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3.8
446 Reviews (446)
5 Stars
119
4 Stars
199
3 Stars
93
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.7
89.3%
Recommend this course
399 out of 446 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.0
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
86.4%
Recommend this course
19 out of 22 reviews
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3.8
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
88.1%
Recommend this course
37 out of 42 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.

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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
446 Reviews (446)

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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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 5
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good course with nice golf carts.

Staff was friendly; while waiting in line to be helped the staff member was on the phone with a senior golfer and was very patient answering questions while being professional.

The course is currently being maintained and upgraded. I noticed construction with new bunkers and elevating the tee boxes. The carts are great. They are comfortable, with oversized tires that help absorb the bumps and roots when leaving the cart path.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout

Front nine needs lots of watering.

Back nine in much better shape.

Pin placements were put in unfair positions.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not Bad

Great local golf course. Staff & players are very friendly. You will find some holes quite challenging here. Good luck.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/02/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not Bad

Always have fun playing @ Rancho Maria. Great staff & the locals who play here are always friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/02/2026:
We truly appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to hear you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working hard to make every experience just as memorable.
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always enjoy playing at this golf course. Each fairway can be quite challenging. Have fun!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 02/11/2026:
We truly appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to hear you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working hard to make every experience just as memorable.
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice but some improvement would help significantly

The day was clear and quite warm. The golf carts do not have windshields nor tops so there is no protection from the sun and no protection from an errant golf shot which may strike the cart. However, the course layout is excellent which does provide protection by not having parallel fairways.

The greens are in very good condition with some tricky undulations making them among the more challenging in the area. Some of the tee boxes need to be leveled and new sod installed.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Rancho country Club

best value for 18 twilight is $20 all you can play ! course goes thru cycles when it’s rainy season course is better but can be soggy , greens are usually in good shape , tee boxes need work or some TLC ( lots a rounds abuse them ) . always a good pace of play . bring a hat if you ride carts are convertible 🤣

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