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Aliso Viejo Country Club - $$
25002 Golf Club Drive • Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 • (949) 598-9200
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Scotty - LBC
Played 8/14 - twilite rate is $55 not $40 as per Greenskeeper. New club house is open as is all four new holes. While the new holes have different turf than the "originals", they are well designed and challenging holes.

The course was in fine condition.

Posted: Friday, August 15, 2008
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parman18 - huntington beach
they aerefied the greens just a week ago..so they are still sandy and bumpy...they shouldn't be charging full green fees when the greens are like that!!! other than that...the course is in great shape and quite a challenge....

Posted: Thursday, July 3, 2008
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RSandberg - Manhattan Beach
Played on Sunday 6/8. tee time was 8:20 am. Speed of play was very nice. Greens are getting greener, but still a hint of yellow. Greens were medium soft and moist.Had a repair several ball divots on each green. Greens are med. fast with true roll ( after repairing the divots ). Fairways and tee boxes are in 8/10 shape.
** New greens keeper, so I hear the water adjusting is still going on for 18 holes and not 27 holes of need water.
*8 New club house will be finished in 2 or so weeks.

Posted: Monday, June 9, 2008
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Broomy - Aliso Viejo
Well, I get to be the first reviewer since the course opened the full 18 holes last weekend. The course starts on #9 because it's by the old clubhouse. It'll switch back to starting at the old #1 when the new clubhouse opens. There's a total of four new holes, one of which was open when I played several months ago. The fairways of the new par fours are in good shape, like carpet. It seems that they speeded up the greens of the old holes to match the four new ones. As it is, the greens are very fast and roll true, but all of them look yellowish brown. Maybe they'll green up this summer. The bunkers seem to be in good shape and are generally consistent. Overall it's pretty much the same course that it was before the construction, minus 9 holes. They don't have the same low rates that they did during construction, but not a bad deal. One more thing. I always played from the tips before because the course was short, but they've lengthen a few of the holes and there are now some tough tee shots, particularly 6 and 7 (I think), both of which are close to 50 yards longer.

Posted: Friday, April 25, 2008
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jooni81 - aliso viejo
i live maybe two minutes from this course, but dont play it that often...maybe i should

this place is a good deal at $44...granted they are renovating some holes, so right now you play 1-7, 1-18, and then 1 and 2 again for your 18....but still, it is a good deal

as for the course, it is not the longest course by any means at 6252 from the tips, but you gotta keep it straight...the deep rough here is maybe 6-8 inches thick, maybe more in some places...and bunkers are well placed, and there is trouble if you miss on a lot of holes

great conditions right now...most of the greens are in terrific shape...a couple have some poorly repaired ball marks, but otherwise they are fine...firm and on the fast side

right now, the fairways are not "lush" lush...not thin, but not lush...it would have helped if i could make good contact, too

Posted: Thursday, March 6, 2008
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FrogHairz - yorba linda
this is an awsome course to bad it is going private. Holes 8 and 9 will be ready around march, soon after it wil be going private play it while you can. touch of rain and a little of wind, but nothing to complain about. love to play this course.

Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2008
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dchin - Aliso Viejo
Played for the first time on 1/3/08 since they added another hole which is #16, a 220 yd (blue) or 245 yd (black) par 3. Replay holes are #3 & #4 which in the order of play are #1, #2, #17 & #18. I know, sounds confusing which it is and something you will have to experience yourself to figure out. The last two holes are in the process of being put in and they look to be a par 5 & 4 which when completed will give the course the conventional number of 3, 4, & 5.

This course is going private in the near future, but rumor has it that they will allow outside play on certain days. As of January 1st, 2008 membership is going to cost 27K plus $100+ dollars a month. They're going to cap membership at approximately 400 and have around 200 or so currently signed up. Once all the holes are in and the club house built the monthly dues go up to $400+

Even thouugh the course is under construction it is priced reasonably at $44 during the week and $59 on the weekends. Course itself is in pretty good shape despite all that is going on. Probably the best value in the area including the munis.

Posted: Saturday, January 5, 2008
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sngernz - Irvine
Broomy's view of the course is intact: bare spots abound and some fairways are a bit thin. Need to play it back in the stance and get ball first on most shots. But still a good bargain. Greens in okay shape but a bit slower than normal, rough can be deep in some areas, so beware. Construction still going strong along south side of the course.

Posted: Sunday, October 14, 2007
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Scotty - lbc
Played Columbus Day at mid-day rate of $39. Only 15 holes open with repeating the first 3. Unfortunately, these are the weakest holes on the course (fairway woods can be played on all three even from the blacks). Greens were in great shape and rolled true. Knowledge of the course is extremely important= knowing the bailout areas (typical of a Nicklaus design) and also jail. Many fine par 4's, especially after the back to back (and only) Par 5's. The replacement holes are in process, including a long downhill par 3. Enjoy this rough but gem of a course before it goes private.

Posted: Tuesday, October 9, 2007
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Broomy - Aliso Viejo
I played the course on Tuesday morning, 9-18. The course seems a lot more beat up than when I played a week or two ago (see earlier review). The greens were fine, but the fairways have deteriorated, with lots of bare spots. The traps seemed uneven and many were pretty wet (not sure if that's normally because I usually play afternoons) so it was quite an adventure in them. The were a lot of wet spots, and I lost two balls in areas that should have easily been found, but were probably plugged. It cost me four strokes!

Posted: Sunday, September 23, 2007
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skeemudge - Cypress
Played Sun 9/16. You play 15 and come back and do three as a few holes are under construction. Course was in pretty good shape considering construction. Didn't notice the ball marks on greens as much as some others reported. Some bare areas across fairways, but its the end of summer. I think this course will come around nicely after construction is completed. A fun course to play with some beautiful views of OC. Red Dot had us in what I thought was a fair price for this course "as is". Will come back and play again.

