I have been playing here for the past 6 years and the new ownership (although it has been several years) really made numerous changes to the golf course. The fairways have gotten better and the greens are in pretty good shape. They also really cleaned up #12 par 5 hole and it looks and plays much better. Hole #16 green has been redone and it is less severe in undulation. Overall the course is heading to the right direction. I recommend the course. read more

The staff is friendly, attentive, and genuinely seems to care about providing great service. You can tell there's a positive team culture, and that makes a difference. A lot of credit should go to restaurant manager John Lee. Strong leadership shows in the way a restaurant is run, and it seems like he's helped create a welcoming environment with a focus on quality and customer service. read more

Good food. Course is in better condition Justin in the pro shop and Greg the starter are great.

Great course with a fun challenge! Rancho San Joaquin is not a short course, and the greens are challenging enough to keep the round interesting. It's also a great place to play during the summer since it feels cooler than many other courses in the area. The course seems to be much better maintained than before. For a public course, the greens and fairways are in very good condition. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Overall, a very enjoyable golf experience and I'll definitely be back! read more

Rancho San Joaquin has improved a lot over the past couple of years. The fairways are in noticeably better shape, and they have put a lot of work into the greens, which are rolling really well now. Compared with other courses in and around Irvine, Is say it's a great value, especially given the condition the course is in now. Justin in the pro shop is always friendly and helpful. He's the best! The renovated restaurant is also a nice upgrade. It is clean and comfortable, the food is solid, and it is a good spot to grab a beer or a meal after the round. read more

The restaurant was completely renovated and has a full menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Athena, the bartender is fabulous and can make all sorts of craft cocktails. Justin the starter is wonderful in accommodating last minute add on. Greg the marshal is very helpful. The course has water puddles and different grass on the fairways. read more

The staff are courteous, welcoming and competent. The course is a great layout and well maintained. read more

Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course - Steve Billings - Golf Near Me - Irvine, California

Rancho San Joaquin GC has been rejuvenated over the last few years. There were times in the past where there was very uneven watering leading to big muddy spots and dried out areas. But the maintenance crew has done a great job of putting in drains and doing a better job of watering. The greens are consistently in very good shape and the bunkers are in good condition. If I have any complaints it's that several tee areas have a bit too much crab grass and a couple of ponds could have better edging. But overall the course is in good shape and with Justin in the pro shop things are run smoothly. read more

I started playing golf a year ago and I have to say that Rancho San Joaquin is one of the more reasonable choices for golf in the area. I'll caveat this by saying that Orange County is known to have very overpriced golf and this is no exception. However, I think that the course conditions are decent enough to play golf, the distances are long enough for some challenges, and the food at the restaurant are actually pretty good! I gave it three stars because I still think it's overpriced for what you get, and there is goose poop eeeeverywhere. The dishes I've tried at the restaurant are pretty delicious though! Don't sleep on the tuna melt, fries or the salad wraps! Service is really nice too so don't forget to chat with the servers there! What I love about eating there is that even if you don't golf you can watch your friends tee off on hole 10! read more

Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course - Tuna melt - Golf Near Me - Irvine, California

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I've been playing golf for about 4 years now and I can honestly say that there has been a lot of great work that has been done to RSJ and my most recent round a few weeks ago really showed how great it has become. It can be slow at times and it may be a tad expensive for what we get as a golf course but overall it's a great course with nice people and a great clubhouse area with some good food. They also have a great range deal considering it is in Irvine. read more

It is a challenging course but fun to play and a pretty good restaurant too. The staff are friendly and helpfu. read more

The changes made to the course and especially the restaurant has made this place a real gem!! Can't say enough about the staff from Justin the starter, the cart girl, America (great name!), the wait staff and John the GM. They all make this place top notch!!! So fortunate to have this course in our backyard. Rancho, you know how to do it right!! read more

Pretty sure they changed ownership a year or so ago. The conditions are so much better now, though still not worth $100 a round. This has been my go-to for twilight. On summer weekends you can usually get through 11 or 12 holes if you Tee off at 6 ish. Still lots of goose shit though. Careful don't make them fly onto your face when you swing lol. read more

