Marriott Concierge's List of Recommended Golf Courses
List revised 4/12/00 gaw, modified for web 3/1/01 eaj

For those staying at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Tennis Club, you may contact the hotel concierge at extension 52.
 
The hotel (and ICOSSAR'01) provides this list for your convenience -- rates may be different from what are listed here. Each course withholds the right to change their prices or policies regarding reservation requirements, individual cancellation policies and dress codes, without notification. The Newport Beach Marriott and ICOSSAR'01 are in no way responsible for any changes to players tee-times or refunds for missed tee-times.

Golf Courses: 
  • Oak Greek Golf Club
  • Pelican Hill Golf Club
  • Strawberry Farms Golf Club
  • Tustin Ranch Golf Club
  • The Links at Monarch Beach
  • Tijeras Creek Golf Course
  • Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course
  • Costa Mesa Golf Courses
  • Aliso Creek Inn & Golf Course
  • Newport Beach Public Golf Course
     
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    Pro Shops: 
  • Roger Dunn Golf Shop
     
  • Practice Centers: 
  • Lake Forest Golf & Practice Center
  • San Joaquin Practice Center
  • The Greens

  • (Some images are loaded from Orange County: California's Golf Coast, the Newport Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau, OCnow.com, the Laguna Beach Visitors Bureau, and the web sites of the individual golf courses.)


    Oak Creek Golf Club (www.oakcreekgolfclub.com), One Golf Club Drive, Irvine, +1 (949) 653-7300

    18 Holes Par 71

        
    Weekdays (Mon-Thu) $95 including cart (twilight $70)
    Weekends (Fri-Sun) $135 including cart (twilight $85)
    Club Rental $40
    Driving range $6 & up

    • Reservations can be made up to 6 days in advance; for an extra fee of $20.00 per player you may make a reservation up to a month in advance. Individual reservations are not available.
    • Credit Card # is a must to reserve tee-time; there is a strict 48 hour Cancellation policy
    • If you would like to charge your golf at Oak Creek to your room at the Marriott, contact the Concierge at extension 52 for details. By room charging your round of golf you may make a tee-time up to a year in advance with no extra charge.
    Directions: Left on Santa Barbara, right on Jamboree 5 miles to the 405 freeway South, exit on Jeffery Road and turn left to Irvine Center Drive, turn right Oak Creek will be on your left.

    Pelican Hill Golf Club (www.pelicanhill.com), 22651 Pelican Hill Road, Corona del Mar, +1 (949) 760-0707

    Ocean Course 18 Holes Par 70
    Links Course 18 Holes Par 71

        
    Weekdays (Mon - Thu) $175 including cart (twilight $99)
    Weekends (Fri-Sun) $250 including cart (twilight $135)
    Club Rental $50 Callaway Big Bertha
    Golf shoes are not available for rent. Metal spikes not allowed.
    Driving range (7:00am-7:00pm) $5.00 Small Bucket; $10.00 Large Bucket

    • Reservations can be made 2 weeks in advance for an extra fee of $20.00 per player. Advance reservations are non-refundable.
    • Credit card # is a must to reserve tee-time; and there is a strict 48 hour Cancellation policy. American Express, Diners Club, JCB, Visa, Master Card.
    Located in one of Orange County's most exclusive areas. Course designed by Tom Fazio, offers a variety of terrain and challenges.

    Directions: South on Pacific Coast Highway for approximately 4 miles, left on Newport Coast, left on Pelican Hill Road.


