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4.0
1340 Reviews (1340)
5 Stars
394
4 Stars
572
3 Stars
203
2 Stars
89
1 Stars
82
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
87.4%
Recommend this course
1097 out of 1340 reviews
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4.2
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
90.9%
Recommend this course
40 out of 44 reviews
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4.0
105 Reviews (105)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
87.6%
Recommend this course
92 out of 105 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high marks, with well-maintained fairways, true-rolling greens, and a challenging design that keeps rounds engaging. Friendly staff and affordable green fees make this a strong value for local golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7036 yards
Slope 138
Rating 74.7

Formerly known as SCGA Golf Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.0
1340 Reviews (1340)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
19th Hole Scenic Views 11
Watching the Game 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 48
Elevation Changes 46
Water Hazards 38
This course/club is great for:
Locals 51
Advanced Golfers 34
Entertaining Clients 17
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 31
Worth the Drive 25
In the 'Burbs 19

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Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful course!

Definitely want to come back here! This is a beautiful course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

I booked on Golf now and I had my email receipt showing I paid for two players,but on the course computer it only showed one paid but the gentleman at the front desk saw my reservation that I paid for two and was very good to go ahead and give us the teatime with two paid Thank you

We enjoyed the course pace of play was good. The course has some tricky holes, but fun to play…

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Did not honor golfnow rate

My 2 friends checked in before me and were charged $68 - even though the round was booked at $50 on golf now. They explained that to the older employee checking them in and he refused to honor it. I checked in and he pled ignorance stating - that’s what comes up when I check you in. He only gave me the rate after I showed him the reservation details.

No way I would have played that course for 68 dollars at twilight when plenty of other courses were available.

Same older employee was extremely rude and hassled us to finish our round even though we were playing our last hole and were on pace to return our carts by the 5:20 deadline.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
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
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Pretty nice course

Overall pretty nice course. The conditions were nice not the best but not the worst. I would say 14/18 holes were in great condition the rest could use some love on the fairways. You can tell they are trying to improve the holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Solid

I’ve been playing the Rancho California Golf Course for 40 years. It’s been through some challenges since the glory days when it was owned by the SCGA. I’m happy to say it seems to be moving in the right direction. Course was in solid condition from tee to green. Bunkers are excellent. Greens are firm, but still receptive and very fast. If you get above the hole you will be hard pressed to keep the ball close unless you hit the back of the cup. Great practice facility even if the range balls are in dire need of an upgrade. Green fees are pretty aggressive but that seems to be the case everywhere. Here’s hoping the course continues to maintain and improve on the current conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Windy day golf is fun for me but not everyone

It was very windy but great weather 70’s all day. I play here all the time as it’s down the street. If you know the course you can use the wind to your advantage. It’s very difficult to keep leaves and branches off the fairway and greens when it’s 50+ mph gusts. Newer GPS carts are nice. Course is in great shape 80% of the time with poor weather causing the other 20%. Pace is usually pretty good until hole 15 where it stacks up as gambling, drinking and being tired slow pace regularly so be prepared. Staff is great. Tom my regular starter is great. Check this course out 👍🏻

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 82
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid course, great value

This course is fun and well kept. The staff is friendly! This place has become one of my favorite courses in this area, and there are a lot of golf courses around. The greens are always sold and smooth! Love playing here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun at scga

Great pace a little cold and windy but still had a great day

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rancho Ca Golf Course

Course is great, but really needs Cart service on the weekends. However, course conditions was great. Staff are great. I would recommend this course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Value and in good shape

I've always enjoyed playing here and today was better than ever. The greens were smooth and fast if downhill. The fairways were pretty good for the most part for this time of year when the grass typically goes dormant. The rough was only 1-2" high and thus very playable. All of the bunkers are now completed and the white sand really helps frame the holes. The pro shop staff typically is a little spicy especially if you want to do anything out of the norm but today the starter was in the pro shop and made for a great experience. We teed off at 12:45 and we're in danger of not finishing, so we skipped 15 and 16 and finished on 17 and 18. There were slower foursomes holding up the entire course. It would've been nice to have a marshal nudging them along to make for a better experience for all. I snagged a hot deal on golfnow for about $25, so it's tough to complain!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 40
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

Consistently Good

Come back to Golf Club at Rancho California on my trips to the Temecula area and it never disappoints. Conditions consistently good, great value and the greens bunker renovation project is finished - only gripe is the sand depth is inconsistent. For as much play the course gets, it's in great shape. A bit slow on the front as had a 4-some that were spraying it all over the place and seemed out for more of a good time than actual golf,, but jumped them at the turn and the back 9 sailed. Course could use some marshalling as it does attract a wide range of golfers and abilities which can cause some slow ups, especially on the first 3 holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Always a good time.

Was the busiest I’ve ever seen it. Staff was still great, pace was great, round was a lot of fun.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Course

The course is in fair to good condition. They were doing some maintenance when I was there so they are trying to keep the place up. It’s a fun track with a challenging but fair layout.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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