A view from tee #12 at Meadowlark Golf Course.
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3.7
948 Reviews (948)
5 Stars
135
4 Stars
431
3 Stars
225
2 Stars
93
1 Stars
64
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.7
80.0%
Recommend this course
734 out of 948 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.4
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.3
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
71.0%
Recommend this course
44 out of 62 reviews
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3.7
133 Reviews (133)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
57
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
78.9%
Recommend this course
105 out of 133 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 5609 yards
Slope 123
Rating 73.0
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Course Details

Year Built 1922
Fairways Bermuda/Kikuyu Grass
Greens Poa Annua Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William P. Bell (1922)

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, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Lounge, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.7
948 Reviews (948)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 40
Watching the Game 19
Brunch 13
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 46
Elevation Changes 34
Bunkers 33
This course/club is great for:
Locals 64
Beginners 37
Walkers 35
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 49
In the 'Burbs 16
Near Local Attractions 15

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Played On
Reviews 180
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/19/2024

Thank you for the 4-Star rating!

Played On
Reviews 157
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

10 years away from golf

Have played about 6 times in the last 5 months. Prior to that, I hadn’t played for approximately 10 years, when I was playing 2-3 times per week, but not really getting any better, so literally turned my back on the game. Had played Meadowlark during that time, and it beat me up. I am now retired, and have immersed myself into golf, and enjoying it more now, than ever. This time, Meadowlark did not beat me up. It still beat me, but not as bad as before. My game is much better at this time of my life, and I am much more relaxed. Had a great time with my son, and two guys that joined us, and they were awesome, and so was my day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/09/2024

Great to hear you're getting back into the game! Really appreciate the kind words about our course here and the 5-Star rating. Looking forward to seeing you out on the course more in the near future!

Played On
Reviews 157
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/02/2024

Thank you for the 4-Star rating!

Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/30/2024

Thanks for the 5-Star rating!

Played On
Reviews 180
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/26/2024

Thanks for the 4-Stars!

Played On
Reviews 162
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/26/2024

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a 3-Star rating. Looking forward to meeting your expectations and adding a couple more stars the next time you visit!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/22/2024

Thanks for the 5-Stars!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/22/2024

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a 3-Star rating. Hoping to provide an even better experience the next time you join us for a round!

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Please drain your course

I haven’t played this course in a couple of years, it rained over a week ago and there was so much standing water. I don’t understand why they couldn’t try to drain some the water out

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/15/2024

You're absolutely correct about the standing water recently. Unfortunately with our over 100 year old course, there is almost no drainage. When the water table rises, standing water can happen quick. We do our best to reduce irrigation and minimize watering whenever possible but we still end up with some soggy spots during the winter months. Hopefully you will give us another shot when the weather warms a bit.

Played On
Reviews 180
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/13/2024

Thank you for the 4-Star rating!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 01/13/2024

We appreciate you taking them time to leave us a 3-Star rating. Hopefully next time you join us we will meet your expectations even more!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Flooded fairways

I played Meadowlark on 1/7/24 and the majority of the fairways were underwater. I don't recall it raining recently so obviously the course doesn't drain well at all. Even with all that water on the course they are still charging $83 which makes no sense to me. OK course and very overpriced, stay away in the winter!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/22/2024

Our drainage is certainly an issue we fight throughout the winters here. Unfortunately when the course was built in 1922, drainage was not a part of the construction. We do our best to pump water out of areas and create drier conditions but things are certainly soggy during the winter/rainy times. We hope you'll come join us for a round once the weather turns and we get some warmer temps.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 01/06/2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a rating. Although it looks like we fell short of your expectations, we hope you will give us another chance to prove we can do better!

Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Meadowlark golf

The course was a little muddy due to the rains. overall course and greens were good.. pace of play was a little slow due to the walkers

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/06/2024

Thanks for the 4-Star rating and kind words. Once we get past the rainy season and things can dry out a bit, pace gets much better as we don't have designations for carts and more riders than walkers. Hope to see you soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Meadowlark

Outdated course on a trailer park, starter is an a-hole, $85 for what looks like a club that popped in the 70s and hasn’t seen an update since. They almost “last called” me 5 mins early and made the 2-some I was playing with wait 15 mins for us because they showed up 15 mins early. Course was dead empty mid-day Saturday. Improve the clubhouse and gentrify what could be an excellent muni/players club with an on-site restaurant, membership options, etc or charge Costa Mesa CC prices.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/16/2024

Thanks for the 5-Stars!

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

AVOID FOR MONTHS

This course is one of the favorites in the area for me. Today I paid $85 for punched greens and lakes/mud in 90% of fairways. This course needs an estimated 35K invested in it before it’s nice again. I’m on 15 currently and have lost 5 balls that would be in the fairway. Avoid until this can make massive improvements.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun course

The course itself is fun, challenging and has a good mix of hole lengths and difficulties. Greens were punched and aerated but still rolled alright. We got a free drink ticket because of the greens so at least they took care of their patrons and were honest about what to expect. We will definitely play here again

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Played in the rain course held up well though. Got a good deal off GOLFNOW was worth the price

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/09/2024

Thanks for the 5-Stars and the kind words!

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