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The Golf Club at Rancho California
39500 Robert Trent Jones Pkwy, Murrieta, CA 92563, United States
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Sa
Review №1

Great course, we had a great time.

Ba
Review №2

We had a Tee time of 2:30, but when we got there they informed us they were just finishing up a tournament, but we would make our time. Well that was off; we didn’t get on for over an hour later than our scheduled time and then groups in the tournament were going around us on the course. Because of the backup, we didn’t finish, so my friend spoke to the Director of Golf Larry Werner and he said he would have to speak to the owner and call back. He didn’t call back so, my friend called him. He said the owner would not comp 9 holes. This was complete BS since it was their mismanagement of the tournament and lack of honesty on where they were with the times. I decided to call myself to try and get the owner info to give them the opportunity to make it right before posting a negative review, but the person (very friendly and professional) did not know who the owner was; although she did give me the General Managers name. When I called back to speak to him, Larry answered the phone and told me the GM was no longer working there. When I asked for the owners name, he said he would ask the owner to call me. Golf is not cheap and when a golf course screws things up, it should be no problem to comp the 9 holes we didn’t get to play. Very disappointing to say the least.

Mo
Review №3

Played on Black Friday was told the course was in decent shape. Fairways are horrible and the greens were absolutely terrible for the most part. Long drive out there, cost $20 more than usual to play there. Way too many nice courses in southern California to go play there again. If I were you I wouldnt go there go anywhere else honestly

Mi
Review №4

We paid $40 to play 9 holes, however we did not get to finish because they have a cart return rule which is at 7PM.We asked for some type of compensation, but they refused and said oh well that’s the way it goes.The greens aren’t kept up to par there are leaves everywhere. One of the golf shop employees said that the owner is real tight and likes to squeeze every dime out of us....I played at cross creek and it’s by far a nicer course and it’s $40 for 18 holes. The cart return is at 7:30 pm.With that being said I won’t be returning to this course ever again. Anyone who has not played this course and is considering it I highly recommend you guys not to. Play cross creek instead.

ed
Review №5

Nice place to have a round of golf, usually quite and greens are good. Nice views of the valley and well priced. Overall good value.

Si
Review №6

Awesome course. Had a great time. 1st time here. I will definitely be back.

Da
Review №7

Really nice course overall it was good.they could use a beer garden cart driveing around providing beer and alcohol

Ke
Review №8

Purchased 18 holes, the play was very congested making it 3 hrs to finish 9 holes. Requested a rain check for the other 9 in which we paid for and they said they would not do it. First time that has happened to me. Would have loved to see the back 9 of the course as it was well maintained but was not going to spend another 3 hours playing it.

To
Review №9

Course was in good shape and the greens were really soft and green. One of the best courses Ive played in the area.

jo
Review №10

The place of play was great. The course was in good shape. The staff was friendly.

Pa
Review №11

This is a tough course. Its longer than an average course and challenging. Greens are tricky and fast. Your driving needs to be accurate and long to be setup for next shot.

Ju
Review №12

Booked a tee time via their website for 2 people. Showed up and played with my buddy. Pace was decent at 4:30hrs. Greens were in great shape but fairways were spotty. They did have sprinklers in the areas and showed they were trying to get them back.The issue was that next day, I got an email from golfnow stating that I was a no show and was charged $110 for it. Calling the pro shop the manager informed me that my tee time was modified via phone same day to 4. I told him that I did not call in and make the adjustment which he then started to give me attitude about Well how did my system change and proceeded to not be very friendly and at the end said he will reverse it and hung up. I will not be coming back to this course anytime soon due to the fact I did nothing wrong and was made to feel like this was my mistake. Not very customer focused in an area where there are plenty of other options to play closely.

Ch
Review №13

Played the first day they were allowed to re-open, about a month ago.Course is great and fun to play, really a shame to see how the place is being ran. Played 8 holes in 3 hours and 15 minutes. Was told by the starter that a 6 1/2 hour round here is normal. Youre more than welcome to purchase top shelf h2o from the pro shop and at the turn, but theres no where for you to fill up while on the course, but you should know that so a reminder isnt necessary. There are times of the day when no one answers the phone in the pro shop. The bathrooms are unkempt. I wont play here again.