Posted: Saturday, September 22, 2007
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Bogey1Fogey38 - Pico Rivera
Played today Sept 17. Course was in decent shape, some dry areas but not too bad. Greens are still terrible, no one fixes ball marks, I was fixing 4-5 that were in my line, sometimes 6-7 while I waited to putt out. Greens were fast and played true, but ball marks made putting difficult. Played in 4 hrs, could have been 3 1/2, but wasted time going back and forth to replay 3 holes (15 are open, scuttlebutt has it rest may be open by next year). Due to all the constuction going on for clubhouse, social center, and new homes getting around to other holes is more difficult, lots of dusty trails to go around.

The good part - front desk was cheerful and friendly, Player assistant was friendly, offered advice, and gave out directions for getting around.

No food for early tee times, they open coffee shop around 7-7:30 AM, our tee time was at 7AM. Cart came around once while we were on back nine.

$35 with Red Dot discount was good price, would not come back to play until the mess is done with. Give it a 5 on the scale, due to good service, decent playing conditions of the course (exception is the greens)

Posted: Monday, September 17, 2007
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sngernz - Irvine
Never, and I mean NEVER, have I seen soooo many unrepaired ball marks on putting greens. People, PLEASE take 15 seconds to repair your ball mark if you land one one the green. Or fix a couple while you're waiting to putt. The heat's taking it's toll, but the course is holding up, and it's begging for water. The rough is deep in most areas, keep an eye on it. Replay No. 4 to it a 19 hole course, you hellcat you.

Posted: Wednesday, September 5, 2007
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Broomy - Laguna Niguel
I played the course this week in the afternoon. It was hot, so not many golfers, and the pace was good. The course is in about the condition it usually is, but a few fairways look a little burned. Don't let the practice green , which is in bad shape, scare you away.

Posted: Saturday, September 1, 2007
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jklepp - yorba linda
FYI there are actually 15 holes open and you replay the first three. This was the first time here and i really enjoyed this course. To bad this course is going private soon!!

Posted: Wednesday, August 22, 2007
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gec518 - Irvine
This course is a joke. I have played it a few times before the construction and a few since. The layout is actually just fine, at least the 14 holes that were not damaged or changed from the construction. Conditions have been fair at best but I have not played it recently. The bad service remains a constant and kept me from playing the course today even though I made the trip to the course. To make a long story short, the conditions are never as explained when calling the course. They will say just about anything to get you to the course. Let's just say they have very inflated opinions of their course, playing conditions, etc. It's not Augusta. It's not even Tijeras Creek, who's bad service is legendary. I'd stay away if you are expecting anything resembling an upscale course. Good luck converting to a Country Club unless you completely ditch the current staff and management.

Posted: Wednesday, August 1, 2007
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BaronV - Orange County
Review- July 26, 2007

Played Aliso Viejo Golf Club Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m., the twilight rates were $27.00. After taking off to the first hole you will notice the long drive up past construction (cart rental is a must) since the course is being torn up due to a new housing project being built next to it. A formally 36 hole course, this 18 hole course is situated along a mountainside in Aliso Viejo, lots of hills to go up and down in. There are about 3 small lakes to navigate around during course of play.

The greens are in immaculate condition, very green and the rough is tall yet maintained. The rough swallowed up tons of balls from me since they were lush and overlapped each other. I would at times catch my ball rolling into the rough and as I walked towards it’s location I could not find it at all. There were many times my ball rolled not too far off the cart path, but the lushness of the rough ate all balls headed in it’s direction. The view from the tees was great, many views overlooking Orange County on a clear day. Mostly Par 4’s, there is a nice Par 3 hole, 157 yards straight down a hillside. Since we played an evening time there were only a handful of golfers on the course making it one of the more quieter games I’ve ever played.

The only downside to the course was we were given a bum golf cart causing us to pull the cart up hill for a few holes until the battery gave out and we had to wait for a replacement. The delay cost us at least two holes. We played about 12 holes in 3 hours and had to stop due to the receding sunlight. I only played this course since in a year it will be turned into a private club and the usual weekend rate of $75 is a bit to expensive I think since due to the construction they make you repeat a couple holes to make a full 18. But for $29 in the evening and low traffic on the course, the price is reasonable. A truly great location marred by high price and construction near the site. Oh, and the pro shop was pretty bad in service, no acknowledgement as we checked in and when we called the shop when our cart died, it sent me to voicemail. Only after calling back multiple times using different extensions did I get a hold of someone to send a replacement cart to us.

Posted: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
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mzehner - Newport Beach, CA
First time playing here and it is a shame they are taking this course private. Beware before playing that the surroundings are torn up right now building homes and fixing the course. Holes are well designed and reward both length and accuracy. Only bad things: you replay first three holes for your 16-18 and a par 4 turned into a par 3 while they fix the green. The current green is cut out of the middle of an existing fairway and is a giant lump. Even with these things, course was so much fun and pace of play was fantastic... all for $70. Course will be public till March 2008. Spoke to a single lumped in our group and he is joining the private club. Info to join for anyone interested: $25k down, $495/month. No food/bev requirement. Unlimited golf, only have to pay for the cart.

Posted: Saturday, July 14, 2007
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pete155 - Bermuda Dunes
Massive amount of construction going on. Only 15 holes are open. You play 1,2 and 3 twice. The 14 of the 15 holes are very good. On one of the holes (can't remember which one) they have created a temporary green in the middle of the fairway. Turning the hole from a par 4 into a par three. The other 14 holes are in great shape. Lots of elevation change. It will be interesting to see what happens to this course when the construction ends.

Posted: Monday, July 9, 2007
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MOItion55 - Ventura CA
this Jack Nickolas Designed course holds it head high deffinetly worth the trip .

Posted: Saturday, June 23, 2007
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sngernz - Palos Verdes
Another hole has indeed opened (the 4th is now the new par 3) so you only replay #1-3, and they’re three cream puffs. Still torn up around the perimeter, especially around the first few holes, but the course itself is in decent/good shape … well worth the green fees (some deals are available via internet). We played Sunday twilight for $39 and finished with no problem. Not terribly challenging, at least not to the posted slope rating which is way off, but quite enjoyable. But don't tell anyone so we can keep the crowds down :)

Posted: Monday, April 30, 2007
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player - San Diego
I play a lot, and wasn't sure what to expect at Aliso, but I had a blast. No matter to me to have to replay holes, the price was worth it. I liked having a second shot at them. This place was greened up well and the putting surfaces were smooth. After the round the head pro told me how they were knocking out the Poa grass and thats why I saw some spots. I would definately recommend playing here and they have a new hole opening on 4/23. Can't wait to come back. No problem with the pace and it's interesting how they designed two configurations to accomodate for the project underway.

