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
1011 Reviews (1011)
5 Stars
519
4 Stars
375
3 Stars
80
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
89.3%
Recommend this course
920 out of 1011 reviews
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4.4
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
1
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1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.9%
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26 out of 28 reviews
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4.3
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.7%
Recommend this course
64 out of 73 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6781 yards
Slope 138
Rating 73.5

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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4.4
1011 Reviews (1011)

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5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Amenities Excellent
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Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Paying for the Course Designer

$168 pre paid. NO RANGE BALLS included.Cart yes, but NO GPS setup. Good course design but thta about it Played the Canyon and the Ranch courses (3 - 9's) Greens were in good condition about a 11, but posted at 10.5 per GREEN INFO. Warmer weather made them harder, hence course knowledge helped and told you to lay up or play to short of the pin. I have played better courses and have NOT paid as much. (Rustic Canyon near me at HALF the price) Staff was good, Gave me a BOOK to get me around. Had a 11:03 tee time, but because guys ahead of us were playing in their own ELEVEN man tournament, I got pushed back. Then waited each hole as they played the PROFESSIONAL game with skills of high handicappers. They were a Hole and a half behind as we made the turn. They were nice enough to purchase our threesome, drinks on the back 9. I would only go back to play the OTHER 9. Player in Twosome I played with was a member and stated they almost wanted to go private, if enough members joined...Maybe at these prices they should...NOT IMPRESSED WITH ANYTHING other than the course...Give the BLACK KNIGHT his props. Canyon was a solid 9, #5 on Ranch is nice but others just seemed okay

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

I love this layout

This Gary Player design is challenging and rewarding. The course was in beautiful shape when I played. The greens were rolling true and fast (12 on the Canyon, 10 on Ranch). Great amenities, friendly staff. I will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 141
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great conditions

Super-super fast 12 stimp greens. Excellent fairways and most bunkers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Toughest Course in San Diego?

I think this is the toughest course I play in San Diego.

The greens are fast and tricky, the fairways can be narrow and you have to hit over canyons often. Not a lot of room for error, bring lots of balls. The staff is great very friendly and accommodating.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great day - challenging but fair

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

What happened

Played Steele Canyon a year ago and was very pleased overall with course conditions and staff friendliness.

Can’t say the same this week. Greens ok but fairways were in terrible shape with weeds growing through fairway grass. Bunkers were muddy and those that weren’t were not raked and I was in the first group out. Starter never directed me to the Canton course so I just went off the Ranch to Vineyard. Course was pretty empty I think the conditions were the reason. Won’t be back unless I read better reviews.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Wet greens doesn't mean soft greens!

Drizzly in the Am however greens were firm and fast all day. Fun challenging putts. A few slipped off the green. Attack the greens from high above.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
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 Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Tight Lies and Unfair Greens

Generally, we love this course, with its magnificent views and elevation changes. This time, however, conditions were less than favorable. Fairways on the Canyon nine were dry and hard, with hardly any grass to be found. The greens were so slick that balls that landed on the green (and some that were putted!) rolled until they were off the green and down a gulley. The Vineyard nine was somewhat better, but the greens here were recently punched and sanded, and are still healing. With the recent rains last week, not sure why the course is not greener. WeI’ll play here again but, for the cost, will ask about conditions first.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 119
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tough day on the course

First time playing course and found it to be one of the toughest layouts I've ever played. Most of the holes require correct positioning of drives with many being of elevated tees. Not my best day scoring. The greens were quite fast but in good shape, however, the fairways were in very poor shape somewhat due to the lack of water. However, I played some other course in the area and although they showed the effects of the drought the fairways were relatively consistent with the same type of grass.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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