    Strawberry Farms Golf Club (www.strawberryfarmsgolf.com), 11 Strawberry Farms Road, Irvine, +1 (949) 551-1811

    18 Holes Par 71

        
    Weekdays (Mon-Tue) $85 including cart (twilight $65)
    (Thu-Fri) $95 including cart (twilight $70)
    Weekends (Fri-Sun) $135 including cart (twilight $85)
    Club Rentals $35
    Driving Range (Lighted) varies according to bucket size

    • A credit card # is required to hold all tee-times, there is a strict 48 hour cancellation policy.
    • Standard reservations can be made up to 6 days in advance. Premium reservations 7 days to 1 year in advance with a fee of $15.00 per player. Advance reservations are NON-REFUNDABLE.
    This is the only Arnold Palmer course in Orange County. Set on a natural terrain, the golf course was designed to traverse through California native fauna & flora. Directions: Left out of hotel on Santa Barbara, right on Jamboree to University then turn right, approximately 6 miles to Strawberry Farms Road turn right in to golf Course.

    Tustin Ranch Golf Club (www.tustinranchgolf.com), 12442 Tustin Ranch Road, Tustin, +1 (714) 730-1611

    18 Holes Par 72

        
    Weekdays (Mon-Wed) $85 including cart (twilight $65)
    (Thu-Fri) $100 including cart (twilight $80)
    (Sat-Sun) $135 including cart (twilight $90)
    Caddy Service $40 for single bag
    $30/player for double bag
    Club rental $40
    Shoe Rental $10
    Driving Range (Daylight to Dusk) Price varies according to bucket size, $6.25 to $14.00

    • Reservations can be made 8 to 30 days in advance for an extra charge of $15.00 per player. Advance reservations are NONREFUNDABLE.
    • A credit card # is needed to reserve all tee-times; there is a strict 48 hour cancellation policy.
    A championship golf course rated in the top 10 in Golf Digest.

    Directions: Left on Santa Barbara, right on Jamboree for approximately 12 miles. Turn left on Irvine Blvd, and right on Tustin Ranch Road.


    The Links at Monarch Beach (www.monarchbeachgolf.com, summary on www.troongolf.com), 33033 Niguel Drive, Dana Point, +1 (949) 240-8247

    18 Holes Par 70

        
    Weekdays (Mon-Thu) $115 including cart (twilight $85) (after 2 pm $70)
    Weekends (Fri-Sun) $145 including cart (twilight $105) (after 2 pm $90)
    Club Rentals $45 for Ping Clubs
     
    No Driving Range; Driving Net & Putting Greens available for warm up.

    • Resvations can be made 7 to 30 days in advance for an extra fee of $15.00 per player. Advance reservations are NON-REFUNDABLE.
    • A credit card # is needed to reserve all tee-times, there is a strict 48 hour cancellation policy.
    A natural links course that is rolling hills, sand traps, and water; no trees. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, it has an ocean view.

    Directions: South on Pacific Coast Highway approximately 17 miles to Niguel Road turn left.


    Tijeras Creek Golf Course (www.tijerascreek.com), 29082 Tijeras Creek, Rancho Santa Margarita, +1 (949) 589-9793

    18 Holes Par 72

        
    7 days a week (Mon-Sun) $125 including cart (twilight $80)
    Unlimited golf for the day, unlimited food at the snack bar.
    Plus a bucket of range balls.
    Club Rentals $40
    Driving range Price varies according to bucket size, $4.00 to $8.00

    • Standard reservations can be made up to 6 days in advance. Premium reservations are allowed 14 days to 1 year in advance for an extra charge of $15.00 per player. Standard reservation have a strict 48-hour cancellation policy. Premium reservations are non-refundable.
    • A credit card # is a must to reserve all tee-times.
    Designed by Ted Robinson, the course was rated #l in Orange County. The back nine holes are open to the natural terrain.

    Directions: Left out of hotel on Santa Barbara, right on Jamboree 5 miles to the 405 Freeway south, this connects to the 5 freeway south, exit on Oso Parkway turn left, continue approximately 2 miles, turn left on Antonio, then left on Tijeras Creek.


    Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course (description on OCNow.com), 1 Sandburg Way, Irvine, +1 (949) 786-5522

    18 Holes Par 72

        
    Weekdays (Mon-Thu) $38 Walking, $49 Riding
    (Fridays) $45 Walking, $56 Riding
    (Sat-Sun-Holidays) $69 Riding Only
    Twilight (Mon-Thu) $22 Walking, $30 Riding
    (Fri - Sun) $30 Walking, $38 Riding
    Club Rentals $15
    Driving Range $6 & up
     
    Directions: Left on Santa Barbara, right on Jamboree, right on University Ave., 3 miles left on Culver, and left on Sandburg.


    Costa Mesa Golf Courses, 1701 Golf Course Drive, Costa Mesa, +1 (714) 540-7500

            
    36 Holes Los Lagos
    Par 72
                
    Mesa Linda
    Par 70
                
    9 holes
    before
    8am only
    18 holes
    twilight
                
    Weekdays (Mon-Thu) $24 $18 $14 $18
    (Fri) $26 $21 $15 $20
    Weekends (Sat-Sun) $33 $25 $16 $20
    Twilight (Mon-Thu) $18 $13
    (Fri) $20 $15
    (Sat-Sun) $20 $17
    Club Rental $15
    Carts $22
     
    Directions: Left on Santa Barbara, right on Jamboree, North on the 73 Freeway, North on the 405 Freeway, exit on Harbor go left, turn right on Adams, left on Mesa Verde East, right on Golf Course Drive.


    Aliso Creek Inn & Golf Course (www.alisocreekinn.com), 31106 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, +1 (949) 499-1919

    9 Holes Par 32

        
    Weekdays (Mon-Thu) $17 (replay rate $12)
    (Fri) $20 (replay rate $15)
    Weekends (Sat-Sun) $25 (replay rate $25)
    Club Rental $10
    Electric Carts $9
    Pull Carts $2
     
    Directions: Right on Newport Center Drive, right at the first light, left on Pacific Coast Highway, Travel approximately 15 miles South, Entrance is on the left.


    Newport Beach Public Golf Course, 3100 Irvine Blvd, Newport Beach, +1 (949) 852-8681

    18 Holes Par 59
            
    9 holes 18 holes
    Weekday (Mon-Thu) $10 $15
    (Fri) $12 $17
    Weekends (Sat-Sun) $14 $22
    Club Rental $8
    Hand Cart $2
     
    Directions: Left on Santa Barbara, right on Jamboree, left on Bristol North, left on Irvine Blvd. Course is 1 mile on the right.


    Pro Shops:
    Hours: M-F 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm
    Facilities: Instructions and indoor driving range.
    Directions: Left on Santa Barbara, right on Jamboree, North on the 73 Freeway, North on the 55 Freeway, exit on MC Fadden go left. Turn left on South Village Way. Roger Dunn on right.

    Practice Centers:
        
    9 holes Par 29
     
    Weekends (Mon-Fri) $12
    Weekends (Sat-Sun) $13
    Pull Cart $3
    Club Rental $1 each
    Range Balls $6 & up
     
    Center offers two tiered driving ranges where you can hit off either mats or grass. There is a large putting green, but spikes are not allowed on it. Course is lighted for night play and open 6:30am to 9:00pm daily. Tee time reservations are available 7 days in advance.

    Directions: Left on Santa Barbara, right on Jamboree, take the 405 Freeway South to the 5 Freeway South, exit at El Toro Road. Take El Toro East to Jeronimo and turn right, go two blocks to Cherry.

    Hours: 7am to 8:30pm

        
    Driving Range $6 & up
    Chipping Green $5 per hour (includes sleeve of 23 balls)
    Putting Green Free
    Center offers lessons, chipping greens, putting greens.

    Directions: Left on Santa Barbara, right on Jamboree, right on Michelson. Center approximately 4 miles on the right.

    18 Holes (putting only)

    Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-9pm, Fri-Sun 7am-11pm

    Play time approximately 1 hour. Putter and ball provided. No spikes, tennis shoes preferred. Designed by Ted Robinson, all bent grass, and no artificial turf.

    Directions: Left on Santa Barbara, right on Jamboree, right on Michelson, left into the Greens.