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%
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954 out of 1049 reviews
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4.1
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
13
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13
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1
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1
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.5%
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28 out of 32 reviews
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4.3
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.9%
Recommend this course
52 out of 56 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 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Steel Canyon has 27 great holes

Course was in great shape, fairways and greens in excellent condition. Pace of play was fast for a Friday 12:15 tee time. I played as a two some and because of the fast pace, we got to play and extra 9 holes. Cannot beat the price $34.00 dollars for 27 holes. Enjoy....

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Beautiful and challenging course

This is one of my favorite courses. Well maintained, tough and beautiful views. I highly recommend it to anyone who asks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 128
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Texas Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Tough course, but great views

Played 36 at Steele Canyon as part of a golf trip with the guys. Canyon/Ranch was our 2nd 18.

In my opinion, Canyon is the toughest 9 at Steele, and it's not for the faint of heart. It will challenge you at every turn. The elevation changes are the most severe and fairways are the tightest.

Ranch is probably the easiest 9, so you get a little bit of a break coming in.

Overall, the course is great. Perfect conditions and the holes are fun. Just be sure to bring your best game or bring some extra balls!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 128
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Texas Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Amazing scenery and challenging course

Ranch/Meadow is a great 18 holes. The views are incredible on all the 9s at Steele.

Ranch is probably the easiest 9, but it is still very tough. The first hole is pretty easy, but the immediately the second hole has a big forced carry.

Meadow is quite a bit more difficult, but perhaps even more beautiful.

Conditions were fantastic. The course layout is tough, but still fun. Good shots are rewarded, but poor shots will cost you.

It's worth noting that the temperature at Steele is very warm compared to being in San Diego. It was probably 20 degrees warmer during our visit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is a real "Steele" at $39 hot deal

Played in the afternoon on a Saturday... expected it to be slow... It wasn't. We finished our round on Canyon/Ranch in 3 1/2 hours! Course was in very nice condition. Guy in the clubhouse could have let play our booked round of Meadow to Canyon, but knew that a mini tourney of 20 was out in front of us so he switched us to Canyon and Ranch and we blew through our round in no time. Great day, great course. Typically too pricey for me, but not a bad deal at all with Golf Now hot deal!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Country Club conditions

Steele Canyon is in great shape right now, from tee to green. The challenge on this course is elevation change, and lots of hazards. This is the only Gary Player Signature course in San Diego, and it is unlike any other in San Diego County. A great value!

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

GREEN!: Great condition despite drought!

Played on a Thursday afternoon (Canyon/Ranch) for $29. Best value of any golf round I've played. Course is in great condition despite drought which has taken its toll on MOST other SD courses.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course; Well Worth the Money

Played the Ranch/Meadow layout. These three nines will challenge you mentally: lots of elevation changes, forced carries, sloping fairways. The course is in great shape: fairways, greens and bunkers all in good condition. Whether you manage to get a discount or not, or if you're a visitor to San Diego, you should play this course at least once.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great shape!

Course is in unbelievble condition. Perfect geens, lush fairways. Great pace. Played all 27 holes in 5 hours.
Great staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Scenic, elevation changes. Enough about my score!

I played Meadow/Canyon, two very different nines. Hot Deal prices are reasonable and the course is in very nice shape. Greens were a tad slower than I've experienced here in the past and some of the bunkers are pretty hard and devoid of sand. Steele Canyon is an "Eye Candy" course with beautiful scenery and elevation changes and charms you while it's kicking your behind and taking your lunch money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Green

Course was in perfect shape. Bunkers a little wet with heavy sand, because the sprinklers were turned off and on to keep the grass pristine. Other than that, beautiful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course was fun to play

Pros: Very good layout and fun to play. Course was in great shape. Greens were rolling very nicely. Play moved along briskly, so our twosome finished in 3.5 hours.

Cons: Didn't see the refreshment cart all round

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course, thanks for the reviews

Played as a twosome Friday June 6th.... the reviews said the course was in exceptional condition and it was! Haven't played this course in a while but got a great rate on Golfnow with a promo code! I usually play the 'blues' maybe I should have played the 'whites'! Tough course!!! Tee boxes, fairways, greens, sand traps were all in good to excellent condition!!! Absolutely would play there again & recommend this course to others!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Enjoyed the day

First I like to say what a bum rap an out-of-towner gets playing here in San Diego. I paid $99 w/discount. The regular fee would be mid $40's. Well, I got an extra bonus when they waved the $20 for another 9 holes which ended up being 14 holes (a member wanted to show off their top hole on the course). The course was exciting, with challanges on every hole. If you're playing good you will enjoy the course. If you're having a rough day be sure to bring extra balls and go easy on yourself.

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

Always a great day

Myself and 4-8 of my buddies play here quite often. The 27 hole layout is always challenging. The Staff and I mean everyone are awesome!!!!!!
A real pleasure to spend the day there.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this track

Fun track with open fairways and some tight approach shots

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

the only bad thing

they have three courses there but they start everyone on too so you have people back to back on each hole they should spread out from the beginning across all 3 courses and the round would be much more enjoyable

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

A thinking course.

An excellent course. The price was right that everyone can afford. I will definitely comeback and play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A Pleasure to the Eye

This course is a pleasure to the eye with many altitude changes and splendid views (particularly on the Canyon course). You definitely require a cart. Overall the course is is very good shape and some of the greens in particular are extremely demanding of a precise approach shot. This is not a course for a beginner.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 119
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

well maintained and course design is not bad.

Played canyon and ranch course with my wife.
8th hole at canyon and 3rd hole at ranch have great viewed.
anyway, well enjoyed and much fun.
Cheeseburg at restaurant was so nice.
strongly recommand to try it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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