Shorecliffs GC
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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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Average Rating
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3.9
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.3%
Recommend this course
29 out of 34 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

Clubhouse
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3.3
1222 Reviews (1222)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Courteous staff poor course condition

They really need to spend the money to maintain the course. The staff is very nice

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Shorecliff

Good Greens. Fairways in very poor condition. Friendly staff. Narrow and challenging fairways.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice little course

Overall this course was nice. We played on a Sunday at 8:30 AM for $40, can't beat that. It rained two days prior and made the fairways a little mushy. The greens are in good shape, however they are really small. There is little room for error on the approach shots. Also, I noticed there was no first cut on the greens, it is either green or rough which makes it a little weird. The course is old but it is fun to play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great greens

Really tight fairways made for challenging day off the tee but once u get the greens they are perfect and play true

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Value near ocean

Fairly tight course with narrow fairways. Greens are
somewhat small but in good condition run a little on slow side as probably not cut recently. Par 3's can be long from blue tees. Plan on losing a few balls unless you play straight and cautious. Overall great value with good pace of play during week..

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

pro shop personal were very nice and accommodating

The course was dry greens were bumby and no roll in front of greens. You had to hit on green. For the price it was okay. We were lucky enough to play with another couple that made the day fun.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good Layout - But Slow Pace of Play

This course is definitely older which is mostly noticeable from the clubhouse facilities, bathrooms, etc. Also, only porta-potties on the course which is not a good thing. Has some really nice holes and a good layout, but could use a little manicuring. Price is VERY reasonable and would even suggest raising it a little if it meant some course/facility improvement. Worst part of the round was pace of play--waited on every hole.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great people, great facility, great course w/great rates!

Great people, great facility, great course for the price.

Now objectively the course probably gets a 4/5 because of the sand being non-existent thick dirt, but other than that this course has been green, luscious, firm, and most importantly very playable all summer for a great price. Check the listings, if you play this course from the blues it will be a challenge, though the front 9 is quite short, it's rather challenging and narrow; the back 9 is a bit longer and more open. Great people, great facility, great course for the price.

Nice range to warmup on, practice green and facilities. Food is solid, can't beat 18 holes for 15-30 bucks!

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

challenging course

Very narrow fareways almost a target course, but fun and challenging. course was in pretty good shape, carts were good, my friends and I had a good time, even though it was frustrating at times, that's golf. really liked the eleated tees, even though I put my ballout a few times, it was fun.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Tight Course

Some holes are very challenging due to OB left and right. About half the course has OB on both side with a very narrow target landing area. Club down and play safe, it will pay off. Accuracy is the only thing that matters to score. This course needs a few more acres of land. It was cheap on the weekend for a beach course though.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Average Golf

This is just an average golf course. Our tee time was at 8;35 on a Thursday morning, and when we pulled into the parking lot, it was already full. Upon checking in, the staff were friendly, but not exceptional. The range balls were a mix of whatever has been found on the course. Course conditions: Fairways were ok, but bare in many spots, around the greens were a little rough. Made for difficult chipping if you miss the green. Greens were mostly good, but I think they were poa anna, so some short putts were hard to keep on line. Overall, the course was ok for the $29 price.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Place

Great price and the course is great. It can be a difficult course. Some really fun wholes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
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

UPGRDED ASINCE 2000

COURSE HAS BEEN UPGRADED..PLAYED THERE SINCE 2000...WAS A GOAT PATCH, NOW FAIRWASY, GREENS AND TE BOXES AS NICE AS SAN JUAN CREEK

BUILDING COULD USE A COMPLETE SPRAY PAINT COAT OF WHITE AND GTEEN TRIM...WOULD LAST ANOTHER 75 YEARS

19TH HOLE....WELL....LETS JUST SAY IT THE ORIGIAL CADDY SHACK

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

greens were poor

I was there 6 moths ago and it was in excellent shape , complete opposite this time

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Average

Course is average but has improved from
what I remembered. GPS carts is a big
step up. Food are good and reasonable
In price.

Conditions Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

cool weather

With ocean breeze the course was a lot cooler than
the inland courses. The course lay out is interesting,
several narrow fairways with cliffs and bushes.
Very good for the price.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best bang for the buck

For my hard earned $$$, there is no better value than a round at Shorecliffs.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Shorecliffs Newbie...

I had read some critical reviews of the course online, but since it was so close to our summer rental and so very affordable, my son and I tried a mid-week round. We were pleasantly surprised! The staff was great and the course was actually in decent shape. We have played through much poorer conditions in the Inland Empire. It has some tight and challenging holes, but the experience was fun and what a value! We likely will be coming back next summer.

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

Nice course overall

The greens are in great shape but the fairways are not . If you play it up in the fairway then overall it's good. Friendly staff. Food good and on a Sunday aft played in 4 hrs. I'll be back

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Alright for the cost

Pretty tough course but very cheap deals. Under a lot of construction

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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