Carlton Oaks Lodge & Country Club
About
Carlton Oaks Country Club is the only public Dye Design golf course in San Diego. The course is covered with hundreds of mature trees interspersed with sparkling blue lakes and meandering creeks. The layout offers a diverse mix of holes that all possess a unique character. They all offer different challenges in the form of either water hazards of strategically placed sand traps along the fairways. Tricky pot bunkers and interesting elevation changes were also incorporated into the design as well as Dye's signature railroad ties. There are five very different sets of tees that offer a challenging round from the back tees but also enough playability to appeal to a range of skill levels. In addition to the enjoyable layout, Carlton Oaks is one San Diego's most centrally located courses, sitting just minutes from downtown and many of the city's major attractions.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by jlbsam on 08/12/2026
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Photo submitted by jlbsam on 08/12/2026
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Photo submitted by farfromarz on 10/04/2024
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Photo submitted by farfromarz on 10/04/2024
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Photo submitted by u000005356432 on 09/25/2024
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Danny Boy shot 42 on the back Photo submitted by phurst3611 on 07/24/2023
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Photo submitted by mxxmares on 07/16/2023
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Photo submitted by mxxmares on 07/16/2023
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Photo submitted by AlexMathews on 03/06/2023
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Photo submitted by HKgolfgoon on 10/18/2022
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Photo submitted by HKgolfgoon on 10/18/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161476313 on 09/06/2022
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Challenging hole with nice view Photo submitted by u314162273561 on 06/05/2022
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Photo submitted by erpgolfer on 03/27/2022
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Photo submitted by erpgolfer on 03/27/2022
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Brown Fairway. I think this is the 9th fairway but it is typical of all fairways. Photo submitted by sherpaboy on 02/12/2022
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Sandless bunker showing maintenance neglect. This is on the 9th hole drive landing area. Photo submitted by sherpaboy on 02/12/2022
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From the 9th fairway looking at the 2nd green. Photo submitted by sherpaboy on 02/12/2022
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The 5th tee box and fairway Photo submitted by sherpaboy on 02/12/2022
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Between the 4th and 5th holes. The fourth green complex. Photo submitted by sherpaboy on 02/12/2022
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From the 10th tee box Photo submitted by sherpaboy on 02/12/2022
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Photo submitted by Andre1879710 on 12/01/2021
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Photo submitted by lleegill on 09/16/2018
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Hole 18 Photo submitted by u000003557755 on 06/05/2017
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Patio and Putting Green Photo submitted by u000003557755 on 06/05/2017
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#5 green much improved! Photo submitted by thevaporz on 06/16/2015
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#10 off the tee looking over to #18 approach over water Photo submitted by thevaporz on 06/16/2015
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#15 546 yds par 5 Photo submitted by thevaporz on 06/16/2015
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Photo submitted by thevaporz on 06/16/2015
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Photo submitted by thevaporz on 06/16/2015
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Photo submitted by Ryan9699255 on 08/12/2013
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Nice fairways...and beautiful scenery! Photo submitted by taz104 on 07/15/2013
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Photo submitted by GreenandGold12 on 06/28/2013
Golfer Reviews
Worth the Money
For $55 you won’t find better. They are under renovations so some of the conditions are expected
Awful upkeep
This place has lost all its charm and character. Zero maintenance or care. It’s sad how bad the shape of the course is. Total lack of pride in once was a great course. Owners should’ve ashamed
Best course for the price!
Basically the cheapest full size course in San Diego county which I appreciate as a budget golfer.
Past and future
To know that this was once a premium course and to see it now is just sad. We can only hope the future plans will come to fruition
Tough course
Some of the fairways are rough. So we allowed a bump. But even with bump a tough course. They are re-seeding tee boxes so some of the tee markers are really long. Still enjoyed it .
Tough course
I love the course. Didn't love the condition it's in. The greens are what's saving this place in my opinion. I want to CONDEMN golfers who refuse to repair ball marks. These greens are fragile enough. This course is such a great layout. I will return soon. FIX YOUR BALL MARKS GOLFERS.
Good value for the money
The course was not at its best condition. The bunk sand is firm and sands on green. But it was still fun to plan. Good for the value.
Fast and Hot
A good day for golf at Carlton Oaks. Not as hot as earlier in the week, Course was in fair shape, although the greens had been punched two days prior. But it was well advertised so we knew what to expect, Fairways were a little dry in places, but overall, not bad. Recommend this course for a good practice round for an average golfer like me. Probably not the best for a good golfer who takes the game seriously, but reasonably good for the price. Give it a shot for your weekly practice round!
Tough course
It’s a tough course made even tougher when the condition of the course is not great. I’ve played here within the last couple months & it was in pretty good shape. Not so much today, but I’m sure the weather & time of year played a role. Shot an 80 which is the best I’ve played there, ever. You pay for hitting errant shots. I appreciate that it only cost me $60 when most courses these days easily want $100+. I’m a afraid the prices will skyrocket whenever the remodel of the property is done.
Fun Course
Carlton Oaks is a solid course with a good layout and a friendly crew running the place. The greens rolled nice, and the holes have a good mix that keeps the round interesting. It’s not fancy or over the top — just a good, honest golf course where you can show up, play, and have a good time. I appreciated the relaxed vibe and the way the staff treated people. I’d come back again.
Don’t bother.
Course was in really ruff shape. Greens were in great shape. Pace of play was extremely slow. Never seen so many hackers in one course at one time ever. Maybe just came on the wrong day!