Starter Nick put me on :20min early not long after the mens club cleared. This was welcomed as I figured the heat was near. Had'nt been here in possibly a year and really didn't know what to epect, no recent reviews. First 3 holes I carded par, then skipped the 4th hole asit was playing as a short par 3 due to tee box(s) repairs etc. The 3 some just finishing let me play thru only soon to run into the last of the mens club. Pace of play now was effecting my game, ego back in box. Conditions are good. Some thin areas in landing zones but playable, greens soft rolling better than fair but I see a mixture of grasses on the dance floor. Rough, well it can be thick! Sand all nice white quartz and plays very fair. Tee boxes are not as healthy as you might expect. Nice cart path system with pit stops along the way, water hazards, waterfalls, and probably 6 different tunnels you pass thru traveling between tees. Carts have the best GPS system (geo fencing enforced) fitted w/side mounted cooler ice provided at starter desk. Great pro shop and staff, very nice bar/resturant and very nice outdoor patio with elevated view of #9 tee and green. I hesitate to report anything too negative here but if I touch on this subject maybe the "Mens Club" will notice. I never leave my cart 30-40 yards in front of the green area chip/pitch-up walk up everybody putt out then strut back down to cart and drive off! S..T, all 4 guys riding single in nice custom carts do this constantly! Drive around to the side parallel to pin walk down like everybody else to your ball do your business and be ready to putt out! Just stinks of selfish arrogoant behavior, fortunately the draft Modelo helped wash that memory away. By the time I got bact to the parking lot my truck thermometer read 108 ! For me probably wait till Fall to settle in and the heat to calm down before returning. Almost forgot the Ivy has a decent covered driving range and near by small practice green. Cost me $70.00 for 18/single cart and small bucket. Enjoy.

Played yesterday on their Wednesday all day $34 w cart promo. And add in that it was National Hot Dog day even better.

Tee boxes clean and level.

Wide fairways with good lies and decent rollout all round.

Rough was dry so it was playable but with wide fairways easy to stay out of. Besides you have wine fields, water and some OB to deal with if you really get wild.

Traps were all in good shape and I was fortunate to not be any.

Greens are good size, undulating and hold shots well and release as well. No issues with chipping and putting all round.

Great mixture of 3's 4's and 5's to challenge you for 18 holes.

Other than being a bit warm the course is in a beautiful location with great views of Napa valley W to Marin and N to Santa Rosa.

Had some beer and some great hot dogs with many various toppings to end the day.

Recommended

With the forecast of 90+ degree temperatures, San Clemente was the logical choice. Coupled with the most recent review, was excited to get back out here. As expected, the course is in really nice condition right now, particularly the greens. Truth is, nothing to complain about - course is overall in great shape. The only downside is how much the rates have increased since the last time I played here, but it's 2026 and South Orange County, so should be grateful it was as reasonable as it was. Compared to everywhere else, it's a bargain.

Played here to wait out the traffic before the ride home. Almost had buyer's remorse. All fivesomes and we were on a 3-hour pace for 9 holes. Luckily things picked up and it was only 2:40 Ish.

Solid locals course all around. Tees, fairways, greens all good. Wasn't in any bunkers but they looked playable if a little thin. Ended up very impressed with this course. It's a full nine-hole par 36 layout with some tough holes (448 par 4) and some easier ones. $15 to walk this one seems like a steal another $12 to ride, but very walkable. Played with 4 locals who play here all the time and had a lot of fun. I think the restaurant just recently opened for business. Well worth it if you don't have time for a full 18

Solid nine-hole course in good shape. Fairways, tees, sand, and greens all above average for $15. Good mix of holes #7 is a standout from the back tee over the water. A little hilly but not a bad walk. 3 groups on some of the holes, waiting on every shot 2 1/2-hour POP.

Fun little nine holer in regrettable shape. The only course in the area I could get on, and I can see why. Lots of brown all around and the greens were weeds. Birdied the first green so I guess it didn't matter. $15 probably overpriced but if they could get it in shape, it is a fun nine to walk. Holes away from the condos on the other side of the tunnel held some interest, shame it's in this kind of shape.

Played last week, wish I knew about the pizza GDR mentioned because I arrived hungry and was surprised to find no clubhouse only a trailer. Course in solid shape all around, some chunks of fairways are missing turf and marked GUR but I was able to avoid them.

