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.
Premium Golf Courses
(Daily rates from $210-100)
*All prices are weekday rates. Rates subject to change without notification.
Barona Creek Golf Club ($100)
Barona Creek Golf Club, ranked 78th "Modern Course" in the country, 5th best public-access course in California and 3rd best resort course in CA.
The Crossings at Carlsbad ($100)
Spectacular Ocean View, high end service and amenities make San Diego's newest golf venue a must for all visitors.
Four Seasons Resort Aviara ($205)
#1 Resort Spa in Southern California / #1 Golf Resort on the West Coast - 2006 Conde Nast Traveler.
Maderas Golf Club ($170)
Selected as the number one golf course in San Diego for five consecutive years by the Zagat Survey. Designed by Johnny Miller and Robert Muir Graves.
The Grand Golf Club ($)
Enjoy 18 holes of golf at the The Grand Golf Club, offering San Diego County's only Tom Fazio designed golf course.
Torrey Pines Golf Course ($130)
Home of the PGA Buick Invitational and the 2008 U.S. Open. TPGC features two championship 18-hole golf courses. Open to the public.
Steele Canyon Golf Club ($134)
This 27-hole championship course has been awarded Golf Digest's Four Star Rating.
Moderately Priced Courses
(Daily rates from $99-65)
Morgan Run Resort & Club ($95)
89 room resort, 27-hole championship golf course, tennis, fitness, spa, pool, whirlpool, dining, close to beaches.
Rancho Bernardo Inn ($90)
Rancho 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.
Riverwalk Golf Club ($95)
American Golf's 27-hole championship resort golf course. Located five minutes from downtown. Tournaments, golf lessons, driving range and banquets.
Salt Creek Golf Club ($85)
Salt Creek combines a naturally beautiful location with a links-style golf course to create one of San Diego's most distinctive golf venues.
Temecula Creek Inn ($70)
Temecula 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.
San Vicente Golf Resort ($65)
This championship golf course designed by Ted Robinson offers 18 holes with a Par 72.
Affordable Golf Courses
(Daily rates under $61)
Doubletree Golf Resort ($50)
Arnold Palmer-managed 18-hole course. The Doubletree Golf Resort is located at the intersection of Carmel Mountain Rd and Penasquitos Drive, 23 miles northeast of San Diego Int'l airport.
Lake San Marcos Resort ($22)
Surrounding 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 ($22)
18-holes night lit golf course, practice range, PGA-LPGA golf instruction.
Pala Mesa Resort ($60)
Pro shop, turf driving range, chipping green, lessons available.
Sycuan Resort & Casino ($48)
54 holes of golf, 100 rooms, spa, tennis, dining and banquet facilities, 2000 slots, table games, poker and bingo.
Warner Springs Ranch ($45)
Warner Springs Ranch: San Diego's secluded mountain getaway featuring hot mineral springs, championship golf, horseback riding and more.
