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3.8
443 Reviews (443)
5 Stars
119
4 Stars
197
3 Stars
92
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.7
89.1%
Recommend this course
396 out of 443 reviews
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4.1
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
84.2%
Recommend this course
16 out of 19 reviews
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3.9
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
87.5%
Recommend this course
35 out of 40 reviews
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Course Highlights
The thoughtfully designed layout features genuinely challenging holes while keeping parallel fairways separate for a smart, enjoyable round. Welcoming staff and outstanding value for money make this a favorite among local regulars.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6390 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
Golf School/Academy 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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Reviews

3.8
443 Reviews (443)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 10
Elevation Changes 8
Narrow Fairways 7
This course/club is great for:
Locals 14
Walkers 11
9-Hole Rounds 8
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 9
Worth the Drive 7

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Gopher Holes

Made a hole in one on the 16th fairway. Is there a local rule for that?

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Not fun

Some of the greens are very bumpy. No true roll. There is limited cart path so you must ride on course which is often very bumpy making for an uncomfortable ride. Fairways are not well maintained. Carts have no roof, open to sun. Checkin was easy and outdoors. Friendly attendant.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Decent Course

The tees could use significant work and the greens have some invasive grasses that need to be treated and removed. The course design is very good with no parallel fairways and strategically located sand traps. The fairway grass is average. The design of the greens is better than average and the golfer is punished when placing the ball above the holes.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rancho santa maria

A great and always is for golf at Rancho Santa Maria. Great weather great company.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice layout

Tees could use some work. The fairways could use more water. Greens are about average. No parallel fairways which is excellent and a good safety factor.

Riley who periodically is the starter and works in the clubhouse is top notch and cordial.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

No parallel fairways

Nice course layout. Some improvements underway to improve playing conditions. Riley is one of the staff and is efficient and friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful day for golf

This has been my second out of town golf experience since courses have reopened due to the Pandemic. I was happy to be out and the day was beautiful. Conditions were good and I was a little rusty, but didn’t care. I was playing golf again !

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great place to play

Play this course 20 times a year or more. Great deals on golf now. Carts are open. I prefer to walk. 18 holes greens are fast most days. Wind can be a factor depending on time of day and time of year. Traps are fair to good condition. Tee boxes have had some major improvements over the last 8 months.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hidden gem

I didn’t expect a lot. But they somehow made a great course out of plain land. Loved every aspect of it. Good conditions too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Obvious isn't it?

Better to walk than ride on this course full of bumpy tree roots and no paved cart paths and carts without roofs. This course has the only flat driving range on the Central coast

Pretty surroundings

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Previously Played

Charged three times by Golf Now!

The course was great but I got charged three times by golf now!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Course was closed

Call before you go there. When i called it was closed.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the money

Friendly staff. Nice greens. #6 hole being worked on.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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