The Links at Terranea
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4.5
424 Reviews (424)
5 Stars
312
4 Stars
89
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
89.3%
Recommend this course
402 out of 424 reviews
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4.3
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
5.0
75.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 4 reviews
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4.4
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.8
84.8%
Recommend this course
28 out of 33 reviews
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Course Highlights
This challenging par 3 course delivers stunning Pacific Ocean views, well-maintained greens, and a hilly layout that tests every golfer's short game. Exceptionally friendly staff and a smooth walking pace consistently elevate the overall experience at this scenic resort destination.

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Holes 9
Type Resort
Style Links/Executive
Par 27
Length 1239 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Course Details

Year Built 2009
Golf Season Year round
Architect Todd Eckenrode (2009)

Rentals/Services

Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "The Links Golf Academy"
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed Soft spikes only
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No tank tops for men, gym shorts, open-toed shoes, or swimwear

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.5
424 Reviews (424)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 27
Undulating Greens 23
Elevation Changes 18
This course/club is great for:
Walkers 28
9-Hole Rounds 26
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 25
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 26
Worth the Drive 26
In the 'Burbs 13

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Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Fun course...slower than it should be

This a fun little par 3 that everyone should play if they have the chance. Constant ocean views, very nice staff and some wicked greens. Unfortunately, we got stuck behind a "date" and boy did it take a long time to play a short course. I'm all for enjoying the view, but wow, maybe you want to let some people pass while during the courtship! I have to imagine most days are probably like this given how busy it was by the time we left.

Again, great course, just wish it wasn't quite so slow relative to the course setup.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

My new fav

Great views, great people, great price on golfnow.com worth the drive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

Great Place

It was our first time playing this course and going to this resort. This place was great. Can't wait to go back and play it again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Review

Not worth the expensive price. But if you can find a deal online it's worth it. Great views great course condition. Great work for your short game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

Bobby welcomed us and got us started, great service

If it's a hot day bring water, no trees until the last hole!
Gorgeous little course, ocean views, beautifully landscaped, well kept. I will be back !

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

A challenge

Course was more difficult than I expected. Very hard to get the ball to stay on the green. Beautiful views of the Pacific.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

good course

Fabulous scenery and course are enough to attract not only player, but also two ladies in my family.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Playable,well designed,greens great shape,.

Directional sides posting course number to next hole . Easy to" walk past" proper next hole.

Lot of fun ,enjoyable would replay.!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 768
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Golf Advisor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Fun and fast

As par-3s go, it doesn't get much better than this linksy layout. Ocean views accompany you throughout the round. Unfortunately, so does the ocean breezes that make shot-making and club selection difficult. The greens and their surrounds are well designed to challenge better players but allow beginners an avenue of escape. Golfers always finish in under two hours, leaving enough time to enjoy the rest of the resort's five-star offerings. PGA pros have a cool short-game practice area and three indoor simulators to help you with your game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Walked

THIS IS A GREAT LAY-OUT.

WE HAD A BALL, THE LADIES LIKE THE COURSE BECAUSE OF THE GREAT VIEWS. MY WIFE HAD ONE OF HER BEST ROUNDS, SHE SHOT A 38 ON A PAR 27. WAY TO SCORE!!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Gorgeous suround

The peaceful atmosphere at this resort recreational golf course has a breath taking view and the fresh ocean breeze where you can forget everything else for an hour & half of your day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Refreshing 9 hole course

Terranea was a nice departure from other 9 hole courses. The ocean vista was a definite plus. The bunker laden course provided challenging play. Excellent signage.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Walked

Scenic plus

Great location, scenic views. Course maintained very well but greens were aerated recently. 16 mph wind increased the difficulty. The 30 min. tee spacing allowed our threesome to play at a relaxed pace without anyone ahead or behind us.

Conditions Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Walked

SCENERY JUST AWESOME!

Played with my sister, first time for both of us! Experience was great; course very challenging, and scenery was just awesome! Would definitely play again and recommend to friends!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Spectacular Views

Great 9 hole with amazing views. Customer service was ridiculously good and the course was in perfect condition (rained for 2 days the week before). Def worth the money and a must do!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

Great TIme

Fun course with great views. Lots of tee options make it playable for all. Non-golfers can walk along for $10

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

DrTran

Great for your short game. The resort is great to spend time after golfing--enjoying the scene at Nelson's.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Challenging Par 3 Course

My group played Terranea for the first time. It was the most challenging Par 3 course that I have played. If you don't have time to play a 18 hole golf course. This is an idea place to play.
Layout was great. All the holes are challenging. We had a great time at this little nice get away. Beautiful scenery throughout the course. We played all 9 holes in about 1 hour and 15 minutes. I will be back to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Perfect father/son golf outing

An hour and a half of golf perfection, could not be better for a father and 9 yr old son. Oceanfront golf, perfectly manicured course, not a blade of grass out of place. Then a great cup of coffee and cranberry muffin while reading for a couple more hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best 9 hole course around

This course is awesome if you just want to get in some quick iron work. It's beautiful and the greens are well kept. The staff is also very friendly and attentive. I got the golfnow.com rate of $20 which is super worth it. Not sure I'd pay the $48 regular rate for only 9 holes.

We started at 7:40 am and were done at 9:30 am. Not a bad way to start my Saturday.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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