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I've been playing this course for 25 years plus and I can't say how much they have improved this Facility and the dediection that they have invested into the course and the Terrace Restaurant. John Lee the General Manager has been phenomenal in creating the greatest staff and an incredible menu....It is a blessing to have this establishment in our own backyard, and I highly recommend everyone to come down and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere with family and your Golf Crew. Best Course and facilities in Orange County in my honest opinion. read more

I used to love coming to this place but now it's just so packed and so expensive it is not even worth it anymore. The range membership used to be $40 a month but now it's ridiculous. Green fees were actually decent back then but now it's crazy. Not worth it for how they barely take care of it as well. read more

Our group is been playing this course for years. There has been a tremendous Improvement in the last couple of years from t-boxes, fairways, sand traps to the greens. We have seen the management's hard work to keep the course in a great condition which makes our tournament more pleasant. The staff at pro shop (Justin), starters, and restaurant are very friendly and treat the players like family. Highly recommend this course. The food is amazing too. Facility is very clean. read more

Great golf value, it is a good layout, tee times are typically available, and the staff is supportive.

The course continues to improve! The staff is so accommodating. The Marshalls drive around continually to make sure everyone is on pace. Best course for the money! read more

When we arrived, we stood waiting to be seated for several minutes while staff walked by without acknowledging us. After about five minutes, we ended up seating ourselves. Then a staff member approached us and rather rudely told us not to sit inside, even though we weren't planning to sit inside in the first place. The service only got worse from there. We waited an unusually long time before anyone came to take our order. I ordered tea, but it didn't arrive until I had already finished my meal. To make matters worse, it was cold after server took her sweet time. The food quality was disappointing as well. The beans were extremely dry and tasted like they had been reheated in a microwave. The food was cold as well. Between the poor service, long wait times, cold drinks, and subpar food, this was one of the worst dining experiences we've had. read more

The golf course is developing very well, though the cost is a bit high. Justin at the pro shop provides excellent service. He's professional, helpful, and really takes care of players. read more

I had the pleasure of meeting my husband after his Saturday round and we had lunch at the Terrace. I was so impressed at the menu and the diversity to choose from. The drinks were incredible and while my husband know everyone there...the manager, John Lee, came out and introduced himself and really made me feel welcome. My husband comes home every week and says how he really feels like family here. He loves Justin, the starter, and is always planning how he can give back to the faculty. This place is very special and I wanted to share. read more

This "sniffs in" at up to 3.5 stars... It is not the sexiest around this area, but it is reliable. They have water drainage issues, so they tend to be greener than others at this price point. The con is you have to watch your step at times and watch where you drive/park your golf cart. The restaurant has been upgraded in recent years and the food smells good. The course looked pretty good and green with the recent rains. We played with a very nice couple from LA which made for a good afternoon. Some seal pups behind us were hitting into us, but they adjusted once spoken to by someone in our group. "Safety first" kids...there was nowhere to go as the group in front of us was not breaking any land speed records. I think the ambassador eventually got on them, so it picked up. They preach hard on their cart literature and their scorecards about being a "pace setter". It is one of the cons of golfing in the "tech age" where impatient motherferitis is at an all-time high. Almost nobody has any patience anymore and most people are time thieves. Nobody has an attention span. Nobody reads and nobody listens. It is a little excessive with their ready play obsession but at least their marshall's/ambassador's do not climb your back unless you are truly a snail and slowing everyone down. The FAIRWAYS and ROUGHS are in pretty good shape right now. The GREENS are in very good shape right now, but the pin placement should be deemed illegal in 49 states. It is always horrible here. These greens are nearly all tough to begin with because they are fast as hell and then they place the pin where you would have to "die it in" or "riverboat gamble" and try to power it in. I am an above average putter, and I find it very hard to adjust here. There is no getting used it. It's like you have to be borderline perfect or else. It is sadistic. For some reason the front tees are now the WHITE tees. Odd since white almost always middle tees. There are lots of wildlife on the course. Saw a few squirrels, egret, wigeon ducks, mallards, Canadian geese, Egyptian geese and their babies, ruddy ducks, coots and a pelican diving for fish. The tall starter guy is personable and polite. read more

