Shorecliffs GC
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3.4
1253 Reviews (1253)
5 Stars
153
4 Stars
433
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
69.3%
Recommend this course
835 out of 1253 reviews
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3.6
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
20
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
76.1%
Recommend this course
35 out of 46 reviews
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3.8
131 Reviews (131)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
57
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.4
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
1253 Reviews (1253)

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
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Golf

Always enjoy the folks at this course with a good laid back attitude and always lots of laughs in the clubhouse, no hot head idiots going for their PGA cards. I am glad they finally got the 7th hole thing figured out for the homeowners and the course. However, it would be nice if they put the changes on the website about the hole being under construction. Just saying that would be a common courtesy.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/22/2017:
Thank you for the positive review! We are glad to hear you had a relaxing day on the course!
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/22/2017:
We appreciate the recommendation!
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Shorecliffs

I, for one, really like this course. Great greens and the fairways are far improved. Got to hit the ball staight or you're in big trouble

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/22/2017:
Thank you for the kind words! We hope to have you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Value for a very narrow course!

Enjoyed the course even though they had a couple shorter holes because of some construction. The greens were a bit bumpy and the fairways a little rough. But a fun tough course. Love the layout with different elevations!

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Response from on 08/01/2017:
Thanks, idoc74 for the review of our golf course. We hope you will let us know if you ever need anything and come back and see us again very 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 Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/01/2017:
Thank you Rmak247 for your review of Shorecliffs Golf Course. We appreciate you taking the time and we hope to see you back all summer long!
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 07/31/2017:
Thanks so much for the great review of our golf course, We appreciate you taking the time and we hope to see you back again very soon for more of the best golf in California.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course for all

I like this course but had landslide and modified the course. They made an alternate but no one tells me at starter.

Overall enjoyed and will be back again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 07/31/2017:
Thanks, sdikbae for your review and feedback of our golf course. We appreciate you taking the time and we hope to see you back again very soon for more great golf in California.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Old but Challenging

The club house & restrooms are in need of remodeling. It is stuck in the 60's with repair needed, But other than that the course is well maintained and offers reason green fees for what you get. a few holes are narrow which makes it more challenging, as not to hit a house or lose your ball in the thick brush. I've played here a lot to tune up my handicap. The people are very nice and you don't get a lot of people pushing you to hurry up. All in all it is a pleasant experience to golf here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/31/2017:
Thanks, mfrykman for your 4-star review and feedback of our golf course. We are thrilled to see you had a good time and our staff took such good care of you and your guests. Please come back and see us again very soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 07/31/2017:
Thanks Dwaine for the review of Shorecliffs Golf Course. We apologize for our experience on the course and we hope you will let us know if you ever need anything and come please come back and see us again very soon!
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A bargain

The course in pretty good shape. Generally easy to get tee time

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Response from on 07/28/2017:
Thanks, Pesavento for your review of Shorecliffs 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
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Friendly staff, greens in great condition, very good value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Response from on 07/28/2017:
Thank you for the fantastic 4-star review of Shorecliffs Golf Course. We are thrilled you had a good time on the course and we hope to see you back again very soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser

A f'ing dog track! Do not waste your money, spend more to play a better course. My time is worth more

DO NOT play here if you really intend on golfing. It is a joke, mats at the range and no real practice facilities, mat not grass at the range and single pushing you all the whole whole your waiting on a hacking foursome in front of you! Any real golfer of any real level will hate these conditions and not play to your level. I would never play here again!!! Waste of my time when time for me is limited! Wish I'd gone elsewhere to play even if it cost more!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Response from on 06/23/2017:
Thank you so much for your review of our golf course. We apologize for your experience here at the course with the conditions and please know our staff is working hard on getting everything back up to par and we hope to see you back again very soon!
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/12/2017:
Thank you kevinroberts21 for your review and feedback of our golf course. We appreciate you taking the time and we are so glad to hear you think our golf course is a good value. Please come back and see us again very soon for more of the best golf in San Clemente, CA!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Waste of money

This course has some major issues with construction... confusing layout and no warning from Pro shop. The staff was unprofessional and quite rude... NO respect for customers. Total waste of time and money... pay fee more bucks and go somewhere else with much better course and nice staff members to accommodate customers. Worst experience overall!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Response from on 06/08/2017:
Thank you kimlaw for your review and feedback of our golf course. We apologize for your experience with us. Please know our staff is working hard on getting the course back up to par and can understand how the construction can be frustrating. Please come back and see us again soon once all the new changes have been finalized.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Just fine

Always loved this course. The new layout (par 68)

Changed #9 to a short par 4 and a par 3, also the old #11 par5 to a short par and par 3. Works fine for me. Greens were a lil bumpy and don't hold very well but its golf. For $35 on a holiday its really unbeatable.

The layout and atmosphere of this course was and still is fantastic! Love Shorecliffs :)

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/02/2017:
Thank you jaybejay for your 4-star review and feedback of our golf course. It is fantastic to see you always love our course and we hope to see you back again very soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/30/2017:
Thank you so much for your 4-star review and it is fantastic to hear you were able to hold on to your balls and had a great day! Please come back and see us again very soon!
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Working on course

Under renovation so detour around course makes it a challenge but low cost so worth putting up with the work

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/30/2017:
Thanks Debs for the great 4-star review and we are thrilled to hear you found it to be a challenging course. Come back and see us again very soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course has changed!

I've played this course quite a few times over the last year and always enjoyed it. But the last time out I discovered the course has gone through some changes I was not aware of. Par used to be 71 and it is now 68. It appears they have taken out 2 holes and converted some other from par 5 to a 3 and a 4. We also weren't told of the changes so it was a bit confusing going from the 4th to the 5th. I suppose it wasn't that big a deal, but it would have been nice if hte starter had told us before we went out. Especially for the price we paid. I'm not sure the course is the value it used to be. I will say that going off at 8:30 we only had a single in front of us so the round went pretty quickly. My guess is that the cost was lower in the afternoon because the first tee was 4 groups deep when we finished our round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/30/2017:
Thank you Erniekg for your review and feedback of our golf course. We so happy you continually come back and play with us and we hope to see you back again very soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

OMG what a goat track

well my buddy said hey lets try this course its inexpensive............... dear jesus this is one of the worst courses ever! horrible shape, most of the holes make no sense, odd tee box placements, all you need are the clowns teeth. this course is for bad golfers that live in San Clemente with nothing to do, bad golfers or too cheap to play a real course.... UGHHHH

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 05/16/2017:
Thank you teeithighandletitfly for your review and feedback of our golf course. We apologize for the conditions of the course as our staff is working very hard on getting the course back up to par. We hope you will give us another try very soon once all the new changes have been put in place.
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