Robinson Ranch Golf Club in Santa Clarita, California

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. -- "It's not a private club, it just plays like one." These words reflect the philosophy of Robinson Ranch Golf Club. The club's two 18-hole layouts, the Valley Course and the Mountain Course, are the exact natural replica of California landscapes. Ted Robinson Sr. magically combined two opposite worlds, valleys and mountains, in this beautiful mix of nature, sport and pleasure.

Mountain Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club - Sunset

A look at part of the Mountain Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club at sunset.

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Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club - No. 14

The 14th green on the Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club is protected by two sand bunkers from the left.

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Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club - No. 16

A look at the approach to the 16th green on the Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club.

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Valley Course at Robinson Ranch GC - hole 9

A view of the ninth hole, a straight par 5, on the Valley Course at Robinson Ranch GC.

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Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club - No. 16

A beautiful stream and waterfall serve as a water hazard at the dogleg left 16th hole on the Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club.

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Mountain Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club - No. 1

The first green on the Mountain Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club is protected by two sand bunkers.

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Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club - No. 18

The 18th green on the Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club is very close to the clubhouse.

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Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club - No. 18

A perspective view of the final hole of the Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club.

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Mountain Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club - No. 16

A view of the 16th hole on the Mountain Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club, taken from the 18th hole across the pond.

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Robinson Ranch Golf Club - Sycamore Bar & Grill

Inside the clubhouse at Robinson Ranch Golf Club there's Sycamore Bar & Grill, where you can get good food and a good view of the Valley Course.

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Robinson Ranch G.C. - golf shop

Here's a look inside the golf shop at Robinson Ranch G.C.

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Robinson Ranch Golf Club - Clubhouse

The Robinson Ranch Golf Club clubhouse has a warm and elegant lobby with a fireplace.

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Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club - No. 17

Players walk the 17th green on the Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club.

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Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club - No. 16

A sand bunker and water hazard on the right spell trouble as you approach the 16th green on the Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club.

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Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club - No. 15

A perspective view of the 15th hole on the Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club.

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Mountain Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club - No. 2

A perspective view of the second hole on the Mountain Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club.

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Mountain Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club - No. 11

A look at the 11th green at sunset on the Mountain Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club.

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