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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6125 yards
Slope 122
Rating 69.5

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in Dec 2016.

Course Details

Year Built 1970
Fairways Bluegrass
Greens Bluegrass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bob Putman Nick Lombardo (1970)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Catering

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.0
446 Reviews (446)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 59
Brunch 25
Watching the Game 18
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 72
Narrow Fairways 62
Forced Carries 43
This course/club is great for:
Locals 91
Walkers 82
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 73
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 69
Worth the Drive 56
Near Local Attractions 55

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Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Another fun outing with the kids

I cannot say enough of how accommodating Rancho Canada is with families with junior golfers. I understand that it makes for slower pace of play but they do a great job of finding tee times in between groups to minimize the impact on other golfers. Excellent staff with friendly smiles. I also love the course. It is challenging for me and yet still playable for my kids (8 & 11). Some areas could use some TLC but overall, the course looks and plays quite nicely. Keep it up

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 149
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Atlanta Advisor
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

When the wind blows, watch out....

Lots of narrow driving holes, especially on the back. Greens and fairways in excellent condition!

Couple of notes:
Charge a deposit of $3 for a cart fee - no big deal, but odd...
Starter the day I played was having a bad day. He walked over to the putting green and was very rude to the guy next to me who was chipping (no signs saying no chipping here). Thought he could have asked nicely and gotten his point across just as well.
Clubhouse staff could not have been friendlier though...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice course and good conditon

It was so nice golf course and beautiful .
But so cloud at this time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A beautiful setting

We had a wonderful day of golf. The weather was perfect, course conditions were good, and your price was excellent. As women we didn't feel particularly welcomed at first but the course starter was wonderful and the day was outstanding.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

A splendid walk...

We enjoy playing at Rancho Canada and do so once a week when during our annual summer stay on the peninsula. However, we would play more often if there was a bit more maintenance performed on the course and the pace of play shortened. We do enjoy the course setting...

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

A great value for the money

One of the most cost friendly courses on the Monterey Peninsula. A nice mix of challenging holes, as well as easier holes. A fair test of golf. Teed off at 2:36 and completed the round in 4 hours on a Saturday afternoon. Yay!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great place to golf

The course was very nice and I think next time I'll walk instead of riding.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

WINDEY DAY

GOOD COURSE FOR THE MONEY. 1ST TIME THERE.
SOME TRICKEY HOLES. CART PATHS NEED WORK.
PLAYED EAST COURSE. BUNKERS WERE HARD PACK,. ENJOYED THE COURSE.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Rancho Cañada West

Rancho Cañada West is a great place to play, for all levels. Even for beginners like me.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Loved it !!

Arrived early, greeted friendly, and
was allowed to go out... Paired with
friendly young lady, we enjoyed it ...
Course in great shape, moved along quite
well, can't wait to go back..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Great Value

I don't think there is a better value round of golf than a hot deal at this course! Great time!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Over the waterless river!

Take extra balls if you are intimidated by having to fly your ball over 150 yards.
Fun course to play lots of interesting challenge 's

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Foggy in the morning. Sunny in the afternoon. Windy in the evening. The east is a more difficult course then west. Play with a bright ball otherwise fear losing the ball in the daisies on the fairway. Great course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Vey playable

Very playable but don't get in the trees. Greens are in good shape. Tee boxes need some work.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A very scenic track.

Very enjoyable round. This course is more challenging than one might think. I like it better than the East Course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Short, easy, fun. Great conditions. Great value.

Rancho Canada keeps their fees very reasonable. And both courses are very well maintained. So it's a great deal. And both courses are fun.

The West Course has a few genuinely challenging holes. Narrow windows, tight fairways, OB lurking. But overall, with slope ratings of 122 and 124... these are not courses to test a low handicapper. The East Course is VERY playable for ALL skill levels. If you've never broken 80 (or 90, etc.) and you want to achieve that milestone, then come play the East Course. You'll do it. But... is that as satisfying as posting a low round at a more robust track? Maybe. Maybe not.

If you're a short hitter, or just want a relaxed, fun round of golf in a great setting, come play Rancho.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Fun day

Enjoyed the framed tee shots between tees lines. Windy due to fog bank overhead.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Rancho East

Always a pleasure to play this one. Pro shop staff A+ and starter was friendly and on time. Nice practice facility too. No issues here.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

GOOD DAY AT RANCHO CANADA

We had a great day at Rancho C - East. Weather was great, course is in very fine shape. Thank goodness the starter had us move ahead of a more challenged foursome. We were through in 3 1/2 hours. Will be back to play the West in about a month.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

east course

This was my first time playing the course and I had a wonderful time. I am a novice golfer and I felt that it was a manageable course that myself and my more experienced friends could both enjoy. Beautiful greens and fun but challenging holes. The east is easier than the west.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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