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 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Located 25 miles north of Los Angeles, the club's two 18-hole layouts, the Valley Course and the Mountain Course, are the exact natural replica of California landscapes. Laid out on more than 400 acres of unspoiled land, Robinson Ranch G.C. is surrounded by the Angeles National Forest. Ted Robinson Sr. magically combined two opposite worlds, valleys and mountains, in this beautiful mix of nature, sport and pleasure.

The 25,000-square-foot clubhouse at Robinson Ranch Golf Club boasts rustic ranch decor. In addition to fine dining and a terrace lounge, the clubhouse can host meetings and banquets of up to 300 guests.

Mountain Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club- sunset

A look at part of the Mountain Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club, surrounded by private houses, at sunset.

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Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club - flagstick

The Valley Course is one of two 18-hole layouts at Robinson Ranch Golf Club in Santa Clarita.

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Mountain Course at Robinson Ranch GC - panoramic

Here's a panoramic view of holes 2, 3, 4 and part of 7 (on the left) on the Mountain Course at Robinson Ranch GC.

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Mountain Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club - No. 18

A view on 18th green and the lake on the Mountain Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club.

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Mountain Course at Robinson Ranch G.C. - morning

The Mountain Course at Robinson Ranch G.C. in the morning.

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Mountain Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club - Colors

Beautiful sunset colors abound on the Mountain Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club.

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Robinson Ranch GC - golf shop

Here's a look at the golf shop at Robinson Ranch GC in Santa Clarita.

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Robinson Ranch Golf Club - Sycamore Bar & Grill

There's plenty of room to eat at the Sycamore Bar & Grill, which is also a great place for weddings and private events, at Robinson Ranch Golf Club.

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Robinson Ranch C.C. - clubhouse

Here's the main entrance to the clubhouse at Robinson Ranch G.C. in Santa Clarita.

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Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club - No. 1

The first hole on the Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club is a dogleg right.

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Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club - No. 1 green

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

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Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club - No. 8

The eighth hole on the Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club is an elevated double dogleg protected by sand bunkers.

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Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club - No. 5

A dried riverbed separates tees from the fairway on the fifth hole of the Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club.

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Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club - No. 2

Here's a view of the second green on the Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club.

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Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club - No. 16

The 16th hole on the Valley Course at Robinson Ranch Golf Club is a sharp dogleg left.

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