The best-conditioned golf courses in Newport Coast, California
The golf courses within about 25 miles of Newport Coast, California that Course Vaults golfers rate highest for conditions: greens, fairways, tee boxes, and bunkers. Each course needs conditions ratings from at least 5 different golfers who played it; 7 courses qualify.
Also covers San Clemente, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Yorba Linda, Corona and 16 more nearby towns.
Ocean South
The Resort at Pelican Hill
Newport Coast, CA, USAConditions 4.0 out of 5 from 10 golfers
PublicTom Fazio
- 4.0Conditions
- 4.0Layout
- 2.4Value
- 4.8Scenery
- 3.3Facilities
Has a couple unique golf holes. Some holes are just ok. I prefer the north course as it seems to be a touch more difficult. Still incredible views.
Written by
@tigertaylor
- Pristine
- Views
- Driving range
Ocean North
The Resort at Pelican Hill
Newport Coast, CA, USAConditions 3.8 out of 5 from 16 golfers
PublicTom Fazio
- 3.8Conditions
- 4.2Layout
- 2.5Value
- 4.9Scenery
- 3.5Facilities
Layout was top notch with ocean scenery as the backdrop for most of the holes. Difficult track, even in the fairway it would frequently be an uphill/downhill lie. Greens were lightning fast. Played at twilight for $175 about a year ago - saw rounds going for $400+ now.
Written by
@KirklandBomber
- Driving range
- Views
- By water
Monarch Beach Golf Links
Dana Point, CA, USAConditions 3.6 out of 5 from 7 golfers
PublicRobert Trent Jones, Jr.
- 3.6Conditions
- 3.3Layout
- 2.2Value
- 4.4Scenery
- 2.9Facilities
Goofy and stupid routing, but incredibly enjoyable with the ocean and Dana Point as a backdrop. Great greens.
Written by
@shahbaz-hashmi
- Views
- By water
- Bar
Black Gold Golf Club
Yorba Linda, CA, USAConditions 3.5 out of 5 from 5 golfers
PublicArthur Hills
- 3.5Conditions
- 3.5Layout
- 1.7Value
- 3.2Scenery
- 3.2Facilities
Very over priced in my opinion. Greens were alright, but fairways were balding in a lot of areas, tee boxes were beat up, lots of holes were similar. Nice range, and good views, but better value courses are in the area.
Written by
@Peter.smith2
- Challenging
- Driving range
- Mat range
The Classic
Mile Square Golf Course
Fountain Valley, CA, USAConditions 3.1 out of 5 from 5 golfers
Public
- 3.1Conditions
- 3.1Layout
- 3.0Value
- 2.9Scenery
- 2.8Facilities
Convenient location on the positive tip. Repetitive layout on the negative front.
Written by
@Lazstradamus
- Walkable
Strawberry Farms Golf Club
Irvine, CA, USA
Conditions 2.7 out of 5 from 7 golfers
Oak Creek Golf Club
Irvine, CA, USA
Conditions 2.5 out of 5 from 7 golfers
How we rank
This ranking uses each golfer’s conditions rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Conditions is the golfer’s overall conditions score, or the average of their greens, fairways, tee box, and bunker scores when no overall was given. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs conditions ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. City pages include courses within about 25 miles of Newport Coast, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.
FAQ
Ocean South at The Resort at Pelican Hill is #1 on Course Vaults in and around Newport Coast, California at Conditions 4.0/5 (10 golfers). 7 courses qualify for this list.
This ranking uses each golfer’s conditions rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Conditions is the golfer’s overall conditions score, or the average of their greens, fairways, tee box, and bunker scores when no overall was given. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs conditions ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. City pages include courses within about 25 miles of Newport Coast, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.
A course appears once at least 5 different golfers have rated its conditions on Course Vaults. Log your round and rate it in the app to help it qualify.
Yes. It includes qualifying courses within about 25 miles of Newport Coast, not only courses whose address is in the city.
This page was last generated Nov 12, 2026, 4:00 AM EST. Scores and eligibility are recomputed about every hour.
