Played Super Twilight on Thursday, 3/22/12. SF continues to open up and remove a lot of the heavy vegetation around tees, greens, and hazards that in the past resulted in the course always playing 'so... Continue »

Played Super Twilight on Thursday, 3/22/12. SF continues to open up and remove a lot of the heavy vegetation around tees, greens, and hazards that in the past resulted in the course always playing 'soft' - now everything has firmed up and the wind and sun are much more factors in determining conditions. Fairways are thin and there are some bare and patched spots, consistent with winter, but tees, greens, and sand are all in very good condition. Friendly staff. Recommended.

Strawberry Farms Golf Club Course Review
Irvine California Golf Course Reviews

I played the Irvine double-dip today, playing Oak Creek in the morning and Strawberry Farms in the afternoon. Of the two, Strawberry is the winner!

I got out to the course around 12:30 as a walk on... Continue »

I played the Irvine double-dip today, playing Oak Creek in the morning and Strawberry Farms in the afternoon. Of the two, Strawberry is the winner!

I got out to the course around 12:30 as a walk on and there weren't too many people out there. Some rain was in the forecast later in the day, but it was very nice all afternoon. They sent me right out to the first tee. Another single had checked in right behind me and we paired up. We didn't run into anybody in front of us until about hole 14, where we caught a foursome. That made the last few holes a little slower, but the whole round only took a little over 3 hours. Perfect pace for a second 18 of the day!

The conditions were interesting. The fairways were brown and dried out for overseeding, but didn't affect play much. The rough was excellent and the greens were in great shape. On most holes, the fairways were brown 3/4 of the way until you got closer to the greens, then they were perfect and green. So everything on and around the greens looked perfect. All the par 3's looked great with no big fairways to worry about. Greens were soft and receptive with the heavy rains from the day before, but still rolled pretty true and fast.

The front nine is nice here, but the back nine is beautiful as it works its way around a reservoir. Very nice course with a fair amount of challenges. Lots of environmental hazard areas and some tight tee shots. Pays to be on your game here. Bunkers were in really good shape. Look forward to playing this course again when it's in better shape visually (as far as the fairways go), but otherwise no complaints about the course or conditions.

Like all the "nice" OC courses, it's definitely overpriced. I played twilight rate for $75 with a cart, which isn't horrible. I can't imagine paying $160 here on a weekend morning, though. If you get a good deal, it's well worth the visit!

Strawberry Farms Golf Club Course Review
Irvine California Golf Course Reviews

went out at 7am in the morning.
the good: winter conditions - the course in very good condition. greens were fast and firm. great customer service - starter very cordial and helpful, saw the bev ... Continue »

went out at 7am in the morning.
the good: winter conditions - the course in very good condition. greens were fast and firm. great customer service - starter very cordial and helpful, saw the bev cart a few times.
the bad: they no longer provided free range balls -considering the $ they charge, you would think they would include them (they used to but not anymore?). no marshalls - group in front were super slow and we called for player assistance, no one came. bunkers were inconsistent.
overall good experience.

Strawberry Farms Golf Club Course Review
Irvine California Golf Course Reviews

Played via Click4teetimes on a Sunday, afternoon rates ... we were practically the only ones out on the course ... played leisurely in 3:40. Greens were soft and receptive, more ball marks than I'd l... Continue »

Played via Click4teetimes on a Sunday, afternoon rates ... we were practically the only ones out on the course ... played leisurely in 3:40. Greens were soft and receptive, more ball marks than I'd like to see (lazy or just don't care), bunkers were a bit hard pan, some unraked, and needed some conditioning, tee boxes could've use a mow, and the fairways excellent. The Farms is a challenging layout from the tips & (for the GF) even the reds with lots of 'environmentally sensitive' areas, and it's pleasing to the eye. Cart gal came around 3 times, staff very courteous, and the food was good after the round. Great practice facility, too. Will come back soon.

