The Insider's Guide to San Diego Golf Best After-Golf CocktailsTorrey Pines is not only a world-class course steeped in history, it's also a great place to sit back and enjoy some amazing scenery, good conversation and a tasty beverage. The Grill & Bar at the Lodge in Torrey Pines is open to the public, golfing or not, and provides a truly unique San Diego experience.
Most Surprising CourseHeading inland surrounded by canyons, Steele Canyon is a real hidden gem. This 27-hole championship course was personally designed by Gary Player with respect and appreciation for the natural beauty of the terrain and has earned Golf Digest's Four Star Rating.
Best Bragging RightsDesigned 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 in San Diego to exhilarating levels. To put it simply, if you're up for a one-of-a-kind challenge, you've found it.
Best ValueCarlton Oaks Country Club is known as the course Phil Mickelson played as he grew up, but it's also an amazing course at a great value. Carlton Oaks is a Perry Dye-designed public golf course that features meandering creeks, more than 400 mature trees, deep pot bunkers and water hazards. Also available are two practice chipping and putting greens, a driving range, a full-service pro shop and The Oaks Bar and Grill. Click here to find a golf course, book a tee time, or plan your entire San Diego golf vacation. | 
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