Strawberry Farms Golf Club

About Strawberry Farms Golf Club

Strawberry Farms Golf Club in Irvine, California is a popular, high-end place to play in Orange County. Developed by former Angels star Doug DeCinces, it features a stunning Jim Lipe-designed layout that rambles amidst canyons and wetlands. The beautiful playing field enjoys a peaceful setting that is entirely free of course-side housing. Lipe, who was a senior design associate for Jack Nicklaus before setting off on his own, created a fun-to-play par-71 layout. Five sets of tee markers provide distance options that extend from 4,654 yards to 6,700 yards. Strawberry Farms Golf Club is a tale of two nines. The flatter front nine is bordered by wetlands and trees. This is the longer and more straightforward side of the course. The back nine of Strawberry Farms Golf Club sports a more dramatic, desert-like look and features more target-style challenges. A large reservoir serves as a centerpiece, as several holes wrap around it. Players of all skill levels find Strawberry Farms Golf Club challenging. Though a number of holes track back and forth beside each other, the layout is full of variety. All five of the par 3s are intriguing. Though the course has a mostly open look, the fairways trail off at the edges into trouble, often in the form of thick vegetation and environmental hazard areas. About 80 bunkers dot the playing field, with many situated hard by the greens. An aerial entry may be required. The bunkers wind up saving many balls from being lost, as the areas to the sides and at the back of the greens quickly trail off into trouble. One of Strawberry Farms Golf Club s strong suits is usually its greens. The putting surfaces are receptive. Practice facilities include a driving range and two practice greens. The clubhouse features a pro shop and the Farmhouse Grill. The restaurant and bar has a following among locals in addition to golfers. A veranda overlooks the course. Strawberry Farms Golf Club hosts many outings and weddings in its Big Red Barn. The next time you are looking for a tee time in Orange County, consider the varied, scenic and entertaining Strawberry Farms Golf Club.