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Steele Canyon Golf Club - Canyon/Ranch
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
537
4 Stars
386
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
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
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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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Scorecard for Canyon/Ranch
Metrics:
| 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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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, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Banquet Facilities
Reviews
4.4
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
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On 01/08/2025
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Lovely course
Beautiful course although rather dry now. Greens very fast and tricky. We enjoyed our round paired up with 2 gents.
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Very unique layout.
Played with people familiar with course which helped with strategy
Nice greens but fast and very difficult to read
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Birthday present
Every thing was great on the course . Even though it was busy the pace of play did not suffer. My only thought was that the carts were sub par. Not much to complain about when everything else was very nice.
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On 12/11/2024
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Great layout I normally only play Canyon/Ranch and would not recommend the Vineyard
As a side note the restaurant makes the best tuna melts in San Diego County that I've ever tasted
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
The Canyon
The course was awesome. The challenges of elevation changes and varying tee boxes continue. I am 77 years old so i do try to find the right distances to suit my aging game.
superb round of golf - shot 84
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Well worth the money
Try to play here at least once a month… a complicated drive from Scripps. The elevation changes are awesome. Extremely well cared for.
Greens and tees: none better.
Worth every penny
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Course Layout
Not sure why you felt the greens were in poor condition. Possibly ball marks that were not fixed as it was a busy weekend with multiple events. Also, a mini tour event the previous week, they loved the greens! Rolling at a 10.5-11 on the stimpmeter and running true now, Sorry if you caught an unlucky time.