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3.8
248 Reviews (248)
5 Stars
104
4 Stars
65
3 Stars
42
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
18
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
75.8%
Recommend this course
191 out of 248 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.0
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
2.9
Value
2.9
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.1
54.5%
Recommend this course
6 out of 11 reviews
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3.7
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
74.3%
Recommend this course
26 out of 35 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7003 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.8
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Tijeras Creek
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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted Robinson, Sr. (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.8
248 Reviews (248)
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Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Orange County Gem

Fantastic layout that is playable for all skill levels, with five different tee boxes from black tees all the way to the reds. The course is in excellent shape, and the greens are outstanding. Great par threes and you have to manage your game from the Teebox for the better players. You’ll hit anywhere from four iron, utility club or driver depending on the golf hole. I highly recommend this course for players of all skill level. I’ll definitely be back to this great golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great day

The course is in perfect shape. Greens are fast but true. The layout is amazing. You’ll love the scenery on this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/26/2024

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the course conditions and layout. We strive to provide a top-notch experience for all our golfers, and we're delighted to hear that you found the scenery to be enjoyable as well.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Needed advance warning (before setting tee time) for conditions

Unfortunately, the course conditions were very bad due to seasonal work. I had an importanrt guest in from out of town and wanted to make it a special memory. Sadly, had I known in advance of the conditions, we would have gone elsewhere as Tijeras has always been good. The discount was appreciated but the conditions were pretty bad making for an embarrasing sitiation.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Aerated greens

The greens had been aerated 10 days ago and there was nothing posted during booking. They also overwatered some of the fairways, which made them muddy. Other than that the layout is nice.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
First Time Playing

very bad

There are small holes and sand on every green. There are so many foliage on the course that it’s hard to find the ball. Very bad

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Has Potential- Terrible Shape

The front 9 is nothing special, wide fairways with some target golf. The conditions were that of a $50 muni. Diseased greens, hacked up uneven tee boxes, I don't know how many types of grass, crab grass, and bald spots.

Back 9 is more picturesque, good layout. Several short 4 pars though are a bit silly and conditions improved to above average. Superintendent should be embarrassed.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/12/2023

Hi RGoeman, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your insights on the course conditions and layout. We'll take your comments into consideration as we continue to work on improving the overall experience for our golfers.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/08/2023

Thank you for the great rating. We’d love to learn more about what we did to earn it!

Played On
Reviews 86
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Another fun round!

We played this gorgeous course many times, still loved. The weather was perfect and pace was great, we finished 18holes in 4hours 25 minutes. Every one had great time.
The only negative comment was that some greens had so many balls marks and ducks poops.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/06/2023

Thank you for your positive review and for enjoying our gorgeous course. We're glad you had a great time with perfect weather and a good pace. We appreciate your feedback about the greens and will address the issue. We hope to see you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

It’s like a scrubby Municipal course but fees are top dollar.

What a complete waste of money. This course is in the worst condition I think I’ve ever seen a course.
Do they even have a grounds crew???
Will never play there again.
You shouldn’t t either. Spend your money at a course that cares.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/26/2023

Thank you for your comments. We look forward to your return.

Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Played Great post-Hilary

Had a 2pm tee time on a Monday after Tropical Storm Hilary. Despite the damp conditions, the course played very well! Playing from the tips and cart path only added an extra challenge that would make Tijeras Creek as one of the most fun and challenging courses in Orange County; public or private.

Finished our round in 3 hours and 40 minutes and at a rate of $62. While it was likely a special set of circumstances that caused everything to be this way, it was a very enjoyable round and would put Tijeras Creek at the top of any golfer's list for Orange County courses.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/26/2023

Thank you for your great rating and comments. That storm did create quite a mess and left us with 4" of rain. I am glad to hear that you were able to get your round in.
Please come see us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

You’ll Feel Used

Not only was the $150+ greens fee about $100 over priced they charged for range balls to be hit off of ripped up loose mats. They also put me with a club member who is on probation so without going into detail I paid around $170 to chaperone this guy around the course. I’ve called 3 times to share my experience with Tom who I am told is the manager. I have not heard back.

Course itself is nothing special. A few good holes. Certainly not in amazing condition, OK at best. Arroyo Trabuco for the win!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great layout and conditions

Enjoyed my round at Tijeras. The course is in great condition, is scenic, and provides a good, fair challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/04/2023

Thank you for your rating and review. We hope to see you again very soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great staff, nice course

Great staff; very friendly. Course overall is in good shape. Good pace of play. My only comment is the primetime rate for 18 holes is 194 a person; I think that's a bit steep (but not surprising given the area); more a 155-175 for the prime tee times imho. Recommend overall.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 08/26/2023

Thank you for your rating and review. We take these seriously and always try to get better. Hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/01/2023

Thank you for the nice rating.

Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good experience

So I'll start with the obvious - there's a bit of an issue with a number of the tee boxes. The rest of the course was in pretty solid condition and it's something they are addressing. Pace of play was FAR better than two other area courses played in the previous couple of days. As always, staff were top notch. I've played here a lot and unless it gets really backed up have never really had a negative experience.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/01/2023

Thank you for your comments. We are always working to be better.

We hope to see you soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome Experience

Staff was super friendly and on point. I will always come back. Just quit raising rates please

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/26/2023

Thank you for the great rating and nice comments. We look forward to your next visit.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/26/2023

Thank you for the fine rating. Please come back soon.

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