Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Irvine, CA with a par of 72. It offers 3 tee sets: gold (6,425 yards, slope 127, rating 70.8), blue (6,186 yards, slope 124, rating 69.7), white (5,652 yards, slope 117, rating 67.2). The hardest hole is #5, a par 5 playing 520 yards from the first tee.
Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course
Irvine, CA
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An opening par 5 that plays relatively straight with a fairway that gradually narrows toward the green. The hole's moderate length and accessible design make it an inviting start, though precision on the approach is necessary to avoid trouble around the putting surface.

A short par 3 playing under 155 yards that requires only a mid-iron or less. The modest length and high handicap rating suggest a forgiving target, making this an opportunity hole early in the round.

A brief par 4 under 350 yards that plays straightforward with minimal hazards. The short yardage makes this a drivable or nearly drivable hole for longer hitters, offering a scoring opportunity despite its mid-range handicap.

A moderate par 4 that plays just over 350 yards from the back tees with a relatively straightforward design. The fairway offers room to work with, and the hole's handicap placement suggests it presents moderate difficulty within the course's challenge.

The course's #1 handicap hole, this par 5 stretches to 520 yards and presents the most significant test on the front nine. The length and likely hazard placement make this a demanding three-shot hole that separates strong play from the rest.

A strong par 4 playing 360+ yards with the course's third-toughest ranking, indicating significant hazards or strategic complexity. The hole demands precise execution on both the drive and approach to reach the green in regulation.

A mid-length par 4 around 350 yards with moderate difficulty. The straightforward routing and mid-range handicap suggest a fairly open hole that provides a balanced test within the round.

A mid-range par 3 playing approximately 165 yards that serves as a solid one-shot test. The yardage and handicap placement indicate a hole with manageable difficulty relative to the other par 3s.

A testing par 4 stretching over 420 yards from the blue tees with the seventh-most difficult handicap on the course. The length and ranking suggest this finishing hole on the front nine demands a strong finish and clean execution.

A solid par 4 playing just under 360 yards with moderate difficulty. The balanced yardage and handicap suggest a straightforward routing that provides a reasonable test without excessive complication.

The sixth-most difficult hole on the course, this par 4 stretches to nearly 390 yards from the gold tees. The high handicap ranking indicates significant hazards or strategic complexity that demands careful play.

The course's second-most difficult hole, this par 5 plays over 530 yards and presents a formidable test. The length and top handicap ranking make this a signature hole that will challenge even skilled players on the back nine.

A short par 3 under 180 yards that plays as one of the course's most accessible holes. The brevity and high handicap rating indicate a scoring opportunity amid the back-nine challenge.

A par 4 around 350 yards with the eighth-hardest ranking on the course. Strategic hazards or narrow corridors likely define this mid-length hole and require thoughtful shot execution.

A par 3 playing approximately 160 yards with moderate difficulty. The straightforward yardage and mid-range handicap position this as a balanced one-shot test within the back-nine routing.

The fourth-most difficult hole on the course, this par 4 stretches to nearly 410 yards and demands strong play. The length and premium handicap placement suggest this is a signature test requiring precise execution.

The easiest hole on the course by handicap, this par 4 plays under 310 yards and offers a clear scoring opportunity. The short yardage and benign rating make this an ideal chance for birdie before the finishing hole.

A finishing par 5 around 460 yards with a mid-range difficulty rating. The moderate length and positioning as the final hole create a climactic conclusion that offers a reasonable birdie opportunity or a respectable par to close out the round.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 5 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 16 | |||
| gold | 519 | 151 | 342 | 354 | 534 | 377 | 356 | 176 | 436 | 3245 | 363 | 389 | 533 | 179 | 369 | 169 | 407 | 302 | 469 | 3180 | 6425 |
| blue | 509 | 141 | 331 | 338 | 520 | 363 | 344 | 166 | 418 | 3130 | 357 | 369 | 523 | 159 | 346 | 159 | 392 | 294 | 457 | 3056 | 6186 |
| white | 499 | 124 | 317 | 316 | 439 | 285 | 324 | 151 | 368 | 2823 | 352 | 329 | 444 | 111 | 330 | 149 | 380 | 287 | 447 | 2829 | 5652 |