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)
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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%
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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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Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

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.

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

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Had a wonderful day ! This place is great only wished rental clubs were reasonable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/03/2014

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.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ben Gómez

Excelente course very chalamging, super recommended...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Better than excellent

It is great place for beginner and low Handicap as well. I really enjoyed it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Nice

Course could use a marshal to control pace of play, but course itself is fair

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

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

awesome...4hour round

I Was PleasantlySurprisedWithThePaceOfPlay....VeryDiverse Course

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
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course layout

Although the course had just been punched the greens were great and the fairways were well kept.

Excellent play conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

NIce Layout

The course has a nice layout and offers a pretty good challenge. We played Ranch and Meadow. Ranch has some nice elevation changes and meanders through Jamul Ranch with no houses on this nine. Meadow runs through part of the subdivision but is just as visually appealing. We all enjoyed the Meadow nine a little more. There are a few very challenging holes scattered throughout, but overall, the course is extremely playable with generous fairways and relatively large greens. One thing to note is there are a few forced carries that may be difficult for a beginning golfer. The Ranch had been aerated recently and the greens weren't very playable. Meadow was better, but still suffering from aeration of it's own. I look forward to playing here again once the greens have fully recovered.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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