Rancho Del Rey Golf Club

Wish I could give zero stars. Worst course I have ever played in terms of course condition. Course receives zero maintenance. Fairways are nothing but dead grass and hardpan (see photo). Greens are full of weeds and were as slow as shag carpet. Staff should be embarrassed that they actually charge money to play here. I will not be returning.

I had an extremely disappointing experience at Rancho Del Rey Golf Course. From the moment I arrived, I felt unwelcome, and it quickly became clear that this course does not treat all guests equally. The staff’s attitude toward me and my group was noticeably different from how they interacted with other golfers. We were given unnecessary scrutiny, and it seemed like we were being rushed while other groups were allowed to take their time. Beyond the uncomfortable and unwelcoming atmosphere, the course itself was in terrible condition. The fairways were patchy, the greens were full of divots, and several bunkers looked like they hadn’t been maintained in weeks. For the price they charge, you would expect a well-kept course, but this place was far from it. It’s truly disappointing to see such outdated attitudes in a sport that should be open to everyone. I would not recommend this course to anyone who values respect, fair treatment, or simply a well-maintained place to play. There are plenty of other courses that offer a better experience in every way.

I have been playing this course for over 20 years and have gone through all the ups and downs at the property. My group had not played a round in like 10 months here so we could give the course a chance to improve with the new owners. We just had an early tee time and while waiting to tee off a group of "members" went in front of us and cut us off. They didn't say anything to us and unfriendly words ensued. The pro shop told us members can do that. How awesome. We teed off late and got in line with a ton of groups at 7:30 in the morning. This is the first time I have ever felt unwelcome at Rancho. The course continues to be in poor condition and the proshop is run by kids. My group has no interest in returning. The members can have their crappy course to themselves.