Great day employees are friendly and helpful always a good day. I would recommend to everyone

The golf course has been improved immensely over the past few years, since it was bought by a new owner. The greens are still very undulating for a regular golfer, however the fairways are much more playable than the past. The staff are all very friendly. The only complaint I have, is common for SoCal, is it's very difficult to get a morning tee time. read more

This is a review for the management, not the course. Specifically, GM, Ahmad, who personally took the time to help me with a Player's Club account issue today. I bumped into him in the parking lot as I was heading into the shop, explained my issue, and he immediately said follow me, we can take care of this right now. And then he did. Regarding the course, I have played it many times and while conditions don't match other public courses like Costa Mesa, it's a fun layout and a good time if you can get a good deal on a tee time. Certainly not deserving of a sub 3-star average rating in my book. read more

From the first contact with Justin in the clubhouse through the cart girl America and even Jose, in maintenance, you are treated like a friend. Always a great experience. At times, too much watching on the fairways. read more

I've been playing here on & off for years. Over the last couple of years, the course has made significant improvements to the course; improved the greens, repaired bare spots in the fairways & improved overall playing conditions. They have also improved the clubhouse & patio for outside (covered) dining. Additionally, they have a good menu & the food is outstanding. Lastly, all of the staff are friendly & courteous, particularly the morning the starters, Justin & Ken along with Bobby in the bar. The green fees are reasonable for a local Orange County course. read more

Over rated. Too expensive. But worst of all they allow five somes! And if you are unlucky enough to be behind them, forget it. You will be waiting. read more

Great starter Justin, course in great shape, t times on time, great driving range.. good restaurant and cart girl..

Good course, play there every week. Justin is great! Greets you by name and very friendly.

Excellent value. A good price and course has been improved immensely. Staff is the friendliest. Pace of play is very good. If you haven't played it for a few years you should see a big improvement. read more

Course in great shape. Greens are great but tricky (stay below the hole). Staff is friendly.

I've been playing this course, off and on, for over 30 years. Several years ago, when it was under former ownership, I left a far less than flattering review. However, the new ownership has made tremendous improvements. They've added drainage, repaired bare areas throughout, and totally renovated the restaurant, bar, and patio. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Two of those are Justin in the pro shop and Bobby in the bar. They are great ambassadors. There are still some improvements to be made, such as opening all the fairways to carts, and maybe redoing a couple of the greens that have sunk over the years (10, 9, and 16), because these are only missing a clown's mouth or a windmill. All in all, for the price, this is a fair deal. If the price were to increase much, that would not be the case. read more

Justin is fantastic he keeps things moving and takes care of the people. This course has been revamped and is playing great, and can't beat the location. read more

One of the best golf courses around the area for the money. Hard to find a course in Orange County anymore for under $100 on the weekend. Greens are good and pace of play is not bad either, The food is also great in The Terrace after the round. Try it out!!! read more

I've been coming to Rancho for eight to ten years and have seen the course get better and better over the years. Definitely the course, under the new ownership has improved the fairways, the clubhouse and overall experience. I would definitely recommend the course. The course is walkable and good value. read more

Friendly and helpful staff. Course is in best shape in years. Fair prices and great food at the restaurant and bar

Great golf course. Has been remodel recently and the fairways and greens are in excellent condition. Enjoy.

Rancho San Joaquin is a great place to play golf. The course is challenging, yet fair, and the people there are super friendly. Recently they have been making many upgrades that make the course even better. read more

I would like to say that two years ago the golf course was a mess but now it is becoming long quite well. I want to thank Justin for all the teetimes and good work that he does and also to the workers who work on the golf course they are very professional overall I think it's a great golf course to play. Keep up the good work. read more