First time playing and putting on a golf tournament at Aliso Viejo Country Club 3-2-2026.

I found the course to be a very fun layout allowing ample room to let the driver rip. The layout featured a good mix of short and long Par 4s as well as risk/reward Par 5s. They had a good mix of short and long Par 3s with my favorite Par 3 the steep downhill hole 12. The hole 12 ... » More

First time playing and putting on a golf tournament at Aliso Viejo Country Club 3-2-2026.

I found the course to be a very fun layout allowing ample room to let the driver rip. The layout featured a good mix of short and long Par 4s as well as risk/reward Par 5s. They had a good mix of short and long Par 3s with my favorite Par 3 the steep downhill hole 12. The hole 12 tee box provides a fantastic panoramic view of the property and surrounding mountains/valley.

The most challenging aspect of the course IMO was the approach shots. Most approach shots were to elevated well-guarded greens. On the greens, it was tale of two nines. The front nine greens were about average size with some undulations. The back nine greens were larger showcasing multiple tiers. I loved the back nine greens.

The golf course was in great shape with exception to some thatching/aeration zones in a few fairways. Those areas were marked GUR. The greens ran mostly smooth, little firm at medium speed. Tee boxes were level, cut tight and lush. The rough was lush cut down to just above fairway height. The bunkers all contained quality sand and were well groomed.

From an organizer’s perspective, I was impressed with how well organized and super serving the staff was. I wish they had a driving range, but the large hitting stall station served our group just fine. I loved how they staged the golf carts uniformly in line making it very easy for our players with a fancy touch. We did not opt for a snack bar but rather beverage cart service available prior to play and during the round. Super cool how the beverage cart created a special Vivid Golf Mull drink for our group.

Our group had a super time and I’m already looking into booking another event!

Check out the photos I just posted :)
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I played here today. First time ever playing this course as it was built in 1999 and I left Sacramento many years before that. I found the course to be intersting to say the least.

Course in Davis off Hwy 113 and road 29 and Pole road.

In speaking with the cart manager he tells me the course is owned by a local family group and they are the 5th owners.

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I played here today. First time ever playing this course as it was built in 1999 and I left Sacramento many years before that. I found the course to be intersting to say the least.

Course in Davis off Hwy 113 and road 29 and Pole road.

In speaking with the cart manager he tells me the course is owned by a local family group and they are the 5th owners.

The course is an intersting design combining moguls, water, large carry areas and very rarely do you have a level lie. Holes # 15 and 18 provide a huge challenge with very large carries required for the 2nd (more likely a 3rd) after your drive, unless you are a long hitter.

The course is just coming around after much rain in the area and one can see that maintenance was delayed but is frantically catching up. Also the course is greening up but needs time to fully fill in and all the beautiful trees to come into bloom. Right now it looks a little stark.

I had no tee box issues. Fairways while still filling in did provide a good measure of decent lies and some even excellent rollout. Many of them are below the cart paths and are narrow putting a premium on hitting the fairway. And you can easlily go out of bounds with errant tee shots. And also more often than not you will not have a level lie.

Rough was not much of an issue as you could play out of it but advancement was limited. I was not in any bunkers but they all appeared groomed and cleaned for play for the day.

Greens were in very nice shape. They are large but w/o a lot of undulations but being large they do put the fear of a 3 putt in ones mind. And all of them are above the fairway to some degree. Something I have experienced here in N CA vs the flat courses in S CA (not all but most).

The par 3's are an excellent form of design and fun to play.

Great customer service in the shop and cart personnel. Did not get to use the resaurant but it was very nice in appearance.

Driving range and putting green. Golf carts are functional but are not in the best of appearance.

All in all I had an enjoyable time and will find time to go back when the weather is nicer and the course has rounded into better condition. I would not hestitate to recommend this course if you are in the area.