Posted: Monday, April 9, 2007
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chefronbo - Dana Point
Since they no longer have a full 18 the pace of play is horrible, Play 14 holes and then have to play the first 4 over, I don't even know how they arrange tee times to make this work. Eventually they will be back to 18 holes. I would wait to play till then.

Posted: Thursday, April 5, 2007
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jmiller - Tustin
If you don't mind the construction noise and dust flying around, this is a fun course to play. Overall conditions of the course is pretty decent. I just wish my fellow golfers/hackers would fix ball maks on greens more regularly. I thought customer service by everyone I came in contact with was excellent. A good pace for the round as well - about 4 hours.

Posted: Monday, March 19, 2007
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bababoey89 - Ladera Ranch
Played on 3/5. Loved the course. Construction can get annoying, but oh well. I suggest playing it before it gets turned in to a private country club.

Posted: Wednesday, March 7, 2007
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tattooedgolf - mission viejo
Has potential... That is the best thing I can say for it. There is no driving range, to it takes about five or six holes to warm up. You get to start cold on a beautiful and difficult hole. And then you get to play it again because they are bulldozing a few holes... A few greens had back hoes and crews working five feet off the green.. If you are like me and need at least a small bucket to warm up and or a chipping green then you will hate this course almost as much as I do. What kind of a golf course sells its driving range to make way for CONDOS???

Posted: Sunday, March 4, 2007
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earache - Ladera Ranch
The course is under construction so give it a break. The course has always been good. It is a fun Nicklaus course. It is what it is. Go with a coupon. Best deal in the OC on the weekend at $29. Take it for what its worth. The course is in good shape except for the construction. Have fun life is short.

Posted: Thursday, February 15, 2007
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Broomy - Aliso Viejo
I've played the course a half a dozen times or so in the past six months. Sure, the course is a bit confusing with the construction, and you need to play a few holes twice, but it's not that bad. The construction is only along a few holes, and there's not that much noise. Aside from those few holes it's quiet and like any other golf course. The course has been in pretty good shape, but they always keep the fairway grass short so you get a lot of tight lies (if you're in the fairway, but that's another story). And you can't beat the price. I'll keep playing it until they finish the construction and jack the price way up.

Posted: Tuesday, January 9, 2007
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skearns - Laguna Niguel
I'm looking forward to the course having 18 holes again

Posted: Sunday, December 31, 2006
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inav100 - Buena Park, CA
This is not a golf course but a disaster area!! DO NOT PLAY HERE, unless you want to throw away $59.00, (or more) the place is a mess, construction and dirt all over the place, there is no driving range, the fairways are in horrible shape, the greens have more dimples than my golf balls, there was no indication of the condition of the course when I checked their website so I went by the rating posted here and let me tell you the score that this place deserves is a ONE!

Posted: Monday, October 16, 2006
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slickdude - Irvine
Is this golf course or cement...this is the worst golf course in orange county...my club bounce and can't get underneath the ball because the ground is f%@k in hard...! Browns spots from hole 1 thru 18 ...play the same holes...due to constructions....I never want to play here again...even somebody pay me for this green fee...doesn't worth the time spent....All the previous review for this golf course are weigh...OVER RATED....!!!

Posted: Friday, October 6, 2006
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brmaestas - Laguna Hills
This was my home course back when it was 27 holes. I always played from the back tees and this course will challenge you. The greens have many undulations and the designer, Jack Nicklaus, just loves collection areas and false fronts on greens. The current 4-14 layout, where you play the first 4 holes and then play them again as 15-18 does reduce the overall satisfaction that the course offered, but you can usually get out for $35-$55 week days most of the time, so it is some compensation. Expect some dust from the constuction but it is not bad and only on the early and repeated holes. Greens are usually in good condition and medium fast, but can be tricky. The sand traps are like the lottery, some times sand, some times clay lightly covered with sand. I am sorry to see that the contruction has lost some of the best view holes, but it is still a great course and hopefully the new holes will continue to make this one of the best layouts in SoCal. If you haven't played it, you should and likely it will be one of your most enjoyable rounds.

Posted: Friday, September 8, 2006
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Frosty - Manhattan Beach
This is a great course for the money!

Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2006
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sngernz - Palos Verdes
Renovation is extensive. But if you can use a discount it is not a bad idea. Yeah, it's mickey mouse with 4 holes to repeat and some tee boxes are moved up, but the layout is great and the course is in good shape other than the inconsiderates who do not fix their ball marks on the bent grass greens. Overall, it's a tough call for a round of serious golf ... but to have fun on a nice track with no frills (did I mention no practice areas, too) and uncrowded conditions, it's worth a look.

Posted: Monday, July 10, 2006
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omaldonado - Aliso Viejo
As my local course I have always enjoyed playing at Aliso Viejo, even in spite of the reduction of the course from a 27 hole layout to an 18 hole layout. The course conditions are always pretty good, the course is challenging, and the staff is great. I do have to say however that this new 14 hole layout is going to test my loyalty as well as that of many golfers. The two times I have played under this new temporary layout (the plan is to reconfigure the course and get it back to 18, while the constrution of new housing in the area takes place), the going has been grim. Play has been slow and people have not been cool about it. Unless you have the PDP deal going, you are going to probably be annoyed by paying good money to play this track. I will continue to take advantage of my PDP deal and support my local golf course, but I will also be playing El Toro, San Clemente and San Juan Hills quite a bit more than I had in the past.

Posted: Sunday, June 4, 2006
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melnick - Rancho Palos Verdes
Nothing on website about course being only 14 holes. Had to wring it out of the people at pro shop when I called. Thanks to greenskeeper.org I was able to avoid playing this kludge.

