El Niguel Country Club
About El Niguel Country Club
El Niguel Country Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Laguna Niguel, California (92677). The course was designed by David W. Kent and established in 1965. From the I tees, the course plays to 7,208 yards with a par of 72. The I tees carry a slope rating of 153 and a course rating of 82.9.
Walking is permitted.
With a maximum slope rating of 153, El Niguel Country Club is one of the more challenging courses in California, playing harder than 100% of courses in the state. Golfers should bring their best game and consider playing from a forward tee set for a more enjoyable round.
The course offers 22 tee sets ranging from 3,461 to 7,208 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
California offers year-round golf. Winter months (November through March) are peak season with comfortable temperatures and strong demand. Summer rounds often benefit from lower rates and faster pace.
Par
72
Length
7,208
Slope
153
Rating
82.9
Course Difficulty Analysis
153
This Course
132
CA Average
113
US Average
Based on 660 rated courses in California
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I | 153 | 82.9 | 394 | 536 | 401 | 441 | 182 | 506 | 417 | 199 | 452 | 3528 | 485 | 414 | 580 | 418 | 172 | 458 | 519 | 211 | 423 | 3680 | 7,208 |
I | 137 | 75.2 | 394 | 536 | 401 | 441 | 182 | 506 | 417 | 199 | 452 | 3528 | 485 | 414 | 580 | 418 | 172 | 458 | 519 | 211 | 423 | 3680 | 7,208 |
Combo I / I I | 150 | 81.4 | 394 | 517 | 401 | 405 | 182 | 506 | 400 | 168 | 432 | 3405 | 421 | 414 | 580 | 418 | 172 | 429 | 519 | 195 | 423 | 3571 | 6,976 |
Combo I / I I | 134 | 74.1 | 394 | 517 | 401 | 405 | 182 | 506 | 400 | 168 | 432 | 3405 | 421 | 414 | 580 | 418 | 172 | 429 | 519 | 195 | 423 | 3571 | 6,976 |
I I | 147 | 79.9 | 374 | 517 | 379 | 405 | 176 | 489 | 400 | 168 | 432 | 3340 | 421 | 387 | 531 | 383 | 153 | 429 | 495 | 195 | 401 | 3395 | 6,735 |
I I | 131 | 72.9 | 374 | 517 | 379 | 405 | 176 | 489 | 400 | 168 | 432 | 3340 | 421 | 387 | 531 | 383 | 153 | 429 | 495 | 195 | 401 | 3395 | 6,735 |
Combo I I / I I I | 144 | 78.7 | 374 | 495 | 379 | 385 | 176 | 489 | 373 | 156 | 380 | 3207 | 400 | 387 | 531 | 383 | 145 | 407 | 495 | 175 | 401 | 3324 | 6,531 |
Combo I I / I I I | 128 | 72.0 | 374 | 495 | 379 | 385 | 176 | 489 | 373 | 156 | 380 | 3207 | 400 | 387 | 531 | 383 | 145 | 407 | 495 | 175 | 401 | 3324 | 6,531 |
I I I | 141 | 77.6 | 356 | 495 | 354 | 385 | 163 | 452 | 373 | 156 | 380 | 3114 | 400 | 371 | 512 | 362 | 145 | 407 | 479 | 175 | 377 | 3228 | 6,342 |
I I I | 126 | 71.2 | 356 | 495 | 354 | 385 | 163 | 452 | 373 | 156 | 380 | 3114 | 400 | 371 | 512 | 362 | 145 | 407 | 479 | 175 | 377 | 3228 | 6,342 |
Combo I I I / I V | 138 | 76.1 | 356 | 447 | 354 | 369 | 163 | 452 | 337 | 135 | 380 | 2993 | 392 | 371 | 458 | 362 | 118 | 381 | 479 | 154 | 377 | 3092 | 6,085 |
Combo I I I / I V | 123 | 70.1 | 356 | 447 | 354 | 369 | 163 | 452 | 337 | 135 | 380 | 2993 | 392 | 371 | 458 | 362 | 118 | 381 | 479 | 154 | 377 | 3092 | 6,085 |
I V | 135 | 75.1 | 332 | 447 | 346 | 369 | 150 | 408 | 337 | 135 | 368 | 2892 | 392 | 358 | 458 | 354 | 118 | 381 | 440 | 154 | 362 | 3017 | 5,909 |
I V | 121 | 69.4 | 332 | 447 | 346 | 369 | 150 | 408 | 337 | 135 | 368 | 2892 | 392 | 358 | 458 | 354 | 118 | 381 | 440 | 154 | 362 | 3017 | 5,909 |
Combo I V / V | 131 | 73.6 | 285 | 447 | 346 | 320 | 144 | 408 | 337 | 135 | 336 | 2758 | 360 | 358 | 458 | 345 | 118 | 346 | 440 | 119 | 322 | 2866 | 5,624 |
Combo I V / V | 118 | 67.9 | 285 | 447 | 346 | 320 | 144 | 408 | 337 | 135 | 336 | 2758 | 360 | 358 | 458 | 345 | 118 | 346 | 440 | 119 | 322 | 2866 | 5,624 |
V | 126 | 71.9 | 285 | 410 | 294 | 320 | 144 | 402 | 326 | 85 | 336 | 2602 | 360 | 307 | 400 | 345 | 113 | 346 | 392 | 119 | 322 | 2704 | 5,306 |
V | 114 | 66.3 | 285 | 410 | 294 | 320 | 144 | 402 | 326 | 85 | 336 | 2602 | 360 | 307 | 400 | 345 | 113 | 346 | 392 | 119 | 322 | 2704 | 5,306 |
V I | 122 | 70.0 | 255 | 405 | 286 | 314 | 105 | 381 | 290 | 77 | 329 | 2442 | 354 | 302 | 395 | 301 | 113 | 308 | 387 | 114 | 287 | 2561 | 5,003 |
V I | 110 | 64.6 | 255 | 405 | 286 | 314 | 105 | 381 | 290 | 77 | 329 | 2442 | 354 | 302 | 395 | 301 | 113 | 308 | 387 | 114 | 287 | 2561 | 5,003 |
Family | 103 | 61.6 | 206 | 275 | 228 | 215 | 74 | 290 | 175 | 84 | 202 | 1749 | 232 | 227 | 250 | 185 | 59 | 203 | 289 | 100 | 167 | 1712 | 3,461 |
