San Diego's Golf Landscape
The first hole at Maderas
The 15th hole at Salt Creek
By Brian Hilemon
San Diego's climate and natural beauty make it a premier golf destination in the United States. Few areas can rival San Diego's diverse array of courses and landscapes, from the oceanfront majesty at Torrey Pines to the mountain views of Maderas, golfers are sure to enjoy the links in America's Finest City.
*All prices listed are weekday mornings for non-residents and non-members. Rates may be lower for hotel/resort guests. All rates subject to change without notification.
Premium Golf Courses
(Daily rates from $100-230)
Barona Creek Golf ClubBarona Creek Golf Club, ranked by Golfweek as 4th Best Casino Course in the U.S., 4th Best Course You Can Play in California and 3rd Best Resort Course in California.
The Grand Golf ClubEnjoy 18 holes of golf at the The Grand Golf Club, offering San Diego County's only Tom Fazio-designed golf course.
Maderas Golf ClubSelected as the number one golf course in San Diego for five consecutive years by the Zagat Survey. Designed by Johnny Miller and Robert Muir Graves.
Park Hyatt Aviara#1 Resort Spa in Southern California / #1 Golf Resort on the West Coast - 2006 Conde Nast Traveler.
Rancho Bernardo InnRancho Bernardo Inn's 18-hole Championship Resort Golf Course is a part of the JC Golf Course Collection and is situated in a peaceful valley complete with tree-lined fairways and near-perfect weather year-round.
Torrey Pines Golf CourseHome of the PGA Farmers Insurance Open and the 2008 U.S. Open. TPGC features two championship 18-hole golf courses. Open to the public.
Moderately Priced Courses
(Daily rates from $50-99)
The Crossings at CarlsbadA spectacular ocean view and high-end service and amenities make San Diego's newest golf venue a must for all visitors.
Riverwalk Golf ClubAmerican Golf's 27-hole championship resort golf course. Located five minutes from downtown. Tournaments, golf lessons, driving range and banquets.
Salt Creek Golf Club Salt Creek combines a naturally beautiful location with a links-style golf course to create one of San Diego's most distinctive golf venues.
San Vicente Golf ResortThis championship golf course designed by Ted Robinson offers 18 holes with a Par 72.
Steele Canyon Golf ClubThis 27-hole championship course has been awarded Golf Digest's Four and a Half Star Rating.
Temecula Creek InnTemecula Creek Inn features 27-Holes of Championship Golf surrounded by over 300 acres of rustic beauty, dramatic elevation changes, sweeping mountain views and year-round sunny weather.
Affordable Golf Courses
(Daily rates under $50)
Doubletree Golf ResortArnold Palmer-managed 18-hole course. The Doubletree Golf Resort is located at the intersection of Carmel Mountain Road and Penasquitos Drive, 23 miles northeast of San Diego International airport.
Lake San Marcos ResortSurrounding a lake, nestled in rolling hills and just 8 miles from the Pacific, its climate is a perfect combination of warm and sunny with refreshing ocean breezes.
Mission Bay Golf Resort 18-holes night-lit golf course, practice range, PGA-LPGA golf instruction.
Pala Mesa Resort Pro shop, turf driving range, chipping green, lessons available.
Sycuan Resort & Casino 54 holes of golf, 100 rooms, spa, tennis, dining and banquet facilities, 2,000 slots, table games, poker and bingo.
Warner Springs Ranch Warner Springs Ranch: San Diego's secluded mountain getaway featuring hot mineral springs, championship golf, horseback riding and more.