Posted: Friday, June 2, 2006
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It_Dont_Mean_A_Thing - Irvine
1st off - For the construciton going on around the course, I think the rates should be reduced. In order to play 18 holes, I was instructed to play holes 5-18 and replay 15-18.

2nd - Customer service in the Pro Shop - Thumbs Down. Guy at register was more concerned with the call on his cell phone, than the customer that is standing in front of him. Shurgs me off, while blurbing in-coherent words to his cell phone. I'd rather him just finish what he was doing, then tend to the customers. The Cafe personnel were friendly. The starter.... eh...

All in all, I would probably wait for the construction to finish (or at least clean up the one hole that has a BIG patch blocked off for construction in the middle of the FAIRWAY - you either have to drive past it or lay up before it). I MAY consider going before then if the rates drop.

Posted: Friday, June 2, 2006
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atnab1 - Torrance
First time to play this course, before any of the drastic changes they'll be doing because of construction. It's too bad that they're reconfiguring this couse; it has a nice mature layout even if has only been there a few years. Greens are very tricky though with all its undulation & speed, but it's a good challenge.

Posted: Sunday, May 28, 2006
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ragoczy - Menifee
Played here for the first time on Sunday in a golf tournament. Course was in very good condition and the greens were nice--not too fast but plenty of break and undulations. Very hilly course with multiple elevated tee shots. Several blind shots and false fronts. Lots of slopes to funnel the ball to one side or another and several that direct the ball into the water. #8 and #9 are good holes. Was told they will be removing four holes after Memorial Day--you'll play 14 holes and replay 4 holes to make it 18--and the rate will drop drastically as a result until they get the four replacement holes completed.

Posted: Monday, May 8, 2006
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ringworld - Long Beach CA
WOW is all I can say. Nice course for a Friday and with the coupon not a bad deal with a cart. Uncrowded. We kept up with the twosome ahead and the foursome behind us, we rarely saw. Great course, greens were really rolling true. Some false fronts were a pain but overall the greens were in great shape notwithstanding the Poa growing. I noticed they were watering some of the fairways and it was damp but not so much as to prevent roll. Some courses make you tee off or use all the clubs in your bag, I would categorize this course as one of them. Overall I was impressed and would be back. Personally from some of the negative comments I was fullying expecting a rip off but was pleasently suprised that was not my experience.

Posted: Friday, May 5, 2006
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slicer - HB
First time back since the start of construction. They removed the Valley, and is now down to 18 holes from 27. This is all due to houses being put in. Despite the construction all around, the course is being maintained well.

Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2006
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spaul100 - orange, CA
Haven't played Aliso since they cut it down to 18 holes. But..........if you are going to pay a full rate at this course, you are going to get completely ripped off. This course is so ridiculously overpriced it's sad! Even when they had 27 holes it was not even close to worth what they charge. If you don't believe me and have to play it to find out the hard way, sign up for their email offers at their homepage and at least you won't get completely raped on green fees.

If you are going to play in that area of OC, you are much better off going to San Juan Hills, Talega, or even San Clemente Municipal.

Posted: Thursday, March 9, 2006
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robfishburn - Huntingto Beach
Even after 2" of rain the course is very dry. After selling some land off and making it a 18 hole coruse from 3 9 hole courses the course is not the same. They also sold the driving range land so no warmups. The overall course is in poor condition lack of maintenance.

Posted: Tuesday, March 7, 2006
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1yankee - Irvine
27 holes being converted to 18 holes and the play is very slow.

Posted: Tuesday, February 21, 2006
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sbiskar - Huntington Beach
Condo construction has taken over. The 3 - 9s are now down to a patchwork of an 18 hole course. The driving range is gone. There was nothing to replace it yesterday. The pro shop said there is no plan to build another range. The best they will do is put in nets. It's still a good course; elevation changes, water on several holes, very little tree problems. Played the blue tees: some of the par 4s have been shortened. The 132 slope rating seems high. The greens are large, & roll fast. GPS on the carts would help a lot on some tee shots with forced carries over hazards. One wonders if the green fee will be reduced, esp. w/ no driving range to warm up. Still, an enjoyable round, great views of Saddleback & surrounding area.

Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2006
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kmeduke - Aliso Viejo
Played on Friday 2/3. Teed of at 1:05 and just got in the 18 before 5:45 (5 hrs 40 min). Slow all day long. Course is now 18 holes, 9 from the old creek course, 6 from the Ridge (4-9) and the last 3 are from the start of the Valley course. Course conditions were fair, greens were a bit bumpy, and a few by the water were messy from the birds. The course still challenges every level of golfer, and provides some great holes to play.

Posted: Saturday, February 4, 2006
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stuff99 - Long Beach
Played on 1/27. Golf course is in decent shape. There was some odd "ground under repair" areas on the course (a whole green side bunker that just looked un-raked). The new back side routing is a complete joke. There was no one helping route my group or others in the right direction. You had to follow the raised "pipe" and other construction and hope you picked the right direction. I was really disapointed because I like this course. Not sure what the plan is here but I hope the golf course staff has a master plan.

Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2006
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mbsisson - Laguna Hills
Nice layout, good shape (sand traps need some work) hope they build a real clubhouse someday

Posted: Friday, January 20, 2006
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kaylieryan - Laguna Hills
Course will be 'ripped-up' starting Jan. 23rd. and reduced to 18 holes. Construction throughout and no word if prices will come down.

Posted: Thursday, January 12, 2006
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ZAG-FAN - LB
Played 1/7. Considering all the previous rain and the fact this course might not drain well the course (greens, fairways, tboxes, sand and rough) was in very good shape. Greens were softer than normal but rolled nicely. Played using the postcard from being on their email list. Doubt I would pay regular fees for this course but you can almost always get a time here. I shall return when I receive another postcard.

Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2006
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ChinoBob - Chino
Great course but too much $$$. Got boned holiday rates and not worth it. Greens were not very good and toooo slow! Course could have been in better shape!

