Golf Course at Aliso Viejo Country Club

Designer: Jack Nicklaus

Master Jack Nicklaus' design at Aliso Viejo CC. Playable for all skill levels, stunning Orange County views. Challenge yourself from back te…

Master Jack Nicklaus' design at Aliso Viejo CC. Playable for all skill levels, stunning Orange County views. Challenge yourself from back tees (6,500+ yards) or enjoy a family-friendly round.

# 1 / Hole #1

Par: 4

Yardage by Tee:

BLACK 340

BLUE 330

GOLD 306

GREEN 252

WHITE 323

Slope:

Black- 132 | Blue-127 | White- 122 | Gold- 132 | Green-125

Pro Tips

The first hole features a fairway that slopes from left-to-right with a prevailing cross wind that blows west-to-east. Drives down the left will set up the best angle to approach this well-guarded green.

# 2 / Hole #2

Par: 4

Yardage by Tee:

BLACK 297

BLUE 291

GOLD 262

GREEN 225

WHITE 276

Slope:

Black- 132 | Blue-127 | White- 122 | Gold- 132 | Green-125

Pro Tips

Rated as the easiest hole on the golf course for men, the second can still be a tricky test. Sloping undulation surrounds the green and challenging rough makes an up-and-down difficult. The best angle to approach this green is from the right side of the fairway, regardless of the pin location because of the putting surface that slopes left-to-right.

# 3 / Hole #3

Par: 4

Yardage by Tee:

BLACK 358

BLUE 335

GOLD 255

GREEN 255

WHITE 331

Slope:

Black- 132 | Blue-127 | White- 122 | Gold- 132 | Green-125

Pro Tips

The third is a risk-reward dogleg right par 4. Some of the longer hitters may take a chance at driving the green. Bunkers guard the corner and players will want to avoid the 100+ yard bunker shot.

# 4 / Hole #4

Par: 4

Yardage by Tee:

BLACK 365

BLUE 350

GOLD 284

GREEN 246

WHITE 333

Slope:

Black- 132 | Blue-127 | White- 122 | Gold- 132 | Green-125

Pro Tips

An intimidating tee shot awaits on the fourth tee box. Players will want to do whatever they can to hit the fairway and set up the best approach shot. Club selection can be difficult as the elevation change and false front fool most players.

# 5 / Hole #5

Par: 3

Yardage by Tee:

BLACK 183

BLUE 155

GOLD 145

GREEN 115

WHITE 145

Slope:

Black- 132 | Blue-127 | White- 122 | Gold- 132 | Green-125

Pro Tips

The fifth hole requires a well-placed shot to the pin side of this two-tiered green. Players will want to watch out and avoid both the greenside bunker on the left and the closely-mown collection area on the right.

# 6 / Hole #6

Par: 4

Yardage by Tee:

BLACK 459

BLUE 436

GOLD 342

GREEN 320

WHITE 370

Slope:

Black- 132 | Blue-127 | White- 122 | Gold- 132 | Green-125

Pro Tips

Next is the hardest hole on the golf course, which is also the longest par 4. An ideal tee shot will be down the right side of the fairway, setting up the best chance of hitting the green in regulation. The green is well-protected by bunkers and a pond that catches a lot of balls.

# 7 / Hole #7

Par: 3

Yardage by Tee:

BLACK 158

BLUE 150

GOLD 120

GREEN 103

WHITE 138

Slope:

Black- 132 | Blue-127 | White- 122 | Gold- 132 | Green-125

Pro Tips

The seventh is a par 3 that features a bunker and out-of-bounds on the left. Players ought to favor the right side of the green, as it slopes from right-to-left, but need to be aware of the prevailing wind that blows east.

# 8 / Hole #8

Par: 4

Yardage by Tee:

BLACK 435

BLUE 417

GOLD 344

GREEN 344

WHITE 406

Slope:

Black- 132 | Blue-127 | White- 122 | Gold- 132 | Green-125

Pro Tips

This par 4, eighth, slopes from left-to-right the entire way to the green. Longer hitters might be able to carry over to the right fairway, but precision will be required. A drive to the left fairway will leave players a longer shot into the green. The green is surrounded by slopes and bunkers, so the best miss is short.

# 9 / Hole #9

Par: 5

Yardage by Tee:

BLACK 493

BLUE 489

GOLD 479

GREEN 438

WHITE 479

Slope:

Black- 132 | Blue-127 | White- 122 | Gold- 132 | Green-125

Pro Tips

The front nine closes with the first par 5 on the golf course. Fairway bunkers focus a player’s attention to the middle of the fairway. A lay-up to about 100 yards will leave the best angle of attack to this green.

