The Links at Terranea
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4.6
433 Reviews (433)
5 Stars
319
4 Stars
91
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
91.6%
Recommend this course
411 out of 433 reviews
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4.6
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.9
91.7%
Recommend this course
11 out of 12 reviews
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4.6
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.9
92.9%
Recommend this course
13 out of 14 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

4.6
433 Reviews (433)

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 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pricey if not using a great deal from Golfnow, but tons of fun

We are beginners, but found with the multiple tees we could play with a manageable level of challenge. The ocean views are beautiful, the course is very well maintained, and they even have bunny rabbits hopping about. The only downside is thelack of a driving range to warm up with our irons and hybrids, the short game area though is great. Overall, the staff and facilities are great, and our playing companions were really nice, we plan to do this again as it was a real step up from our usual courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Must play at least one time.

The ocean views are spectacular, the course is beautifully maintained, it is by far the nicest par 3 course I have played. Each hole has enough distance that you will use all your irons and maybe a fairway or rescue wood. The bunkers are deep and well placed. With all that said, the normal price to play is too high for nine holes. Perhaps the price and location keep the course from over crowding. My recommendation is to use the GOLFNOW Hot Deals and enjoy a fun round of golf.

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

Really, really great course

Played about 1pm on a beautiful sunny weekend afternoon. Let me first say, the service at this course is top notch. The staff is really friendly and helpful, they keep a very good tee time schedule to keep the pace of play reasonable. As far as the actual course, the playing conditions are IMMACULATE. The greens are beautiful, the fairways are really well kept, and the bunkers are deep and soft. It's a hefty challenge for beginners, and there are a few difficult holes for the lower handicappers. Not overly long, but accuracy is a must to score well. There are great views all over the course, especially the last hole which is just breathtaking. And it's fairly affordable as well!! I would definitely play here again, and as often as possible if I lived closer to the course. If you love golf, you NEED to play here

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Super Fun!

great little couse, great views from every hole. Getting a hole in one on the ninth was a bonus!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Best 9 holes with ocean view on every hole

One Best par three golf courses I've ever played. Manicured to perfection.. Fun but yet challenging all set up. Every hole has a view of the ocean. I would highly recommend plane if you're in the area

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

See below

Great views from every hole. Greens in excellent shape. Staff very informative and considerate to any golfers needs. I consider this 9 hole course one of the best ever played. Our group consisted of 3 players and everyone had fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Challenging for a 3par

Nice ocean views. Pull carts only. Park in the public lot and walk. Many lateral greens with sand traps in front makes it challenging or frustrating depending on your point of view. But you won't hit any trees on the fairways. I got a discount of about 50% and would not be willing to play there at full price.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Not your typical 9-hole course

This is a championship-style 9-hole course. There are beautiful ocean views from every hole, and there are plenty of bunkers and other areas to challenge you. The greens are large with plenty of undulation. It's a great way to spend 1 1/2 hours on a Saturday.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Course

Great course for short game , challenging. Staff great & can't beat the view, course in great condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful course & Views!

Lovely course......Just wish there were 18 holes of this amazing course...Staff was terrific!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Amazing, Beautiful, Golf at its BEST!

This little gem of a course was such a pleasure to play! The views are breathtaking, the staff is super friendly and the course is amazingly well maintained. Although it is a relatively small Par 3 course, it was still super fun to play. The greens are very well maintained, the fairways in immaculate condition. It was a great little challenge and I played this course 3 times in 2 days. That's how much I loved it! Highly recommend every one to try this little course at least once, one word sums this gem up: AMAZING

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

A great quality 3-par with fantastic views of the ocean.

Coming from muni 3-pars, playing this private 3-par by the ocean was really a pleasure- managed 2 birdies and I was happy with that. The course is well-manicured with undulating greens that put up a challenge which I enjoyed. The best part was the location, with incredible views of the ocean from every hole. Will definitely play this again. I think they should put up some more signs on the 9th hole on how to access the green (you cannot walk through some of the terrain so we had to walk around), and also I wish there were some 200y+ holes but small complaints really. A gem of a course for a 3-par especially if you can get a good deal on a tee time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

views galore and greens that will challenge any putter

friendly staff. Although only a par 3 course, the bunkers and greens keep this very interesting and challenging. loved it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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