There are 4 golf courses in Irvine, California and 0 are municipal courses. There are also another 54 golf courses within 20 miles of Irvine, including 21 public, 9 municipal and 24 private courses. The oldest course in the Irvine area is the Meadowlark Golf Course which was designed by William P. Bell, ASGCA and opened in 1928. The longest course is Mission Viejo Country Club, which is 7,104 yards. Pelican Hill Golf Club is rated the best course near Irvine. The following courses have won various awards: Shady Canyon Golf Club, Pelican Hill Golf Club, Pelican Hill Golf Club, Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, Monarch Beach Golf Links.