Ja
Review №14

Pace of play was good. Greens were in great shape.

Ro
Review №15

Nice course. Greens are a little slow

Bo
Review №16

Great place to get a quick breakfast.

Cj
Review №17

GCR is usually a great track with a decent pace but since reopening they have lost control of the tee. Expect to tee off at least 30min later than your tee time and expect a minimum 5 hour round. You’ll show up to the course at noon and see a line of golf carts around the parking lot waiting to tee off. They will tell you the course is really booked but that has nothing to do with teeing off on time. They are overbooking like crazy and expect you to pay the price of them wanting to make their money. Avoid playing here at all costs until they get their act together and run their course like it should be. Play crosscreek or TCI if you’re looking for a decent golf round.

Jo
Review №18

3 stars for great layout and well kept greens but fairways were marginal at best , a lot of bare/brown spots. I played here when they used to call the course SCGA and back then the course was tip-top. Now they let golfers drive their carts up next to the green which tears up the greenside turf...not sure what to call whats in the bunkers..sandy mud? No marshalls to be seen, could of finished under 4 hrs but had to wait on every hole for these mens club players who only played 12 holes???? I really hate going back to a course I havent played in over 15 years to conditions that only disappoint my recollection..hello Rancho goodbye SCGA.

He
Review №19

Driving range has bad balls, but has a great view with not so great turfGolf course is challenging and interestingThe putting and chipping greens are goodPrice for Junior card is bad because they only start those prices at 3 pm and the price is increased to 8 dollars instead of 5For the normal price its pretty fair

Na
Review №20

Played last Monday the 24th of Feb. Just about the whole fairways were small crab grasses and lots of brown spots. Greens were well kept but too fast for regular players. Worst of all the middle aged, short skinny guy on the front desk was a jerk and main reason why I have to give this course a one star. The course was wide open and nobody on the tee box, front and behind and wont let us tee off until our tee time. Didnt issue a cart key till 15 min prior to tee time. Didnt have issue before with other younger staffs on the front desk. Only this said jerk.

Ro
Review №21

Great place to get your golfing experience with a challenging cores for all, nicely groomed fairways and greens. Views are wonderful ,food and beer overlooking Temecula valley.

Jo
Review №22

Greens in good shape, but fairways, not good.

Jo
Review №23

Nice course...that holiday day, it was overbooked.

Je
Review №24

Unfortunately, bad management has dragged this great track down over the last couple years. Played early and battled sprinklers in the middle of the fairways on multiple holes and maintenance drowning the greens and bunkers while waiting to hit our approach shots. Took relief from puddles in the fairways from the sprinklers being on so long. They definitely couldve done the watering well before the first tee times, or stayed a couple holes ahead of the first group. Fairways are pretty beat up and weeds are taking over the entire course. Greens rolled nice, but were very soft. Tee boxes were not mown tight enough for iron shots on par 3 holes. Bunkers are basically dirt or mud. If you play in the late afternoon, be prepared to get kicked off the course with plenty of light left. They care more about saving payroll than serving customers. The price makes it bearable, but some of these issues are avoidable with proper management.

Sc
Review №25

Ok we had 3 some paid for via golf now 60 dollars a per cart included the starter said we had to pay for another cart cause one of us walked .

류순
Review №26

Very good place

Ru
Review №27

They should be ashamed of themselves for charging full price. Fairways are a cow pasture. Everything, except the greens, are dead or dying. No matter where you drive it in the fairway, youll need to find a patch of grass, or a weed, to hit from. Use to love this course. Wont be going back. Too bad.

Ti
Review №28

Had our parents party here at their Cafe. It needs to be renovated. But then they may raise the prices. Price was great for our party!

S.
Review №29

Even though they lost our tee time(called 3 days in advance...)they got us on close to the original time and were very apologetic. Course in decent shape with a few iffy fairways but good fast greens. My son and I enjoyed our round, well be back.

Dr
Review №30

Enjoyable and fair test of golf. The greens are truly in excellent condition. Some of the surrounding areas to the fairways are spotty. Staff is nice and helpful. Good food choices and service in the cafe.

Br
Review №31

Course plays pretty fast and the greens are always in great shape!

Jo
Review №32

Played with my son & had a great time!!

