Shorecliffs GC
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3.4
1257 Reviews (1257)
5 Stars
155
4 Stars
435
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
69.7%
Recommend this course
839 out of 1257 reviews
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3.7
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
78.0%
Recommend this course
39 out of 50 reviews
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3.8
130 Reviews (130)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
58
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.8
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
1257 Reviews (1257)

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 A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

We'll maintained greens

Course staff is excellent and friendly. There are busy days and casual tee times and knowing that makes the play more enjoyable. Course is difficult and course knowledge is required

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
df5a77ea-a050-520f-9fb3-7327a5d25192
Commented on 05/20/2015

Thank you for visiting us and providing feedback! We hope you take up another round soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

very poor

Poor management slowest play I've ever seen. Quit after 5 holes in an hour and forty five minutes going back to club house there w as a three sum that the group behind them was complaining that they had been looking for there ball for 10 minuets then came on a two sum that was hitting two balls each. It's no wonder they had such slow play. Fairways were like a cow pasture and hard y o find any grass on the tee's.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Bring your straight game

Nice course , narrow fairways. greens were in great shape . Small greens and fast

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
df5a77ea-a050-520f-9fb3-7327a5d25192
Commented on 04/21/2015

Thank you for the review. We look forward to your next visit!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

good deal for the money

Average golf course,but the greens were great. Greens rolled smooth and true.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
df5a77ea-a050-520f-9fb3-7327a5d25192
Commented on 04/15/2015

Thank you very much for your valuable feedback. We look forward to your next visit!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good round.

Started off great, without having to wait. After a couple of holes, it backed up. The greens were in good shape but thought they were very small. Staff's friendly and knowledgeable about the course. It took awhile to do the round but overall, fun day. I love the ocean breeze I felt, being so close to it

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun and tough

Great course fun narrow but all around a great course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Decent Course/ BAD Attitudes

This was my 2nd time playing here. 1st time was great because we were the second group to tee off and had no issues. This time was completely different. We tee'd off at 9 and it was clear until hole 3 then we waited at every single shot, the last 15 holes every tee box had 2 groups waiting.

On hole 9 we ran into a group of mouthy punks who were yapping and yelling while the group in front of us were tee'ing off. They were quickly educated.

On hole 10 the Marshall cruised on by and we (8 golfers/ 2 groups) asked him to address the pace of play and all we got was a sigh and he threw his arms up in the air to indicate he didn't care.

All in all it was a 5 and a half hour round of golf. The regulars rule that course and could care less about pace of play. Nice course, course use a freshening up but it's hard to make money when you don't have repeat customers, minus the dude's in flip flops and t-shirts!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 94
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Driveway fun

Came. Saw. Played. Don't have to go back.

Leave yor driver in the bag 6 club course.

Fun. In a self deprecating way.

Two words for the game played. Therapy.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great staff

Staff was very friendly. I was a single and got paired up with three other singles. And it was a great pair up. The guy in the pro shop was really cool and friendly. This is a great course with a great deal.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

You've heard of ShoreCliffs..

.Well, its my local course, I play many of the courses in OC, and chuckle when people ask if "I've played Shorecliffs"... Course is in okay shape, greens are real good, tee boxes are good... It is a fun and interesting layout. I am always surprised by how much I enjoy the course. Played from the Blues - usually play the Whites... Only makes a difference really on 12...
I will be back and back again. Though a little scrappy, it is a real golf course, with real challenges and nice rewards.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

narrow

Beautiful course, but very narrow. If you don't bring your straight game (and I didn't) you're in for a frustrating day. Perfect weather and conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Can't beat the price.

At the Golf Now price I'll play every day. See you tomorrow.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good Greens!

Nice neighborhood course. The fairways need over seeding but overall good course for the money.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging Overall.

Greens are in good condition and fast and the fairways layout are challenging and unforgiving if you don't pay attention to your swing.
Bottom line. Not a challenging golf course.
Frank

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
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
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