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| _ | | _ | | | Tucked in the San Pasqual Valley, Eagle Crest Golf course offers a spectacular setting that abounds with natural beauty. In addition, master architect, David Rainville, has incorported the rolling terrain, wild flowers, waterfalls and 8 lakes into a striking design of considerable enjoyment. The tee boxes are level and contain plenty of perfect grass from which to hit a clean tee shot. This 18 hole championship course, while fair, was designed to be challenging.
Slope = 136 / ***1/2
Visual Tour: Eagle Crest Golf Club  | | | _ | | _ | | | Singing Hills Country Club at Sycuan is consistently rated one of the best public courses in the country. Owned and operated by the Sycuan Tribal Development Corporation (an entity chartered by the Sycuan Band of Kumeyaay Indians), Singing Hills includes more than 425 acres of lush, picturesque mountain terrain, and offers guests two 18-hole championship courses, and a challenging par-3 course.
Slope = 122 / ****
Visual Tour: Sycuan Resort and Casino  | | | _ | | _ | | | Singing Hills Country Club at Sycuan is consistently rated one of the best public courses in the country. Owned and operated by the Sycuan Tribal Development Corporation (an entity chartered by the Sycuan Band of Kumeyaay Indians), Singing Hills includes more than 425 acres of lush, picturesque mountain terrain, and offers guests two 18-hole championship courses, and a challenging par-3 course.
Slope = 124 / ****
Visual Tour: Sycuan Resort and Casino | | | _ | | _ | | | The 18-hole championship course at Twin Oaks is a demanding, but fair test for golfers of all levels. The unique course includes three signature water features and plays adjacent to a protected wild life habitat, adding to an experience that is challenging and picturesque. Elevation changes combine with quick, undulating greens to create an exciting course of both open and target-oriented holes.
Slope = 124 / **** | | | _ | | _ | | | Designed to echo the time-honored feel and playability of traditional courses from past eras, The Vineyard offers lush rolling fairways that meander peacefully along wildlife preserves and vineyards set against a stunning mountain backdrop. Water is in spectacular abundance, with five lakes lending an ever-present element of danger. Brimming with charm and challenge, The Vineyard has all the makings of a classic golf course as well as a reputation for superior service.
Slope = 125 / ***1/2 | | | _ | | _ | | | Located just 25 minutes from downtown San Diego, Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club is one of the premier semi-private golf clubs in the greater San Diego area. Guests will enjoy the impeccably conditioned golf course, elegant clubhouse and personalized service for all of their golfing needs. The 6,400 yard course meanders through an upscale residential community, presenting the golfer with panoramic mountain views. Since no two holes adjoin each other, golfers feel they have the course to themselves. Carmel Mountain Ranch is a true shotmaker's course with elevation changes, strategic choices and fast undulating greens.
Slope = 124 / ***1/2
Visual Tour: Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club  | | | _ | | _ | | | The spectacular 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course is both a challenge for the serious and a delight for recreational players. The course, with its rolling terrain, contoured fairways and sloping greens offers a truly enjoyable golfing experience. The unique combination of fine hotel accommodations, panoramic mountain views and Country Club atmosphere makes the resort the perfect golf destination.
Slope = 123 / ***
Visual Tour: DoubleTree Golf Resort  | | | _ | | _ | | | Golf Digest calls Mt. Woodson Golf Club one of the "most beautiful, unique courses in California," citing its hilly terrain, superb condition and panoramic views. Steep changes in elevation throughout the course help define the special character of Mt. Woodson where the challenge and sheer fun of each hole have been captured with names such as "Drop Off," "The Chute", "Tree Tops," and "The Plunge". Mt. Woodson has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of the region's most enjoyable courses to play.
