
Frequently Asked Questions
JC Golf FAQs
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The JC Players Card offers discounted green fees, free rounds, range balls, and more at top Southern California courses.
Options include Classic Weekday, Classic Anytime, Signature Weekday, and Signature Anytime Cards.
Benefits include over $2,000 in golf value, free rounds, dining discounts, advanced booking privileges, and pro shop savings.
Buy online at jcgolf.com or at any participating JC Golf course.
A loyalty program offering heavily discounted green fees for golfers ages 20–29.
A program offering young golfers (18 and under) discounted rates and other junior-specific benefits.
Courses include Encinitas Ranch, Rancho Bernardo Inn, Los Serranos, The Crossings at Carlsbad, and more.
Guests may receive special rates when accompanied by a cardholder at participating courses.
An optional add-on providing USGA Handicap services, access to tournaments, and member benefits through the SCGA.
You can register online or through participating JC Golf courses when purchasing your Players Card.
Book online at jcgolf.com, through the JC Golf App, or by calling the course directly.
Yes! The JC Golf App allows you to book tee times, track your stats with an interactive scorecard, use GPS on the course, and access exclusive Offer Locker discounts.
Walk-ins are accepted based on availability, but reservations are highly recommended.
Yes, rental sets are available at most JC Golf courses.
Cart inclusion varies by course and by rate specials; confirm at the time of booking.
Yes, discounted afternoon and evening twilight rates are available at select courses.
Yes, Dos Osos Golf Club (formerly Eagle Crest) is currently undergoing renovation.
Yes, collared shirts and soft-spike golf shoes are generally required. Please confirm with each course.
Yes, all JC Golf courses are open year-round, weather permitting.
Contact the specific course directly. Cancellation policies may vary by location.
Yes, private and group instruction is available from PGA and LPGA-certified teaching professionals.
Yes, beginner programs like Intro2Golf are available at select locations.
Yes, junior lessons, summer camps, and clinics are offered for young golfers.
Contact the course directly or visit the JC Golf website to schedule your lesson.
A golf rehabilitation program for military veterans is offered through participating JC Golf courses.
Yes, JC Golf offers beautiful golf course wedding venues in San Diego and San Bernardino.
Weddings, corporate outings, banquets, golf tournaments, and social celebrations.
Yes, venues include elegant clubhouses, garden patios, ceremony lawns, and banquet rooms.
Yes, full onsite catering is available with custom menus curated by professional chefs.
Contact the events team at the course where you would like to host your event to schedule a tour.
Yes, most JC Golf courses offer onsite dining with full-service menus. Here are some of the restaurants you can visit:
- Ranch Grill at Encinitas Ranch Golf Course (Encinitas, CA)
- JAX Bar + Dining at Cathedral Canyon Golf Club (Cathedral City, CA)
- Jack’s Racquet Room Restaurant at Los Serranos Golf Club (Chino Hills, CA)
- Canyons Restaurant at The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course (Carlsbad, CA)
- Dining at Rancho Bernardo Inn featuring Veranda, Café Granada, and AVANT (San Diego, CA)
- Fountains 19 Patio at Welk Resorts San Diego Golf Courses (Escondido, CA)
Yes, all dining outlets are open to the public.
Yes, customized event catering packages are available for weddings, tournaments, and corporate events.
Yes, many JC Golf restaurants offer outdoor dining with scenic golf courses and coastal views.
Menus are posted online on each course’s dining page or are available on-site.
JC Golf also offers the JC 20/30 Club for younger golfers, Junior Players Cards, and SCGA memberships.
Yes, Players Cardholders enjoy 10–25% off pro shop purchases and restaurant discounts at participating courses.
Yes, your benefits activate immediately upon purchase.
Yes, Players Cardholders receive bonus rounds for successful referrals of new cardholders.
Most courses accept Players Card benefits; please check for any specific course exclusions.
Major credit cards and mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are accepted at most locations.
Only service animals are allowed on JC Golf properties.
Yes, gift cards are available online and in pro shops, redeemable for golf, dining, and merchandise.
Visit the Specials page at jcgolf.com or download the JC Golf App for exclusive offers.
Junior golf programs are open to players ages 6–18.
Subscribe to the JC Golf newsletter, follow JC Golf on social media, or download the JC Golf App.
Download it for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Yes, some JC Golf courses offer discounted rates for seniors and military members.
Refund policies vary by course; please contact the golf shop directly for specific details.
Visit the Contact page on jcgolf.com or call your preferred JC Golf course directly.
For the Classic Anytime Card, the anytime round coupons are valid every day of the week, including JC Golf holidays. Two (2) of the round coupons are valid at all JC Golf courses and three (3) are valid at all JC Golf courses except Cross Creek, The Crossings at Carlsbad, Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, Glen Ivy, The Golf Club of California, and Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course.