Ph
Review №33

Ill keep this short, the bunkers are in terrible condition. Most of the fairways are not well kept and patchy. We did not see the marshall all day so pace of play was horrible. We had to skip 3 holes to get out of a log jam, and then proceeded to get hassled when we went back to try and play the holes we paid for. Its unacceptable to skip holes, dont do it next time. Well if you had someone making sure we are not on pace for a 6hr round we wouldnt have to skip. Whats unacceptable is the condition your course is in and your marshall not doing his job. Lower your rates, hire new people, or get your stuff together. What a bad experience it was playing here. Maybe i got unlucky but there are 10 other courses within a 10 mile drive that would be a better bang for your buck. It gets 2 stars because the greens are well kept and challenging.

Ch
Review №34

Played early Saturday morning 1st time ever playing here and loved everything about such a great place to golf staff was very welcoming will surely play alot more here

E
Review №35

Beautiful course, friendly staff, great rates and a nice driving range.

Jo
Review №36

Fairways are not much better than the rough just weeds cut a little shorter. Course is challenging but needs some major grounds work.

Ti
Review №37

Good looking design! Course is in rough shape however. Greens look good but are very slow and bumpy.

ch
Review №38

Since new ownership the course conditions and the customer service have become the worst in the area. Most recently the owner fired a valuable employee well liked by customers without cause and replaced her with a fellow Korean who barely speaks or understands english. Ive lived on this course for 12 years and played 5 days a week for many years, but over the past 2 years Ive watched one of the best courses in the area become the worst course within 100 mile radius. This may not be considered a formal or professional review but I certainly have the credentials for one. If the course continues on this path, sadly they will continue to decrease thier customer base.

Br
Review №39

There will be mandatory an hour delay of your tee time without excuse and no refund policy by annoying your complaints. 5 to 10 minutes delay may happen and acceptable but more than an hour of delay, there will be no reason except lazy or corruption of starter/front desk employee.

pa
Review №40

Greens are ok

Wi
Review №41

The Asian invasion has come to scga again like it does every year. Like the place better in the summer.

Ga
Review №42

Looking for a fun day of golf on a weekend this is not the place. After 3.5 hours and only being on the 8th hole we just left. The Pro shops a joke. The only thing I can say positive about this place.. the driving range is not bad but other than that dont waste your time. Weekdays may be okay but the course is not challenging for a decent golfer so thats another consideration. I was extremely disappointed after driving all the way from San Diego.

Mi
Review №43

Played hear yesterday in memory of a fellow friend. Course is not pleasing to the eye as it has definitely ran its course, literally. $41 to play this track is not worth the fee, play Menifee instead or for a lesser price the other local tracks. Staff was questionable as well, especially the bearded gentleman at the front desk not welcoming at all as I tried to ease his obvious tension several times with no luck. All n all not worth the price, and they treat you like you are the privileged one to play their course unless you are a frequent player as I noticed the interaction with a local during this funless experience. They will be my last resort at a GolfNow price. Sadly, it was one of my favorites in the past.

Jo
Review №44

Played there today and the course is in very good shape. Good friends, good golf!!

Jo
Review №45

Charged $42 for an afternoon round and the course is in rough condition. Disappointed in the quality of fairways. You hit a great tee shot and your ball could be in dirt patches. Not acceptable for the prices charged. Also, carts need to be updated with GPS.

Ja
Review №46

Greens are lovely.Fairways are punched AGAIN. Were just punched at end of April. What kind of maintenance is this?

Na
Review №47

Not a bad round of golf. Teeboxes are in great shape the fairways are nice and green and the greens are smooth and consistent in speed.

Mi
Review №48

This course was a great course at one time but since new ownership has gone down hill fast. Employees are voicing they are not being paid, lakes are dried up and being used to water, practice range ball baskets have been reduced to less balls, and course is being over booked. Such BS. Do not golf here they are destroying what use to be a nice place to play.

Ro
Review №49

Was there on business- nice place and friendly

Ma
Review №50

Ask for Joey in pro shop. Hes the best

to
Review №51

Championship course that is very well maintained. Pleasing to the eye and make you bring your A game to score low.

Ke
Review №52

Very nice and challenging course. Good price and friendly staff. Played again after a year. Still the same. Great course and friendly staff.

