
Tustin Ranch Course
Tustin Ranch Golf Club

About this course
Tustin Ranch Golf Club, an oasis amidst the planned community of Tustin Ranch, emerged in the late 1980s, carving a recreational heart into the rapidly developing landscape of Orange County. This Ted Robinson design epitomizes the resort-style golf of its era, emphasizing playability with generous fairways and strategic bunkering. The inland terrain offers a reprieve from the coastal winds, favoring players who can shape shots around its gentle doglegs. It's not a course steeped in championship lore, but a solid test of golf and has been considered a fun and well maintained golf course. Robinson's design philosophy is evident throughout, with water features strategically placed to enhance both aesthetics and challenge. The greens are known to be receptive, allowing golfers to attack pins and chase low scores. While Tustin Ranch hasn’t hosted any major championships, it remains a popular venue for local and regional tournaments, particularly those geared towards amateur and charity events. While it's not among the nation's most heralded courses, Tustin Ranch holds a distinctive place in the local golf community. The club has a loyal following, drawn to its accessible layout, well-maintained conditions, and friendly atmosphere. Members often gather at the clubhouse after rounds, swapping stories and enjoying the course's signature Ranch Hand sandwich.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in CA
Quick facts
- Location
- Tustin, CA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1989
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Ted Robinson
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,842 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.2/142
- Course Vaults score
- 7.3
Getting there
Tustin Ranch Golf Club sits in the heart of Orange County, a straightforward twenty-minute drive south from John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana - one of the most convenient airport-to-tee transitions in Southern California. The route traces east along the I-5 corridor before slipping into Tustin's residential grid, where the sprawling Ted Robinson design unfolds across gently rolling terrain framed by the distant Santa Ana Mountains. For those arriving from Los Angeles or San Diego, the club's position just off the 5 freeway makes it an effortless detour, a rare pocket of championship golf tucked quietly amid the suburban expanse of north Orange County.

FAQ
Common questions about Tustin Ranch
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Tustin Ranch has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 35 logged golfers.
Tustin Ranch was designed by Ted Robinson.
Yes. Tustin Ranch is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Tustin Ranch is 72.
Tustin Ranch plays 6,842 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Tustin Ranch is 142.