We had the first tee time this morning at 6AM. We finished by 9:30. They had us tee off # 10 but bet they did not expect us to find a dead coyote in the fairway nor a dead rattlesnake in the middle o... Continue »

We had the first tee time this morning at 6AM. We finished by 9:30. They had us tee off # 10 but bet they did not expect us to find a dead coyote in the fairway nor a dead rattlesnake in the middle of # twelve. Just call maintenance and keep going. But other than that, this course is in great shape. It was the first course all year that we found no left over divots in the greens from the weekend. Not only that, there were no tell tale marks (like other course's greens) of divots. Absolutely spotless greens, that were receptive and rolled great. The fairways are in top shape and the bunkers were all raked and smooth. Even the cart wagon was out by 8. We had not played here in several years and with the conditions we encountered this morning (other than the coyote and snake) we will be back very soon. For those of you who are interested, they do allow walking if you so choose. If you have not played here, you should. I know the rates are high (we used our OC cards) but suspect there are deals to be found online. It really was the best maintained course we have played all year in S CA.

First time playing this track. Got there before they opened and had a 720 Am tee time. Talked to starter and got off around 600 am by myself. A twosome was ahead of me and a single ahead of them. ... Continue »

First time playing this track. Got there before they opened and had a 720 Am tee time. Talked to starter and got off around 600 am by myself. A twosome was ahead of me and a single ahead of them. Plyed first nine in 90 mins or so. Then played next 4 holes in 45 mins and ran into 2 groups of four...got called to do an emergency job and left. I played very well (shot two balls) and loved the course and its condition. Only drawback was the wet fairways (but since I was an early golfer expected that) and some of the tee boxes weren't level. Overall it was awesome. i think they should drop a few bucks off the greens fee ( I payed $78)...but everythig else was stellar.

I really enjoyed playing here today. A challenging course that rewarded good shots.
Now for the bad news...we started on the back 9 and the greens through were very slow. They were a bit furry and we... Continue »

I really enjoyed playing here today. A challenging course that rewarded good shots.
Now for the bad news...we started on the back 9 and the greens through were very slow. They were a bit furry and were not true. We actually caught up with the guy mowing the greens on hole 18. Holes 1-9 had been mowed and were medium-fast and true as could be.

One thing that left a bad taste in my mouth. We booked and paid for a foursome (at) $75 per player. As we were pulling in to the parking, one of our group called and cancelled on us because of a strained back. We asked for a refund or a credit at the clubhouse and rec'd a terse "NO". I was a little surprised at the tone of his response. He could at least directed us to the manager to see if there was anything they could do for us.

I played here yesterday July 27th 2011. It was in great condition. This is def. a challenging course. You dont want to slice or hook any of your shots. Trouble on both sides. Accuracy is a must o... Continue »

I played here yesterday July 27th 2011. It was in great condition. This is def. a challenging course. You dont want to slice or hook any of your shots. Trouble on both sides. Accuracy is a must on this course. The 630 yard par 5 feels like a marathon when your playing it. A bogey on that hole is a good score. The carts have gps and they a pretty accurate with the distances. The fairways are firm and the rough is lush. This is a course everybody should play. It really gives you a good idea where your game is at.

Played in a two-day tourney, the Irvine City Championship, on Sat/Sun July 16-17, 2011. I've played this event several times over the years, plus occasional casual rounds here, and SF is in the best ... Continue »

Played in a two-day tourney, the Irvine City Championship, on Sat/Sun July 16-17, 2011. I've played this event several times over the years, plus occasional casual rounds here, and SF is in the best shape I've ever seen it. Historically the course has played soft, but over the past couple years they've cleared back a lot of the vegetation around greens and tees and opened up the course to more wind and sun exposure - as a result, the entire course has firmed up, and now plays firm and fast throughout. Not links fast, but very different from the way most SoCal courses play. You still have to hit it straight and stay out of the environmental areas that eat balls and strokes. And your putter needs to be sharp. Greens are pretty firm and roll well, and are very quick right now. Good lies in the fairways, tees in good shape, sand in bunkers is good. Rough is 2-4 inches high and can grab the ball and your club. SF is still pricey but is in great condition.