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OC Golf Courses – An Executive Guide
It should come as no surprise that Orange County contains a wealth of golf courses, ready and willing to allow its guests to tread upon their beautifully sculpted grounds as they bask in the OC’s legendary weather. But what makes golfing here so special is the unmatched variety in courses that are available to Orange County natives and visitors alike. Indeed, golfers of any skill level, from beginning duffer to scratch veteran, can locate an Orange County golf course to perfectly fit his or her particular golf game with ridiculous ease. >>
Golf: A Good Walking Opportunity
Mark Twain once said “golf is a good walk ruined.” While this statement makes it relatively safe to assume that the “Tom Sawyer” author was a miserable hacker on the links, it also alludes to something that seems to be a lost art of sorts when golfing. That is, actually walking.
Indeed, it would seem that the golf cart is as every bit of an essential tool for enjoying the sport as is a sturdy bag filled with clubs and logo-embedded Top Flights. It’s easy to see why this is the case, since it makes the playing the game more efficient and prevents you from lugging your clubs around for 18 holes. However, in this era of emphasized wellness, where the demands of executive life may make it hard to sneak in a consistent fitness or exercise regime into a schedule, it would almost appear that the outings in which you rely on a cart while golfing may be costing you a golden opportunity to partake in an extra measure of healthy activity. >>
Getting into the Swing: Unofficial Golfing Rules for the New and the Rusty
There was a time in my life where I played golf. Then again, it may not have been golf. Yes, the object of the sport I used to partake in involved the swinging of clubs at hard dimpled spheres, with the intention of propelling them onto fairways of varying slopes and tightly trimmed greens. However, the level of ineptitude that befouled my game was so high, to call what I did “golf” may be construed as an insult to people who actively pursue the endeavor with full gusto. Seriously, watching me try my hand at golf was like observing a flautist attempting to play “Wipeout” on the drums while using cellos as drumsticks. >>
 
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Aliso Creek Golf Club
31106 S.Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone: (949) 499-1919
www.AlisoCreekInn.com
About
Holes: 9
Course: Public executive course
Year Built:
Metal Spikes: No
Par / Yardage: Par 32 / Yardage 2221
Ammenities: Snack bar, pro shop, Restaurant, lounge
Range: Yes
Additional Info: Lessons available by Rob Reinhorn |
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Aliso Viejo Golf Club
25002 Golf Drive
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Phone: (949) 598-9200
www.AlisoGolf.com
About
Holes: 27
Architect(s): Nicklaus
Fees: Green Fees $34 - $99 cart included
Metal Spikes: No
Par / Yardage: 5845
Dining: Yes
Credit Cards: Visa, Mastercard
Additional Info: Snack bar, pro shop & driving range
Aliso Viejo Country Club – The exclusive club is home to a Par-72 course designed by Jack Nicklaus that features eight lakes, cascading water features, and a backdrop of the spectacular Santa Ana Mountains. The golf course is only open to club members during the weekend, but non-members can take on its holes at specially designated times during the week.
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Anaheim Hills
6501 Nohl Ranch Rd
Anaheim, CA 92807
Phone: (714) 998-3041
www.hillsclubhouse.com
About:
Holes: 18
Architect(s): Richard Bigler Golf Range Yes Metal Spikes No Par / Yardage: Par 72 / Yardage 6,266
Fees: Green Fees $23-$53 cart included
Credit Cards: Visa, Mastercard
Additional Info: Orange County’s best golf value. The new 30,000 square foot clubhouse serves several purposes as a golf refuge, business center that features banquet facilities for over 350 people, meeting rooms, a sports bar and grill, terraces for outside events and a PGA golf shop.
Anaheim Hills Golf Course – Nestled in the foothills that make up the easternmost part of Anaheim’s municipal sprawl, this Par-71 public course makes the most out of its natural terrain. Canyon vistas, clusters of sycamore and oak trees, and a meandering stream provide a handsomely rugged setting for a course that will test golfers of all skill sets.
