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
1037 Reviews (1037)
5 Stars
533
4 Stars
382
3 Stars
83
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
90.4%
Recommend this course
943 out of 1037 reviews
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4.3
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.9%
Recommend this course
24 out of 27 reviews
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4.4
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.3%
Recommend this course
56 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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Reviews

4.4
1037 Reviews (1037)

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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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
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

skytaylor

New to the game what a beautiful place to play thank you to the staff

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

Best course for the money

Great course, great food, greens and fairways in excellent shape

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

Jamul's Hidden Jewel

This course is amazing! Anytime it is featured on golf now for under $80 I try to book a tee time. The greens are great and the course is well manicured. The elevation holes on canyon are fun and challenging...if you get a chance to play Steele Canyon don't miss the opportunity...you won't be disappointed!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

This course is always in great condition!

Any of the 3 nine hole courses here are always nicely kept and in great condition. We usually play Canyon/Ranch but it was nice to play Ranch/Meadow for a change. We played under a threat of rain but had only a few sprinkles. As a result of the possible weather we had an empty course and never saw anyone either ahead or behind us. We finished in four hours without hurrying at all. A delicious lunch afterwards capped off a very nice day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

BEAUTIFUL COURSE

It's a beautiful Golf Course.
I'd like to play couse in the country club.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Steele Canyon Ranch/Meadow

The staff was courteous and helpful. I was a single and the starter offered to send me out with a twosome on the Canyon/Ranch package which is the most requested package, but I decided to play Ranch/Meadow because I didn’t want to wait a half hour for the twosome to show up. The course conditions were excellent and even though I was stuck behind a foursome the pace was still good. I’m a 4 handicap and I shot a 78 from the tips. The course offers the most discriminating offer a challenge. A yardage book is a must for first timers.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice track

Good course, well maintained......each of the three nines are different so it offers good variety.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Couse

Challenging set of three 9-holes. Course knowledge or a course book would help shoot a good round. No GPS on the carts, which surprised me for the price charged. Overall a good golf experience. Staff needs to brush-up on their hospitality skills.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/02/2014

If you would be so kind as to email me with regards to your difficulties with our staff I would be happy to address it as quickly as possible. Thank you for joining us, I hope we can have you back and give you the proper hospitality that we strive to achieve for all of our guests.

membership@steelecanyon.com

Played On
Reviews 1
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great elevation and hole features.

Played from back tees. Great views and shot values.

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

Winter conditions, still great

Most courses at this time are getting worn down due to the change in weather, but Steele canyon is still holding its own. Their greens may be a touch sandy and fast but the tee boxes and fairways are still in tip top condition. Best course I've played in the last month.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

GOLF COURSE

The golf course is beautiful too mild.Golf is well focused and surrounded by mountain!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/09/2014

Where does one find a "course book"?

Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

ONE OF THE BEST COURSES IN SAN DIEGO !

THE COURSE CONDITIONS ARE THE BEST I HAVE SEEN AT THIS TIME OF THE YEAR OF ANY COURSE IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY ! THE GREENS WERE ROLLING PURE AND FAST AROUND 10 ON THE SM AND THE TEE BOXES WERE CLEAN AND MANICURED SHORT GRASS ! KUDOS TO THE GREENS KEEPER AND ALL THE STAFF AT STEELE CANYON ! BEST VALUE FOR THE $$$$

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

Exceptional

Great place to play. Greens were deceptive just when you think you got it down, they throw a curve at you.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging course

Great course good shape I would recommend to anyone!
Thank you.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

beautiful

Awesome course and staff!! Had a blast can't wait to go back!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Steele Canyon - One of San Deigo's Finest

Steele Canyon has always been one of the favorite courses in San Diego for my son's and I. The rates for locals where very fair and the course was at it's challenging best. We played Canyon/Ranch which is the more challenging combinations. Pace of play is always kept up and that makes for a beautiful but not long round of golf. I'll be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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