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When looking for world class golfing in California, there is no area any better endowed than Orange County south of Los Angeles. There are over 50 courses in Orange County, from small nine-hole courses to celebrity designed professional greens. Several charity golf tournaments are held in Orange County along with the PGA-sanctioned Toshiba Classic on the Champions Tour.

Some of the top golf courses in the county include:

Monarch Beach Golf Links

This Robert Trent Jones designed 18-hole par 70 course lies right along the coast in Dana Point. The course is a nationally ranked championship course created in 1983 and designed after Scottish links courses with tight fairways and hilly greens. The course has won several recent awards including The Top 50 Courses for Women by Golf For Women magazine, Top 100 Golf Resort by Conde Nast Traveler, and Top 20 Golf Course by Celebrated Living Magazine. The pro shop has won Golf World’s America’s 100 Best Golf Shops award in 2008.

Strawberry Farms Golf Course

This 18-hole par 70 course was developed by former California Angels third baseman Doug DeCinces. Situated in Irvine, Strawberry Farms is the home of the Orange County Golf Champship held in May. The course boasts the longest hole in the county- a 630 yard uphill par 5. Strawberry Farms was ranked among “Must Play Courses” in 2000 by Golf Digest readers. The club also hosts events such as weddings and corporate gatherings in its “Big Red Barn.”

Coyote Hills Golf Course

The rolling foothills of Fullerton is the setting for Coyote Hills, a Payne Stewart designed 18-hole par 70 course. The course uses natural elements to create a challenging and beautiful experience, including waterfalls, streams and cobblestone bridges. The course boasts several awards: ESPN/Zagat Survey “America’s Top Golf Courses”, Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play” 4 star rating, and Golf For Women’s “Top 100 Women Friendly Courses” amongst others.

Black Gold Golf Club

Black Gold is a recent addition to Orange County’s golf offerings. Located in Yorba Linda, Black Gold is an Arthur Hills designed 18-hole par 72 championship course that was once an oil field. The design uses several water features including ponds and waterfalls and incorporates elevation changes and bunkering options to challenge even the most experienced golfers. The course is rated 4 ½ stars by Golf Digest Magazine and has already racked up several awards and mentions, including Top 50 Golf Courses in Southern California by Southland Golf Magazine and is one of Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play”. The club also hosts weddings and is feted frequently in bridal magazines.

Tustin Ranch Golf Club

Tustin Ranch is a Ted Robinson designed 18-hole par 72 course in Tustin just north of the John Wayne Airport and 20 miles outside of Los Angeles. The course has been named the “2008 California Golf Course of the Year” by the California Golf Course Owners Association. Tustin Ranch offers a private caddie plan- one of the only public courses in the county to do so.

There are many exciting options when choosing a golf course in Orange County. With the perfect coastal climate and breath-taking views of the ocean, golfing in Orange County is an experience to remember.