Posted: Tuesday, January 3, 2006
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ChinoBob - Chino
Played it between Xmas and New Years and payed large. Not worth it! Course was okay, but greens left alot to be desired. Then after paying 100 bucks, they paired us up with a single. Not good! It's always a fun place to play, and makes you have to think, but I suggest they take better care of it for that kind of $$$,

Posted: Tuesday, January 3, 2006
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tonys - Rancho Santa Margarita
Great day. The course could seriously use better range markers. Most of the day we spent searching for range from the green.

Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2005
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jjudo - Foothill Ranch
Fairways getting pretty thin and patchy. Some very bare spots in the middle of the fairway. Greens are more like medium slow. Overall course in fair condition.

Posted: Friday, December 23, 2005
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Shredder9 - Long Beach
Played 12-18. Played with coupon for $60 cart included and felt it was worth it. Many patchy spots in the fairways but the greens were in good shape and rolling fast. The sand traps were very inconsistent. For what they normally charge I would rather play Black Gold or Arroyo Trabuco.

Posted: Monday, December 19, 2005
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kman - anaheim
Played the Ridge/Creek course on 12-12-05. Not what I expected. The course was thin in quite a few spots, Yellowing in other spots. Greens were very fast. Overall it was a pleasant experience but not worth the green fee's they charge.

Posted: Thursday, December 15, 2005
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golfman123 - RIALTO CA
OK NOT GREAT

Posted: Tuesday, December 13, 2005
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mmichels - Huntington Beach
Played Dec 10. Conditions did not reflect Greenskeeper ratings of "Great." Fairways yellowed and and patchy, greens incredibly bumpy from ball marks. Really like the course and service and friendliness are excellent, but conditions not up to past experience. Could be they are letting things go since 9 holes will be given over to developers next year including those great elevated tees on the Ridge course. A shame, I'll miss them.

Posted: Sunday, December 11, 2005
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sandigolf - Hermosa Beach
Choice of 3 nines makes for interesting play on windy days. Staff is usually accomodating with player's choice of which 2 courses to play.

Posted: Monday, November 28, 2005
Member Since: March 27, 2004
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loudog10 - Costa Mesa, CA
Played Creek-Valley on Wednesday and course was in much better shape the 4 times I played prior to this. I don't know if the fairways and greens are recovering from reseeding and aeration but they were subpar. The fairways were 30% rye and burnt out. This would lead me to believe they are recovering and the greens were in moderate shape. I still enjoy this course for its amenities and layout. I still shot a decent round and the weather was great. Can't complain with the price I got, however, be warned if you are going to pay full price. I can think of a dozen courses in much better conditions right now to spend that amount of cash on. Customer service was great, conditions good but not great.

Posted: Thursday, November 17, 2005
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corybean - Long Beach
Fun layout, Valley Course less interesting than Ridge.

Posted: Friday, November 4, 2005
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corybean - Long Beach
I played here for the first time on a Wednesday (10/26), paying $69 including cart.

The 27 hole course has a Valley nine, Creek nine, and Ridge nine. My round included the Valley/Ridge combination.

Looking at the scorecard layout of the course, I was concerned that the back and forth design of the course with adjacent fairways would make for a completely uninteresting round. But there are enough trees and space in between holes that this isn't a problem.

The Valley nine was straightforward and I didn't feel that there was much excitement or imagination except for a couple of holes which had a blind tee shot over a ridge.

The Ridge course was far more interesting and challenging. Elevated tee boxes and water hazards made for a fun back nine.

Overall, the course plays fairly short, with most of the par 4's easily reachable with a 3-wood, short iron combination. The greens are well-maintained and have enough undulation and tiering to be challenging for most golfers.

I plan to play this course again, definitely playing from the (blue or black tees) and sticking to the Ridge and Creek courses.

Posted: Monday, October 31, 2005
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rogerfiets - N. Hollywood
I really like this course. I'm not sure it's worth $100, but then, it's Orange County. Much better deals up this way.

Posted: Saturday, October 22, 2005
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mts - Mission Viejo
I joined the player developement program and it is a really good deal for such a great course. I really like the Ridge course. The people there are really nice and they actually seem to like there jobs. Some of the views are amazing of saddle back and of orange county. On some of the holes make sure you keep your ball on the fairway or your ball will ge lost in the tall grass. The greens are fun and challenging.

Posted: Friday, October 21, 2005
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tcscb - San Pedro
Played 10/8, course is not very long, but narrower fairways and deep rough will make you want to keep you ball in the short grass. Great greens.

Posted: Monday, October 10, 2005
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stevebee - Laguna Hills, Ca
This is a challenging and beautiful course. It is a little short, but the shortness is made up with the challenging fairways and putting greens. I highly recommend it.

Posted: Monday, September 26, 2005
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loudog10 - Costa Mesa, CA
Played Valley-Ridge on 10/23 and it was great. Finished in 4 hours and did not wait except on two tee boxes (par 3's). This course is fun and you will get a little better each time you play. The greens, fairways, tee boxes and rough are awesome. Need a little work on their yardage markers, that just makes it a little more of a challenge. Have fun and make sure your putter is "working"!!!!

Posted: Monday, September 26, 2005
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jjudo - Foothill Ranch
Played Ridge to Creek on 9/19. Fairways, greens & tee boxes was overall in good shape.

Posted: Thursday, September 22, 2005
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ahmdavid - Beverly Hills, ca.
Aliso Viejo is an excellent course and not too hard but a challange from Blues. One par 3 of 145+ yards is a straight downhill and only a wedge is needed.
Fairway are wide and you do not lose too many balls here. The weather is always nice also and a short drive from 73 toll road.

Posted: Wednesday, September 21, 2005
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fishermang - CERRITOS
This golf course is very much worth the green fee.. We went with a 3 some and finished almost all 3 nine hole course considering we started at 2:40 tee time and finshed about 23 holes by the time the sun went..

Posted: Tuesday, August 30, 2005
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modx - Costa Mesa
I played on Sunday and had a great time. Aliso Viejo is a beautiful course, everything about it was exceptional. I recomend this course to anyone thinking about playing in the Orange County area.

