Shorecliffs GC
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3.3
1223 Reviews (1223)
5 Stars
146
4 Stars
421
3 Stars
322
2 Stars
155
1 Stars
179
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.4
Layout
3.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
66.8%
Recommend this course
815 out of 1223 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.9
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.4%
Recommend this course
27 out of 32 reviews
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3.7
125 Reviews (125)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
27
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

Clubhouse
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3.3
1223 Reviews (1223)
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Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Service

The guy behind the golf desk was a jerk. Everyone else was really nice and helpful. But when you start you round with a jerk it takes the fun out of it.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun day of golf with my son

Conditions were good, and the course played well. I will be back again to play this course. Interesting layout makes for a challenge each time I play this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 99
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very unique layout

This is a pretty course surrounded by beautiful homes.You don't have to hit it far, but very straight,
extremely straight! Nice greens, cheep price, 3 1/2 hr. round. What's not to like.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent greens

I've played this course many times. There has been a lot of work put into the course and it shows. You can't beat the price to play near the ocean where the weather is perfect almost all the time! The greens are in very good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

We enjoyed a lot.

This course need a lot of challenges in playing and I love challenges in golf course. I'll play here often.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very tough course

Course had a lot of very tight fairways and was definitely a challenge. It was backed up so pace of play was slow but not too bad. Food was good but service was horrible. I ordered the breakfast burrito and a burger. I waited about 15 minutes and got the burrito, but no burger. So then I had to wait for him to make that. Not to mention he was rude about everything. I finally got my burger, opened it and notice their was no bacon (which I paid for) I said forget about it I have to go we are already late for our tee time thanks to you.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

...old favorite...

...we enjoy the course and atmosphere...have played at least a couple of times a year for 6 years now...not much changes...

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course and clubhouse need attention

Clubhouse and facilities within it are dilapidated.
The course is challenging and beautifully designed.
Greens are very bumpy and not true. They need expert attention.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens and fairways

Terrible for most part. Greens like concrete. Fairways closed to carts in most cases and dry and bare

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Tough but fair

I played this course over twenty five years ago and it was in really bad shape. They have made many improvements since then . It is truly a great test of skills. You have to stay in the narrow fairways and if you do your approach shots are to well maintained greens that are fast but true. I had a really pleasant day and we played in 4 1/2 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Quirky layout

Not a bad course to play. Greens were good, fairways a bit firm and dry and some are narrow. Generally unforgiving if you miss the fairway, bring extra balls.
Tee boxes are very rough and uneven, need to be worked on. As a foursome the pace of play was good until we got to the 10th hole when another group mysteriously appeared and we had four groups backed up on the 10th hole, I assume they were in the clubhouse and decided to jump in front . The lead group and the twosome in front of us disappeared after the 14th hole so I assume they were locals playing their way home.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good Times

A pleasant experience. Pace of play was tolerable and scenery nice. No rude players on this course. Everyone is nice and easy going. I like it!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Unique layout

While the course conditions are limited, the greens are excellent; occasional ocean views are beautiful and the variety and challenge of many of the holes makes this course most enjoyable.

Played there many times and will continue to do so.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic

This is our favorite course in OC, beautiful, classic, friendly, challenging, ocean view, reasonable, you cannot beat it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Value at Shorecliffs

The Shorecliffs golf course is a classic golf course with open fairways and small greens. Accurate approach shots are rewarded as greens are in good condition and very fast.
The location is nice with different elevations going into canyons. Generally pace of play is good.
At the turn grab a sandwich of your choice. The food is fresh and prices are very reasonable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Awesome Course, Great Value

Everything was great about the course and the men who worked in the pro shop are nice people who are eager to please the customer. The only drawback to the day was the hacking of the 2 players I was paired with. They both had to have shot around 120. Not that I'm good, but 95 beats 120 by a lot!!! lol

Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very poor

Got a good deal online but drove a hour to play a very poor mattneissed course

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging Course

This course was challenging not because of its length but rather its many narrow fairways and doglegs along with strategically placed bunkers around the greens. Learned by the back nine to leave the driver in the bag on some of the shorter par 4's and go with 5 wood or iron. Some holes look deceivingly longer than they actually are so be guided by the yardage - accuracy is more important than distance on many holes. Fairways and greens were both in good condition. Even with a cart there is some walking involved as carts were restricted to paths on 8 or 9 of the holes. The only disappointment/complaint was the slow pace of play - took our foursome almost 5 hours but suspect this had more to do with it being a Sunday AM (we teed off at 10:30) and apparently there was some sort of tournament which had started earlier. Overall though my wife and I (both seniors) really enjoyed playing this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent Course

Myself and son played there for the first time and the course was very challenging because in some spot it was very narrow. We the loved the distance and the course in general and was a great buy for the money.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful greens

Shore Cliffs Golf Course has the best greens around here. they are working hard to improve course conditions, which show.
Clubhouse is dated and in need of refurbishing.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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