La Valle Coastal Club

The North Course at Morgan Run Club & Resort in Rancho Santa Fe was designed by Harry Rainville and Jay Morrish and serves as one of two eighteen-hole layouts at this private club and resort property in San Diego County's coastal foothills. The course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the region's inland valleys, where elevation changes and native vegetation shape the playing corridors. Rancho Santa Fe's Mediterranean climate and eucalyptus-dotted landscape provide the setting for a layout that works with the natural contours rather than imposing dramatic earthwork. Rainville and Morrish, both experienced in Southern California design, created a course that emphasizes strategic positioning and approach play. The routing moves through valleys and across ridgelines, with fairways that follow the land's movement and greens that incorporate the existing slopes. Water features appear on several holes, and bunkers are placed to define landing areas and guard putting surfaces. The design reflects the era's preference for resort-friendly playability while maintaining enough challenge for accomplished players. Morgan Run functions as both a private club and a resort amenity, serving members and guests in a residential community setting. The facility includes dining and lodging, typical of Southern California golf resorts developed during the latter decades of the twentieth century. The North Course complements the property's South Course, offering variety in routing and hole character across the two layouts.