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4.8
266 Reviews (266)
5 Stars
201
4 Stars
43
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.7
95.4%
Recommend this course
250 out of 266 reviews
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4.6
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.5%
Recommend this course
17 out of 19 reviews
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4.7
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.5%
Recommend this course
29 out of 31 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7219 yards
Slope 142
Rating 74.8

Journey at Pechanga was built on the ancestral land of the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians. The land is also home to "The Great Oak," one of the largest natural growing, indigenous coastal, live oak trees in the U.S. It is estimated to be anywhere from 850 to 1,500 years old. The golf course was carefully carved from the rolling hills that stretch Pechanga Creek to the surrounding mountains. Great care was taken in creating the course in order to preserve the beautiful land that has been home to the Pechanga Tribe for countless generations. Mature California oaks frame most of the holes and the dramatic elevations provide breathtaking views of Temecula Valley. The challenging layout will reward accurate shot-making but will punish any errant shots.

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Course Details

Year Built 2007
Golf Season Year round
Architect Steve Forrest & Associates (2007) Arthur Hills (2007) Shawn Smith (2007)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA,Mastercard, Amex, All others
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.8
266 Reviews (266)

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Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Larry and Griff Pechanga

Play golf with my son on his birthday. Golf course was open. The staff was awesome. The golf course is always challenging and I enjoy playing it in the afternoon in the wind I would recommend this golf course to anyone who likes the challenge and playing in the wind.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 68
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

Worth a detour

Hidden gem which doesn’t get much attention. Course is partnered with casino and everything was first rate . The clubhouse was clean, had great breakfast choices. The staff in the Proshop and starter were first class. The course itself was in outstanding shape. Great challenging holes which offer many choices in shot making. GPS on carts was very helpful and helped pace of play. Zach said it is now one of his favorite courses in SoCal to play and will bring out of towners to play here when visiting. Make the drive you won’t be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Perfection

I am fortunate to play golf all across the United States. This is as good a value as you will find. The staff are great, perfect conditions, pace of play fantastic if you get a chance to play this course do it

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Par Excellence

I cannot understand anyone that would give this place a bad review ever. The staff were great, conditions fantastic, price great piece of play like you’re the only one out there everything about this experience was perfect more golf courses need to follow their lead

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice.

Want to golf the best course on SoCal make a tee time here!! Hands down from the practice facility to the course and staff.. amazing!! Can’t wait to come back!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Journey worth the trip

Love playing Journey! It’s one of the very few courses properly marshalled- they let groups out every 15 minutes; so by the time you finish the first hole the next group starts. Feels like you have the course to yourself.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

fun and challenging layout, but punched greens

This course is a lot of fun, with several elevated tees and some great views. The biggest downside was the greens had been aerated recently and were very bumpy. I realize all courses need to do this, but they should let golfers know before we pay $160 to play. Very disappointed.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Another great time

Staff as usual was very friendly from pro shop, cart staff to starter. I got there 1.5 hours early and they were very accomodating in getting me out within 45 minutes. Overall course was in good shape but I was hoping the greens would have been in a little better shape after punching 10 days earlier. They were much slower which made lag patting easier but it was hard to make anything within 15'. The layout is breathtaking and the afternoon wind makes the course very challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is beautiful, green and unbelievable views. It was in meticulous shape. The golf cart was so comfortable. We would definitely play this course again. I recommend having lunch beforehand..great food eith great views

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lack of info

I’ve played Journey 7-8 times and it’s always nice. I purchased this tee time through golf now and didn’t know they just punched the greens. It was on the page you pay for it on at the top rather small. It should be on the page when you select the course, I feel like it used to be. The price wasn’t discounted either, a low rate might have gave me a hint something was up. Layout is fun, $130 is steep, but cheaper than a nice place in OC. The gps is good except you have to touch the screen at least twice a hole to get rid of ads or other useless information. Super annoying, I know you have a snack bar! Still a fun play, just make sure you look close to notifications. I usually don’t think of punched greens the last week in May either.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Terrific layout, with beautiful views.

Rating would have been a 5 but the greens were recently punched and heavily sanded and there was no indication of this when booking online. Was very disappointed after driving an hour and 15 mins. to play and probably would have gone to another course if I had known the conditions. This was my 3rd time playing here in the last 3 months and have thoroughly enjoyed the layout and scenic views etc. and the people are exceptional so will probably play here again, but will call to be sure the course is not in a state of maintenance!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 80
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Spectacular views

The elevation changes and views are amazing. I was informed that the greens had been recently aerated so the condition of the greens was not a surprise. The layout is awesome, but pretty hard. Be prepared to lose a lot of golf balls of you don't hit it straight off the tee. There are 300+ foot elevation changes from tee to fairway.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Excellent Golf Experience!

The Journey is a unique layout with many challenging and unusual holes. Bring your A game because you will need to hit it accurately and putt and chip well on the undulating greens. Course conditions are excellent. The carts, range, chipping areas and associated facilities are fantastic. Staff is friendly and accommodating. This is a great course to play and look for a deal since green fees are high as compared to other area courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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