For the Signature Card, the anytime coupon rounds are valid every day of the week, including JC Golf holidays, at all JC Golf courses.
Yes, if you purchase a Signature Card, you may use your weekday or anytime round coupons at any participating JC Golf Course. JC Players are encouraged to play all courses participating in the JC Players Card program.
No, if you purchase a Classic Weekday Card, two (2) of the rounds are valid at all JC Golf courses and three (3) are valid at all JC Golf courses except The Crossings at Carlsbad, Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, The Golf Club of California, and Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course.
No, if you purchase a Classic Anytime Card, two (2) of the rounds are valid at all JC Golf courses and three (3) are valid at all JC Golf courses except Cross Creek, The Crossings at Carlsbad, Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, Glen Ivy, The Golf Club of California, and Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course.
Yes, a cart is included, however, round coupons are not valid for group or tournament play.
No, rounds coupons are not accepted at Mission Hills North – Gary Player Signature Course in Rancho Mirage, California. JC Players do receive the low JC Players rate and can book a tee time directly from the course website.
No, only anytime cards include holidays.
No, the anytime card has no date restrictions.
Holiday rates will apply for certain designated JC Golf holidays as published here. These dates are subject to change during the membership year, with or without prior notice.
Weekday cardholders cannot redeem rounds coupons on holiday dates. Anytime cardholders can redeem rounds coupons on holiday dates. Choose an Anytime Card to avoid holiday blackout dates.
Yes, rounds coupons can be purchased early; however, bonus packs are only distributed once per year.
Yes, unused round coupons remain valid as long as your membership is current and active.
If you renew your anytime card within 30 days after expiration, you will receive a special $20 discount.
Yes, current cardholders can upgrade for a minimal fee. All booklets and coupons must be returned unused and intact.
While active JC Players are able to book 8 days in advance, tee time availability is not guaranteed. Tee times at particular courses can be in high demand so reservations are not guaranteed. JC Players are encouraged to play all courses participating in the JC Players Card program.
Yes, you can use your new JC Players card on the day of purchase. You should receive your JC Players Card the day of purchase, but if you do not, any JC Golf course can print or reprint it for you.
Any day of the week as long as the guest is with you and your JC Players Card is valid. However, the passes are not valid for group or tournament play, nor can they be combined with other discounts or offers. Up to three passes may be used at one time and all guests must register at the golf shop to receive a discount.
According to the Terms and Conditions of the JC Players Card Program: cards and coupons are non-transferable and may not be given to, sold to, or exchanged for other goods and services.
When you are booking a Tee Time online or in-app, follow the complete booking process. When you arrive at the course with your JC Player’s card and a valid ID, you will be charged the applicable rates.
Yes, the only instance you can use someone else’s coupon is if both cardholders are current and in a domestic partnership.
If your email address is going away, and you want to submit a new one, please visit www.jcgolf.com scroll to the bottom of the page, click “Contact Us” and send us your updated information. We will update your customer profile within 48 hours, or you may visit any JC Golf pro shop and update it in-person.
Membership is valid for one year after the application is processed and is annually renewable until your 30th birthday. Membership is no longer valid after the 30th birthday. Present a valid form of ID at check-in.
Visit the App How-To section or sign into the tee time booking page. Click your name at the top right corner of the screen; this is where the sign-in button will be if you are not signed in. Under your name in the drop-down menu, click Reservations to view reservations made on your account. On the Reservations screen, click to expand the tee times and see more details. For Upcoming Reservations, you can cancel or modify the booking.
Verify you are using the same email that was used to set up your JC Players Card account. For assistance with the correct email, please submit an inquiry form.
If multiple emails are on file, the system may not connect correctly. Choose the email associated with your JC Players account. For assistance, speak with a golf shop team member to review your account. If you need to reset your password, request a password reset and an email will be sent separately with instructions.
According to the Terms and Conditions of the JC Players Card Program: JC Golf’s cancellation policy is 30 days after purchase for a full refund.
Your referral bonus round is allocated to the customer profile in our system and you will receive an email letting you know it has been allocated. Please remind your friend to add your name to the referred by section of their JC Player Card Application.
Refer as many friends as you would like and keep getting your Referral Bonus benefit, its unlimited!
If you refer a friend that becomes a JC Player Cardholder and they have never been one before, you will receive a free round of golf valid any time at any one of our participating courses; cart included. Non-transferrable or valid for tournament play.
Yes, the referral rounds are redeemable at any time, including JC Golf’s designated holidays and at all participating JC Golf properties.
At the time of your first-time JC Players Card purchase, add your friend’s full name to the “Referred By Section” of the JC Player application OR inform the golf shop counter staff at time of purchase. This information must be provided at time of purchase.