Posted: Monday, August 29, 2005
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loudog10 - Costa Mesa, CA
Course Management a must...a fun layout. Three nine hole, designed by "the Bear and his son." Many tricky greens, fairly narrow fairways, greet tee box vistas. Only bad part was sand, maybe heat has them watering them down. Played Ridge to Creek in under 4 1/2 hours, great service, marshalls and starters were cool. All that said, think fairway woods or long irons instead of driver on most holes.

Posted: Sunday, August 28, 2005
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cartman - Pasadena
We had an away tournament here recently. and the course was in great shape. The staff treated us well. The only problem was the start time. We had booked an early time, but due to an Aliso Viejo internal problem with a former staff employee, our time was given to another tournament, and we didn't tee off til after 11 AM, in the summer heat, that was a problem. The staff treated us well while we were there, but they really didn't do much to try and solve. or compensate us , for the problem they acknowleged was cause by their former staff member. Also the course does charge a $10 premium for tournaments. Doesn't seem fair when we bring in a lot of players to the course, and the rate is on the high end already. But the course itself was GREAT, and the staff on the course was professional while we were there.

Posted: Saturday, July 23, 2005
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tcscb - San Pedro
Played 7/19. Course in great shape from tee to green. Not a long course, but hitting the green in the right spot is key, easy to 3 putt here as greens are huge.

Posted: Wednesday, July 20, 2005
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weber - coto de caza
I hadn't play here since October 2003. The course was in very nice condition. To my surprise, the place was empty? Played in well under 3 1/2 hours (4some) Not my style of course, but a nice change of pace. Staff was exceptional, which these days is rare.

Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2005
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bodonoghue - Orange
Played Creek/Ridge on 05/03/05 - this course is looking great! Greens are rolling true and fairways are really well maintained. Also, the bunkers are well sanded so there should be no excuses from that side of things :-) Overall, a very good day!

Posted: Wednesday, May 4, 2005
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fesdwino - Laguna Niguel
Fun track, could use better practice facilities. Great beer with great price - your score!

Posted: Saturday, April 30, 2005
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rgrod - Mission Viejo
Played here on Wednesday April 20th. Although the course is not very long it presents a very good challenge. Course management and hitting to specific spots will do much better than just seeing how far you can hit the ball. The greens are tricked up and have lots of undulations, however, they run true and there’s just about no air time when you putt. We played the Ridge to Creek in just four hours. Senior rate was $44.00 before 8:30 AM. Course is in great shape.

Posted: Saturday, April 23, 2005
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gec518 - Irvine
Goat track. Where's the grass? Record setting rains in California and the course is brown. It actually looks like they overseeded but the course is very thin. One good thing, it was dry and the ball rolled forever. Layout was decent and very fair from the tee boxes. Greens were way too tricked up, with multi-levels and undulations everywhere. Some fun holes and worth the twilight rate. Good course if you just want to tune up your game. Go elsewhere if you want good conditions.

Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2005
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rac - lake forest
Played at 2:00 on Wed. Price is right ($34.00 with cart.) I like this course, it is user friendly. Holes are not to long, so you have many chances to reach green in regulation. Greens are playing slower than I remember. Someone said there were complaints about the extreme speed, so the greenkeeper is cutting them a little higher. This course would rank higher if they improved the sand bunkers, they tend to get wet and hard,
but they are hazards.

Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2005
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grrblue - Laguna Hills
I played Saturday afternoon under the Super Twilight rate ($34). Went off at 2:15 and the course was almost empty, so I finished all 18 just after sundown. The rain stayed away all afternoon. Given all the water, the course was in fantastic condition. Just one (major) problem, and it isn't the course's fault. I just can't understand why a golfer who can hit the green with his shot is dumb or thoughtless enough to ignore the ball mark left behind. Come on people - it's time to get tough. I suggest that course marshals watch groups on the green, instead of just being "clock police." A person or group not repairing ball marks should be given 1 very clear warning, then escorted off if they can't comply. It seems like every place I play these days has the same problem, and it can ruin an otherwise great course.

Posted: Monday, February 14, 2005
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Broomy - Laguna Niguel
I played Valley/Ridge today. There were a few bunkers flooded and a few spots that were a little soggy, but overall the course drains well and was in very good shape. There were quite a few ball marks on the greens, none of which were mine because I couldn't seem to hit any greens. I guess only the diehards were out because the pace of place was fast--finished in 3 1/2 after starting around 1:00.

Posted: Thursday, January 6, 2005
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simaw - Costa Mesa
Played Ridge/Creek today. Course was extremely WET today as could be expected from all the recent rain. At least half the bunkers were ponds, though grounds crew were pumping them. Like others have said, there was some pretty bad ball mark damage on many of the greens. Repaired 1 or 2 other ball marks on every green, and we went off at 7am! Some @ssholes just have no clue about common courtesy. Marshalls need to be looking for that on par 3's. Still a decent and scenic course to play at discounted rates (check click4teetimes.com and the course's website), but I wouldn't pay full price.

Posted: Wednesday, January 5, 2005
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jjudo - Foothill Ranch
Played Creek/Valley on 12/26. Overall good conditions, players still not fixing ball marks on greens.

Posted: Thursday, December 30, 2004
Member Since: November 13, 2002
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sanford - La Habra
Interesting course. targe style golf.

Posted: Friday, December 24, 2004
Member Since: December 20, 2004
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slicer - HB
New clubhouse. Overall good conditions. Players not fixing divots on greens.

Posted: Wednesday, December 15, 2004
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tcscb - San Pedro
Played 11/13, Ridge/Creek. Fairways thin, greens nice, but severe ball mark damage, another course where ball marks are not repaired. Fixed 3-5 each hole. Course was very wet, much more than the short, light drizzle we received. For a hundred dollar course, you would expect to have a much nicer range, and still a temporary club house? No real restaurant, they microwave hot dogs? In my opinion not worth the green fees, unless you had a coupon as we did only paid 65.00 on a Saturday.

Posted: Sunday, November 14, 2004
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canig00 - Santa Ana
What an amazing view on the ridge side. Great deal at twighlight.

Posted: Friday, October 22, 2004
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fesdwino - Laguna Niguel
Fun track, too bad it will drop from 27 to 18 holes.

