Steele Canyon GC - Canyon: #3
View of the 3rd green from the Canyon course at Steele Canyon Golf Club.
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4.4
1046 Reviews (1046)
5 Stars
537
4 Stars
386
3 Stars
84
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
90.2%
Recommend this course
951 out of 1046 reviews
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4.2
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
16
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1
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.9%
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29 out of 33 reviews
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4.3
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.2%
Recommend this course
55 out of 61 reviews
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Course Highlights
The three-nine layout delivers dramatic elevation changes and stunning scenery that consistently impress golfers unfamiliar with San Diego's hilly terrain. Friendly staff and well-maintained greens that hold up even after heavy rains make this course a reliable, rewarding choice.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6781 yards
Slope 139
Rating 73.1

Steele Canyon Golf Club is a 27-hole layout designed by Gary Player that is hailed as one of southern California's best courses. The holes are divided into three nines that are played in different 18-hole combinations. The Canyon, Ranch, and Vineyard nines each offer a different set of challenges. The Canyon/Ranch Course starts in an expansive canyon, climbs across dramatic elevation changes, and then wraps around an operating ranch. Free-roaming cattle wander all along the back nine. Although there are no blind shots, golfers will be faced with uneven lies and elevated greens. Steele Canyon's signature hole is the Ranch's par-4 third hole. The tee is perched 175 feet above the fairway and plays into the prevailing winds that blow from left to right. It is one of San Diego County's most memorable holes.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gary Player (1991)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MasterCard, Amex & Discover are welcomed.
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.4
1046 Reviews (1046)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 34
Patio Dining 13
Amazing Food 12
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 87
Forced Carries 63
Bunkers 55
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 67
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 61
Locals 43
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 68
In the 'Burbs 32
Convenient to the City 21

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Reviews 48
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid challenge course!

Course was a little dry on areas, but the greens were fast and good bunkers were not what I’ve expected… Kind of like dirt, but the overall track is so good… Place a real golfers course…

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

This is a great course and one of our favorites. Always in great shape, and staff is friendly. It is a great golf experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Played a great round

It was my first time here and the course was not only well kept, the staff was the best part of the visit. I had arrived with a box of donuts to greet the pro-shop staff with, and was greeted by a line of fellow golfers ready to take on the morning. After handing out a few donuts to a few fellow golfers, I gifted the pro-shop with the rest of the donuts. The entire team was great the rest of the visit, and I shot a great round because of it. Thanks for the great start to the weekend!

Eric Atilano

Resident Lending Inc.

Conditions Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Course layout was great, but was in poor shape overall for the price

Spent 200 on an afternoon round - but did not feel the price matched the. Condition of the course….have played much nicer courses for much less - the price alone would send me elsewhere based on it.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great scenery

Lots of force carry from the tee box. Fairways and greens in good shape. Pace of play was great. I paired up with a local couple that helped alot with advice on targets from the tee. Not much sand in bunkers, around 2" but that seems normal for the region. Great day here. Played canyon/ranch. (They have 3-9's)

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice views, fun course

Enjoyed my round. 1st time playing here. They have 3 9's. Pace of play was great. Alot of force carries on tee shots. Bunkers didn't have much sand meaning a few inches before clay or whatever the base is. That seems common for this region. Fairway and 1st cut well defined, outside of that is more native desert/dry terrain. Most fairways are easily wide enough. Luckily I paired up with a local couple that could give target lines off the tee. Greens were in pretty good shape not alot of ball marks etc.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Complaint

My tee time was scheduled after a private event, causing significant delays in the pace of play. At Ranch, we completed the first nine holes in 3.5 hours, and the 18-hole round took us 5.5 hours. They didn't respect our individual pace, and the tee time management was terrible. The staff was cynical and rude.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Playable course with lots of elevation changes. Greens were large and fast. Had a few holes with odd layouts. Play was a little slow but not bad. Very scenic course. For us it was a farther drive in traffic. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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Steele canyon will test your game, no flat lies, which i knew going into it. So no beef there; however, it was a 5 hour round, and 5 hours of torture, in the blazing heat.. The course wasn't in that great a shape for the greens fees charged. 2nd 9 were recently punched, and were still a little sandy.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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