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
1049 Reviews (1049)
5 Stars
538
4 Stars
388
3 Stars
84
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
90.5%
Recommend this course
954 out of 1049 reviews
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4.1
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
4
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1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.5%
Recommend this course
28 out of 32 reviews
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4.3
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
4
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1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.7%
Recommend this course
51 out of 55 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
1049 Reviews (1049)

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 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
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

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.

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