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
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.9%
Recommend this course
29 out of 33 reviews
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4.3
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
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 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Worth it

I played on Veterans Day with a few friends. Yes it it a little more expensive than other courses but worth it. Simply driving in and seeing the club house and chipping area I knew I was in for a good round. Everything about this course is amazing. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Absolutely Pure

My first time playing Steele canyon and this place was breathtaking. I played Canyon/Ranch. First and foremost the greens can make or break a golf course in my opinion and these greens were true and so pure. The fairways were manicured and the rough was thick but not annoyingly so. The staff was great and went out of there way, one of them actually shuttled me from my car to the clubhouse. To be fair I think my timing was on point. Can’t wait to play again. My new favorite spot in San Diego.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very challenging

My first time playing here. Went off on the Canyon course and the back nine was the vineyard course. This place is a cut above other courses. The grounds are beautiful and the area and scenery are spectacular. Luckily i was grouped with three other folks that had played here before. Had I been on my own there was a few holes where i didn't know how to get to the next hole. No signs to help with this. Lots of travel thru neighborhoods to find your way to the next hole. The course itself was very challenging. Bring extra balls.

I had a great round with great people. Personally i think they charge too much. No GPS on the carts which really isn't a deal breaker. By no means can you walk this course. A cart is a must. Would I come back? I would but if only someone else paid for my green fee. Too many other courses around that charge half as much.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Pace of play caused us to leave

Tried to take my dad out for a special round. The starter was the nicest guy and got the day rolling. We played behind slow groups. Left after 14 holes at 4.5 hour mark. Would have taken 5+ hours to play. Enformed pro behind counter and he could care less.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 82
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Steele Canyon

Played Canyon and Vineyard 9's. Course was in best condition I have seen it. Greens and fairways were in good condition. The tee grasses were not consistent in type or height, and the bunkers were in awful shape---hard sand that hadn't been raked in awhile. But, our foursome played in 4 hours. Course is in a very quiet area with nice mountain and rural views. Enjoyed our round!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Not a Good Value

For $175 per person, this course is not in shape for that price. The layout of the course is great. But the tee boxes, fairways, and greens need to be kept in better shape for that price point. I would much rather pay it bit more to go play Maderas.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course, yet expensive for what you get

Greens and fairways should be in better shape considering green fees

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Over priced

The layout is confusing

Play was super slow

It is for sure overpriced

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Back to Steele!

Played canyon/vineyard. Teed off as 4some and finished in 3hr 45 min. Course was in great shape. Greens firm, fast, and hard, but with spin all is good. The views are amazing and you’ll always see some form or wildlife around.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Supposed to be the best around

We were not from California but apparently this is a pretty good course but for the money I was expecting nicer. The green were great! The layout is pretty challenging if you have never played here. Lots of elevated tee shots and not a lot of places to miss. Very unforgiving if you miss. Overall good condition good views. I would play again if I was in the area but wouldn’t make a trip out to play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid Steel

I played Steel Canyon for the first time in years yesterday. Well Maintained, Scenic and I’ll be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 132
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 132
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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