We are moving to Orange County so I have been playing private clubs in the area to see where I want to join. I found Aliso Viejo Country Club through... » More

We are moving to Orange County so I have been playing private clubs in the area to see where I want to join. I found Aliso Viejo Country Club through a GolfWRX forum and a member reached out to me. I am so glad that I found this course as it really has everything I want....

First, the course! It's a really fun layout and the views are spectacular. Most other Orange County courses are near highways and aren't very scenic. AVCC has so many jaw dropping views of the Santa Ana Mountains and it is just a blast to play. The greens are often elevated and well guarded. The bunkers are fluffy and you can let the driver rip on just about2 every hole. The greens had recently been aerated but they still rolled pure and medium fast. There were a number of really interesting holes including their signature par 3 (number 12) that has a very elevated tee with panoramic views. Some say they need a full service driving range (AVCC has mats with nets to warm up with rumored trackman down the road) but I think it's fine and the chipping / putting area is quite good.

The clubhouse, food and staff were all first rate. I was so impressed that I am going to join....
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Hmmm...where to start. I wanted to LOVE Mission Viejo CC as we are moving to Laguna Niguel and it is definitely on my list of clubs to join. I broug... » More

Hmmm...where to start. I wanted to LOVE Mission Viejo CC as we are moving to Laguna Niguel and it is definitely on my list of clubs to join. I brought my Mother-in-law and Wife to tour and they didnt feel very welcome (evidently women are not as welcome as one might think). We stayed for lunch and the food was ok....not great. I played with a member who did nothing but talk about how much money he had and his private jet, blah blah. I had high expectations for the course but I didnt find it very memorable. It wasn't overly difficult ("Mission Impossible" seems to be a bit of an overstatement) and I really didnt feel that it had much personality and lacked the scenic views of many Orange County courses. The bartender was fabulous and his Palomas were definitely the highlight of the day but this course now commands a $100K initiation, so the experience should be elite. Even if you spotted them an "E" the "L" and the "I"....I am not sure Mission Viejo could spell ELITE. The clubhouse is beautiful and the grounds are nice....but all you hear is that atrocious pickleball noise from the patio. All in all, it fell a bit short of expectations even if Robert Trent Jones Sr designed the course (which he did)....
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