According to JC Players Card Terms & Conditions; JC Resorts is not responsible for lost or damaged JC Players Card coupons or Preferred Partner coupons and will not provide replacement coupons.
Please email JCMedicalextension@jcresorts.com to get the process started and you will hear back from us within three business days. Please know that JC Golf is sensitive to medical issues that arise with our cardholders.
Please email JCStolenbooklet@jcresorts.com to get the process started and you will hear back from us within two business days. Please know that JC Golf is sensitive to any issues that arise with our cardholders.
For purchases prior to August 1, 2024, you can redeem your driving range coupons in the Bonus Pack until your current membership expires or 12/31/25.
Redeem your 15% off coupon at any JC Golf Course and the discount will be taken off the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of a single golf club. The offer may not be combined with any other discounts, is non-transferable, and expires one year after the date of purchase.
When you become a Weekday or Anytime JC Players Cardholder, the first 5 round coupons you receive more than pays for the membership. Thereafter, as a JC Players cardholder, you receive the lowest available rate.
JC Players can play Los Serranos Golf Club and receive the Los Serranos Players Card rate and can also redeem their JC Players Card round coupons. To receive this benefit, it is required to show current JC Players Card, Round Coupon, and valid photo ID at check-in. Book tee times online HERE.
Yes, as a JC Player you can redeem one of your booklet coupons for two rounds and your guest does not need to be a JC Player. This offer is valid at Welk Resort and Oaks North. The special offer may not be combined with any other discounts; is valid after 10:30 am at Oaks North Golf Course; is not valid for group or tournament play; and excludes JC designated holidays unless otherwise noted.
Yes, the 2-for-1 round special includes a free cart so two play with one coupon as long as there is a current JC Player cardholder in the group. Validity:
- Weekday Cardholders: Valid Monday – Friday any time. Not valid Saturday-Sunday.
- Anytime Cardholders: Valid every day. At Oaks North, valid after 10:30 am Saturday-Sunday.
- Not valid for group or tournament play or on JC Golf designated holidays.
For cards purchased after March 2019 – Bonus Pack coupons include Welk Resorts San Diego and Reidy Creek Golf Course. The coupons have expiration dates on the backside of coupons. These two Bonus Complimentary Green Fees do not include a cart. Bonus round coupons are subject to change.
Book online at www.jcgolf.com, at any of JC Golf Courses, call Central Reservations at (858) 675-8470, or book on any of the course’s mobile apps. Bonus round coupons are subject to change.
With the exception of service dogs, dogs and pets are not allowed on the golf courses, golf cart, pro shop, or food and beverage outlets.
The bonus coupons in the bonus booklet are all subject to change. Once a bonus coupon is removed, it is no longer valid or available for redemption. As noted in the inside cover of the booklet, ‘prices and benefits offered to cardholders are subject to change during the membership year, with or without prior notice to cardholders’.
As stated in the terms and conditions, the courses in the JC Players Card program are subject to change. As of October 1, 2022, Reidy Creek Golf Course is no longer managed by JC Golf for the City of Escondido therefore is no longer included in the JC Players Card program. If you have not redeemed your Reidy Creek Complimentary Green Fee round, you can still redeem it at The Oaks course at The Welk in Escondido until Thursday, December 15, 2022.
The Oaks golf course is a 62 executive course located within The Welk resort property located at 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr., Escondido, CA 92026. For questions and tee times please call the pro shop at 760-749-3225.
For the Classic Anytime Card, the anytime round coupons are valid every day of the week, including JC Golf holidays. Two (2) of the round coupons are valid at all JC Golf courses and three (3) are valid at all JC Golf courses except Cross Creek, The Crossings at Carlsbad, Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, Glen Ivy, The Golf Club of California, and Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course.
For the Signature Card, the anytime coupon rounds are valid every day of the week, including JC Golf holidays, at all JC Golf courses.
Yes, if you purchase a Signature Card, you may use your weekday or anytime round coupons at any participating JC Golf Course. JC Players are encouraged to play all courses participating in the JC Players Card program.
No, if you purchase a Classic Weekday Card, two (2) of the rounds are valid at all JC Golf courses and three (3) are valid at all JC Golf courses except The Crossings at Carlsbad, Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, The Golf Club of California, and Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course.
No, if you purchase a Classic Anytime Card, two (2) of the rounds are valid at all JC Golf courses and three (3) are valid at all JC Golf courses except Cross Creek, The Crossings at Carlsbad, Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, Glen Ivy, The Golf Club of California, and Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course.
Yes, a cart is included, however, round coupons are not valid for group or tournament play.
No, rounds coupons are not accepted at Mission Hills North – Gary Player Signature Course in Rancho Mirage, California. JC Players do receive the low JC Players rate and can book a tee time directly from the course website.