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3.6
428 Reviews (428)
5 Stars
112
4 Stars
193
3 Stars
88
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
88.2%
Recommend this course
383 out of 428 reviews
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3.6
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.0
87.5%
Recommend this course
14 out of 16 reviews
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3.7
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
88.6%
Recommend this course
31 out of 35 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6541 yards
Slope 124
Rating 70.7
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Rancho Maria Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1965
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bob E. Baldock

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
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 Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks
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3.6
428 Reviews (428)
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Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 10/25/2021

Thank you for reviewing us, 52Justin. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Rancho Maria Golf Club, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I like this course it's challenging and the price is very good

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/25/2021

Hello, juanq5. We are beyond happy to hear you enjoyed a great day at our course. Positive experiences make lifelong golfers. We look forward to many good times ahead with you, and we will pass on your kind words to those responsible so they can continue to help others enjoy great experiences at Rancho Maria Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyable day of golf

Nice course layout with no parallel fairways so the chance of getting struck by a ball from a player on a different fairway is remote.

Greens were just sanded, so putting was awful. Normally the greens are average and putt fine. The tee boxes could use some work to upgrade them and the same for the bunkers. The potential for making this an excellent course is high. The carts do not have tops nor windshields which is a negative because of increased sun exposure and a lack of protection from the wind and an errant golf shot.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/22/2021

Hi, davidebetts. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Rancho Maria Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best course for the value

Coming from Los Angeles County, it's not often you get to play on a course with this type of layout. Love playing here whenever I am in Santa Maria visiting the family. This course has a lot of character. It's not amazing, but when you're out there - you're glad to be there.

Conditions can be better, sure - but they make up for it on the greens and fun layout. Tee box can use some work. Most were uneven. Can't tell when the fairway and the rough meet. The bunkers were a little packed. But who cares when the pace of play is great, and the weather is perfect - most of the time.

When playing here, just remember you're in the country and slow down & just take in the scene. I will always play at Rancho every visit to the 805!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 10/20/2021

Hi, JenoSario. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Rancho Maria Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/08/2021

Hi, u314162210937. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Rancho Maria Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Rancho Maria

A decent course. Fast greens, neat layout with a mix of long par 4s and a couple of risk/reward short par 4s (290-320 yds). Decent pro shop, good restaurant/snack shack. A terrible looking driving range not fit to be a cow pasture. But, the practice green is trump tight! The speed mirrored the actual greens. Interesting no roof golf carts to boot. Decent priced.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 10/25/2021

Hi, u314159684332! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Rancho Maria Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I love playing this course it's relaxing and challenging Thank you Rancho.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/27/2021

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, juanq5. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Rancho Maria Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/23/2021

Hi, u314162210937. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Rancho Maria Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Old School Course

Decent layout. Good greens.

Cart barely made 18 holes

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/21/2021

Hi, IVVAKBB0YdTeUxhyEOFo. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Rancho Maria Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/07/2021

Eveart1233, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Rancho Maria Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/07/2021

Hello u314159756019. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star!

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/02/2021

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, slowell. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Rancho Maria Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/02/2021

Hi, slowell. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Rancho Maria Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/18/2021

Hello, local180. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Rancho Maria Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Good Condition?

Last played 10 yrs ago. Disappointed in course conditions, especially the fairways, Green were in good shape. Recommendation is spend a little more and get more enjoyment out of your round.

PS....Pin flags don't reflect pin locations.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 08/18/2021

Hi, gcwieka! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Rancho Maria Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

Fun course close to home!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/20/2021

Hi, Chezwill. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Rancho Maria Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

A few challenging holes, you definitely need to know where to leave your t-shot on #1 handicapped due to severe slop of the fairway.

Greens are excellent

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/23/2021

Hi, storrey2. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at Rancho Maria Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great day!

It was a great day for golf. The weather was nice with little wind. The pace was good, just over three hours for the round. The fairways were dry do to the drought conditions and the ball rolled well. I always enjoy putting at Rancho Maria. The greens are fast and well maintained.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/26/2021

Your feedback is important to us, Sammy1953. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Rancho Maria Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/23/2021

Hi, u314161246152. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Rancho Maria Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/22/2021

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u314161246152. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Rancho Maria Golf Club!

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