Ga
Review №53

Good practice facilitiesGetting range ball however is stupid.

Jo
Review №54

Nice course, green well kept, fairways great and long. Firi time playing course will be back very soon.

Ge
Review №55

Course was in good shape and tough, greens were awesome...or am I just a great putter?

Sc
Review №56

Routine 5+ hour rounds. Good greens with marginal playing conditions on the rest of the course.

Dr
Review №57

Place has turned into a cow pasture, will not return

Ma
Review №58

Great course. Definitely getting back to how it used to be. Awesome layout and great scenery!

an
Review №59

Great course! Its in perfect condition these days and I only payed $20 for a midday round on a Friday. The new owners are taking great care of this place. I love it!

Su
Review №60

The Golf Club at Rancho California (formerly the Southern California Golf Association Golf Course) saves its most undulating and scenic holes for the closing stretch. The flip-side of putting the scenery and drama at the end, is starting you off with a few testing golf challenges, not least at the long opening par-3. The plunging, downhill par-4 12th, and uphill par-4 16th and 17th holes are three of the best to look out for.

Jo
Review №61

As good as anything else around, at least they have some sand in most of their traps.

Ed
Review №62

Horrible menu. Slow service. Landscapers with blowers that could not care less that youre eating on the patio at lunch time. Using a LOUD blower to push 20 leaves across a patio for the whole hour we were there. I was looking for a tv crew to see if it was a joke. Never going back.

Mi
Review №63

The only good I can say about this place anymore is that the food and beverage staff is great.

Ji
Review №64

Fun course. Very tough greens.

Pe
Review №65

Great course

Cr
Review №66

Course not in good condition at this time. Bunkers not raked, greens not yet healed from aeration and fairways in poor condition.

Ma
Review №67

NiceThere are no crazy decorations but who needs horse statues and luxurious buildings while playing golf

Ja
Review №68

Beautiful course. Fun layout. Very helpful staff.

SP
Review №69

Was there for about an hour observing the HOW on handling a SPECIAL EVENTSGOLF TOURNEMENT, as I am The Host of one June 30th!

Da
Review №70

Overall course in good shape, not enough maintenance ppl and not as much attention to detail to course as has been its history

Ti
Review №71

5 1/2 hour round. It was torture. They have a notice in the cart telling you to play in 4 to 4.5 hours, but they dont do a thing to fix it. Never going back.

Cy
Review №72

Brewmasters gold tournament sponsored by The Murrieta Chamber of Commerce event. Fun filled day.

Ro
Review №73

This is a pleasant surprise...very nice course at a reasonable price.

Br
Review №74

Great practice greens for chipping and putting...nice range as well

Ju
Review №75

Close to town and wide fairway...not bad

Jo
Review №76

People are great but the course is R-O-U-G-H.....seems like as little money as possible is being spent on the course...I feel sorry for the homeowners on the course whose view has gone to hell....as I said, the people were great but its a dog track

Ne
Review №77

Staff was quick to welcome me into the shop. A must go@

Pa
Review №78

Always a challenge to play. Fairways need loving care.

Ja
Review №79

Clean, Beautiful, comfortable, amazing, wonderful, great. So happy.

bo
Review №80

Fun little course

da
Review №81

Always fun

Jo
Review №82

Great golf course.

Fr
Review №83

Course in great shape

Wi
Review №84

Great place to play golf

Ke
Review №85

Great par 5 opening hole.

To
Review №86

Best in years, fast and firm. Nice shop

Aa
Review №87

Beautiful course.

Jo
Review №88

Goid practice facilities

Br
Review №89

Beautiful views

Ti
Review №90

Played on a Saturday and the fairways needed to be mowed.

J
Review №91

Good coffee

Lo
Review №92

Love this place

St
Review №93

Check out southern California golf schools

St
Review №94

Fun course

Wi
Review №95

Great greens, no real grass on the fairways

Ar
Review №96

My stepson loves it

Ar
Review №97

Good course greens are nice and fast

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  • Address:39500 Robert Trent Jones Pkwy, Murrieta, CA 92563, United States
  • Site:http://www.thegolfclubatranchocalifornia.com/
  • Phone:+1 951-677-7446
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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