Steele Canyon Golf Club - Canyon/Ranch
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Knight | 71 | 6781 yards | 73.1 | 139 |
| Blue | 71 | 6432 yards | 71.4 | 135 |
| White | 71 | 6196 yards | 70.4 | 132 |
| White (W) | 71 | 6196 yards | 75.6 | 135 |
| Gold | 71 | 5622 yards | 67.7 | 126 |
| Gold (W) | 71 | 5622 yards | 72.4 | 128 |
| Combo (W) | 71 | 5099 yards | 69.6 | 122 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 4627 yards | 66.8 | 116 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.1/139 W: 79.1/143 | 395 | 540 | 176 | 507 | 207 | 343 | 168 | 395 | 403 | 3134 | 360 | 359 | 440 | 194 | 542 | 382 | 426 | 227 | 531 | 3461 | 6595 |
| Blue M: 71.4/135 W: 76.9/138 | 395 | 505 | 152 | 476 | 203 | 343 | 145 | 376 | 363 | 2958 | 344 | 359 | 400 | 169 | 519 | 382 | 412 | 188 | 496 | 3269 | 6227 |
| White M: 70.4/132 W: 75.6/135 | 370 | 505 | 152 | 476 | 193 | 326 | 110 | 347 | 363 | 2842 | 310 | 298 | 400 | 169 | 519 | 362 | 412 | 188 | 496 | 3154 | 5996 |
| Gold M: 67.7/126 W: 72.4/128 | 338 | 477 | 128 | 432 | 180 | 285 | 95 | 287 | 327 | 2549 | 297 | 284 | 289 | 158 | 491 | 350 | 387 | 155 | 461 | 2872 | 5421 |
| Gold/Red M: 65.2/120 W: 69.6/122 | 310 | 406 | 128 | 432 | 111 | 285 | 95 | 287 | 327 | 2381 | 297 | 229 | 289 | 95 | 375 | 350 | 330 | 155 | 404 | 2524 | 4905 |
| Red M: 63.1/115 W: 66.8/116 | 310 | 406 | 117 | 337 | 111 | 269 | 60 | 262 | 249 | 2121 | 239 | 229 | 230 | 95 | 375 | 281 | 330 | 113 | 404 | 2296 | 4417 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 2 |
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View from the top Photo submitted by mab01301 on 02/16/2026
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Ranch Course Hole 1 Pond Photo submitted by mab01301 on 02/16/2026
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Beautiful views Photo submitted by mab01301 on 02/16/2026
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Photo submitted by u400521460 on 06/09/2024
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Photo submitted by u400521460 on 06/09/2024
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Photo submitted by cicprod on 12/15/2023
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Photo submitted by Ben5175759 on 11/02/2023
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Photo submitted by Ben5175759 on 11/02/2023
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Photo submitted by Ben5175759 on 11/02/2023
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Photo submitted by Ben5175759 on 11/02/2023
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Great views Photo submitted by u162076115 on 04/17/2023
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Photo submitted by SoCalBlue on 04/14/2022
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Photo submitted by kbens33 on 08/19/2020
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Photo submitted by kbens33 on 08/19/2020
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Beautiful scenery. Par 3 on Canyon third hole. Photo submitted by Xhot on 08/05/2020
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Photo submitted by arguswilson on 07/18/2020
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 06/01/2019
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 06/01/2019
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 06/01/2019
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 06/01/2019
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Nice yardage book Photo submitted by Kim8800487 on 06/05/2017
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Pathway through snack bar Photo submitted by Kim8800487 on 06/05/2017
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Canyon Hole 1 - beware rattlesnakes Photo submitted by Kim8800487 on 06/05/2017
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Steps leading up to green on hole #3 Canyon Photo submitted by Kim8800487 on 06/05/2017
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Awesome view on Canyon hole #5 from black tee box Photo submitted by Kim8800487 on 06/05/2017
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Scenic view from the green hole #9 Ranch Photo submitted by Kim8800487 on 06/05/2017
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Elevation can be deceptive Photo submitted by chrisknoll on 03/24/2016
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Great colors Photo submitted by chrisknoll on 03/24/2016
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Canyon 9 signature hole Photo submitted by RockinDoc on 10/05/2012
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.
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
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.
Just OK
Nothing special. Winter conditions. Traps were not raked for a few days.
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.
Scenic course
Staff was friendly and courteous. Course was arid with lots of tight lies but is expected after dry winter. Layout is challenging.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Awesome layout/ superior staff
Enjoyed playing this layout. Found Jim, the starter, to be Soo helpful. And pro shop (Philipe?) Most polite and incredibly helpful. Wish other courses could learn from this golf model. As a 7hcp i found course challenging, fair & in good shape. Best value for my hard earned money. Touchè
Always a staple when I visit
I am from MA, and I've been coming out to San Diego since 1999. I discovered Steele Canyon early on, and have always liked it. I like the layout, which is a little tight, but it is desert golf. The Canyon nine is tighter than the Ranch nine, but the Ranch is longer. Conditions were pretty good, and the greens were a little too quick for me this early in the season at 11 on the stimp. My only complaint would be the pace. There was a group in front of me that had at least a couple holes open in front of them.
Beautiful and Challenging
Golfing at Steele Canyon is amazing, but very challenging, especially for retired snowbirds from the flat Canadian Prairies. The views are astonishing and the course was in great condition. Be sure to rent a cart as we did or you will regret it!
Great course
I was in town for farmers open and booked this course at the last minute. It was recommended to me and just as advertised it was beautiful. Course is great layout with many altitude changes and demanding if hoodctee shots as the fairways are narrowwith little room on each side before being lost to the rattle snakes. Tee time was for 7:00am played with one other and we finished 18 in under 4 hours. Would recommend to anyone who wants great views and a challenge. My suggestion is bring your “A” game
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.