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3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.9
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6745 yards
Slope 145
Rating 73.9

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 2017.

The Champions Club at the Retreat was carefully carved from the canyons that surround the Cleveland National Forest. The golf course closely follows the natural contours and depressions of the landscape, providing a variety of elevation changes with which to contend. The undulating greens usually have multiple tiers and the hills and valleys guarantee a few blind shots and forced carries. Your shots won't need length necessarily, but they will need to be straight. Each hole offers not only a unique design thanks to the diverse terrain but also different, equally stunning views. To make this formidable golf course more playable for a wider range of skill levels, a 2011 renovation took out 16 punishing fairway and greenside bunkers but there are still plenty there to provide a challenge.

Course Details

Year Built 2006
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Nicklaus (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Shirts must have a collar and sleeves. Golf shirts with a golf mock will be accepted

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness

Reviews

3.7
315 Reviews (315)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 32
19th Hole Scenic Views 24
Patio Dining 21
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 73
Undulating Greens 58
Forced Carries 57
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 66
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 51
Locals 30
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 47
In the 'Burbs 31
Convenient to the City 24

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Reviews 1000
Handicap 10-14
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Champions Club @ the Retreat

Played the Blacks (6742/73.6/140) with RGM2525 on a Golf Moose 2 person voucher that included a cart in 3H, 45M. We played through one 2some that held us up for a few holes and were not pressed AD, so POP was very relaxed.

My 1st time here. The layout reminded me of Lost Canyons in Simi Valley, but in better condition. Plenty of trouble and forced carries and the course is constantly up/down hills. Would be a very challenging course to walk.

The tees were in nice shape overall, well maintained.

The fairways had good coverage, usually lush, occasionally thin.

The rough also had good coverage and was about 50/50 lush/thin.

I was not in any sand traps, but they looked to be well maintained in good condition. They are also plentiful on this layout.

The greens were firm and medium fast. The large green complexes have alot of slope and there can be some nasty pin placements. My only complaint with the course today would be a few of the pin placements. There were at least 2 different greens where if you missed from any angle, you had at least 6' coming back up the hill. Putts that rolled to 1" and stopped would come back 6'? IMO, it a poor job of placing pins if it is impossible to stop the ball at or even relatively near the hole!

The customer service was excellent. Very efficient check-in. Our cart died on #3, and they had us a new cart before we even finished playing the hole.

I can definitely see the high slope rating. Challenging to club correctly with the often severe elevation changes and the wind swirling around in the canyons. I thought the course and layout were good to excellent overall but local knowledge & experience would definitely come in handy. Knowing what club to hit and still be safe on a few of the holes that you cannot hit driver or knowing where to aim on a couple of blind shots come prominently to mind. Many shots require precision on both distance and direction or your ball is gone on this layout. Very challenging course where you need to think about your next shot in detail before you play this shot from many par 4/5 tees to green.

I would definitely play here again if in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course lay out excellent

Had a good time playing this golf course. Beautiful course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Challenging Course

I never golfed at this facility before, but I was blown away by the beautiful scenery that surrounds this course. Very challenging course with a lot of uneven lies. If you hit it straight then you're good. If you don't, bring a lot of golf balls.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The hills have golf balls.....

This course is an adventure from start to finish. The course sets up to make you question every club selection while admiring the breathtaking views from so many holes. You almost feel like the course is battling you and your fighting it up hill the entire time...literally...the elevations are really exciting and will test your nerves as well as your aggressiveness. Just be carful...these hills are over run by golf balls from shanks to hooks to a great tee shot that just sailed to far! Love this course...if they made this course more affordable to the average golfer they would probably get more business. The few times I've gone they have been really slow which is great for me when I'm playing but bit good for business.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful golf course in the canyons.

Challenging course for all golfers. There is a combination of elevated tees and greens, just enough water and lots of natural hazards along and through the fairways. Fairways vary in width with downward ones more challenging to stay in bounds.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course great value

This course is fantastic! It's very difficult, not for beginners or average hacks but it's in great condition and is practically empty on weekdays.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Champions club

The guy in the pro shop did not have record of my golf now tee time.. I had confirmation email which I showed him. The course was very fun and in great shape.. Tough greens, I love the country club feel.. They give you the cart and you are free to druve into the parking lot or anywhere else without the cart gps sensor shutting you down like they do at eagle glen. This is my favorite course among the corona 15 freeway courses!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Champions Club at The Retreat

The course is extremely challenging for any level player. Also you shouldn't keepscore and you will have a better experience. It is extremely frustrating for any golfer to play consistently on this course also when it is hot and humid very difficult to maneuver the many hills you will be on.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Keep the ball in play...

This is a real target golf course. If you miss the fairways then you will be in for a long day. There is a premium on hitting the fairway and you dont have to always pull out the driver. The course is in decent shape, but the fairways are starting to turn brown and drying up because of the drought. My advise is that if you are a high handicapper or can't keep your driver straight then I wouldn't play this course. And if you do I suggest you bring a few dozen balls.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Champions course for sure

Very challenging course for all levels of golfers. Highly recommend this course for play!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice and dificult

Course and facilities are in top shape, this course is difficult for me but very entertaining.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course but lots challenge

Too challenge for average player, but it's fun to enjoy the views and air! Nice course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Requires good course management

Hazards- bring a extra sleeve of balls, there is a ravine that runs thru this course and demands good course management and skills. It may not be a good course for a beginner. The course has steep hills so lots of side hill lies.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging hill course

Course was well maintained and greens were great. Lots of hills very challenging the first time but better second time around. Wish the gps was. Larger and showed were the other golf carts were as they can be hidden at times
I will defiantly be back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good golf course requires accuracy!

Like it, especially I am not a long hitter. consider a short course with certain degree of difficult in few holes. recommend to all level of golfers, bring some extra golf balls!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Afternoon golf outing

Had a great time. Had a tee time at 3:10 in the afternoon and finished with nearly 20 minutes of daylight left. The greens were challenging, but fairways and tee boxes were in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Amazing Day

It was a Real Treat!! Our first time there, the staff was very polite and accommodating. The first two holes will make you think about this game of GOLF. The views from each Tee were incredible on all 18. The Course Book was very helpful. We left a feeewwww balls on the course. But found a bird on the 12th. Thank you for the challenge, we will be back!! M& J

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course for good golfers.

This course is not long but you have to play to targets on the fairway and to the correct tier on the greens. The course was in good shape with roll-out on the fairways. The greens were fairly fast and true.

If you are on the wrong part of the green, a 2-putt can be difficult. This is a fun course to play if you usually keep your drive in play.

The pace of play was around 5 hours, about average for a nice Saturday in So. Cal.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Extremely difficult coarse for high handicapper

This was my first time playing this coarse and it was excruciating. Greens were really fast. Pin placements made it tough too. I lost over a dozen balls. I don't know if I'll return. On a par 3 I was on with my approach shot, didn't hit the putt long enough and rolled off the green and into the rough, chip shot short and rolled back to my feet again. Ended with a 7! The courses name lived up to itself. You need to be a champion to play here or you'll need to go on a long retreat to get over this course.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

The Retreat has a lot to offer...

This course has a lot to offer for both the novice and more experienced golfer. My golf partner is a more experienced player, I am just getting back in the game. I understand that the course has undergone some changes to make it more suitability for a larger audience. Its is obvious some of the changes from the Par5 to Par4 and the removal of some sand traps. But there are still plenty of hills and left dog legs to keep you on your A game. Great landscape and view worth the trip down the 15!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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