SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL GOLF CLUB
🇺🇸 San Clemente, CA, USA
Designed by William Francis Bell
San Clemente Municipal, affectionately known as "The Muni," is where Southern California golf humility meets oceanfront accessibility. Carved into the bluffs overlooking the Pacific in south Orange County, the course presents a stark contrast to the area's manicured, high-dollar layouts.
Originally designed by William P. Bell in 1930, the course possesses a classic, no-frills character. The terrain is undulating and exposed, with the wind constantly playing a factor, rewarding strategic shot making over brute power. It’s a layout that favors players who can control their ball flight and navigate tight fairways guarded by mature eucalyptus trees, requiring less length and more accuracy for success.
San Clemente Muni is a haven for everyday golfers and families. While it lacks the pedigree of championship venues, its charm lies in its unpretentious atmosphere and community spirit. It’s a place where a quick nine after work is as common as a weekend round, and where the post-round banter is often louder than the crashing waves below.
Reviews
Awesome piece of property, very solid use of the land. Good layout and good conditioning, everything a Muni should be
Pride of the Pacific since 1928
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
San Clemente Municipal at San Clemente Municipal Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 13 explicit golfer ratings.
San Clemente Municipal was designed by William Francis Bell.
Yes. San Clemente Municipal at San Clemente Municipal Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at San Clemente Municipal is 72.
San Clemente Municipal plays 6,435 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at San Clemente Municipal is 117.