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
1013 Reviews (1013)
5 Stars
521
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
89.7%
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922 out of 1013 reviews
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4.4
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
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1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.7%
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22 out of 24 reviews
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4.4
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.7%
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63 out of 71 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
1013 Reviews (1013)

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Kapaluaesque

I liked the three nines layout and the elevated tees. Solid greens and some gamble shots were needed to score.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Drought hurts even the best courses

I have played a lot of course over the last few weeks in all areas of the county.

This course was in the best condition of all of those. The greens are great, note Meadow was just punched so only two nines open. This means it might be slow on the weekends.

The fairways were still green a good divot can be found unlike other hard packets tracts.

That said event the best courses are hurt by the drought.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course will challenge your play.

This course is very well kept considering it's up in the hills of East County where it's usually very dry and warm. This course will test your ability of play nearly every single hole. Distance here is very deceiving as well. Overall though, I will continue to go back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Great course (Ranch/Canyon 9's)

Best golf course in southern San Diego county!
Very friendly & professional staff!
p.s. Make sure your golf cart brakes work. Especially if you are playing the Canyon & Ranch courses :-)

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great layout

I thought the course layout used the natural terain very well. I also rhought the greens were excellent. ...very fast and true.would play again when I am in the area ... only suggestion is the cost of rental clubs was wa to high in my opinion

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Perfect Day!

This was my first time golfing at Steele Canyon, and it was amazing. It was a belated birthday present for my mom, and we had a wonderful day. The course was filled with breathtaking views, and the weather was superb. The course is challenging, but not overwhelming at all. I was amazed at the high quality of every hole, and just the overall maintenance of the facility. Hands down, the nicest course I have played!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Experience

My son Andy and I had a great day as always whenever we play at Steele Canyon. It is challenging and a lot of fun. Canyon/Ranch seems to be our favorite 18 holes.
Only negative is that there is no "on course marshal" to monitor slow players. Can't believe guys still "mark" one-footers instead of holing out.
Will be back again soon.
P.S. Management should consider adding steps to greens which don't have any right now. That would be much easier for senior players.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very challenging

Played canyon and ranch. Greens were quick and the course was very challenging. Change in elevation created conditions for a long day but the picturesque views quickly erased the ill thoughts of not scoring well. Food was excellent and the cart girl was timely. The only set back was that the cart attendants were chatting at the cart barn when we finished our round creating needless walking back up to the bar. Overall a great day and reasonable round at a discounted cost

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Great time!

I took my Dad to play here last week while he was visiting us. We had a great time! The course was in great shape. The members are very friendly as well, Steele Canyon will def be a place we return when my Dad comes into town!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of the better courses in San Diego

first time playing here. Staff was very friendly right from the beginning.
Driving range was on matts which I really don't like, especially when there is plenty of grass to hit on.
Pretty good chipping area. The chippy no green was I excellent condition so I didn't need to pack up and move to the putting green to warm up.
Course plays tough for a first timer. Played with a couple of locals so that was helpful.
Tee to green condition was excellent. Around the tee boxes was a little ragged. But that's nitpicking.
Thought the $41 deal was perfect. I'll play often for that price.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

Staff seems unhappy with their job. This course is beautiful but needs some attention on the greens.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

first time long time

Played this course many times and most courses in San diego. You can't beat the bang for your buck factor. Always a great experience. These people know how to run a golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great challenging course

As always Steele Canyon is a great course that challenges all levels. Conditions are great, greens are fast and true with challenging pin placement.

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

favorite course

This has become our main once a month course. Played it many times and still so enjoyable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

course condition

Obvious no overseeding done on the fairways.
they were rock hard.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pretty surroundings but difficult greens to read and even with the guide, we had difficulty hitting the ball where we needed to.

Might play again but not for awhile. Canyons course was tough. Did better on the 2nd 9 - Ranch.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

First time unimpressed

I guess this used to be a great course.....but it shows much age and use without much care in maintaining it. Just plain shabby overall. Fairways OK but hard pan in too many areas. Greens hard and spotty. I hope they can turn it around and some day I will try it again.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great experience

This is a superb course. Great views of surrounding area too. Would definitely play Steele Canyon again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Décevant

je m'attendais à plus pour 120$...... Si vous pouvez pour moins peut-être

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very fun and challenging course!

Very fun and challenging course to play. Wish it was a little closer, I'd play there all the time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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