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3.4
1644 Reviews (1644)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
130
1 Stars
97
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.4
Layout
3.4
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.4
62.5%
Recommend this course
1238 out of 1644 reviews
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3.1
14 Reviews (14)
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Conditions
3.0
Value
3.0
Layout
3.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.6
42.9%
Recommend this course
6 out of 14 reviews
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3.4
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
8
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.3
Value
3.4
Layout
3.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
58.9%
Recommend this course
33 out of 56 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 6391 yards
Slope 121
Rating 69.7

Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa offers 27 holes of championship golf. Divided into three nines: North, South, and West, the courses are played in three different 18-hole combinations. The South/West Course enjoys the snow-capped Mount Jacinto as a backdrop. Thousands of palm trees cover the rolling terrain and there are six lakes that come into play throughout all three courses. There are also strategically placed bunkers along the greens. The West nine's third hole is possibly the golf course's toughest. It's lengthy at 645 yards and it presents a challenging third-shot approach to an elevated, double-tiered green. The layout offers a few challenging holes but it is still quite player-friendly. In addition to the scenery and playability, another attractive quality is that a round can be played in less than four hours.

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Course Details

Year Built 1977
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted Robinson, Sr. (1977)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirts are required. (mock turtlenecks are acceptable). Bermuda length shorts. Tank Tops. T-Shirts, Cut-Off shorts, Swimwear, Denim Pants/Shorts are inappropriate dress

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Catering, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Spa, Locker Rooms

Available Sports

Tennis
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3.4
1644 Reviews (1644)

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Reviews 35
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Front 9 was wonderful - then the turn.

Played this course as we were staying at the hotel. The checkin and front 9 were wonderful. Good pace of play, nice layout and very nice conditions.

Then we made the turn.

Arrived for the next 9 at 1:30pm. The starters were gone, the golf shop was closed, there was no one in golf cart return. A group of 4 suddenly appeared at the start of our back 9(north course). Not just any new foursome, but the slowest foursome I have seen in a very long time. It was an oar 5, but after 7 stokes, 2 of the players were still over 120 yards uphill from the green.

We went to find someone to talk to, but as stated, no one was there.

We just quit. However, we needed someone to call the hotel to pick us up, as this is how er got to the course. Good luck with that. I ended up shouting through a lock golf shop door to the woman closing up. We got our ride back.

So value for the money? No. $90 for 9 holes? Not good. Very unsatisfied.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Decent

Fun short track. Could use a marshal for pace of play but still not that bad. Greens little slow but consistent. Bunkers are crap need a lot of work. Would play again if the price is right.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disaster on the course

Recent rain shut down 9 holes of this 24 hole golf course. We were told by the pro shop we’d be playing 15 holes only, no biggie. Range is closed. The starter sent us off on the 1st and we tee’d off. Then a different starter angrily approaches us and tells us we’re supposed to tee off on the west course. Doesn’t give us any instructions and expects us to find it ourselves over a mile away. He also didn’t explain that hole 1-3 literally don’t exist although the signage is still there. So we eventually make it to hole 4 of the west course. I can see past the mud due to recent rain, but the greens were spotty and there were human sized goose turds lining the greens. Yikes. Pace of play was a disaster based on the fact that people were clamoring all over trying to play 18 holes of golf on a 15 hole course. Groups jumping in front and behind. No Marshalls in sight. My twosome joined the twosome in front of us to make a 4 some and make the best of our time on the course. We won’t be coming back when there are dozens of other local courses in the area for a similar or better price.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

course partially closed

due to heavy rain the days before,only the south course was fully available..the other 9 hole course had 4 holes closed..range was closed due to flooding...staff was good, but no reduction in price...so played the South Course twice..

seemed a little pricey for what we played

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not playable

The North Course runs through the watershed valley that cuts through the course. It was extremely muddy. If you hit your all anywhere near the mud, you likely had to leave it. This nine should not have ben open. Not only was it inconvenient, it was dangerous in spots.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Dirty and poor layout

The course has potential but ...

There are deep canyons with drainage ditches in many places. I'll guess the ditches are partly to blame for the garbage (cups, lids, wrappers) strewn over much of the course. Hit a ball into the mess and it is lost!

The fairways were not mown when we played. Actually lost two balls hit down the middle (garbage to blame her).

Maybe they will clean it up but play somewhere else until January.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 70
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

New Experience

First time we played the course. The heavy grass and hills were challenging. Some of the course needed attention but overall, it was fun!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun course

A little expensive for this time of year, but the staff was great Danny the starter Jeffrey and Juan outside services are awesome and Alice the first assistant is very friendly! and always willing to assist.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Only 9 open

Was excited to play this course for such a great price. Unfortunately only 9 hole were open today. They did say I could play them twice which is nice but I wish I would have known sooner.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Played this course many times, never been in worse shape. Pace of play was terrible and in the off-season when you should fly thru the course. I left after 9. I wasn't informed that only the North course was open either.

Typically enjoy Rancho, very disappointed this time.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting Layout Let Down by Poor Condition and Service

The golf course itself was interesting due to its challenging layout that tested our game. However, the overall experience was disappointing. The lack of greenery on the course was noticeable, and the condition of the greens was really poor, clearly not well-maintained.

Furthermore, the significant distance between the parking lot and the first tee, with no shuttle or staff available to assist with the golf cart, was a major inconvenience. The absence of ice in the golf cart on such a hot day didn't help matters. As for amenities, the club cleaning box was unusable due to the lack of water.

The service was the most negative aspect. No warm welcome or farewell, just a car number shouted without any courtesy.

With the multitude of quality golf options in the area, I don't think I will be returning to this establishment

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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