Family | 92 | 57.5 | 206 | 275 | 228 | 215 | 74 | 290 | 175 | 84 | 202 | 1749 | 232 | 227 | 250 | 185 | 59 | 203 | 289 | 100 | 167 | 1712 | 3,461 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 13 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 12 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
El Niguel Country Club offers 22 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
I | 7,208 | 153 | 82.9 | 0-5 |
I | 7,208 | 137 | 75.2 | 0-5 |
Combo I / I I | 6,976 | 150 | 81.4 | 0-5 |
Combo I / I I | 6,976 | 134 | 74.1 | 0-5 |
I I | 6,735 | 147 | 79.9 | 0-5 |
I I | 6,735 | 131 | 72.9 | 0-5 |
Combo I I / I I I | 6,531 | 144 | 78.7 | 5-15 |
Combo I I / I I I | 6,531 | 128 | 72.0 | 5-15 |
I I I | 6,342 | 141 | 77.6 | 5-15 |
I I I | 6,342 | 126 | 71.2 | 5-15 |
Combo I I I / I V | 6,085 | 138 | 76.1 | 12-22 |
Combo I I I / I V | 6,085 | 123 | 70.1 | 12-22 |
I V | 5,909 | 135 | 75.1 | 12-22 |
I V | 5,909 | 121 | 69.4 | 12-22 |
Combo I V / V | 5,624 | 131 | 73.6 | 20-30 |
Combo I V / V | 5,624 | 118 | 67.9 | 20-30 |
V | 5,306 | 126 | 71.9 | 20-30 |
V | 5,306 | 114 | 66.3 | 20-30 |
V I | 5,003 | 122 | 70.0 | 20-30 |
V I | 5,003 | 110 | 64.6 | 20-30 |
Family | 3,461 | 103 | 61.6 | 25+ |
Family | 3,461 | 92 | 57.5 | 25+ |
Amenities at El Niguel Country Club
El Niguel Country Club features a pro shop.
How to Book a Tee Time
As a private club, tee times at El Niguel Country Club are available to members and their guests. Use Stymie's Group Finder for guest access. You can also book directly through the facility website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is El Niguel Country Club a public or private golf course?expand_more
El Niguel Country Club is a private golf course located in Laguna Niguel, CA. As a private club, access is typically limited to members and their guests.
How many holes does El Niguel Country Club have?expand_more
El Niguel Country Club is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1965. The course was designed by David W. Kent.
What is the yardage at El Niguel Country Club?expand_more
From the I tees, El Niguel Country Club plays to 7,208 yards (par 72). The course offers 22 tee sets ranging from 3,461 to 7,208 yards.
What is the slope rating at El Niguel Country Club?expand_more
The I tees at El Niguel Country Club have a slope rating of 153 and a course rating of 82.9. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk El Niguel Country Club?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at El Niguel Country Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at El Niguel Country Club?expand_more
You can set a tee time alert on Stymie to get notified when availability opens at El Niguel Country Club. You can also visit their website directly at https://www.elniguelcc.com/. Stymie monitors tee sheets and alerts you the moment your preferred time slot becomes available.
What amenities does El Niguel Country Club offer?expand_more
El Niguel Country Club offers a pro shop.
Where is El Niguel Country Club located?expand_more
El Niguel Country Club is located at 23700 Clubhouse Dr in Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. You can reach them at 949-496-2023.
What is the difficulty level at El Niguel Country Club?expand_more
El Niguel Country Club is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 153. It plays harder than 100% of golf courses in California. The average slope rating in California is 132. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at El Niguel Country Club?expand_more
El Niguel Country Club offers 22 tee sets. I tees (7,208 yards, slope 153) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. Family tees (3,461 yards, slope 92) are recommended for beginners and casual golfers. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at El Niguel Country Club?expand_more
Beginners at El Niguel Country Club should play the Family tees, which play 3,461 yards with a slope of 92. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at El Niguel Country Club?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the Combo I I I / I V tees (slope 123, rating 70.1) at El Niguel Country Club would have a course handicap of 14 and an expected score of approximately 86. This is calculated using the USGA World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Sign in on Stymie with your handicap to see a personalized prediction for every tee.
How long does a round take at El Niguel Country Club?expand_more
A typical round at El Niguel Country Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Private clubs generally have faster pace of play.