Situated less than a mile from the beaches of scenic Laguna Niguel, we’re known as THE course to play in Orange County...a wonderfully engaging private sanctuary highlighted by glimpses of the Pacific on the drive in, and canyon views threaded by a crystal blue stream that distinguish our always-inspiring setting.

Connected to Community

While El Niguel is not a residential club—meaning there are no homes within our campus—we offer an authentic sense of neighborliness created by the number of closeby communities. Tucked away in our little green valley, El Niguel is a quiet oasis in the midst of the busy outside world.

Our Story

The history of El Niguel is also the history of this spectacular region. Records show that this property was part of the Rancho Niguel land grant claimed by the Spanish in 1769…although our Club has a more recent pedigree. A working cattle ranch through the middle of the 20th century, the golf course was built by the Laguna Niguel Corporation as an inducement to developers in the area, opening in 1963.

El Niguel Country Club was formally incorporated as a member-owned club in 1976 by a group of 23 original founders, with the golf course, Clubhouse, and associated property purchased by the Club at that time. Completed in 1972, the current Clubhouse and the golf course have undergone renovations and enhancements in recent years.

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