GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
2.3
567 Reviews (567)
5 Stars
134
4 Stars
283
3 Stars
96
2 Stars
31
1 Stars
23
Conditions
2.3
Value
1.5
Layout
2.4
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
2.2
Amenities
4.1
14.6%
Recommend this course
495 out of 567 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.0
1 Reviews (1)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.0
Value
1.0
Layout
2.0
Pace
2.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
0%
Recommend this course
1 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.0
1 Reviews (1)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.0
Value
1.0
Layout
2.0
Pace
2.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
0%
Recommend this course
1 reviews
Read Reviews

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6327 yards
Slope 128
Rating 70.1

Tucked away in the hills of San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Golf Course is situated midway between Los Angeles and San Diego. Its location is conveniently close to Legoland, Disneyland, the San Diego Zoo, and miles of sandy beaches. The championship golf course underwent a major renovation of its fairways and greens, making them some of the best in south Orange County. The layout consists of a diverse array of holes that range in length from short to long and some are hilly while others are flatter. Being a public golf course and having a versatile layout, San Juan G.C. is a popular place for tournaments and events. At either end of the course there are practice facilities as well. On the west side you'll find a putting green and sand bunker as well as a chipping area, and on the other end you'll find a grass driving range.

Course Details

Year Built 1967
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
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 Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+
waivedfees
10 rounds of waived fees
golf ball.svg
$120 in tee time credits
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection
redeemtrophy
Redeem GolfPass points

Reviews

2.3
567 Reviews (567)
Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

It Doesn't Get Much Prettier In The Morning

San Juan Hills is spectacular in the early morning. The views are stunning. It's not Pebble Beach but it will do in a pinch. There are some rough patches here and there, on the fairways, but the greens are good as gold. The greens keeper is doing a fantastic job, so cudos to him.

The staff if friendly, the greens are great and weather is as good as it gets anywhere in the world. That makes for a great day on San Juan Hills Golf Course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course and close to ocean

The first 8 holes the pace was average but by the 9th it was backed up and we went to the 10th hole and doubled back to play the first 9 again because of the wait time.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Hilly Course

Fun Outing with friends. Course can be challenging to some golfers

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

GREENS IN GREAT SHAPE

The course was in great shape- especially the greens. No crowds and friendly staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

This course has great features

My Wife and I played this course and we enjoyed the course very much the greens and fairways were in good conditions, the staff was super friendly

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Slow Play

There was a 5 some 2 groups ahead of us who held up play greatly. They only played 9 holes so back 9 was more pleasurable. Feel either 5 somes should not be allowed or ranger should make them move at an acceptable pace. Also, on hole 15 where there is a pond, a family of 4 was fishing and they were in the line of flight for my second shot. I am not good enough to guarantee not hitting them. Had to alter my shot to be safe.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

San Juan Hills Golf Club

short, hilly course par 71. fairways are always beat up. don't know if it's too expensive to have green fairways? approach shots are difficult with uphill shots and bunkers protecting greens. driving range across the street not convenient. driving range needs remodeling too. all in all, a challenging course at a fair price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Needs work

Fairways were trash. Greens were bumpy. The course layout is awesome. If they put some money into the course it would be one of the best in Orange County.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Couldn't apply promo code

Was disappointed I could use my birthday promo code when I booked tee time on golf now

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Friendly & Fast

Had a great time, played in 3.5 hours. Showed up early and were allowed to go off before the scheduled time. Nice guys in the pro shop

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Aerified

It would be nice if Golfnow would have posted the aerification alert on time. Didn't know the greens had been punched until morning of play. It wasn't posted at time of booking.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best for the money

This is a gem in southern Cal, located in beautiful San Juan Capistrano. The course is wrapped around a very pleasant and peaceful housing community. This course is challenging enough to the avid golfers enjoying rolling hills. Only one surprise at the par 3 hole on 18, this could make a late bottleneck. Will be back for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Spent a nice afternoon on the links. Course was in gray shape!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Slow play Over pay

Lay out is great, greens are great, shop staff seems nice, resteraunt staff is ok, the marshals are non existent, beverage cart girls have no etiquette. Can't believe how much they think the course is worth. Every time I play there it is a 5-6 hour round. Tee boxes need work as well as some tee boxes and bunkers are horrible. Let time I played there the rates were fair, I'm done.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

It's nice.

Every green has 2 bunkers in front of it.
Good place to play weekend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Outsiders Beware!

Booked a company round at this course, one of the guys got the flu and couldn't make it, you would think we committed high treason! Fully disgruntled front desk guy threatened to charge for the missing fourth! Really? Because $200 for the round and the additional $100 for food and drinks wasn't enough? All in all a pretty poor ambassador for the course and game. Course was fair with many tee boxes leaving a lot to be desired. Greens were good.
yes, he managed to stick a single with us as well.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Course

Played well the second time out. Not enough drink cart encounters. Only saw her once, but the bar is to die for.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A Gem

I haven't played this track in 5+ years. I'm so stoked I booked it. I will play this track much more often now that its in the condition its in. Awesome, awesome, awesome. The greens were great. The groundskeeper was on the course watering and he was so friendly, its refreshing. I'm bringing the boys I usually play with to this Gem in San Juan.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun and challenging course

This place was awesome. It started off great with the staff driving a golf cart out to you as you park. I would play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Anonymous
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

So Much Better

I had not played San Juan Hills in years and when I was invited to play I was hesitant because of when I played there a long time ago. The course we awesome, the greens were some of the best in the OC. The new clubhouse is amazing, after our round we had a great lunch and some laughs in the new Sports Bar. Even when I got there, a nice you man helped me with my bag and took me to the Golf Shop to check in. I look forward to playing there again, a all around great day...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Nearby Courses
San Juan Capistrano, California
Private
0.0
0
San Clemente, California
Public
3.2594856315
1209
Mission Viejo, California
Public
4.2666666667
15
Laguna Niguel, California
Private
0.0
0
Dana Point, California
Resort
4.5167584275
254
San Clemente, California
Public
3.7796961719
1416
Laguna Beach, California
Resort
4.5609756098
164
Mission Viejo, California
Private
5.0
1
San Clemente, California
Public
4.0
9
Golf Packages
MB2.1.jfif

Monarch Beach Resort Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
ORANGE COUNTY, CA | Enjoy lodging accommodations at the Waldorf-Astoria Monarch Beach, the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Nigel, the Montage Laguna Beach, or the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa and golf at Monarch Beach Golf Links.

Monarch Beach Resort Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
ORANGE COUNTY, CA | Enjoy lodging accommodations at the Waldorf-Astoria Monarch Beach, the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Nigel, the Montage Laguna Beach, or the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa and golf at Monarch Beach Golf Links.

The Lodge At Torrey Pines Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
LA JOLLA, CA | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at The Lodge at Torrey Pines and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Torrey Pines – South Course and Torrey Pines – North Course.

The OMNI La Costa Resort & Spa Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
CARLSBAD, CA | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at The OMNI La Costa Resort & Spa and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Aviara Golf Course, OMNI La Costa – South Course, and OMNI La Costa – North Course.

The Palm Mountain Resort & Spa Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
PALM SPRINGS, CA | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at Palm Mountain Resort & Spa and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Indian Canyons – South Course, Indian Canyons – North Course, The Classic Club, Tahquitz Creek – Resort Course, and Tahquitz Creek – Legend Course.
Now Reading
  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account