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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Knight | 71 | 6781 yards | 73.5 | 138 |
| Blue | 71 | 6432 yards | 71.9 | 135 |
| White | 71 | 6228 yards | 71.0 | 133 |
| White (W) | 71 | 6228 yards | 73.7 | 138 |
| Gold | 71 | 5637 yards | 68.2 | 124 |
| Gold (W) | 71 | 5637 yards | 72.2 | 130 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 4627 yards | 67.0 | 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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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
"Great Course to TEST your Skill"
I really enjoyed playing the course. I played Canyon-Ranch and it was a good challenge for me. I have only been playing the game about 2 years now and average game is around 82-87 consistently. The greens are tricky and the fairways are in great shape. I will play this course again!
First time Steele Canyon
It was a windy day making this hilly course a challenge. I am looking forward to a return round without the wind. Scenery was really nice and some very picturesque tee shots.
beautiful scenic view and very calm circumstance to play
It is always amazing to play in this course. I always satisfied to your rounding management for the golfers not hurry.
Great Course
Had a wonderful day ! This place is great only wished rental clubs were reasonable.
Best if you have played before
Good course in great condition. Very pretty views on many holes. Some of the holes are difficult unless you have played the course before.
Course was challenging for a 25 handicapper
Great course with difficult features. First timer so had a few questions. Staff was friendly and never once rolled their eyes. Played a threesome with one 5 handicap and the other two of us 25 and 30 handicap. We as beginners decided to play best ball to try and not hold up the play too much. Worked out well and had a great day. If you are a beginner or short off the tee I would make sure I had plenty of balls. The scenery is beautiful and course is worked in well with the natural landscape.
Course looking good after spring maintenance
Played Meadow/Canyon with a bit of wind. Greens running slower than usual. Maybe still recovering. Only had to wait on a couple of holes. Overall, a great round
Ben Gómez
Excelente course very chalamging, super recommended...
This course is scenic and serene.
Steele Canyon is one of my favorite courses and offers holes with variety of challenges. It has beautiful vistas and a lot of wildlife. The food is excellent and the staff is courteous and friendly. I highly recommend playing a round at this gem of a course.
Beautiful Gary player course
Just another fine example of a golf course designed by Gary Player. Have played a few of his courses and all have been great.
Better than excellent
It is great place for beginner and low Handicap as well. I really enjoyed it.
Nice
Course could use a marshal to control pace of play, but course itself is fair
One of San Diego's best
I really enjoy playing this course. I play to a 4 handicap and this course makes you earn everything. If you can't get off the tee successfully, this course is going to beat you up. But if you can keep out of all the hazards and place your shots in the wide fairways, you should have a pretty good score. Other than that, be careful for the huge group that plays on Tuesdays at around 12:30pm. They play as 5 somes, which really slows play down. Not sure why Steele Canyon allows this, but they did. Other than that, the course can typically be played in a matter of a 4 hours or less.
An excellent day with new friends
You never know what you might get when visiting a course for the first time. Steele Canyon qualifies as a destination course for those of us living on non-golf friendly climates. I was paired with a wonderful married couple, and we hit it off splendidly.
Difficult test throughout
I played while in town for a conference. I read that this was one of the overlooked gems in San Diego. It is phenomenal. Scenic, challenging, fair holes throughout are the main highlights and as a bonus, the cart seats are as comfortable as your bed. Play here for sure.
Great course layout
Although the course had just been punched the greens were great and the fairways were well kept.
Excellent play conditions.
Greatly enjoyed the course.
A challenging layout that a cart is certainly necessary. Outstanding food and staff in the restaurant. Pro shop and outdoor staff were also very friendly. Many challenging holes with a wide variety of shots needed.
Very well maintained
I played with my brother on a Friday morning and the course was in great shape. Greens were fast and challenging. Hit many fairways. We were both very happy with the experience of playing the Ranch and Meadow courses for the first time. Will definitely play here again.
Fun day
Steel Canyon lived up to its reputation. I had heard a lot of good things about this course but had never who played it. I enjoy this course completely very challenging but still fun.
We are sorry the rental clubs did not suit you during your experience at Steele Canyon. We carry all TaylorMade product from within the last 2 years and feel that for $65 including 2 sleeves of golf balls they are a great substitute and convenient for those golfers that do not wish to travel with extra luggage and fees throughout their trips.