Posted: Saturday, October 16, 2004
Member Since: May 6, 2004
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mrqmac3 - aliso viejo
A shorter course, but still challenging for the average golfer. Greens are generally pretty quick and putt true. The only real problem that this course has is the bunkers. Rarely is there enough or any (dry) sand in them and each bunker is different so it is hard to judge how to play out of them. Also for a short course it does take 4 1/2 to 5 hours to play which is surprising

Posted: Thursday, October 7, 2004
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melnick - rancho palos verdes
Great place to play for the middle handicapper. Not a lot of forced carries but very challenging holes with lots of water. Course is in super, lush condition. Greens have plenty of breaks but were soft enough to hold approach shots. They've eliminated the 'shuttle' from the parking lot. They now give you a cart at the lot for you to drive up to the pro shop. The daily specials that they post on their website are great - usually $59 on weekends and $45-$50 during the week.

Posted: Monday, September 13, 2004
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rac - lake forest
Great course for the price. Played super twilight for $34 and got in all 18 before dark. The major complaints are the bunkers and the ball marks on greens. The sand is always wet and compacted. The greens are marked badly by the end of the day. It would be nice if people would fix a couple marks per hole, but even at that it is hard to keep up with the damage.

Posted: Thursday, August 26, 2004
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jjudo - Foothill Ranch
Played Ridge to Creek on 7/3, course still in great shape from tee to green.

Posted: Sunday, July 4, 2004
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rgrod - Mission Viejo
Played Creek/Valley on 7-1. Course is in great shape from Tee to Green. The sand traps still need more sand as we found small chunks of dirt on the greens. They have an abundance of “Player Assistants” (Marshalls) that keep things moving along quite well. When you finish, however, the bag boys remove your clubs to another cart that holds 5 golfers and drive you to the parking lot about 500 yards away. When you arrive at the parking lot to start your game, they put your clubs on a cart and you drive that 500 yards up to the club house!!! Go figure!!!

Posted: Friday, July 2, 2004
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tcscb - San Pedro
Played Creek/Valley on 6/5. Teed off on time, first off, big props to the marshalls. We had a slow twosome in front of our foursome, and they hustled them along, and after the just a hole or two, we never had to wait to hit again. Course is in great shape, from the tee to the green and everywhere in between except for the traps. Too wet and too little sand, at least in the two bunkers I was in. Greens are tough, very fast, huge with the potential for lots of breaks and tiers. You must know where to hit your ball, plus have the ability to, which I usually don't. The course always has discounted tee times at a variety of different websites, so if you take a minute to look it's always a very good value. Regular rates are a bit steep for my wallet, but it's a course that is worth it if you got it.

Posted: Monday, June 7, 2004
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jjudo - Foothill Ranch
Played 5/23, Creek to Valley again. Course still in great shape. Greens were very slick. Creek no longer has any sign of little aeration holes.

Posted: Monday, May 24, 2004
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rtbackatya - Costa Mesa
This is a great layout. Accuracy is a must on most holes. Driver isn't required or recommended on many. The course is all about setting up the next shot, especially to the greens. The greens are tough with some severe slopes and tricky pin placements. They can be tough to hold since they are firm also. VERY quick. Water doesn't come into play much, but it's there to give that little bit of unsettling feeling. The bunkers could be better...some were nice, others a little thin (I was in too many this first round). Overall length is short, but it makes up for it on the greens (and getting there). I played Sat. @ 4 and finished 18 holes just before darkness. Great deal for $34 super twilight! I'll be back for sure.

Posted: Sunday, May 23, 2004
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jjudo - Foothill Ranch
Played Creek to Valley 4/18 at 7:00 am. Greens on Creek had small aeration holes on them, but not too noticeable as they did not affect direction of putts. Greens were slower on Creek than Valley. Overall, pretty good conditions on the fairways, greens, and bunkers (especially Valley).

Posted: Tuesday, April 20, 2004
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oliversax - costa mesa
Course is short, fairways are wide open, but greens are typical Nicklaus design, w/ multilevels and lots of undulation. Aliso is a fun place to practice your short game b/c, on most holes, you can put yourself w/in 50 yds of the green if you use a driver off the tee. Course does get a lot of play so be prepared for a slow round, but the conditions are as good as any in Orange County. It's very scenic, too.

All in all, it's a fun place to play, w/ nice views and some good elevation, but the wide open fairways and short holes do not adequately test your long game. I'm not long by any means (250-70 w/ driver), but next time, I'll try teeing off w/ irons to get the feel of a full lenth course and use something other than SW for approach shots.

Posted: Tuesday, April 13, 2004
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metalmd - Long Beach
Played the Ridge/Creek courses. Overall the course was nice to play. Relatively wide open fairways, and not too much trouble to worry about. Course doesn't seem to deserve the high slope ratings, but what do I know. Would play again.

Posted: Thursday, April 8, 2004
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alanmode - cerritos
Played tournament group named ANGEL of 16 but presented only 13 with discounted geen fee.All nice profesional staff,they said no problem.Everything in very good condition.See you soon.

Posted: Sunday, April 4, 2004
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traunik - Simi Valley, CA
Nice course. Seems to get lots of play. Showed especially on the greens. Some bumps.

Posted: Sunday, March 21, 2004
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akim47 - IRvine
Used to be in better condition. I think they let it go in the winter months. Anyhow, great value if you get the discount emails. Paid $50 with cart for 11:30 tee time. Usually pace of place is decent, at least better than OC muni courses. Not terribly long, not overly challenging. I like the layout though, and design is good. Some nice holes. There are 3 nines here. Played Ridge/Creek. Too bad they still have the temp club house still after all these years.

Posted: Monday, March 1, 2004
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736DP - Capistrano Beach
Played using a Email special, pace of play great. Made the turn and the starter switched nines for us because of a slow pace of play on our original back nine,played in 4 hours

Posted: Monday, February 16, 2004
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rgrod - Mission Viejo
Another beautiful day at Aliso Viejo. The staff was very friendly and the course was in great shape. Greens were firm and ran true at about a 13 --- very fast. The sand was a little thin in some bunkers. Finished play in 4:40. $39.00 for seniors before 0830 and that includes a cart.

