Aliso Creek Golf Course Picturesque 9-hole course in canyon with coastal breezes and 19 bunkers. Mon.–Thurs. $25, Fri. $27, weekend $32. 31106 S. Coast Hwy., South Laguna, 949.499.1919. Map I15

Anaheim Hills Golf Course "The Hills." Fine golf value, 18 holes set amid California terrain with vistas, valleys, stream, oaks, sycamores. Mon.–Thurs. $55, Fri. $60, 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. $55, Fri. $75, Sat.–Sun. $85, includes golf cart. 26772 Avery Parkway, Mission Viejo, 949.305.5100. Map E6

Black Gold Golf Club Challenges at canyon course include elevation changes and blind tee shots. Mon.–Thurs. $87, Fri. $99, Sat.–Sun. $115, includes cart. 1 Black Gold Drive, Yorba Linda, 714.961.0060. Map B5 www.blackgoldgolf.com

Costa Mesa Golf and Country Club Mesa Linda course is shorter, harder than Los Lagos. Mesa Linda $39, Los Lagos $30. 1701 Golf Course Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.540.7500. Map D3

Coyote Hills Country Club Course designed by Cal Olson and PGA Tour legend Payne Stewart. Lighted driving range, chipping and sand play area. Weekday $100, Fri. $110, weekend $125. 1440 E. Bastanchury Road, Fullerton, 714.672.6800. Map A3

Dad Miller Golf Course Walkable, tree-lined course—Tiger Woods' home course during high school—for beginning to intermediate golfers. Mon.–Thurs. $25, Fri. $33, weekend $37. 430 N. Gilbert St., Anaheim, 714.765.3481. Map G8 www.playocgolf.com/dadmiller.htm

Fullerton Golf Club Creek plays into many holes. Weekday $22–$35, weekend $33–$46. 2700 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, 714.871.5141. Map A3

Mile Square Golf Course Two challenging 18-hole courses. Mon.–Thurs. $33–$38, Fri. $38–$45, weekend $46–$60. 10401 Warner Ave., Fountain Valley, 714.968.4556. Map C2

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 www.monarchbeachgolf.com

Newport Beach Golf Course Contoured executive course offers night play. $11–$25. 3100 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach, 949.852.8681. Map M15

Oak Creek Golf Club Tapered fairways, bull-nose carved bunkers, picturesque greens on Tom Fazio course. Mon.–Thurs. $110, Fri.–Sun. $150, includes cart. 1 Golf Club Drive, Irvine, 949.653.5300. Map D5

Pelican Hill GOLF CLUB Newly reopened after a two-year renovation. 36 holes; stunning greens afford gorgeous views of the coastline between Laguna Beach and Newport Beach. Mon.–Sun. $235, includes cart. 22800 Pelican Hill Road S., Newport Coast, 949.467.6800. Map L17

Rancho San Joaquin Big hilly greens, water on five holes. Mon.–Thurs. $49, Fri. $54, weekend $72. Twilight and walking rates available. 1 Ethel Coblin Way, Irvine, 949.786.5522. Map D4

Strawberry Farms Golf Club 18-hole course; rolling greens, picturesque canyon, wetland vistas, county's longest hole. Mon.–Thurs. $100, Fri.–Sun. $160, includes golf cart. 11 Strawberry Farms Road, Irvine, 949.551.1811. Map D4

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. $105, Fri.–Sun. $135. 990 Avenida Talega, San Clemente, 949.369.6226. Map south of F6

Tijeras Creek Golf Club Play through front "lake" nine, old-growth sycamores, oaks and native chaparral on back nine. Tim Robinson designed. Mon.–Thurs. $80, Fri. $95, Sat.–Sun. $110. 29082 Tijeras Creek Road, Rancho Santa Margarita, 949.589.9793. Map east of E6

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. $83–$125, Fri. $98–$145, Sat.–Sun. $98–$175. 12442 Tustin Ranch Road, Tustin, 714.730.1611. Map C5 www.tustinranchgolf.com