I was struck by the fact how quite the course was early in the AM compared to S CA
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Played in group 1A of the Golf Moose / Vivid Golf / GK event here on Monday with mpisarski, stickboy, and John. Great to catch up with stickboy and fun times all around! Pace was typical for these events at about 5:00. Gorgeous day with only a slight wind.

Conditions are quite good. Greens were smooth, medium speed, and medium firmness. Full shots seemed to take a boun... » More

Played in group 1A of the Golf Moose / Vivid Golf / GK event here on Monday with mpisarski, stickboy, and John. Great to catch up with stickboy and fun times all around! Pace was typical for these events at about 5:00. Gorgeous day with only a slight wind.

Conditions are quite good. Greens were smooth, medium speed, and medium firmness. Full shots seemed to take a bounce before stopping, and you had to really get some good spin on shorter shots to get them to check quickly. Blue tee boxes were all nice; no issues. The fairways were really good – great coverage and just the right amount of cushion under the ball. Rough was mostly light, two-inch-deep bermuda but could get penal when the ball sank down in it. The two bunkers I was in were solid with plentiful sand.

I’ve lived within a couple miles of this course for the last 17 years but hadn’t played it since before the private club was established in 2008. Much of the back nine is routed across the hillsides, providing great views of Saddleback Mountain and the entire Saddleback Valley. The greens have some good contours and could get really challenging with faster speeds. Great day all around!
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Played Sunday, March 1st, 8am teetime, but the starter got us out about 20mins early which was awesome. POP no problem, a smooth 4hrs. We had three of us walking and one riding.

Conditions sure are a mixed bag. Teeboxes were acceptable. Level, no problem, but a little shaggy with plenty of divot damage. Just take an extra few seconds to find a good spot to tee it ... » More

Played Sunday, March 1st, 8am teetime, but the starter got us out about 20mins early which was awesome. POP no problem, a smooth 4hrs. We had three of us walking and one riding.

Conditions sure are a mixed bag. Teeboxes were acceptable. Level, no problem, but a little shaggy with plenty of divot damage. Just take an extra few seconds to find a good spot to tee it up.

Fairways were borderline, very shaggy, hadn't been mown for days. Quite a few unfilled divots and lots of bare areas, too. We played the ball down, but I sure wouldn't argue if you played some winter rules right now, they are in pretty poor shape in about 50% of the fairway area.

Greens were acceptable. No huge complaints. They were a little slow on the front nine but quickened up after the dew dried. Plus it seemed the entire back nine was in a little better condition than the front. They held shots very well, but had a few bumps to throw your ball off line every once in a while.

Found one greenside bunker and it was great. Nice fluffy, well maintained sand. No problem whatsoever.

Rough was thick and filled with clover. Avoid it at all cost, if possible. Very difficult to even find your ball in that clover as the ball tends to sit underneath the big clover leaves.

Service was great except the guy in the proshop was quite the dud. I mentioned that Sea n Air was $53 to walk and Miramar was $55 to walk making a joke and he didn't want any part of that conversation. It was a joke, sir, lighten up. Starter was awesome!! and the beverage cart was great!!! Very friendly bev cart and saw her twice.

Super flat course, easy walk. There are some great holes out there, though. Nice dog legs and tree lined for the most part which was visually appealing on many holes. I would definitely recommend.
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Played today. Course is lush and drying out after lots of rain. They had all the fairways mowed and lies and rollout were very good. Tee boxes good. Rough is half inch and not very playable. Traps playable. The greens here all elevated and that makes every hole very challenging. Nothing like S CA were its flat. + many are guarded by traps or water. And they are not flat but lo... » More

Played today. Course is lush and drying out after lots of rain. They had all the fairways mowed and lies and rollout were very good. Tee boxes good. Rough is half inch and not very playable. Traps playable. The greens here all elevated and that makes every hole very challenging. Nothing like S CA were its flat. + many are guarded by traps or water. And they are not flat but lots of undullations making putting challenging. Open to the public so if you are in the area try it out
Super maintenance by the staff. Food is great and so inexpensive
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