Aliso Creek Golf Course Picturesque nine-hole course in canyon with coastal breezes and 19 bunkers. Mon.–Thurs. $25, Fri. $27, Sat.–Sun. $32. 31106 S. Coast Hwy., South Laguna, 949.499.1919 Map I16
 Anaheim Hills Golf Course "The Hills." Fine golf value, 18 holes set amid California terrain with vistas, valleys, stream, oaks, sycamores. Mon.–Thurs. $47, Fri. $56, Sat.–Sun. $65, includes cart and use of GPS system. 6501 E. Nohl Ranch Road, Anaheim, 714.998.3041 Map B5 www.playanaheimgolf.com/golf/proto/playanaheimgolf/
Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club Upscale new course at Ladera Open Space Reserve. Mon.–Thurs. $65, Fri. $78, Sat.–Sun. $94, includes golf cart. 26772 Avery Parkway, Mission Viejo, 949.305.5100 Map E6
Black Gold Golf Club Canyon course challenges include elevation changes, blind tee shots. Mon.–Thurs. $87, Fri. $99, Sat.–Sun. $115 with cart. 1 Black Gold Drive, Yorba Linda, 714.961.0060 Map A4
 Dad Miller Golf Course Walkable, tree-lined course—Tiger Woods' home course during high school—for beginning to intermediate golfers. Mon.–Thurs. $26, Fri. $34, Sat.–Sun. $38. 430 N. Gilbert St., Anaheim, 714.765.3481 Map G8 www.playocgolf.com/dadmiller.htm
Monarch Beach Golf Links Ocean views abound at 18-hole course at St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort. Mon.–Thurs. $175, Fri.–Sun. $225, includes cart. Twilight rates available. 50 Monarch Beach Drive, Dana Point, 949.240.8247 Map J16
Pelican Hill GOLF CLUB Newly reopened after a two-year renovation. 36 holes; gorgeous views of coastline between Laguna Beach and Newport Beach. $235 daily, includes cart. 22800 Pelican Hill Road S., Newport Coast, 949.467.6800 Map L17
Talega Golf Club Scenic canyons and marshes, Spanish Colonial–style clubhouse are backdrop for meandering 18-hole championship course with Augusta white sand bunkers, designed in part by Masters champion Fred Couples. Mon.–Thurs. $100, Fri.–Sun. $130. 990 Avenida Talega, San Clemente, 949.369.6226 Map south of F6
 Tustin Ranch Golf Club Upscale, Ted Robinson–designed course has challenging greens, palm trees, lakes. County's only public golf course with private caddy service. Mon.–Thurs. $110, Fri. $130, Sat.–Sun. $160. 12442 Tustin Ranch Road, Tustin, 714.730.1611 Map C5 www.tustinranchgolf.com
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