Posted: Thursday, January 22, 2004
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msulli5402 - Laguna Beach
SLOW PLAY!!!! This is a nice course - better prices than comparable courses in the area, maybe why it is always crowded. I keep getting tempted to come back due to its convenient location (for me) and keep getting frustrated. Played approx. 5 times and have yet to play under 5 hours on a weekend. I do NOT recommend this course because of this fact.

Posted: Tuesday, January 6, 2004
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ndllana - HB
Fairways had muddy patches due to rain. Somewhat pricey for conditions. Staff real friendly.

Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2003
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t25452 - Laguna Niguel
Course is still recuperating from aeration. With that in mind, it's in pretty good shape. Greens were in good shape and slick. Very fast. It'll be back to 100% in a week or so.

Posted: Monday, November 17, 2003
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bodonoghue - Irvine
Great course, but could be even better if the just stopped using home depot sand for their traps! I normally enjoy bunker play, but here, DON'T land in them at all, you'll not get the best reaction out of them!

Posted: Monday, November 17, 2003
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rgrod - Mission Viejo
As said before --- Bunkers are thin --- need more sand. The rest of the coursre is in great shape --- Greens running about 10 to 11. Nice course and the staff are very nice.

Posted: Thursday, November 13, 2003
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jjudo - Aliso Viejo
Played 10/26. Like they said, they overseed only 9 holes at a time, leaving 18 open to play in decent condition.

Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 2003
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rgrod - Mission Viejo
The course is in great shape. The sand was thin and you got a lot of club bounce for a thin shot --- they need more sand in the bunkers. Quit foggy in the morning, however, there were enough staff to make everything move smoothly. The senior rate before 8:30 in the morning was $39.00 --- Very good deal. They really need better facilities at this course --- restaurant, club house, etc.

Posted: Thursday, October 9, 2003
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randymoore - Trabuco Canyon
We were able to get on for a reduced rate using the email special and the course was in good shape. The greens were nice and true. They were in the best shape I have seen at this course in some time.

Posted: Thursday, October 9, 2003
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wlowe - Irvine
Despite having a temporary clubhouse, and a very confused starter.....it was a truly memorable round. The service could be better but I and other higher handicaps should enjoy this course since it doesn't play very long and isn't too tight. We played Creek / Valley and I was bombing the driver today. Made eagle on No. 7 Valley (Driver 300, 3 Wood 230, 2 ft. putt). My 2 greatest shots getting there! Also made 40 foot chip-in birdie on #1 handicap on Creek course. I will definetly play this course again and again after today. For the money, this course is much nicer than higer priced, less scenic courses in O.C. If you haven't played Aliso Viejo yet, try it.....just be patient with the check-in diversions, the starter, and get there early on weekend.

Posted: Sunday, September 21, 2003
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douglaswonderly - Northridge
Three of us "old valley boys" make the drive to play Tijeras Creek at 7am and this course in the afternoon. It's a good thing we did...it saved the day. Nice staff,t and unlike the more expensive Creek course well kept. The only real problems were the RECENT ball and spike marks on the greens. We should all put a bounty on players who don't repair! Worth every dime for a nice afternoon game and grreat views.

Posted: Monday, September 1, 2003
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Mazza - Mazza
Well said!!!!!!!

Posted: Saturday, August 9, 2003
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SoCalGolfRadio - realmanradio.com
Typical Jack layout. Not enough land so use what you have to make a very very short very wide golf course and confuse everyone by having 4 different tee boxes. Your choice of tee box wont make any difference on your score since the greens are where the challenges sometime lie. This keeps it one step above an executive course by making unfair roller coaster greens. The greens by the way are hard to hold but need a good mow and roll because there just too slow.
The traps really need a deep machine raking because they are hard as a rock on the bottom where the night water sits. This makes it very easy to get the club on the ball when you land in a fairway bunker.
The tee boxes are loaded with divots. The grass seems dry on top but is muddy underneath the surface making it easy to hit fat shots. After waiting three years to play this course I was really dissapointent by the layout. You could play the course with about 7 clubs in your bag. From the back tees I only hit driver on 4 holes. The rolling terain adds to the difficulty but if you hit the right IRON off the tees you can eat this course up. I was shocked that there is still temporary clubhouse and pro shops. This must be due to the fact that they can't get enough people to pay the incredibly high green fees. What a shame.

Posted: Thursday, August 7, 2003
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steve663 - Redondo Beach
This course was more interesting than I expected. It has nice water holes and lots of elevation changes. You can chip and run the ball near the green, but as with a Jack Nicklaus course, from the fairway a high iron shot works best. The greens are hard but they roll true. It is hard to take large divots in the fairway and hard to make big ball marks on the green. The grass is tough. Nice, but not long at all. I would not pay $95.

Posted: Monday, April 28, 2003
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hacking - Aliso Viejo
Greens are super hard almost too dry. Also are very hard to read. The elevation changes on this course are amazing. If you love greens surrounded by water and/or sand then you'll enjoy this course. If your not very accurate then stay away.

Posted: Monday, April 28, 2003
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Mazza - Mazza
Driver.....Wedge......Mickey mouse greens

Posted: Sunday, February 16, 2003
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kuriakos - Orange County
I play Aliso frequently. The greens are in fabulous condition. They are some of the most challenging greens in Orange County. Putt well here and I believe you can putt well anywhere in the country. Fairways are well kept, open and pretty forgiving. Wait until the trees mature. Fairway and greenside bunkers could use more sand, but who wants to be in the traps anyway. Occassionally slow play on the weekends but the marshals are getting on top of it.

Posted: Tuesday, December 10, 2002
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johnsohn - Orange
Played Aliso On Saturday, 2, 2002. This course is always in fine condition and that is how I found it last Saturday. The greens have recovered from aeration and it looks as if they will not overseed. Played Valley/Ridge in 4.5 hours.

Posted: Friday, November 8, 2002
Member Since: November 8, 2002
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