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3.3
1222 Reviews (1222)
5 Stars
146
4 Stars
420
3 Stars
322
2 Stars
155
1 Stars
179
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.4
Layout
3.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
66.7%
Recommend this course
814 out of 1222 reviews
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3.9
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.7%
Recommend this course
30 out of 35 reviews
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3.7
125 Reviews (125)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
50
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
79.2%
Recommend this course
99 out of 125 reviews
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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
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

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3.3
1222 Reviews (1222)
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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 03/29/2017:
Thank you Antonio for the review and feedback of our golf course. It is great to see you had a good time on the course and we hope you will come back and see us again very soon!
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

Course was still a little wet but after all the rain we have received in Southern California this past month it held up good. Greens were true and fast. This is a course we will play again. They had some detours on course and some temporary greens as well as some cart path only but the course was still very playable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/29/2017:
Thank you Willow202 for your 4-star review and feedback of our golf course. It is fantastic to see you had a good time on the course and we hope you will come back and see us again very soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
1.0
First Time Playing

Not worth it

construction and weird layout everywhere and woul not recommend this course to anyone.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 02/27/2017:
Thank you mforsting for your review and feedback of our golf course. We apologize for your experience here on the course as we are trying to get the course back in shape for you and your guests. Come back and see us again soon once all the new and great changes have taken place.
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sorry, but this course is a dump

And taking out two holes during construction and turning other holes into par 3's only made it worse.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Response from on 02/27/2017:
Thank you srose007 for your review and feedback of our golf course. We apologize for your experience as our staff is working hard on getting course conditions back up to par. Please come back and see us again once all the new changes have set in.
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Narrow fairways deep rough

We enjoyed our round but got stuck behind a threesome that four putted every green. The greens are very nice. Fairways were a bit wet. Rough was the jungle.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Response from on 02/14/2017:
Thank you so much for your 3-star review and feedback of Shorecliffs Golf Course. We appreciate you taking the time to leave your comments and we apologize for the four putters ahead of you, as that is never fun. We hope you will come back and see us again this time for a much faster round!
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 02/07/2017:
Thank you phuongo for the 5-star review! We appreciate your time and hope you will come back and see us again very soon here at Shorecliffs Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Cheap Round

This course is easy to get a tee time at a cheap price. The greens were maintained well, and the fairways and tee boxes were average at best. The course is very tight with steep slopes on both sides of the fairway for many holes so accurate shots are key to scoring well here. Overall, this is a cheap easy course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 01/30/2017:
Thank you estokj for your review and feedback. We are very happy you enjoyed the course and found it to be a challenge throughout. Please come back and play Shorecliffs Golf Club here in San Clemente again very soon.
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Shorecliffs

The course is never real crowded. It's 6K yards so it's a decent length. It has some interesting holes some over 500 yds long so you better be good with your woods or long distance hybrids. It's by the ocean so it is always cool. The greens are well kept and the green fees are pretty good.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 12/12/2016:
Thank you gabeme2002 for your review and feedback. We are very happy you enjoyed the course conditions and length of holes. Please let us know if you ever need anything and come back and play Shorecliffs Golf Club here in San Clemente again very soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Continuing tonimprove

Have played this course a few times now and it keeps getting better. The fairways continue to improve and the greens have always been great.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 11/28/2016:
Thank you Mloomis31 for your review and feedback. We are working hard on getting the course conditions back up to par and we appreciate you taking notice to that. Please come back and play Shorecliffs Golf Club here in San Clemente again.
Played On
Reviews 12
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Slow Play/Overbook

The title says it all. 5 hour round

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 11/14/2016:
Thank you barber99 for your review and feedback. We are constantly monitoring pace of play and accomodating each and every one of our guests, but it can be quite challenging sometimes. We hope you will come back and play Shorecliffs Golf Club here in San Clemente again and see all the new changes. Book your next tee time quick and easy here at www.shorecliffsgolfclub.com
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ok

Course was not in good shape although greens were nice. Price was way too high for condition.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Response from on 11/09/2016:
Thank you Qz714t for your review and feedback. We are working hard on restoring the course conditions and getting them back up to par. We hope you will come back and play Shorecliffs Golf Club here in San Clemente again and see all the new changes. Book your next tee time quick and easy here at www.shorecliffsgolfclub.com
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shorter but tough local track

