Best Golf Courses In San Diego
Torrey Pines is the star of the show in terms of the best golf courses in San Diego, albeit some will tell you that its location exceeds the quality of its design. It’s South course has twice hosted the US Open, including one won memorably by an injured Tiger Woods. and both its South and North courses play host to the PGA Tour. But there are some other excellent golf courses in and around this city which lies on the Pacific Ocean coast of Southern California.
Aviara Golf Club
Aviara Golf Club 3rd hole
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- Location: Carlsbad
- Designed by: Arnold Palmer
- Par: 72
- Yardage: 7,007
- Green fee: $215-$250
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This course is famed for its beauty and conditioning. Water plays a big part in the design, especially on the par 3s, such as the 3rd hole (above) where two streams flow past the green on either flank and into a pond fronting the green.
Barona Creek Golf Club
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- Location: Barona Valley
- Designed by: Todd Eckenrode
- Par: 72
- Yardage: 7,384
- Green fee: $80-$100
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The fairways are wide, but placement of the drive is nevertheless important so as to give the best angle of attack from then on, such as on the par 5 opener where a grand oak spreads itself across the middle of the fairway 70 yards from the green. The routing can drop down to a 9-hole layout during times of drought. But whether playing as a 9- or 18-hole layout, the closing hole is a 472-yard par 4 into the prevailing wind with a waterfall down the left side.
Enagic Golf Club at EastLake
Enagic Golf Club at EastLake 9th hole
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- Location: Chula Vista
- Designed by: Ted Robinson
- Par: 72
- Yardage: 7,107
- Green fee: $59-$125
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Formerly known as EastLake Country Club, the course opened in 1991. With six lakes, three waterfalls, nearly 1,000 trees and views of Mount Miguel, it is known for its beauty. But the local climate can provide a challenge to course conditioning.
Maderas Golf Club
Maderas Golf Club 17th hole
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- Location: Poway
- Designed by: Johnny Miller & Robert Muir Graves
- Par: 72
- Yardage: 7,167
- Green fee: $215
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This layout winds and clambers through rocky outcrops, mature woodland and meandering creeks. The 17th (above) is a beautiful descending par 3, and the 18th is 600 yards from the tips with a forced carry from the tee and a green which is 50 yards deep.
Mt Woodson Golf Club
Mt Woodson Golf Club 8th hole
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