another try in the future as we are always working to improve the facility.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 01/05/2018:
Thanks Dwidmark5 for your review and feedback of our golf course. We love seeing you had a good time on the course and we hope to see you back again very soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

disappointed

was much better 1 year ago. needs substantial improvements.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 12/26/2017:
Thanks for your review. We are working hard on getting the course back up to par and we hope you will come back and see us again very soon!
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome local course

Never had a bad experience at this local favorite. Ted in pro shop is the most friendly and accommodating gentleman you'll ever meet. All the folks I've ever been paired with, a pleasure to play with. Last round, we were stuck behind a foresome of teens, two were beginners and the group had little to no courtesy for pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 12/26/2017:
Thanks muchida for your review and feedback of our golf course. Please come back and see us again very soon!
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Sunday funday

Even with hole 5 and 6 under repair the coarse plays well. The temporary holes are well maintained and play moved on well.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 12/20/2017:
Thanks for the 3-star review and feedback of our golf course. We love that you chose our golf course. Please let us know if you ever need anything and come back and see us again very soon!
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Temporary layout.

Greens are back to where one could claim "the best in south orange county" and most of the mess has been hauled away; but still too many wet spots without any rain so it is self caused. To many areas that should be ground under repair are mark as a red hazard; without adjusting slope etc.??? Still a good value and usually near perfect weather.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 12/15/2017:
Thanks minus7 for the 3-star review of Shorecliffs Golf Club. We appreciate you taking the time and we hope to see you back again very soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

God inexpensive course

Old course supposed to do a remodel someday. Couple of holes are messed up,fairways are ok but greens are in good shape w true roll. Fun day and worth the price.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Response from on 12/15/2017:
Thanks Genetuey for the 3-star review of Shorecliffs Golf Course. We appreciate you taking the time and we hope to see you back again very soon!
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Needs some love

Unfortunately this place needs a lot of work. Its an odd course par 69 with some older par 5s split into a 3 and 4 to make up for some missing holes. Its not worth playing in current condition. Positives, has potential, there are some picaboo ocean views and the greens were reasonable. Good chipping practice area.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 12/11/2017:
Thanks Elrojot3 for your review. Our staff is working hard on course conditions to get the course back up to par and we hope you will come back and see us again once all the changes have had a chance to settle in.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Under construction

Course seems to be under massive construction... there are are at least 2 holes closed and those hole have been made up by separating longer hold into 2... pace was great because there was no one around us...

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Response from on 12/11/2017:
Thanks jerrybreig for your review. We are working hard on getting the course back up to par and we hope to see you back again soon.
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Keeps getting better

The more I play this local course the better it gets. This Our best course for practicing your game. Great prices, you can usually get out alone if you want too in the am. The course itself is 3 1/2 hours to play. It has a great back 9 and truth be told the greens are as good as any super expensive course I’ve played within the last few weeks.

Food- good

Carts - slow

Greens- good contain, true roll

Fairways- good condition

Tee boxes- needs some work

Staff- old school and cool as a polar bears toe nails

The facility is quintessential 1970’s golf club. When you walk down the hallway it reminds you of the budget country club with the old cigarette machine and bottle soda machine. I kinda like it. They will be getting a new clubhouse but the old rag tag clubhouse feels like this is where you come to play golf. This is not a place to impress your friends. This is a place to come shoot some golf because you love the game and want a hassle free time for a good price.

My first review wasn’t the greatest here but after playing here multiple times and seeing what other courses have to offer I understand the value that Shorecliffs brings for the price. Make sure you go in the afternoon though, I like having a quiet course at 7 am on weekdays.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 12/11/2017:
Thanks for your 4-star review. We are thrilled to see you had a good time on the course and we look forward to seeing you back again very soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Under repair!

Although a good value for the money (I paid $15.00) The course is under major repair. The holes that are supposed to be there, are not. Don't even try to use a gps golf app as there are temporary holes and greens. I will play there again because of the price and available tee times.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 12/04/2017:
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are working hard on getting the course back up to par and hope to see you back again very soon once all the new changes have time to settle in a bit.
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Best bang for your buck!!

The course is a little quirky, but its fantastic. Greens are small but in tremendous shape!! Its a steal to play here, its Southern Cal. Played with 3 locals that helped out with directions to hit some shots, told me about the construction and of the changes being made, will definitely be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 12/04/2017:
Thank you kingbird47 for your 4-star review and feedback. We hope to see you back again very soon for more of the best golf in town.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was in decent shape. Greens were nice, not as nice as everyone seems to rave about though. Course is missing two holes, so they split two of the longer ones and made four. Course is still definitely tough, with narrow fairways and small greens. Definitely an old school course. Enjoyed it for that reason. Will definitely play again, but will most likely wait until construction is finished.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 11/29/2017:
Thank you Eric for your 4-star rating! Book another round with us soon as we would love to have you back again for more of the best golf in town.
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

tired course

The general condition of the course was disappointing. Fairways were patch, bumpy and quite wet in places. Greens were the only part of the course that were up to standard. It appears there are a couple of holes under construction so two par 5's have been turned into par3 and 4s.

Routing is goofy too. Kinda weird to travel between holes in water overflow tunnels.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 11/27/2017:
Thanks ABbeef for your review and feedback on Shorecliffs Golf Course. Please let us know if you ever need anything and come back and see us again very soon for more of the best golf in the area.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Landslide messed up the flow.

I will give them the benefit of the doubt that it was Thanksgiving holiday. Greens were good and fast but Fairways were very narrow. I think the only person that benefited from this round was Callaway because the balls I had to purchase . Great course for the older locals. 150 to 200 yard straight pokes were the name of the game.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Response from on 11/27/2017:
Thanks hughmckay for your review and feedback on our golf course. Please come back and see us again very soon for more of the best golf in the area.
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What’s Happened?

We have been playing this course for many years. This is the first time we never finished our round as a result of shocking marshaling. We had a 5 ball, a few 2 balls, a 1 ball and the rest. Please don’t let this gem become like all the others.

Not sure what’s happening at the halfway house. Used to be great food at great prices. Now mediocrity personified!! Poor quality. Ridiculous prices!!! You cannot charge $8 for a sub par burger and $8 for 3 little chicken strips. - you can buy a whole shocker for less than that! Go shopping at Costco perhaps you could offer better prices!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 11/27/2017:
Thanks Wayneholder for your review and feedback on our golf course. Please come back and see us again very soon for more great golf.
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

some holes are not perfect shpae because of under construction however fair price, only a few players, nice simple breakfast and fair price.

why not!!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 11/27/2017:
Thanks for your review and feedback on our golf course. Please come back and see us again very soon as we are always working to improve the facilities.
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Old school course

This place takes you back to the 60s. The club house reminds me of the tv show Happy Days but serves great inexpensive food with terrific people. The course can be quite narrow at times and there are 3or4 holes that are some of the most challenging in Orange county. Tee Boxes and Greens were fair to good and can be hard to read at times. This place is a lot of fun and is on our rotation. This place is a must if you want to play old school at fair price. POP 3 1/2

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 11/20/2017:
Thanks suckerfoot for your 4-star review and feedback on Shorecliffs Golf Course. We love seeing you had a good time on the course and we look forward to seeing you back again very soon for more of the best golf in Orange County.
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