Expect to lose some balls especially if you don't know layouts

Greens always in great shape some rough patches in fairways

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 10/31/2016:
Thank you for your review. We are very happy you enjoyed the layout and we are working very hard on the other course conditions. We hope you will continue to come back and play Shorecliffs Golf Course here in San Clemente, California again. Book your next tee time quick and easy here at www.shorecliffsgolfclub.com
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Super value and challenging course

Best value for price, weather and staff friendliness in OC

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 10/27/2016:
Thank you Victor for your 4-star review and feedback. We are very happy you enjoyed the value and our wonderful staff. We hope you will continue to come back and play Shorecliffs Golf Club here in San Clemente, California again. Book your next tee time quick and easy here at www.shorecliffsgolfclub.com
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tight as a Corset

Better be hitting the ball straight (and at your target). Many holes are unforgiving, costing you a stroke or two AND a ball. Greens were in decent shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 10/27/2016:
Thank you aoswald for your 4-star review and feedback. We are very happy you enjoyed the tough layout. We hope you didn't lose to many balls and will continue to come back and play Shorecliffs Golf Club here in San Clemente, California again. Book your next tee time quick and easy here at www.shorecliffsgolfclub.com
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good with hot deal

Good value with hot deal would not pay $ 30 for twilight rate here

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
df5a77ea-a050-520f-9fb3-7327a5d25192
Commented on 09/15/2016

We always appreciate your feedback rltynt. We hope to see you back at the course for another enjoyable round soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Too Tight

For the money $34 per person, which included the cart, it was okay. However, there is little or no forgiveness on this course. If you do not hit your shots consistently up the middle, then as Tony Soprano would say, Fuh-ged-a-bout it! Some holes are lined with steep hills and you would have to be a billy goat to even think about finding an errant shot. I think that I am a fairly consistent senior golfer (82 - 92); however, even playing from the forward tees, I lost four balls. If you are a below average golfer, don't play this course as you will end up eating your clubs for lunch.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
df5a77ea-a050-520f-9fb3-7327a5d25192
Commented on 09/06/2016

Thank you PadVcd45575 for your review and feedback. It can be quite the challenging course and we apologize if you lost a lot of balls out there. Please let us know if you ever need anything and come back and see us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow play/dated course

The biggest highlight was that Richard Nixon played this course. Very backed up at our starting time. 3 hours for 10 holes and we just had to quit. Overflowing water under the tunnel to the back nine. Otherwise, I doubt I'll be back.

Tom

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
df5a77ea-a050-520f-9fb3-7327a5d25192
Commented on 08/29/2016

Thank you tomcrisostomo for the review. We apologize for the slow play as we always try to stay on top of that, but it can be quite difficult sometimes to accommodate everyone. Please let us know if you ever need anything while you are here and we hope you will come back and see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Exceeded expectations

After reading a ton of reviews, I was not expecting much. I was very please by the condition of the course. Sure it's no private club, but it the majority of the course was in good condition. I only played 1 hole that needed some work. Greens were very good. Course is pretty challenging. And a great value overall. I will be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
df5a77ea-a050-520f-9fb3-7327a5d25192
Commented on 08/24/2016

Thank you very much for your review and feedback of our golf club. We are so happy you had a good time on the course. Please let us know if you ever need anything while you are here and come back and see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Bargain for Fun Course

This is a hidden gem, very reasonably priced and it has a number of challenging holes. It's uncrowded early in the morning, the best time to play when the cloud cover keeps it nice and cool, later the sun comes out. We had a great round of golf.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
df5a77ea-a050-520f-9fb3-7327a5d25192
Commented on 08/24/2016

Thank you jedimastermb for your review and feedback of our golf club. We are so happy you had a great time on the course. Please let us know if you ever need anything while you are here and come back and see us again soon as we would love to have you back.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Shore Cliff Golf Course

Workers could care less who was approaching greens. They did not move. I could not believe I had to walk over and move the guys tools off the green to chip on! He just sat there. I would be addressing the ball and workers would not stop vehicles, just passed on by. I was scheduled a tee time and did not get off until 45 min later. Don't bother hitting the range, balls are not worth hitting. Bring own towels, cooler. I believe the course is changing holes/layout due to erosion issues. Check the status before going.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
df5a77ea-a050-520f-9fb3-7327a5d25192
Commented on 08/24/2016

Thank you psigler for your review and feedback of our golf club. We are disappointed that you did not have a good time on the course due to workers not accommodating you like they should. Please send us an email at shorecliffsteetimes@yahoo.com so we discuss further and invite you back for another round. We look forward to hearing from you very soon.

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