THE SOUTH COURSE

A shot-maker's course where every hole tells its own story.

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COURSE INFO

Winding through the scenic canyons of Coto de Caza, the South Course offers a distinctly different championship experience. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., its tighter fairways, smaller greens and secluded routing reward accuracy, creativity and smart course management, making every hole feel like its own unique challenge.

Holes: 18 Yards: 0 Par: 72 Rating: 74.00 Slope: 139 Built: 1995

1st Hole

Par 4 · 415

Pro’s Tip:

The opening hole is a par 4 that features a lateral hazard that cuts into the fairway on the tee shot. Longer hitters can take their shots over a series of bunkers on the left to a fairway that opens up. Bunkers guard the front, back, and left side of this predictable green.

Tee 1: 415

Tee 2: 364

Tee 3: 389

Tee 4: 303

Tee 5: 329

2nd Hole

Par 4 · 360

Pro’s Tip:

This short par 4 may tempt some to lay up off the tee, but the fairway widens closer to the green, so driver is often a solid play. A lateral hazard runs up the right side of the hole and out-of-bounds guards the left.

Tee 1: 360

Tee 2: 333

Tee 3: 352

Tee 4: 287

Tee 5: 304

3rd Hole

Par 5 · 541

Pro’s Tip:

The third is the first par 5 and the hardest hole on the golf course. It is a three-shot hole, due to the sharp dogleg left off the tee and a pond that sits in front of the green.

Tee 1: 541

Tee 2: 511

Tee 3: 533

Tee 4: 447

Tee 5: 460

4th Hole

Par 3 · 141

Pro’s Tip:

The green on this par 3 is long, thin, and angled at 45 degrees. Bunkers protect short and left of the putting surface, while anything long can also bring in high numbers.

Tee 1: 141

Tee 2: 121

Tee 3: 129

Tee 4: 95

Tee 5: 110

5th Hole

Par 4 · 387

Pro’s Tip:

An uphill tee shot to a generous fairway awaits players on the par 4 fifth hole. The second shot is also uphill, but this time it is a blind one into the green that slopes back-to-front.

Tee 1: 387

Tee 2: 362

Tee 3: 379

Tee 4: 311

Tee 5: 323

6th Hole

Par 5 · 555

Pro’s Tip:

A left-to-right ball flight is ideal off the tee on this long, downhill, dogleg right par 5. Aiming at the left side of the right fairway bunker will kick down and leave a relatively short second shot. The green is flat and is guarded by a lateral hazard on the backside.

Tee 1: 555

Tee 2: 502

Tee 3: 534

Tee 4: 451

Tee 5: 475

7th Hole

Par 4 · 399

Pro’s Tip:

The tee shot on the par 4 seventh looks like it will land in the middle of a bunker minefield. A good line is to take it at the bunkers with a left-to-right ball flight. Lateral hazards approach quickly on the right side and approach shots are better off missing long than short, due to a false front on the green.

Tee 1: 399

Tee 2: 368

Tee 3: 380

Tee 4: 265

Tee 5: 333

8th Hole

Par 3 · 197

Pro’s Tip:

The eighth features an intimidating tee shot over a water hazard that runs from tee-to-green. Bailing out long and left is the best option from the tee, but that will even leave a tough up-and-down for par.

Tee 1: 197

Tee 2: 171

Tee 3: 190

Tee 4: 151

Tee 5: 159

9th Hole

Par 4 · 488

Pro’s Tip:

The final hole on the front nine is a long par 4 that demands two excellent shots to reach the green in regulation. An aggressive line off the tee is at the bunker on the left that flirts with the out-of-bounds. The safe play is to take it down the right, though that will leave a longer approach. This green is surrounded by bunkers front and back with Coto's version of the Valley of Sin in front.

Tee 1: 488

Tee 2: 436

Tee 3: 461

Tee 4: 393

Tee 5: 420

10th Hole

Par 3 · 219

Pro’s Tip:

The back nine opens with a long par 3 that typically plays into the wind. A waste bunker protects the right side of the fairway while a lateral hazard protects the left. The green slopes back-to-front and plays slower than it appears, due to Santiago Peak.

Tee 1: 219

Tee 2: 182

Tee 3: 198

Tee 4: 125

Tee 5: 145

11th Hole

Par 4 · 418

Pro’s Tip:

A tee shot that moves left-to-right, away from the lateral hazard that lines the left side of the hole, is a solid play off the tee. Fairway bunkers protect the right side of the hole, so those must be avoided as well. The green is fairly large and one of the flattest on the course.

Tee 1: 418

Tee 2: 378

Tee 3: 407

Tee 4: 314

Tee 5: 345

12th Hole

Par 5 · 556

Pro’s Tip:

The twelfth is a risk-reward par 5 that requires a strong tee shot to reach the green in two. A small pond sits on the right with bunkers up the left, both easily visible from the tee. Another pond is situated on the left around 115 yards out all the way to the very front of the green. Finally, the green features a lot of subtle break that players will have to pay close attention to.

