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. ... Continue »

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....

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... Continue »

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 :)

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 eve... Continue »

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!

Loved Aliso Viejo CC! I was very pleased by the conditions of the course; they were exactly what I hoped for from a private club. Everything was good from tee to green, and the facilities were good, a... Continue »

Loved Aliso Viejo CC! I was very pleased by the conditions of the course; they were exactly what I hoped for from a private club. Everything was good from tee to green, and the facilities were good, as well. They do lack a driving range (just have a hitting net), but they have a couple putting greens, and a chipping green with bunker. The layout of the course is good, as well; it’s a Jack Nicklaus design. Definitely give this place a try, if you can.

Played this on a Monday with some friends and family during AVCC’s member for a day outing. This was my second time playing the course having played it once before in a charity tournament scramble. T... Continue »

Played this on a Monday with some friends and family during AVCC’s member for a day outing. This was my second time playing the course having played it once before in a charity tournament scramble. The highlights: The greens were phenomenal even though they had a bit of a top dressing on them. The greens and tee boxes were above average and in very good shape. The customer service and Covid check in process was a breeze. The clubhouse is very nice and well designed. The company was great and the outings was perfect. Didn’t wait on a group all day or hold anyone up. The weather was also perfect. The negatives: The fairways and rough were in awful shape for a “country club”. There were a ton of bare spots and unfilled divots all throughout the fairway. We had to play the ball up because the chances of getting a bad lie in the fairway were very common. Also the fact that this country club has no actual range facility (they offer hitting nets) is a bummer. They’re chipping and putting areas are about average for a country club. Conclusion: I was glad we got the invitation to participate in the member for a day outing. However, if the invitation was extended to me again I would probably not take them up on the offer given the price we paid. It was fine for a one off but wouldn’t do this on a regular basis.

Had the opportunity to play this Private Country Club as a part of an online golf deal for ~$75pp - The course called it Member For A Day. 10am, shotgun start, we played the Blue tees, and the forwar... Continue »

Had the opportunity to play this Private Country Club as a part of an online golf deal for ~$75pp - The course called it Member For A Day. 10am, shotgun start, we played the Blue tees, and the forward Ladies tee, and started on 13.

Short review: Course was in okay shape, especially for a "Private Country Club" I was not impressed. Lots of divots everywhere in the fairways and tee boxes. Greens and bunkers were very good. Random areas throughout the course had soggy wet spots as well. For the price we paid, didn't really fit the course, felt more like a muni.

Long Review: Given the COVID stuff, and this was more tournament-ish (shotgun start), check-in was a breeze. They took our temp and checked our names as we drove into the parking lot. There is no driving range, only a few hitting mats into a net/cage, but it was closed for COVID. They had all the golf carts nicely arranged and labeled by hole for everyone. The golf carts were in great condition, no GPS. Good weather, mainly overcast and probably 68deg. Our POP was 5 hours, but that was mainly us taking our time as we had some games going on, but we never had anyone behind us or in front of us all day, so felt like the course was all to ourselves. Not sure where the bottleneck was, but that probably means it was way over 5 hours.

GREENS: Greens were in very good shape! Much faster as the day went on. They had some sort-of weekly dressing on it (fertilizer?) but it never affected putting. They were relatively firm, but with playability. No ball marks or bumpiness to speak of.

FAIRWAYS/ROUGH: Mainly dormant and dry, but man-oh-man, LOTS of divots. Divots that had sand, divots that were starting to grow back, and just lots of divots.

TEES: Again, LOTS of divots. Very level tee boxes and fair amount of lushness to them, some holes had a lot of selections for tees, but there were divots everywhere.

BUNKERS: Fresh sand but kind of shallow compared to some courses I've played recently. Still no problems with playability though.

Also, Not sure why, as there has not been any rain at all recently, yet there were random spots all over the course that were very soggy and wet, most times roped off but not always. I would understand a few leaks, but there was A LOT.

Overall a tough course, need to make sure you're good at your yardage and targets.

Last minute invite to play Aliso. Frustrating because while this is a Club Corp course, which I have reciprocity with, because it is within 50 miles of Coto, I can not play here, so must rely on frie... Continue »

Last minute invite to play Aliso. Frustrating because while this is a Club Corp course, which I have reciprocity with, because it is within 50 miles of Coto, I can not play here, so must rely on friends to gain access.

Course was in overall good condition. Lush fairways, Rough, tee boxes well maintained. Greens slower than I recall. This is a fun course to play with nice vistas, enough of a challenge to keep your interest without beating you up. Not too busy, so pace was decent, under four hours which is not bad for a mid morning tee time.

We played here yesterday on a perfect golf day. A little breeze, some sun shining through, and a beautiful setting. I haven't played here for many years so didn't remember anything about the course. I... Continue »

We played here yesterday on a perfect golf day. A little breeze, some sun shining through, and a beautiful setting. I haven't played here for many years so didn't remember anything about the course. I think it was redone some time ago and this course is really great. It reminds me of Old Ranch in Seal Beach with the water holes and design but it is in much better condition. Generous fairways and well protected greens were the norm but the design is fair and engaging. Paid $65 and it was well worth it. Can't wait to get back. Everything was in great shape as you would expect from a private course in the OC. A lot of elevated greens with false fronts that made scoring difficult but super fun to play. The fairway grass gives you tight lies but nice to hit from. Play it if you get a chance!

Invited back out to play Aliso Viejo with some old friends. I don't play here all that often despite its relative close proximity to my home. Always enjoy this course as it offers some wonderful vis... Continue »

Invited back out to play Aliso Viejo with some old friends. I don't play here all that often despite its relative close proximity to my home. Always enjoy this course as it offers some wonderful vistas along with a fun track.

Course was in nice condition, particularly the fairways. Some of the greens had a few issues, and putted much slower than they appeared. It would have been nice to have more "local knowledge" on a few greens, because I sure didn't read them very well.

Fun day with great weather, and despite not playing very well, enjoyed the experience. We finished in 3:45 which wasn't too bad.