I'll third the nomination of Oak Quarry... easily the best course in that area. Redlands and Victoria are private and are fun
courses to play, both claiming to be the oldest in SoCal. I also agree that Arroyo Trabuco is a good choice for the
Irvine area. Strawberry Farms is ok as is Oak Creek. If you want the ocean ( although it is very expensive), Pelican Hill
has some pretty fabulous views. Shady and Santa Ana are worth playing, both private. I think Lou Duran is talking about
El Niguel in Laguna Niguel which is not too far away. It's set down in a canyon, and is squeezed into a residential area. Very
average layout but fantastic and viscious greens. If you want to play my course, Old Ranch CC, a Ted Robinson design, you are certainly welcome to play with me. It's just up the road about 15 minutes.
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