I thought the greens were only medium speed, but they rolled smooth. Played the white tees at a little over 6,000 yds with a steady 2 club wind most of the day. Fairways are a mile wide, so the wind and the bigger than average greens are the main defense. I didn't play particularly well and still shot an 83 so I might try the blue tees if I get another chance to play it.

Paid around $30 for a golfnow 2:30 tee time that came with the cart. Course is very walkable, so I imagine it is one of the better values around. Waited on every shot but it moved along. I saw a gap on 17-18 so I was able to finish in 4 hours, but 4 1/2 seems typical.

Played last week as a reciprocal on my way south to Ventura. Teed off at 4:30 and had the place virtually to myself. I enjoyed the course and the layout after hearing some people dunk on it over the years. Great scenic setting and I got to play in less than two hours which automatically places it above almost every course in Southern California. (Public, private, or nine holes, LOL)

Course was in private course shape all around, however the bunkers are full of sand, but it is the brown and crusty variety. (I seem to play better out of that kind, so it was fine by me) As an aside when I was driving out past the River Course The bunkers were filled with blinding white sand that looked deep and fluffy. The greens were smooth and looked fast, but I thought were not even medium, not a great combination and they took some getting used to.


Four distinct par threes, some gettable par fives and fun par fours made for a solid layout. It is expensive, so I get why it doesn't get a lot of love, but they charged me the 9-hole rate and I was more than satisfied.

Every year, since 2022, I have scheduled two private course events at Bear Creek Golf Club depite it being limited to 88 players and it a 5 hour round trip drive for me. My reasons are always the same, it’s an outstanding golf course with beautiful playing conditions, great service and fantastic facilities for a golf event.

Yesterday, on 7/13, was another special day/event at Bear Creek Golf Club.

Teed it up with GKers Itslikeimsayin, sparky14 and briano1985. We had a blast.

Tee to green, Bear Creek Golf Club was lush. The greens were fast as usual, smooth and holding shots. The fairways were lush, ideally groomed, just perfect to hit from. The tee boxes were lush and well groomed. The rough was lush and cut to a forgiving 3 inches (thank you Bear Creek GC) because the course is already very challenging. We played it at times when the bermunda rough is in the 4 to 6 inch range, and that can make it tough to not only play your ball but find it as well. The bunkers were the only aspect of the course not at the level of excellence as other aspects of the course, but by no means in bad shape.

I highly recommend Bear Creek Golf Club on all levels from booking to event, being invited to play as a guest and to becoming a member. Check out the photos I posted!

Bandon Dunes - such a gem, there's a waiting list just to get a tee time! That's how special this place is!!! It's a walking course. If you got a medical doctor to sign you off from walking, they may allow you to ride a cart, otherwise, you're walking! Typical day, if you play 36 holes, is 17 -20 miles of walking each day. It should be on everyone's list of courses to play!!!!

Played in the SCGA member outing 7/13/26. A hot day, no wind, and cart path only made this challenging course even harder. Calabasas is a little dry in spots so a lot of water was applied on the members off day, hence the cart path only. Greens were quick, and that was after the watering. Fairways, tee boxes, and sand were all just about spot on. I will say some of the bunkers could have used a little more sand or a little less water, but I can't really complain because it was my fault I was in them all day.

Calabasas CC is a great course to play, and in an outing it is even better. The carts are great with GPS and cushioning. They give you rides to your car, a take home bag towel, and a great practice facility.

Thinking of playing in the next one.... you should. I see that GK has one set up soon, can't wait!

Walked the blues today 7/13/26 with my buddy Mark and a friendly two ball just before noon. Our Pop was 4 hrs 45 minutes under humid conditions with light winds and temps around 75 degrees.

Olivas has the friendliest staff around, great practice area and was great to see a big junior camp out there today.

Conditions continue to improve if that's even possible from my last round here a couple months ago. Fairways super lush papsulum rated 9/10. They are making great progress on #1 fairway and even some parts that don't come into play like the first 100 yds on number 2. Some of the nicer fairways in the county.

Rough is lush, thick and in beautiful shape. Rated 9/10

Tees all level AND very lush. Great shape as well! 9/10

Greens were rolling around a 10 on the stimp. Soft on approach and rolling pretty pure. Large undulating greens here with a tough pin placement day today#3. Rated 7.5/10

Links style layout but it's very lush in the fairways so don't expect a ton of roll on drives. Fairways a pleasure to hit from. A great variety of challenging holes with some birdie holes sprinkled in here and there.

Highly recommend Olivas Links.

We checked out the Varsity Club on Olivas Park Drive after the round...Great homemade pizzas and good selection of beer.