Located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, just minutes from Orange County’s John Wayne Airport, the Ted Robinson-designed Tijeras Creek Golf Club opened in October 1990. A "tale of two nines" as the distinctive course layout at Tijeras Creek Golf Club opens with a demanding front nine that is highlighted with shimmering water features that come into play on three out of the first nine holes. The back nine holes are legendary for the breathtaking scenery, and awe-inspiring elevation changes that wind through old growth sycamores, oaks and native chaparral. In fact, hole number sixteen was voted as one of Orange County's Best 18 Holes by members of the Southern California Professional Golfers Association.