The Dove Canyon Golf Club is a beacon of golfing excellence. This remarkable course, the only one in the county to bear the distinctive touch of Jack Nicklaus, offers a unique blend of challenging play and scenic beauty. Since its inception, the course has garnered numerous accolades, including being named among the top three courses in Orange County and the top 11 in California by Golf Digest in 1994.
Stretching over 6,902 yards, this par-71 course offers a captivating journey through rolling fairways, past shimmering waterfalls, leading to well-bunkered greens. It’s a test of skill that has attracted the likes of golfing greats such as Chi Chi Rodriguez, Fuzzy Zoeller, Peter Jacobsen, and Craig Stradler during the 1993 Inaugural Pro Stakes Championship.
The experience extends beyond the course, with a clubhouse that echoes the architectural brilliance of Frank Lloyd Wright, featuring high wood-beamed ceilings and paneling of Honduran mahogany. The club provides a variety of membership options and hosts a range of golfing events, ensuring a golfing experience that is as memorable as it is visually stunning.
Monday: 7 AM–6 PM
Tuesday: 7 AM–7 PM
Wednesday: 7 AM–6 PM
Thursday 7 AM–7 PM
Friday: 7 AM–7 PM
Saturday: 7 AM–7 PM
Sunday: 7 AM–6 PM
A challenging golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus
A large community pool
Multiple tennis courts
A clubhouse with a dining area known as the Canyon Grille
A bar called Jack’s Den
Various membership opportunities
Hosting of various golf events, including corporate tournaments, fundraising events, and group outings
This is for members over the age of 40 years old. This includes a primary, spouse,and any dependents up to the age of 24still living at home or in college. 8-daypriority booking privileges.
This is for members 40 years old oryounger. For couples, it is the average ageof spouses that will be used to designate membership type. This includes a primary, spouse, and any dependents up to the ageof 24 still living at home or in college. 7-day advance booking privileges.
Must live more than 60 miles from the club. Membership has the option of Single or Family. Family includes primary, spouse, and any dependents up to the age of 24 still living at home or in college. 7-day advance booking privileges.
Designed for members whose primary residence (live there more than 6-months per year) is outside of 120 miles from the club. This includes a primary, spouse, and any dependents up to the age of 24 still living at home or in college. 7-day advance booking privileges.
Members in this category has access to play the golf course up to 18-times per year. Pay the guest fee each time they play. Practice facility use is only allowed on a day that they are playing. $110 on Weekdays and $135 on Weekends.
This membership gives access to all club house facilities and actives. Use of golf course or practice facilities is not allowed
The Dove Canyon Golf Club, a private establishment since 1990, is a Jack Nicklaus designed masterpiece stretching over 7012 yards from the furthest tees. With a slope rating of 139 and a 74.4 USGA rating, it offers seven sets of tees to accommodate golfers of all skill levels.
The course is celebrated for its demanding design, featuring a diverse range of holes and substantial elevation changes. While some golfers have pointed out occasional issues with course conditioning, its layout and the challenge it presents have earned it a commendable rating of 3.8 from Golf Digest’s course-ranking panelists.
Beyond the course, the club provides a host of facilities. This includes a spacious community pool, several tennis courts, and various membership options. The club is also a venue for a variety of golf events, such as corporate tournaments, fundraisers, and group outings. After a round of golf, players can unwind at the clubhouse, which houses the Canyon Grille dining area and Jack’s Den bar.