Slope = 130 / ****
Visual Tour: Mt. Woodson Golf Club  | | | _ | | _ | | | A peaceful valley backdrop complete with tree-lined fairways is home to the AAA Four Diamond Rancho Bernardo Inn and the 18-hole championship Resort Course. The traditional layout originally opened in 1962 and recently underwent renovation to ensure that it will continue to present a modern challenge for today's golfer. As the only golf course in San Diego to have hosted both PGA and LPGA events, the Resort Course is now sought out by golfers in search of a memorable and enjoyable round with the gracious, genuine service offered by the renowned resort.
Slope = 122 / ***1/2 | | | _ | | _ | | | Redhawk Golf Club, which opened in 1990, designed by Ron Fream, again the proud recipient of the coveted "Four Star" rating from Golf Digest, and rated 7th in the state of California for fine public facilities, is a remarkable experience. Set in the midst of the lovely Temecula Valley and offering grand views and a peaceful playing environment, Redhawk is a must play.
Slope = 149 / **** | | | _ | | _ | | | San Diego's most convenient and centrally located resort facility, Riverwalk Golf Club in Mission Valley promises an unparalleled golf experience. Host in the fifties and sixties to the San Diego Open and many of golf's greatest legends, the course has been completely redesigned by Ted Robinson Sr. and son Ted Jr. who used more than half a million cubic yards of soil to turn the formerly flat course into 27 holes of undulating fairways, stunning waterfalls and well-protected bentgrass greens. Water comes into play on 13 of 27 holes which includes a sparkling 7-million gallon lake which replaced the old practice range.
Slope = 120 / ***1/2Visual Tour: Riverwalk Golf Club  | | | _ | | _ | | | The Salt Creek Golf Club brings links style golf to the natural terrain of San Diego County. Located beneath the shadows of Mt. Miguel and adjacent to a State Wildlife preserve, Salt Creek offers a unique golf experience to all levels of players. Salt Creek's commitment to quality and service will ensure that everyone from the individual player to the large group outing will receive an exceptional day of golf. This traditional John Cook and Cary Bickler designed course features 18 truly distinctive holes with five sets of tees, panoramic mountains views, acres of natural wetlands and no homes or roads.
Slope = 135 | | | _ | | _ | | | Temecula Creek Inn offers a stunning 27-hole championship layout that received the coveted Four Star rating from Golf Digest Places to Play. The Inn's 27 holes offer guests three distinct course options, perfect for a day of golf or an extended stay. From the traditional adjoining fairways of the Creek Course, to the scenic beauty of the Oaks, to the dramatic elevation changes of the precision-demanding Stonehouse, this is golf at its purest, surrounded by nature at its finest.
Slope = 128 / ****
Visual Tour: Temecula Creek Inn  | | | _ | | _ | | | The Crossings at Carlsbad is the city's newest amenity for locals and visitors alike. Located about a mile from the Pacific Ocean and just 30 minutes from downtown San Diego, the golf course captures the warm friendly spirit of its own unique seaside community. Inspired by its surrounding natural coastal habitation, Pacific Ocean views and protected native flora and fauna, the Crossings at Carlsbad is a "must-play" course for those seeking a challenging, risk-reward golf adventure. Journey through the rugged canyon terrain, sweeping emerald green fairways, and memorable vistas and discover the unspoiled beauty that will inspire an unforgettable golf experience. | | | _ | | _ | | | Blending beautifully with the natural landscape of San Diego's rolling foothills, Barona Creek Golf Club, 5th best public-access course in California, offers one of the most inviting golf experiences. But don't let the gorgeous setting lull you from focus on your game, because this challenging course is as tough as the rugged terrain that surrounds it. Barona Creek offers five sets of tees to accommodate players of all abilities and provides a formidable challenge for all. The championship layout from the black tees boasts a course rating of 74.5 which has already tested the world's best, and earned Barona a ranking as one of California's top courses, in good company with Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill and Pasatiempo.
Slope = 139 / ****1/2 | | | _ | | _ | | | Overlooking Batiquitos Lagoon, Four Seasons Resort Aviara's panoramic vistas enticed legendary Arnold Palmer to become the course designer. Inspired by its stunning terrain, Palmer created a series of unforgettable shot-making challenges. Framed by abundant native wildflowers, the challenging layout winds through rolling valleys and offers stunning views of the lagoon. Tees, fairways and greens are manicured to meet the most demanding standards.
