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
1035 Reviews (1035)
5 Stars
531
4 Stars
382
3 Stars
83
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
90.2%
Recommend this course
941 out of 1035 reviews
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4.2
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
13
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1
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.0%
Recommend this course
22 out of 25 reviews
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4.3
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
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
1035 Reviews (1035)

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 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is well designed.

Enjoyed the round. Disappointed that Canyon course was not part of Golf Now package.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/11/2014

The course rotation varies depending on what time of the day your tee time is booked. You may always call the golf shop after booking your tee time to see which courses you are on and make requests if available.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good as I remembered

I played Steele Canyon about 15 years ago. It was fun then and was fun again this time. We do not have "Canyon" course in PA, so I really enjoyed those holes.Recent maintenance on the course was the only drawback. Range was good and so was putting green. Greens were pretty much grown back in after aeration.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course

This was my first time playing this course. It was a great experience. Greens were good, all fairways were good. Hole 4 on Ranch course is awesome.

I'll definitely go back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Steele Canyon

I enjoyed Steele Canyon, it had been a while since I have played there. Glad I got a chance too. The Ranch greens were still a bit bumpy after the recent plugging but a great day overall.

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

Nice Course

Very nice course...great condition and pace of play. The course is challenging though.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

GOLFING 2014

GREAT COURSE... ONLY VERY HOT DAY 103! WOULD PLAY THIS AGAIN IN A HEART BEAT

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Hot Spot

Started one hour late because of a mens club tournament, course play was 5 hour long I would not have played if I had known the tournament was being played. It seems like mens club play too slow and act like they are playing for a million dollars... it really took the fun out of the game... way to much waiting for every shot...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What happened to Steele Canyon???

I play this course now and then with usually no disappointment! Played on a Tues at 1:45pm and it was about 92 degrees...so I expected little traffic on course! It took about 5 hours to play waiting on every hole with some par 3 ' s stacked up with 3 groups! There was no beverage cart that ever came by. Lastly, I didn't expect great fairways and rough because of our drought, however I play Steele Canyon from the blacks as a 5 handicap because of the fast and true greens...they were absolutely terrible! Normally they run 10+ but this day they felt sluggish with long grass, bumpy and guessing speeds around 8! What happened to this place? Very disappointed to say the least! Wouldn't recommend it in its current condition for the rates they charge!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

worth double the money

My first time here went with friends. So i say bring your A game and bring your camera. This is the most amazing tough course in southern california. Just go and play this awesome course. Wow!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

fix your ball marks

Bar staff very nice. lots of ball marks unattended. come on people, fix your ball marks. if you don't hit the green fIx someone else's ball mark for practice

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best value for the money

I've always liked Steele Canyon, but sometimes it get expensive, not this time $29 just cant be beat by any other golf course of this caliber. Fairways and greens are in good shape, greens can get better, last time I played here was about two months ago and the greens where a bit bad, not this time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good overall

Played for my first time it is a narrow course in spots but fun and the pace of play was excellent I would play this course again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A hidden gem!

Recently moved to the area, and am playing with a friend a couple of times a month, maybe a little more. We have been trying different courses, and he had suggested this one. The green fee through Golf Now was $59, a steal! Especially for this course. Conditions were excellent. Pace of play was very good, especially for a weekend. Our twosome was paired up with another twosome. We may have waited on three or four shots all day. The group in front of us played quickly. Was not pushed either from behind.

Staff was very, very friendly and helpful. Only used beverage cart, so no comment on food. Facilities were well pretty new and well kept. Only complaint was I got there early and was hitting balls on the range--right into this big bright ball called the sun. Couldn't track my shots at all.

Played Canyon and Ranch. Fairways were in good shape. Greens had some ball marks, but other than that were true and rolled at a 9.5. Course is challenging with the front nine seeming to play uphill on most approach shots. Back required some carry over some wild growth areas. Good challenge, I will repeat!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

exguisite

the course was laid out view beautifully the course was challenging and exciting. I'd would definitely recommend it to friends and family

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Hit 'em straight! Great views!

Played the Ranch/Meadow 9s. Course was in great condition. It is a very challenging course but well worth playing. Traps could use some work.
I would definitely recommend playing. Make sure to select the proper tees

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Very nice course, got a great deal on golfnow, I would never pay the regular rate here which is like 120 bucks or something.. Not when sycuan is right down the road.. But for the cheaper rate it was a very affordable round.

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

Steele canyon is a fun track

The course was in good shape, greens a little bumpy but still rolling around 9-10. Fun course overall

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great challenge

Great avid challenging sloped fairways, elevated tee's and great greens

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

Arranging tee times

I was disappointed when I arrived at the Pro shop , after being assigned the Ranch Meadow courses we found out that if you wanted the Canyon course you needed to call and ask for the course specifically. Why doesn't Golf Now present that choice ?

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Another great day at Steel Canyon

I just love this course and how well it is maintained. Staff are always friendly and welcoming.

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