Played this course last night and it is in the worst shape I have ever seen. All the greens are in terrible condition..and not just from the aeration. There are big chunks of grass missing as if the g... Continue »

Played this course last night and it is in the worst shape I have ever seen. All the greens are in terrible condition..and not just from the aeration. There are big chunks of grass missing as if the greens are diseased. When the Montage Resort bought this course a while back, the course was in great shape and they were beginning to speed the greens up but it seems as if maintenance has gone downhill. Maybe the economy is taking its toll on the resort and there's no money for course upkeep.

I would avoid it for at least another couple of weeks to let the greens heal.

I got a chance to play this course last week (Nov 20.) It's tucked back off Pacific Coast Hwy and unless you have an idea as to where you're going, it could be an experience just finding the course. ... Continue »

I got a chance to play this course last week (Nov 20.) It's tucked back off Pacific Coast Hwy and unless you have an idea as to where you're going, it could be an experience just finding the course. The facilities and buildings are very nicely groomed and the pro shop is inviting. They've got a big screen in the pro shop with the Golf Channel continually running and a small but nice selection of apparel and gear. There's a nice place to eat right next door.

It was a bit foggy in Laguna Beach the day we played which made the course juuuust a bit more interesting than it might have been otherwise. That said, The tee boxes are set up well to suit a variety of handicaps with the blue tees pushed back and the white and red proportionally easier. I was out with a friend as a twosome, on a Thursday, at 1 PM in the afternoon. There was little traffic on the course at the time. The starter was very professioanl and I spotted a marshall a few times during our nine hole round. Aliso Creek runs throughout the course and water comes into play on a majority of the nine holes. The slope is 114 and I can understand why. Hitting them anything but straight and you'll find yourself in trouble. The greens can be a bit tricky as they are medium sized and most run on a slope in one direction or another. The holes alternate 4 - 3 - 4 -3 ... from 1st to 9th and there are a several opportunies to hit the driver off the tee. The course is a joy to walk and my friend even commented on how nice the layout was to view. It took us less than two hours for us to knock out nine.

I think it's a hidden gem in Orange County and we are both looking forward to going back to play this track again in the future!

First (and probably last) visit. They try, but play was on a Sat. and far too slow. Course too short and compact for my taste, overall condition was okay. Didn't know it was only a 9 hole course until... Continue »

First (and probably last) visit. They try, but play was on a Sat. and far too slow. Course too short and compact for my taste, overall condition was okay. Didn't know it was only a 9 hole course until we got there...after taking almost 2 and 3/4 hours to play, I was happy we could only play 9. greens okay, fairway okay, nothing to get excited about.

I have been playing here for 20 years and it just keeps getting better.
Greens are small but have gotten really fast the last year or so. Expect to see deer around sunrise and sunset . The course is ... Continue »

I have been playing here for 20 years and it just keeps getting better.
Greens are small but have gotten really fast the last year or so. Expect to see deer around sunrise and sunset . The course is narrow but not long.
Good shots yield birdies bad shots will cost you a ball most of the time.
If you have 3-4 hours go play then have meal

This is a great course to take the wife or girlfriend and relax. Its nine holes so it doesnt take the whole day to play. You should walk this course to take it all in. Greens are always in great shape... Continue »

This is a great course to take the wife or girlfriend and relax. Its nine holes so it doesnt take the whole day to play. You should walk this course to take it all in. Greens are always in great shape. Fun course to practice your short game and have a few drinks in the bar after. Very nice

Just played yesterday and the punched and sanded on Mon. but really didn't bother much as the ball still rolled pretty true. They have some burned out areas but I expected that with the summer we've h... Continue »

Just played yesterday and the punched and sanded on Mon. but really didn't bother much as the ball still rolled pretty true. They have some burned out areas but I expected that with the summer we've had. I'd say give it three weeks for the greens to come around. I really like this course for the experience of being in the canyon and the seclusion. BTW I dsidn't lose one ball that is a first for me at theis course as you can lose a ball that is off line in either direction.

This is a very nice course with GOOD conditions, but not great conditions. I like the course and the area is beautiful, but I'm not sure how this got an 8 rating.

This is a very nice course with GOOD conditions, but not great conditions. I like the course and the area is beautiful, but I'm not sure how this got an 8 rating.

The Aliso Creek Golf Course 9-hole is one of the best looking 9-hole courses in So. Cal that I have played. Nestled along the Aliso/Laguna foothills the course is surrounded by lush and beautiful hill... Continue »

The Aliso Creek Golf Course 9-hole is one of the best looking 9-hole courses in So. Cal that I have played. Nestled along the Aliso/Laguna foothills the course is surrounded by lush and beautiful hills. Makes you feel like your out in the mountains when the course is actually located right off Pacific Coast Highway. It is a challenging course with the championship tees located atop higher ledges coaxing regular tee hitters to try them out, be warned though those extra 10-15 yards will hurt you if you are not an accurate hitter, ditches and gorges will swallow your golf balls whole. Watch out for the trees off the 1st and 18th tee, if you happen to hit your balls into them they will get lost in the trees since they are very heavy in foilage. The 8th, 82 yard hole i very deceiving and is actually longer than expected, club up on this hole or you'll lose a few balls in the ravine. Played at noon and there were chipmunks running up to me looking for food. Play during the weekdays and the slow easy going play is great.

The driving range listed on their website is actually just a long practice net to warm up your swing. If you need to warm up on an actual range hit at your local course before coming here, $3 for a adequate small bucket. The course is $23 for Mon-Thur and $25 for Fri-Sun. $3 for pull cart rental.

Played here for the first time on March 4th. I share the sentiments of prior reviews. It is very well maintained little course with some fun layouts. Greens, except for a few, were in excellent sha... Continue »

Played here for the first time on March 4th. I share the sentiments of prior reviews. It is very well maintained little course with some fun layouts. Greens, except for a few, were in excellent shape. Probably the best part of this course is its ambiance with pretty views throughout the course.