Slope = 137 / ****
Visual Tour: Aviara Golf Club  | | | _ | | _ | | | Golf Holidays Bonus Feature: Unlimited golf on this course!
La Costa Resort and Spa is recognized as one of the premiere golf destination resorts in the country, and invites you to play where the legends of golf have played. Set amidst 400 acres in the coastal foothills of Carlsbad, La Costa's two championship courses are a blend of classic Southern California canyons and lush natural landscaping. Designed by master golf course architects Dick Wilson and Joe Lee, the courses are fair and straightforward, but strategically placed bunkers and forbidding water hazards require good course management.
Slope = 137 / ***1/2
Visual Tour: La Costa Resort and Spa  | | | _ | | _ | | | Golf Holidays Bonus Feature: Unlimited golf on this course!
La Costa Resort and Spa is recognized as one of the premiere golf destination resorts in the country, and invites you to play where the legends of golf have played. Set amidst 400 acres in the coastal foothills of Carlsbad, La Costa's two championship courses are a blend of classic Southern California canyons and lush natural landscaping. Designed by master golf course architects Dick Wilson and Joe Lee, the courses are fair and straightforward, but strategically placed bunkers and forbidding water hazards require good course management.
Slope = 138 / ***1/2
Visual Tour: La Costa Resort and Spa | | | _ | | _ | | | Maderas Golf is ranked as the #1 Golf Club in San Diego according to the 2003 Zagat Survey. Specializing in Corporate and Convention Events, Maderas Golf Club teams up with Troon Golf to offer superb playing conditions, meticulous maintenance practices, and unmatched service standards. This Semi-Private Golf Club promises to be a memorable golf experience for golfers of all skill levels. One of Southern California's premier golf destinations, Maderas Golf Club is quietly tucked away amidst the gentle rolling hills of Poway just minutes from downtown San Diego. Designed by Johnny Miller and Robert Muir Graves, Maderas Golf Club offers a unique combination of golf course strategy and design mastery, while taking the concept of upscale golf to exhilarating levels.
Slope = 143 / ****
Visual Tour: Maderas Golf Club  | | | _ | | _ | | | Steele Canyon Golf Club is one of the few select San Diego courses honored by Golf Digest with its prestigious Four Star Rating. Here, in a location abundant with natural beauty, you'll be rewarded with an exceptional golfing experience. Only 20 minutes from downtown San Diego, Steele Canyon showcases a spectacular and prestigious setting for corporate, charity or social golf events. Steele Canyon offers three distinct nine-hole courses all designed by Gary Player, a champion who embodies the integrity, values, passion and traditions of the game. Each layout offers a unique natural environment and type of play for all levels of experience.
Slope = 135 / ****
Visual Tour: Steele Canyon Golf Club  | | | _ | | _ | | | NOTE: Golf Holidays' clients must stay at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Hotel to play this course.
Designed by William Bell, Sr. in 1957, both Torrey Pines North & South courses are home to a PGA Golf Tournament played in the month of January. Both 18-hole courses are very scenic with beautiful ocean views. Torrey Pines' signature hole is located on the North course on hole #6. The South course is the more challenging of the two and hosts the final two rounds of the Farmers Insurance San Diego Open.
Slope = 129 / **** | | | _ | | _ | | | NOTE: Golf Holidays' clients must stay at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Hotel to play this course.
Designed by William Bell, Sr. in 1957. Both Torrey Pines North & South courses are home to a PGA Golf Tournament played in the month of January. Both 18-hole courses are very scenic with beautiful ocean views. Torrey Pines' signature hole is located on the North course on hole #6. The South course is the more challenging of the two and hosts the final two rounds of the Farmers Insurance San Diego Open. The 2008 U.S. Open was played here.
Slope = 143 / ****1/2 | | | | | | |
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