The 5 Best Golf courses in Temecula, CA

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Championship-caliber golf ranks high on the list of definitive Temecula, CA experiences. Here are the 5 premiere courses you must visit to experience the unique challenges that the city’s hilly terrain creates for golfers of all skill levels:

  1. Temecula Creek Inn Golf Course
    44501 Rainbow Canyon Road
    951-676-2405

    Nestled in a 300-acre expanse of natural beauty, Temecula Creek Inn’s 27-hole championship course offers plenty of challenges, thanks to dramatic shifts in elevation and rocky outcroppings. Enjoy the invigorating sunshine and stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

    If you’re new to the game, try the approachable Creek course. For more advanced players, the Ted Robinson-designed Stone House course guarantees a challenge.

    Having hosted events such as the US Open qualifiers and the Golden State Golf Tour, this course is a bona fide four-star “Place to Play,” as rated by Golf Digest.

  2. Redhawk Golf Course
    45190 Redhawk Parkway
    951-302-3850

    One of the Inland Empire’s best loved public golf courses, Redhawk complements its championship course with excellent professional service and well-maintained amenities. With a friendly staff and general overall atmosphere, this course promises the perfect blend of challenge and golfing fun.

    Redhawk’s claim to fame is its signature island green on its 8th hole, a uniquely challenging par-3 set in the middle of an intimidating yet picturesque moat.

  3. CrossCreek Golf Club
    43860 Glen Meadows Road
    951-506-3402

    A local favorite among Temecula and Riverside County golfers since 2001, CrossCreek Golf Club boasts a championship course designed by the legendary Arthur Hills. Offering daily play rates and attractive membership packages, it accommodates single and family players, as well as larger groups.

    Here, golfers enjoy breathtaking surroundings, but must also carefully navigate these formidable natural obstacles. From the rolling terrain, to rippling creeks, to thick sycamore and oak groves, the beautiful elements all around the course are also its most challenging hazards.

  4. Journey at Pechanga
    45000 Pechanga Parkway
    951-770-8210

    Home to an award-winning 18-hole, par-72 course designed by Arthur Hills and Steve Forrest, Journey at Pechanga impresses golfers from all around Southern California. It’s open for a variety of special and private tournaments and consistently ranks at the top of Golfweek Magazine’s best resort courses.

    Journey at Pechanga offers various resort packages to accommodate every play style and vacation plan. These include options for luxury hotel accommodations and spa treatments.

  5. The Legends Golf Club at Temeku Hills
    41687 Temeku Drive
    951-694-9998

    Designed by Ted Robinson and updated by Pete Dye, this golf course features several dog leg layouts, five lakes, rolling greens, and numerous bunkers. The venue was recently renovated in 2011, adding a new air of excitement to one of Temecula golfers’ favorite stomping grounds.

    Part of the Golf Club’s distinct charm is that each hole is named after a golf icon. A visit to The Legends Golf Club at Temeku Hills means more than just a game of golf, but also an education in the game’s rich history.

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