Tustin Ranch Golf Club

Guest (cart included), played on Wednesday, March 2019 at 8:00 AM

Day 5 - 100 days, 100 courses (Monday, March 18, 2019)

A little inside baseball for you, I have two different systems to keep track of all of the goings on at the Golf Club, and each has its flaws. I have the scorecard to track the round - I make notes on good and bad holes as well as keeping score. I have a little black book where I also write notes like who I am playing with, who I have met and other assorted stuff. The flaws are that I either leave them in my golf bag or the car so I can%u2019t refer to them when I am writing, or I lose my pen on the course and stop taking notes. (BTW, taking notes on the course is very problematic for me. Today it was a notebook, a camera, hit shot, camera, notebook. Just a lot of juggling.

What made Tustin Ranch different was the people that I played with. I played with Jerry Burch, a friend from my days at Union. We lived across the hall from each other freshman year and got into quite a bit of trouble together. After working together in California, Jerry and I hadn't seen each other in over 30 years. I also played with Cat Kinder. Cat is the California Rep for TeeOff and handles all of the golf clubs in the State of California. She also handles her golf clubs quite well (see what I did there?). She could smash a drive 230 - 240 yards and make it look easy. Finally, I was paired with Billy Virgi. Billy is best friends with one of my most valuable contacts at TeeOff - Andrew Jones. Billy shared stories with me about Andrew so that I can blackmail him later.

We played a scramble. The old men (Jerry and I) against the young bucks (Cat and Billy). While it was neck and neck for the front 9, the old men took over on the back.

There was a TON of trash talk, and the turning point may have been when Cat said to me on the 10th tee "see what's in front of you, Dave? The answer was water, and of course, I hit it into the water - lost two balls at Tustin Ranch if you are keeping track at home. But then Cat did too. From then on it was all Jerry and Dave and I believe we won 4 and 3. (For Maggie, that's up four holes with three holes to play).

Member (cart included), played on Thursday, April 2013 at noon

Tustin Ranch slogan of Private Feel Public Play is right on the mark. The staff makes everyone feel special and the course is top notch.

Member (cart included), played on Thursday, October 2012 at 6am

Very Nice

$51 (cart included), played on Wednesday, April 2012 at 8am

I was visiting from New York and Only had to pay COMP price, so it was a great deal for such a nice course. Pretty challenging, especially the greens, WOW!! It's very nice, and some of the holes are awesome.. Gotta hit 'em straight here, not a lot of room.

$76 (cart included), played on Sunday, August 2011 at 8am

Great Birthday deal, Love it when you can get a deal on the cost.

$76 (cart included), played on Wednesday, June 2011 at 8am

Course is always in great shape. Layout is challenging but fair.

$46 (cart included), played on Tuesday, July 2011 at noon

From tee to green the condition of the course is excellent. The staff is friendly, helpful, and make you feel at home. Tustin Ranch is a challenging track whether you play from the black, blue or white tees, but fair. The course is enclosed by housing, but it is not a distraction to the beauty of the course and does not affect play. I enjoy the country club feel to a public course. The pro-shop and instruction areas are staffed with outstanding PGA men and women who are excellent instructors, club fitters and organizers. I'm hooked on this course.

$51 (cart included), played on Wednesday, July 2011 at 8am

good course somewhat challenging, yet forgiving on many holes

$51 (cart included), played on Friday, February 2011 at 8am

Tustin Ranch is a gem and a pleasure to play. The Ted Robinson layout provides plenty of challenge for even the best of players. The greens have slope and levels, like every Robinson course. Two of the par 5s are reachable for longer hitters, but both have the green protected by a lake in front. TR is one of the few public courses where you can hire a caddy for the round. One downside - The rough is impossible to get a club through. If you catch the course when the rough is shaggy, you'll pay at least a half shot penalty every time you hit it in the long stuff. The real gem of TR is their kitchen. TR serves a great lunch and even better Sunday buffet. Their Food and Beverage folks are simply the very best in Orange County. I'm fond of saying they treat me like I own the joint - Only they treat everybody who shows up that way. Great golf course - Superior Golf Experience from top to bottom.

Guest (cart included), played on Friday, February 2011 at 8am

Great condition, especially greens. Only drawback is some severe slopes on greens. Use all your clubs. Great mountain views.

$61 (cart included), played on Thursday, February 2011 at 10am

Challenging greens and a good layout. Need to hit good shots to score regardless of the tees you are playing from. Fairways, rough and greens all in good condition. However, regular rates at $100 plus during week is too much. If you can get a price of approx $50-65, then it would be a fair value. (Unfortunately, golf in Orange County, CA is overpriced in general).

Do Not Recall (cart included), played on Friday, February 2011 at 10am

This is a challenging course, whether you are playing from the tips or the white tees. The condition of the fairways and greens is excellent, with the fairways ample and lush and the greens fast, but fair. I play three to four rounds a week, and there isn't a course in the area that treats me as well as Tustin Ranch. I get the feel of a private course on a public track.

$76 (cart included), played on Tuesday, October 2010 at 10am

Beautiful layout and well maintained course. Greens are impeccable and challenging. Staff was professional and courteous.

Member (cart included), played on Sunday, September 2010 at 6am

I have been a member here for several years and even was married here. Overall atmosphere is great and the staff are terrific. A little spendy without the membership but with it one of the best values in Orange County. The course, especially the greens, are always in top notch condition: the same cannot be said for some other expensive courses in the area. Play a few times and the staff will call you by name. Tee off early and you can get around in 4 hours, even at the weekend.

$51 (cart not included), played on Tuesday, August 2010 at 8am

Excellent condition, very nice layout, superb greens, quality food, friendly staff everywhere.

$76 (cart included), played on Thursday, January 2008 at 6am

I like the course close to everything in Southern California. Friendly people and the food was not bad.

$61 (cart included), played on Wednesday, August 2008 at 2pm

Nice course, twilight is a good deal, but everyone knows that and it usually gets over crowded.