Tijeras Creek Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA with a par of 72. It offers 6 tee sets: black (7,003 yards, slope 137, rating 73.7), blue (6,560 yards, slope 131, rating 71.5), white (6,198 yards, slope 126, rating 69.7), green (5,797 yards, slope 120, rating 67.9), red (5,130 yards, slope 111, rating 65), yellow (4,098 yards, slope 101, rating 60.3). The hardest hole is #3, a par 4 playing 336 yards from the first tee.
Tijeras Creek Golf Club
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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A lengthy par 5 that plays as a three-shot hole for most players, offering a straightforward routing with minimal hazards. The fairway provides ample room off the tee, rewarding aggressive play with a chance to reach the green in two.

A short par 4 with a narrow, tight corridor that demands accuracy off the tee. The compact length creates a deceptive challenge where precision matters more than distance.

The course's number-one handicap hole plays as a stern par 4 requiring a solid two-shot sequence on a hole with significant length. Strategic positioning off the tee is critical to setting up an approach to a well-defended green.

A mid-length par 4 with a balanced design that presents a fair test of shotmaking. The hole's moderate difficulty allows for strategic approach options depending on tee ball placement.

A short par 3 over a modest distance, serving as a scoring opportunity on the front nine. The relatively compact yardage allows the hole to play as a one-shot chance for most ability levels.

A solid par 4 with a straightforward layout that challenges without excessive hazarding. The hole provides a fair test of controlled iron play into a defended green.

A par 3 of notable length and difficulty that ranks among the course's toughest one-shot holes. The significant yardage and likely green-side defenses demand a well-executed shot to find the putting surface.

A lengthy par 5 with room to work off the tee, offering multiple routing options for the second shot. The hole's extended length and strategic layout reward smart positioning over two shots.

The course's third-most difficult hole plays as a substantial par 4 with meaningful length and likely strategic hazards. Precision and power are both required to navigate this demanding finishing stretch of the front side.

A shorter par 4 with a more accessible length that provides a relative reprieve early on the back nine. The reduced yardage offers a scoring window despite its mid-tier handicap.

A strong par 5 with strategic complexity that ranks among the course's most challenging holes. The extended yardage and likely well-positioned hazards demand thoughtful course management over three shots.

A short par 4 that ranks fourth in difficulty despite its modest length, indicating tight corridor conditions or significant hazarding. The hole's brevity is offset by precision requirements off the tee and into the green.

A par 5 of considerable length providing ample fairway for the opening salvo, though strategic challenges likely emerge as the hole develops. The yardage and hazard placement demand disciplined play over the full three shots.

A short par 3 positioned as a mid-tier difficulty hole despite minimal yardage, suggesting well-placed hazards and a tricky green complex. The compact distance should not fool players into complacency on this one-shot test.

The course's easiest hole plays as a short, straightforward par 4 with welcoming dimensions. The reduced yardage and lowest handicap rating make this an ideal birdie opportunity.

A par 3 of modest length that presents a balanced one-shot challenge with mid-tier difficulty. The hole's yardage and strategic design create a fair test without excessive intimidation.

The second-most difficult hole on the course plays as a powerful par 4 with significant length and championship-level challenge. Strategic positioning and execution are both essential on this climactic back-nine test.

A strong finishing par 4 of considerable length that demands solid play on the home hole. The yardage and difficulty provide a fitting conclusion to the round with a challenging approach into the green.
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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 15 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | |||
| black | 525 | 380 | 477 | 435 | 185 | 410 | 225 | 585 | 414 | 3636 | 374 | 545 | 342 | 534 | 195 | 343 | 172 | 404 | 458 | 3367 | 7003 |
| blue | 507 | 346 | 425 | 402 | 162 | 393 | 200 | 550 | 409 | 3394 | 342 | 516 | 337 | 519 | 165 | 338 | 167 | 373 | 409 | 3166 | 6560 |
| white | 491 | 326 | 410 | 369 | 151 | 366 | 174 | 524 | 388 | 3199 | 327 | 493 | 328 | 505 | 142 | 321 | 149 | 354 | 380 | 2999 | 6198 |
| green | 466 | 311 | 391 | 341 | 131 | 340 | 157 | 504 | 364 | 3005 | 306 | 468 | 310 | 480 | 129 | 305 | 130 | 311 | 353 | 2792 | 5797 |
| red | 414 | 280 | 336 | 308 | 110 | 312 | 118 | 442 | 330 | 2650 | 275 | 399 | 281 | 426 | 111 | 275 | 119 | 311 | 283 | 2480 | 5130 |
| yellow | 343 | 204 | 284 | 230 | 90 | 225 | 65 | 380 | 265 | 2086 | 217 | 352 | 200 | 362 | 111 | 170 | 119 | 248 | 233 | 2012 | 4098 |