Tee 1: 556

Tee 2: 523

Tee 3: 523

Tee 4: 460

Tee 5: 493

13th Hole

Par 4 · 423

Pro’s Tip:

Drives down the right side of the fairway will leave an open shot into the green on this par 4. A long bunker front-right guards a green that is sloped back-to-front.

Tee 1: 423

Tee 2: 386

Tee 3: 402

Tee 4: 310

Tee 5: 372

14th Hole

Par 4 · 444

Pro’s Tip:

An accurate tee shot down the left side of the fairway, avoiding the lateral hazard on the left, is required on the par 4 fourteenth. Anything too far right will have a blind shot into this thin green that is protected by one bunker on the left.

Tee 1: 444

Tee 2: 403

Tee 3: 403

Tee 4: 333

Tee 5: 372

15th Hole

Par 4 · 367

Pro’s Tip:

There is a great deal of trouble on this short par 4. Off the tee, players need to avoid a series of bunkers on the right and a lateral hazard on the left. The further left a player goes off the tee, the better angle they will have into the green. Two bunkers protect the front and left of this putting surface.

Tee 1: 367

Tee 2: 347

Tee 3: 359

Tee 4: 281

Tee 5: 309

16th Hole

Par 3 · 166

Pro’s Tip:

The final par 3 features a semi two-tiered green with a pond sitting about 20 yards in front. Pins in the middle and front are easily accessible, but players should be cautious with a pin located on the smaller back tier.

Tee 1: 166

Tee 2: 116

Tee 3: 137

Tee 4: 105

Tee 5: 108

17th Hole

Par 4 · 341

Pro’s Tip:

Some players may be able to drive this short par 4 if they take their tee shot directly at the green, but that is more challenging than it appears. The green is elevated and protected by bunkers, so a drive that misses the green will have a tricky pitch. Other players may opt to hit a long iron off the tee, which leaves a wedge approach in.

Tee 1: 341

Tee 2: 325

Tee 3: 332

Tee 4: 251

Tee 5: 265

18th Hole

Par 5 · 533

Pro’s Tip:

The finishing hole on the South Course is a long, but reachable, par 5 that doglegs to the right. Tee shots must favor the left side of the fairway, otherwise the player will be blocked out by trees that run up the right. If deciding to lay up, players will have to decide which of the split fairways to hit. The left is more generous, but leaves a more difficult approach into the green. On the other hand, the right fairway is harder to hit, but leaves an easier third. A lateral hazard and bunkers long guard the green, so the best miss is short.

Tee 1: 533

Tee 2: 508

Tee 3: 526

Tee 4: 441

Tee 5: 477

THE SOUTH COURSE GALLERY

Precision matters here; shorter corridors and thoughtful angles make every club choice feel intentional. Robert Trent Jones Jr.’s South Course keeps the round lively, challenging and rewarding from the first tee to the last putt.

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“Teaching and coaching the game of golf has been a big part of my life ever since I was a teenager. To be able to make a difference in someone’s journey through golf is my passion and keeps me driven every single day. Being the SCPGA Teacher and Coach of the Year and being named Golf Digest Best Young Teachers has always been a team award for me. For all the teachers and mentors I have had in my life, that have shown me the directions to be the best coach and version of myself. I still have more to learn and continue to grow and develop as the best PGA Professional I can be.”

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do you offer golf instruction?

Absolutely. The Club offers professional instruction led by experienced golf professionals, with private lessons, group clinics, and player development programs designed for all skill levels.

Can I play the course with my membership?

Yes, Full Golf members receive unlimited access, while Limited Golf members receive access Sunday after 12:00 PM through Friday.

Are golf programs available for juniors?

Yes, the Crush It! Juniors Program is available for ages 4–16, including sessions, camps, and PGA Junior League participation.

How many golf courses does your Club have?

The Club features 36 holes of championship golf across two courses: The North Course and The South Course.

What makes the golf experience at your Club unique?

Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the courses provide a championship golf experience in Orange County, featuring a strategic layout on the North Course and a tighter, more challenging layout on the South Course.

Do you provide club fitting services?

Yes, club fitting is offered using TrackMan technology with systems from brands including Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist, and Ping.

Do you offer club repair?

Please contact the professional golf staff for assistance with equipment.

Do you offer private golf lessons?

Yes. Our certified instructors provide lessons for all skill levels.

Is there a junior golf program?

Yes, the Crush It! Juniors Program offers comprehensive development and fun for young golfers.

Are group clinics available?

Yes, the Club provides group clinics, camps, and various instructional programs.

Can I store my clubs at the club?

Please contact the Pro Shop at 949-858-2770 for information regarding golf services.