Golf

DANA POINT

Monarch Beach Golf Course

33033 Niguel Road
Dana Point, California 92629

Monarch Beach Golf Links easily offers one of Southern California's most complete and enjoyable golf experiences. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and patterned after the Scottish links style of play, the golf courses's intriguing layout stretches out on Southern California's spectacular Dana Point. The elegant Tuscan-style clubhouse boasts stunning ocean views and exceptional cuisine.

LAGUNA BEACH

Aliso Creek Golf Course
31106 Pacific Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, California 92651
(800) 223-3309 / (949) 499-2271
Golf Reservations: (949) 499-1919
Canyon Lodge American Grill: (949) 499-2663

Aliso Creek, a nine hole course that sits just off Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, offers one of the most dramatic views in Orange County as it winds around a creek and through a steep canyon with brush-covered walls. The golf course, which has been here about 40 years, is in a neat and peaceful canon where opera music can sometimes be heard drifting from some lavish homes high above the first green.

Aliso Creek starts with a 300-yard par four that encourages a lay-up shot with a middle iron off the tee because the creek runs just in front of the green. The creek is a major factor on the course because it could come into play on every hole depending on how poorly shots are hit.

None of the five par fours are longer than 310 yards but all have medium size greens. The true challenge at Aliso Creek is on the par threes. The second hole plays 177 yards (regular tee) or 201 (championship tee) and the creek runs along the left side with the canyon protecting on the right. The fourth hole, which is 177 or 195 yards is lined with trees and the creek looms on the left near the green. The sixth hole is the shortest - 120- or 102, but tee shots must clear the creek and hold a hard green. The most challenging shot of the day is the tee shot at the eighth hole, which is 207 or 185 yards. The wide creek runs right in front of the green, and offers many no opportunity but to lay-up since there is so little room to miss short, right or left. The par threes would be a challenge for any of the tour players, but there is a good variety of holes.

Available daily form 6:30 a.m. to dusk
Putting Green and Driving Range
Soft spikes required.

Directions From John Wayne Airport (approximately 25 mins)
Take 405 (San Diego Freeway) South. Take 133 (Laguna Canyon Hwy.) toward Laguna Beach until it ends at Hwy. 1 (Pacific Coast Hwy). Turn left (South) - 2 1/2 miles. After overhead pedestrian bridge, turn left at property sign.

NEWPORT COAST

Pelican Hill Golf Club
22651 Pelican Hill Road South
Newport Coast, California 92657
949.760.0707

Perched high above the Pacific Ocean on the Newport Coast, stands one of the country's preeminent golf destinations. With the finest service and amenities, a superb golf shop and fabulous dining options, Pelican Hill is an exciting golf experience. Select one of two Tom Fazio-designed courses in this breathtaking natural setting. Fazio has been quoted as saying, "the toughest decision will be which course to play first."

Pelican Hill North Course

This masterpiece reflects the classic Scottish links style, meandering along an elevated plateau. Dramatic elevation changes create spectacular vistas of the Pacific Ocean and Newport Harbor. True to Tom Fazio's design philosophy, the indigenous landscape has been kept in tact playing a major role in the beauty and challenge of the course.

Award given by Golf Magazine for being one of the "Top 100 Courses You Can Play."

Pelican Hill South Course

Set high above the Pacific, this course offers magnificent ocean views, soaring eucalyptus and pine trees and perfectly manicured bermuda fairways. You'll also discover challenging greens framed by strategically placed white and native sand bunkers. The topographical features of the Ocean South Course include gently rolling terrain, dramatic canyon-crossing tee shots and a series of holes that border the rocky cliffs of the California coast.

Award given by Golf Magazine for being one of the "Top 100 Courses You Can Play" and one of the "Best Public Access Courses."

Directions from North
Take the 405 South (or the 5 South to the 55 South) to the 73 South Toll Road. Exit at Newport Coast Drive and pay the $1.00 toll. Continue on Newport Coast Drive heading West, toward the ocean. At Pelican Hill Road South, turn right.

The driving range parking is on your right. The clubhouse and golf courses are located 1/8 mile up Pelican Hill Road South on your left.

Directions from South
Take Interstate 5 North to 405 North to the 73 North Toll Road. You will have to pay a $3.00 toll at the Toll Plaza. Exit at Newport Coast Drive and head west, under the toll road. At Pelican Hill Road South, turn right.

SANTA ANA

RiverView Golf
1800 W. Santa Clara
Santa Ana, CA 92706
For A Tee Time (714) 543-1115
EMAIL: info@riverviewgolf.com

Located ten minutes from Disneyland and ten minutes from John Wayne Airport, RiverView Golf Course is freeway close to all of Central Orange County.

Rated "Best value in Orange County" by the Orange County Golf Guide. This beautifully maintained facility was designed to reward players of every level. Brimming with charm and challenges, this will be a memorable experience for every golfer.
Challenging tee shots, elevated approaches, and perhaps the finest public greens in Orange County, have made RiverView one of the area's most popular golf courses.

This course has played host to many tournaments and championship events over the years. Past RiverView Tournament winners have included Scott Simpson, Lew Cooper and Tiger Woods.