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
1034 Reviews (1034)
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530
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382
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27
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
90.1%
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4.2
24 Reviews (24)
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12
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1
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.5%
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21 out of 24 reviews
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4.3
62 Reviews (62)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.7%
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55 out of 62 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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4.4
1034 Reviews (1034)

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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

A solid course

I would say this course is a little overrated but definitely one of the top courses in the San Diego area. Greens are some of the best in the area. Just need some work on the fairways and a lot of work on the bunkers. Also some tips on the holes with blind shots wouldn't hurt either for first time players!

Overall a solid course with a great layout. Make sure you play the canyon course. I'd say it has the most character.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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One of San Diego’s best! Steele Canyon is a “must play course”!

Steele Canyon is a challenging and exciting course that equally rewards good shots and punishes poor ones. The views from their numerous elevated tee boxes are dramatic and can be a distraction. Each of three 9 hole courses provide unique experiences that will bring you back for more. It’s worrh it to play more than once.—Cedric P.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Steele Canyon

I always enjoy a round of golf but this course is very disappointing. Overpriced, fairways in poor condition, pushy starter. Old stuffy golf atmosphere at a subpar course with high prices.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 04/20/2018

I am a bit thrown by your comments sir. Our course conditions are very good right now and looking at the price you paid that is not even available at our facility. Did you mistake our course for another?

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent course

Great layout. Fairways a little dry due to the lack of rain and bumpy with recent aeration. One of my favorite courses when visiting San Diego.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best in San diego

Steele canyon has been one of my favorite tracks in San Diego for many years. After having been away for two years and coming back recently, it was great to get back out to Steele canyon and see it in great shape. Pace of play was fantasticStaff was great and course conditions were great. Greens rolled very nicely. My only constructive comment is that sane in the bunkers was quite hard And made it pretty tricky getting out of.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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

Sure wish they would tell you what course you were paying for.

Great course with three 9 hole layouts, but one is about 4 notches below the other two. I have booked this on golfnow three times and every time it is a good nine and a not so good nine. Please just tell me what 2 9’s I am booking just like I get when I call and book.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/16/2018

Thanks for the feedback, unfortunately with 27 holes our tee sheet does vary daily with Member and group outings. Changes in our tee sheet don't always get reflected online. Your best bet is to book your online tee time and then give us a call and ask what courses you are booked on. Sometimes it is possible to accommodate course requests.

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Beautiful layout with beautiful views and greens were perfect. Can’t wait to go back and play canyons course which was closed for aeration of greens

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Steele Canyon is a great layout and beautiful course to play. Highly recommend it for anyone visiting San Diego and looking to play a new course. Price can be a little high, but if you are able to play at different times, then the prices can be more flexible.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Just OK

Nothing special. Winter conditions. Traps were not raked for a few days.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Favorite course in San Diego

We come to San Diego for a weeks golf vacation every year and always play Steele Canyon. Due to the time of year, the course wasn't at its best but in good shape for March. Love the layout and the views. Staff was friendly and cost on Golfnow was reasonable.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Scenic course

Staff was friendly and courteous. Course was arid with lots of tight lies but is expected after dry winter. Layout is challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth the drive

This course is definitely a bit of a drive from San Diego but well worth it. Fantastic lay out with some very challenging holes - especially on the Canyon course. The grass is definitely in "winter-state" but that was expected. Fast greens. Staff was great and paired me with the best women I have ever played with. They were locals and a delight to play with. Wow could they hit the ball. It was a great round of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointed

The course layout was Interesting however the course condition left a lot to be desired. The greens ran true and fast but the fairways were not over seeded. The Bermuda grass was dormant which meant tight lies.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/26/2018

Hi Pat...yes the Bermuda grass does go dormant in the winter. You will find many courses in San Diego no longer over-seed. After a week of 75+ degrees and sunny with some green grass coming in the grass got shocked when all of a sudden San Diego was hit with a cold spell. There have been 5 consecutive days of frost and the grass lost some of its color and fluff. It still plays nice and true though, and helps get some extra roll on tee shots!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fast greens, dormant, and tight lies.

Bring your “A” game! The course is great if you can hit it down the middle. And have some knowledge of the greens. It is a very scenic layout. Just be prepared to be humbled if your a middle to high handicap. The golf carts were pretty rough and probably need updating. And Range balls are not included in your greens fee. The fairways were very dry and dormant. They 27 holes but one of them he nines was closed due to maintenance. All in all good would would play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth the drive

Great variety of holes especially Canyon 9. Nice elevation changes and fast greens.A rangefinder would be a benefit for those of us who have not played the course.Use a course guide first time around.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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