The Golf Club of California
About
Situated just outside of Temecula, the Golf Club of California enjoys a scenic landscape provided by the rolling hills north of San Diego. The terrain is ideal for a round of golf, offering verdant acres of countryside blanketed with mature oaks, sycamores, and towering eucalyptus trees and accented with redtop grasses, which border the carefully manicured fairways and greens. Although there is an abundance of trees, the course still has many wide-open areas. The pristine white sand bunkers and colorful wildflowers are a beautiful contrast to the lush green of the course. The layout is not particularly long, but golfers should be prepared for a challenging round of target golf. The course features narrows fairways, plenty of elevation changes, and tricky greens that require an accurate approach. There are also a few meandering creeks that come into play.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6892 yards | 74.1 | 138 |
| Black/Blue | 72 | 6696 yards | 73.1 | 136 |
| Blue | 72 | 6500 yards | 72.2 | 133 |
| Blue/White | 72 | 6254 yards | 70.9 | 130 |
| White | 72 | 6082 yards | 70.0 | 127 |
| White/Red (W) | 72 | 5615 yards | 73.6 | 134 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5351 yards | 72.2 | 131 |
| Red/Gold (W) | 72 | 4977 yards | 70.0 | 126 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 4688 yards | 68.3 | 122 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.1/138 W: 80.6/150 | 383 | 515 | 372 | 399 | 156 | 593 | 189 | 449 | 445 | 3501 | 528 | 391 | 334 | 413 | 504 | 370 | 185 | 436 | 230 | 3391 | 6892 |
| Black/Blue W: 79.4/147 | 363 | 507 | 372 | 369 | 156 | 563 | 189 | 423 | 419 | 3361 | 509 | 391 | 334 | 404 | 504 | 370 | 185 | 408 | 230 | 3335 | 6696 |
| Black/Blue Short M: 73.1/136 | 363 | 507 | 372 | 369 | 156 | 563 | 189 | 423 | 419 | 3361 | 509 | 391 | 334 | 404 | 504 | 370 | 185 | 408 | 200 | 3305 | 6666 |
| Blue M: 72.2/133 W: 78.5/145 | 363 | 507 | 367 | 369 | 138 | 563 | 171 | 423 | 419 | 3320 | 509 | 366 | 315 | 404 | 483 | 348 | 164 | 408 | 183 | 3180 | 6500 |
| Blue/White M: 70.9/130 W: 77.1/142 | 340 | 507 | 367 | 333 | 138 | 528 | 171 | 398 | 387 | 3169 | 493 | 366 | 293 | 373 | 483 | 348 | 138 | 408 | 183 | 3085 | 6254 |
| White M: 70.0/127 W: 76.2/140 | 340 | 487 | 340 | 333 | 130 | 528 | 140 | 398 | 387 | 3083 | 493 | 347 | 293 | 373 | 474 | 326 | 138 | 389 | 166 | 2999 | 6082 |
| White/Red M: 67.8/121 W: 73.6/134 | 322 | 451 | 340 | 333 | 130 | 448 | 140 | 349 | 362 | 2875 | 370 | 347 | 293 | 328 | 429 | 326 | 138 | 343 | 166 | 2740 | 5615 |
| Red M: 66.6/118 W: 72.2/131 | 322 | 451 | 330 | 287 | 107 | 448 | 107 | 349 | 362 | 2763 | 370 | 326 | 240 | 328 | 429 | 299 | 108 | 343 | 145 | 2588 | 5351 |
| Red/Gold M: 64.9/113 W: 70.0/126 | 241 | 451 | 278 | 287 | 85 | 390 | 107 | 292 | 362 | 2493 | 370 | 326 | 236 | 294 | 429 | 299 | 108 | 322 | 145 | 2529 | 5022 |
| Red/Gold Short W: 69.4/130 | 241 | 451 | 278 | 287 | 85 | 390 | 107 | 292 | 362 | 2493 | 370 | 326 | 236 | 294 | 429 | 299 | 108 | 322 | 100 | 2484 | 4977 |
| Gold M: 63.6/110 W: 68.3/122 | 241 | 380 | 278 | 250 | 85 | 390 | 104 | 292 | 332 | 2352 | 350 | 295 | 236 | 294 | 375 | 247 | 99 | 322 | 118 | 2336 | 4688 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 16 |
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Just dumb Photo submitted by tatalovich on 11/21/2019
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Par 3 w bunker in middle of green! Photo submitted by PokerMovieGuy on 11/03/2014
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Photo submitted by schascha522 on 11/24/2013
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Photo submitted by schascha522 on 11/24/2013
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Photo submitted by AllanDukes on 09/25/2013
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Photo submitted by foreagle on 08/15/2013
Great layout, loved this course
The course was in great condition, fairways, bunkers and greens all lovely. The layout is fantastic with lots of twists and bends and elevation, one of the more interesting golf courses I have played in the area.
Course condition
Always my favorite course. Last two times out the greens have been patchy. Hope they consider putting some effort into getting them back in shape.
