Carnoustie at Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club

Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club occupies rolling terrain in San Clemente, California, designed by Gary Player and opened in the early 2000s. The course sits inland from the Pacific coast in Orange County, where the landscape transitions from coastal bluffs to the foothills that characterize much of southern California's interior. Player's routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes, creating a layout with varied perspectives and strategic demands typical of his design philosophy emphasizing risk-reward scenarios and multiple playing angles.

The course features Player's characteristic use of bunkering—both greenside and fairway—to define playing corridors and frame approach shots. Greens incorporate contour and slope that require careful attention to pin position, particularly on longer approaches where holding surfaces becomes the primary challenge. The property's topography allows for several holes that play uphill or downhill, adding dimension to club selection and shot execution.

Bella Collina operates as a private club serving the San Clemente community, with facilities that include the golf course and residential components typical of southern California's master-planned developments. The setting provides views of the surrounding hills and, from elevated points on the property, distant glimpses toward the coast. The course reflects Player's body of work in California during a period when he was actively designing layouts throughout the western United States, bringing his international tournament experience to regional golf markets seeking championship-caliber facilities.