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Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club
26772 Avery Parkway
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Phone: (949) 305-5100
www.arroyotrabuco.com
About
Holes: 18
Architect(s): Tom Lehman / Casey O’Callaghan
Fees: Green Fees $40 - $101
Par / Yardage: 72 / 6,602
Dining: Yes
Additional Info: Pro Shop, Driving Range, Instruction, O'Neill's Bar & Grill
Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club - is a public-access daily fee facility featuring an 18-hole championship-length golf course designed by PGA Tour professional Tom Lehman and well-respected local golf course architect, Casey O’Callaghan. Set amidst Trabuco Creek and the Ladera Open Space Reserve, the 240-acre Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club provides an unforgettable golf experience on par with South Orange County's finest high-end clubs. Conveniently located off Avery Parkway, Arroyo Trabuco offers unparalleled value in a pristine, park-like setting.
Arroyo Trabuco has five sets of tee boxes, playing from 5,045 to 7,000 yards for the challenge and enjoyment of golfers of all skill levels. Trabuco Creek plays as a lateral hazard on seven holes and on-course lakes come into play on three holes.
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Dad Miller Golf Course
430 N. Gilbert Street
Anaheim, CA 92801
Phone: (714) 535-8870
www.greensidecafe.com
About:
Holes: 18
Architect(s): Dick Miller
Fees: Cart fees $24 Green Fees $13 - $32
Metal Spikes: No
Par / Yardage: Par 72 / Yardage 5,892
Golf Range: Yes
Credit Cards: Visa, Mastercard
Additional Info: Dad Miller Golf Course is the home of the new Tiger Woods Learning Center.
Dad Miller Golf Course – This inexpensive Par-71 course is famed for being the golf course that Tiger Woods practiced at while he was growing up. Its flat topography and straight-forward layout make it an ideal course for novices looking to improve their game and people who like to walk from hole to hole.
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Monarch Beach Golf Links
22 Monarch Beach Resort North
Dana Point, CA 92629
Phone: (949) 248-3001
www.MonarchBeachGolf.com
Also see the St. Regis Resort
About
Holes: 18
Architect(s): Robert Trent Jones
Year Built: 1983
Metal Spikes: no
Par / Yardage: Par 70 / Yardage 6,601
Credit Cards: Visa, mastercard
Additional Info: Nationally ranked championship course
Monarch Beach Golf Links – Located on the grounds of the famed St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort and buttressed by the curves of the Orange County coastline, much of this Par-70 course is laid out to provide sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean in all of its resplendent glory. Additionally, the pricey public course is one of Orange County’s most challenging ones, highlighted by several strategically placed lakes and pristine greens that longtime PGA Tour veteran Tom Watson once compared to those found at Augusta National.
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Strawberry Farms Golf Course
11 Strawberry Farms Rd.
Irvine, CA 92612
Phone: (949) 551-1811
www.StrawberryFarmsGolf.com
About
Holes: 18
Architect(s): Doug DeCinces
Golf Range: Yes
Metal Spikes: No
Par / Yardage: Par 71 / Yardage 6700
Dining: Yes Credit Cards Visa, Mastercard
Additional Info: Strawberry Farms Golf Course combines the rural beauty and tranquility of the surrounding area with the challenge of true championship golf. As the premier golf course in Southern California, Strawberry Farms is the preferred course among corporate groups and golf enthusiasts alike.
Strawberry Farms Golf Course – Developed by former Angel third baseman Doug DeCinces, the Par-71 course contains many touches that acknowledge its area’s former life as farmland. Surrounding vegetation, canyon views, and a massive red barn that dominates the facility helps to bring a distinctively rustic feel to the tricky course.
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Tustin Ranch Golf Club
12442 Tustin Ranch Rd
Tustin, CA 92782
Phone: (714) 730-1611
www.TustinRanchGolf.com
About
Holes 18 Architect(s) Ted Robinson
Year Built: 1989
Email: splummer@tustinranchgolf.com
Par / Yardage: Par 72 / Yardage 6803
Rental Clubs: Yes
Proshop Phone: (714) 730-1611
Additional Info: Included on the grounds are a full service clubhouse, restaurant, wedding and banquet facility, pro shop, driving range, golf school.- voted one of Orange County's Best Golf Courses
Tustin Ranch Golf Club – Directly set against the towering canyons and impressive foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, this Par-72 course public course uses its breathtaking surroundings to create a vibe that is akin to golfing in the high desert without the scorching temperatures. In-course features such as tumbling waterfalls, abundant palm trees, and shimmering lakes makes the venue one of the OC’s most popular places to play.
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