Greens are still inconsistant
I haven't played in over a year due to #1 green being lost. It has been repaired, although still in rough shape.
The course is in really good shape, bunkers are maintained, fairways are rolling fast, it's just the greens, they are the worst greens in all of north county..Besides being very slow, some are patchy and inconsistent from one to the next. It's too bad I love the layout and the feel of the amenities, but until the greens become more playable, I will only play at a discount price.
Not Worth the weekend price
5 1/2 hour round; most greens were diseased and some had tractor/tire tracks in some areas; $60 price; cart lost power on hole 16? Not worth the money to play the course. The staff and cart person were very nice! Other than that, we were not happy at all.
Bumpy Greens
Love this course, the layout is superior to those in the area. But what is going on with the greens? Very bumpy and shoddy, especially on the front 9. Granted, we played like crap, but the greens didn't help. And we lost a few balls in the leaves on the fairways. Reminds me of the old Fallbrook Course. Lots of work going on around the course. Hope some of it is done to the greens. They need TLC. Still one of my favorite courses even though I feel like I went 10 rounds with Mike Tyson after it's over.
Rewarding golf course
The golf course will provide all levels of enjoyment. Over the past few months the course is come around to it original conditions...a few greens still need a bit of time to come back. That said, they are making some great tee box improvements and to the bunkers. Go play it and have some fun.
Greens need work
This is my second similar review in two weeks. Love this course, great layout etc. The greens continue to be subpar. I was told they were top dressed in mid-October. Two weeks ago they were still too long, bumpy and inconsistent. Frustratingly, the same conditions persist. They need to be rolled! I've golfed 16 days this month in the area (between Temecula and Oceanside) and the greens here standout for all the wrong reasons. I really like this course but won't be returning for a while now
First timers
Here visiting from Texas thought we’d play some golf! Pro shop staff was very helpful and gave me yardage book for reference so we wouldn’t get lost! Good thing, the track is kind of scattered out so you have to pay close attention where you’re going! Very much enjoyed the round the course was in good condition considering you guys haven’t had rain since who knows when?
The only thing I would have liked to see is some type of yardage stakes besides just a 150 marker or yardage in the yardage book? And second more drinking water would be nice on course.
Thanks for having us we’ll be back!
Mostly excellent
Great layout. Fairways excellent. Superb deal on golf now ($37) My only complaint - I was told that the greens were punched 3 weeks ago. I expected them to be in way better shape by now.... long, still punch marks and very bumpy. Should be cut to normal length and rolled by now.
Expected a bit more but very fun course!
Loved the layout of the course in its entirety. Loved the bar, the pro shop and the awesome staff. A majority of those putting greens, however, need a little work.
Good not Great course.
Course used to be excellent. Has gone down hill some over the past few years. Still a decent course though. Just wouldn't pay over $35 to golf it though.
This Excellent Course Needs TLC!
This course has GREAT bones. Unfortunately, right now it's very dry and some of the greens (including the practice green) have been hit severely with a spreading fungus. Mangement...if you read this, please reply with what's being done to bring this fine course back to it's deserved fine condition. I love this course but would need some improvement in the conditions to come back.
Thank you for providing your valuable feedback. We have several projects underway to improve playing conditions. Several greens will be repaired with new sod this week. The greens will be punched on October 15th and 16th which should help excel the recovery from the fungus. We are also beginning a land transformation project that will help us more efficiently utilize our water. We would love to have you back after aerification once the greens have some time to recover. Thanks again for your review, hope to see you at The Golf Club!
Poor condition
The staff was very friendly. The course was in terrible shape. The greens looked like they have a fungus, most were horrible and extremely slow. The fairways were bare as well. Even the range balls were so old and worn.
They need to do something to improve the conditions.
Very Dry
This course is in definate need of water. Greens are spotty from herbicide, hard and dry.
Unfortunately, the greens are in horrible shape, due to fungus. Its a shame. The golf course condition dictated the price we payed for the round.
What happened?
Course is in rough shape, fairways and greens. Some of the greens are almost unplayable. Will need a lot of work to get this course back to a decent condition.
Dying of Thirst
The last time I played The Golf Club of California, about 3 years ago, it was quite lush, difficult and beautifully laid out, even though walking the course would be impossible because of the extreme distances between greens and tees. Today the experience was most trying because course personnel seem to be trying to save expenses by minimal watering. Fairways are sparsely grown with the thinnest brushing of grass, making for very tight lies. Worse are the greens, which are suffering from some kind of disease. There should have been some kind of advisory message that the Club of California was having some issues that would make the day a special challenge.
Hello,
Thank you for your valued feedback! Although our greens have had several weeks to recover, we have not yet lowered the cut length to it's normal height due to the fresh sod that was used to replace several damaged areas. We did not want to create inconsistent putting surfaces, we wanted to ensure the repaired areas are grown out enough to then cut down to the same height as the rest of the greens. I hope you get the chance to come back in a week or so, as the greens are normally rolling much smoother! We also have a special running through November: $59 includes a sleeve of Titleist ProV1 golf balls! Thanks again for your feedback and support.