# 10 / Hole #10

Par: 4

Yardage by Tee:

BLACK 424

BLUE 397

GOLD 311

GREEN 311

WHITE 370

Slope:

Black- 132 | Blue-127 | White- 122 | Gold- 132 | Green-125

Pro Tips

The back nine starts with a challenging uphill par 4. The tee is elevated and a prevailing west wind means it’s best to aim for the left side of the fairway. On the approach, the best place to miss is long because of two bunkers that protect the front.

# 11 / Hole #11

Par: 4

Yardage by Tee:

BLACK 306

BLUE 300

GOLD 289

GREEN 250

WHITE 289

Slope:

Black- 132 | Blue-127 | White- 122 | Gold- 132 | Green-125

Pro Tips

The eleventh hole is a par 4 that requires two precise shots to hit the green and make par. A pot bunker in the fairway should be avoided by leaving the driver in the bag. Players will want to leave about 120 yards into this green that features a false front.

# 12 / Hole #12

Par: 3

Yardage by Tee:

BLACK 154

BLUE 141

GOLD 138

GREEN 122

WHITE 138

Slope:

Black- 132 | Blue-127 | White- 122 | Gold- 132 | Green-125

Pro Tips

The twelfth provides players with an elevated view of the green and all of the surrounding valley. Swirling winds are fairly common, so players will want to check the trees before picking a club. This green is well-guarded by bunkers and penalty areas.

# 13 / Hole #13

Par: 4

Yardage by Tee:

BLACK 414

BLUE 404

GOLD 311

GREEN 311

WHITE 370

Slope:

Black- 132 | Blue-127 | White- 122 | Gold- 132 | Green-125

Pro Tips

A pine tree just right of the fairway provides players with a good target line from the tee box on the thirteenth hole. On the approach, players will want to shoot for the middle of the green to set up the best chance for par.

# 14 / Hole #14

Par: 5

Yardage by Tee:

BLACK 549

BLUE 511

GOLD 374

GREEN 374

WHITE 491

Slope:

Black- 132 | Blue-127 | White- 122 | Gold- 132 | Green-125

Pro Tips

This par 5 slopes slightly uphill. The second shot slopes left-to-right, so players will want to keep their ball left to play from the center. The green is well-protected where the best miss is long and left.

# 15 / Hole #15

Par: 5

Yardage by Tee:

BLACK 502

BLUE 446

GOLD 402

GREEN 402

WHITE 443

Slope:

Black- 132 | Blue-127 | White- 122 | Gold- 132 | Green-125

Pro Tips

The second consecutive par 5 provides the best opportunity for a birdie. A well-struck tee shot will set up a chance to reach the green in two. The green is two-tiered, so players will want to make sure they’re on the right level. Greenside rough on the right is a better miss than the penalty area on the left.

# 16 / Hole #16

Par: 3

Yardage by Tee:

BLACK 220

BLUE 196

GOLD 176

GREEN 152

WHITE 176

Slope:

Black- 132 | Blue-127 | White- 122 | Gold- 132 | Green-125

Pro Tips

The final par 3, sixteenth, presents a challenge from all teeing locations. A well-placed bunker protects the green and a penalty area left that attracts a lot of golf balls.

# 17 / Hole #17

Par: 4

Yardage by Tee:

BLACK 410

BLUE 403

GOLD 318

GREEN 318

WHITE 387

Slope:

Black- 132 | Blue-127 | White- 122 | Gold- 132 | Green-125

Pro Tips

The seventeenth is Aliso Viejo’s signature hole. A narrow fairway and an elevated green come together to create a challenging par 4. The ideal tee shot is placed down the right side of the fairway, which will set players up for the best chance at an even lie. A waterfall and fountain pond frame the raised putting surface that is protected by bunkers and a penalty area on the left.

# 18 / Hole #18

Par: 5

Yardage by Tee:

BLACK 504

BLUE 496

GOLD 457

GREEN 410

WHITE 469

Slope:

Black- 132 | Blue-127 | White- 122 | Gold- 132 | Green-125

Pro Tips

The closing hole is a par 5 that requires a tee shot in play for a chance at par or better. Avoid the water on the right and the pond that protects the second half of the hole on the left. The green is guarded by both water and sand, so players must be careful to avoid those.