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 |
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| 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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Reviewer Photos
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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
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...
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!
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!!
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
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.
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
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!
exguisite
the course was laid out view beautifully the course was challenging and exciting. I'd would definitely recommend it to friends and family
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
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.
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
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 ?
Another great day at Steel Canyon
I just love this course and how well it is maintained. Staff are always friendly and welcoming.
weekend golfer
love this place nice and challenging but not to hard.pace of play was slow..but i was the weekend all around great course and people
Nicely presented course
Played this course on holiday from the UK and we were initially impressed with the friendly welcome in the bar as we got there early for breakfast which was superb and the service from the girls first class.
There are 27 holes here,the course is fair and the greens were in excellent nick.
One thing we did complain about at halfway was the pace of play,as we had a 5 ball ahead of us!!
As we were a two ball,we were waiting on every hole after catching them up around 5.We did complain,and the guy said in the pro shop that this was "normal" here,to which he asked if we wanted the Marshall to intervene.
We did and too be fair,Jim was superb and spoke to the group,who agreed to let us through.
We enjoyed our visit overall,and would certainly pay the course another visit,but watch them 5-balls guys!!!
this course is so good
I felt fairway grass is very good
Green speed is so good to me
I hope to play once again because more good score
Steele
As a California course, you can see where the water restrictions may be coming in to play. The fairways and greens are great, but not far outside of those the grass is hurting.
Canyon/Ranch
The course is in fantastic shape the greens roll true and the fairways are very nice. The views from the elevated tees are spectacular. Overall a challenging but fair course.
Nice Gary Player Canyon Course
Best of the canyon courses around San Diego for $50. Player knows how to get the best out of the property. Excellent condition and perfect greens.