Trump National Golf Club: Member Reviews

1 Ocean Trails Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes , CA 90275 • (310) 265-5000

LOCAL WEATHER

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (90275)

77°F
Sunny

[Full Forecast]

Humidity: 18%
Wind: CALM

Sunset: 7:08 pm
green Sunrise: 6:50 am

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11. Birdtenders

Posted: 07/24/20 12:36p
Member Since: Sep 24, 2013
From: Tierrasanta

Played 36 holes yesterday on 7/23/20, the first 18 was played starting at 0900 with a club member (John) which really helped with tee shots and putting these crazy fast and undulated greens. Always th... Continue »

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13 Likes.

Rated
9.9 Conditions

12. Scottccm25

Posted: 07/22/20 2:39p
Member Since: Jul 22, 2020
From: Santa Clarita

Played Trump National yesterday 7/21/20. The course was immaculate. The greens were fast and true roll. Tee Boxes were well manicured. With COVID-19 going on the customer service was lacking understan... Continue »

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11 Likes.

Rated
10.0 Conditions

13. dethman

Posted: 07/22/20 10:13a
Member Since: Sep 14, 2006
From: irvine

played trump 7/21 midmorning in cool but sunny weather. much of the customer service is gone, with no valet nor bag service, and the usual chatty starter who gives a lot of advice wasn't there. cart... Continue »

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10 Likes.

Rated
8.3 Conditions

14. bnb1995

Posted: 06/30/20 7:06p
Member Since: Jun 30, 2020
From: Hermosa Beach, CA

Great shape. Greens rolled well. Fairways had no spots. Customer service was excellent as usual. Great to see some of the old guard still there as well.

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8 Likes.

Rated
8.8 Conditions

15. bogeygolf

Posted: 02/19/20 9:43p
Member Since: Sep 2, 2005
From: Fountain Valley, CA

Played 2/19/20 @ 710am with the bounce back coupon they gave out in November. Conditions are top notch right now! Tee boxes level with only a couple uneven ones- I can't recall which ones. The fairway... Continue »

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10 Likes.

Rated
8.9 Conditions

16. 1runnner

Posted: 10/17/19 7:30a
Member Since: May 23, 2010
From: Mission Viejo

Drove up from Orange County yesterday to play, took a little over an hour to get there and same coming back. I hadn't played here in a few years and was excited to come back for the views and course c... Continue »

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7 Likes.

Rated
8.0 Conditions

17. cthuyen

Posted: 08/26/19 8:53p
Member Since: Aug 15, 2006
From: Los Angeles

Great day at Trump National. Spectacular views that never gets old. Politics aside, this is a nice high end LA course worth a special occasion visit. Great customer service from valet guys to beautifu... Continue »

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13 Likes.

Rated
7.2 Conditions

18. chipper28

Posted: 08/26/19 6:39p
Member Since: Oct 29, 2006
From: Glendale, CA

Played today for the the first time since the Ocean Trails days. What a spectacular day and course conditions. I don't really have much to add because I concur with the previous reviews since August... Continue »

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9 Likes.

Rated
9.7 Conditions

19. slicer

Posted: 07/19/19 1:29p
Member Since: Feb 11, 2004
From: HB

Played here yesterday using and Underpar certificate with free same day replay. It was our first time to ever play this course. It is an hour drive from the OC but close to a 2 hour drive back to th... Continue »

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12 Likes.

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20. jschrader

Posted: 06/08/19 8:25p
Member Since: Apr 10, 2019
From: Irvine, CA

How to say a place is great, and yet I left with a sour taste in my mouth and no intent to ever play there again?

Service staff such as starter, concessions, bag drop, were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Cannot take anything away from the course conditions, as the grounds staff has that place as consistent as you could ever ask for. A beautiful course with beautiful views makes it easy to understand why the rates are what they are.

With all the great things I just listed, things were off from the arrival. Intimidating enough traveling through Ranchos Palos Verdes to get there; this round was a rare splurge, and it took some extra hours to make sure I could cover the round, so the moment of paying for the round is slightly tense in general. I was told the round would cost 150 (twilight) over the phone, so I was super excited to get a great deal. When I was there to pay however, the rate had spiked to 175. Ignoring the automatic additional taxes that made my total 188, it then becomes a bit embarrassing to even ask why the rate is up.. playing there should supposedly mean “I’m not worried about the extra 25 bucks” but hey, that’s a big deal. Their explanation was some sort of sliding rate where they decide to change it day of... has anyone ever heard of this? Just felt cheated as soon as I walked in the door, despite how nice everyone outside the golf shop was.

And finally, it is a tough lay out. I’m a 12.1, so there’s still a decent lack of nuance to my game, but even shots that should find a safe lie could be brutal side hills or in one of many bunkers or low drain areas.. topography leaves no forgiveness or room. The layout is what it is, but after being in such a beautiful setting all day, still left upset after getting knocked around by the course all day. This is obviously a test for the better golfer with the patented penal Pete Dye design, so if you’re someone who needs to keep the golf budget under control, and want to HAVE FUN while also getting challenged, this might not be the best place. If Golf has a blank check signed by you, and you don’t care where the ball goes as you stare at the ocean, you’ll love it!

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16 Likes.

Rated
7.9 Conditions

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Playing Conditions
8.80
Great