Steele Canyon Golf Club - Ranch/Vineyard
About
Gary Player designed the 27 championship holes at Steele Canyon Golf Club in Jamul. The holes are divided into three unique nines that are played in different 18-hole combinations. The nines, called Canyon, Vineyard, and Ranch, each offer a different character but they are equally challenging. On the Ranch/Vineyard Course, golfers will be playing alongside free-roaming cattle that wander across the grassy meadows. There are a few elevation changes but they are not as dramatic as on the Canyon nine. Water hazards come into play several times and there are strategically placed bunkers to contend with as well. The third hole on the Ranch nine is the signature hole at Steele Canyon. This tricky par 4 plays from an elevated tee that sits 175 feet above the fairway. It is made even tougher by the prevailing winds that blow from left to right.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Knight | 71 | 6908 yards | 74.2 | 139 |
| Blue | 71 | 6456 yards | 71.9 | 134 |
| White | 71 | 6223 yards | 70.8 | 132 |
| White (W) | 71 | 6223 yards | 77.1 | 140 |
| Gold | 71 | 5552 yards | 67.7 | 123 |
| Gold (W) | 71 | 5552 yards | 72.2 | 131 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 4747 yards | 67.8 | 119 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Knight M: 73.7/141 W: 79.6/144 | 378 | 385 | 446 | 204 | 559 | 388 | 432 | 230 | 542 | 3564 | 418 | 328 | 236 | 421 | 412 | 582 | 168 | 383 | 396 | 3344 | 6908 |
| Blue M: 71.7/136 W: 77.1/138 | 364 | 385 | 401 | 174 | 533 | 388 | 414 | 204 | 509 | 3372 | 418 | 328 | 173 | 347 | 393 | 519 | 168 | 351 | 387 | 3084 | 6456 |
| White M: 70.8/133 W: 76.1/135 | 329 | 323 | 401 | 174 | 533 | 371 | 414 | 204 | 509 | 3258 | 396 | 276 | 173 | 347 | 393 | 519 | 150 | 351 | 360 | 2965 | 6223 |
| Gold M: 67.9/127 W: 72.5/127 | 315 | 303 | 298 | 160 | 507 | 355 | 388 | 162 | 475 | 2963 | 377 | 251 | 151 | 304 | 353 | 461 | 125 | 284 | 283 | 2589 | 5552 |
| Gold/Red M: 65.6/122 W: 69.9/121 | 315 | 247 | 298 | 101 | 388 | 355 | 340 | 162 | 416 | 2622 | 350 | 251 | 133 | 304 | 342 | 402 | 125 | 284 | 283 | 2474 | 5096 |
| Red M: 63.9/118 W: 67.9/117 | 255 | 247 | 234 | 101 | 388 | 291 | 340 | 119 | 416 | 2391 | 350 | 221 | 133 | 264 | 342 | 402 | 106 | 264 | 274 | 2356 | 4747 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 17 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 10 |
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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
Steel Canyon is remodeling the clubhouse and therefore minimal facilities. The driving range was poor.
The course -Vinyard had very minimal grass in the fairways.& the Canyon course wasn't much better.
We had 6 players on our CA trip & played 4 courses.
All courses were great with the exception of Steel Canyon. We were very disappointed and will not play this course again.
Great day at Steele Canyon
Have played it before and have always had a great time
Slow play
4 1/2 hours for 15 holes! We had to leave and couldn’t finish round because of the slowness of play. It didn’t help having the beverage cart out on the course slowing down the play too. Like scenery and challenge of course but hard to get in a rhythm when having to wait to hit practically every shot.
Fun and Challenging Course
Enjoyed the design of Steele Canyon. The greens were in good shape and running about a 9, but the rest of the course conditions were poor. The staff was friendly and helpful. Glad we played the course, but wouldn't do it again until the conditions improve.
Layout and pace
Played in 4 hours. The layout is always good. The course is in good condition for this time of the year, grass on every fairway and no dirt spots- which is awesome. The starter does a great job juggling getting everyone out and spreading it out so no delays. I just wish people would fix their ball marks.
Canyon/Ranch
Most of the greens are excellent
Members are allowed to play. in 5 balls which was extremely slow
Club house bar and toilets are being renovated
Expensive so avoid for now
Awesome place but pace of play is not great.
Canyon course has a par5, par3, par5, par 3 back to back and the course literally can have 2-3 groups waiting on each other. Outside of those 4 holes, course speed/pace resume to normal average.
The staff is great. The course mid week is one of the best deals around with golf now. Mid week play is about 60% better for pace of place.
Horrible
Lady up front was very rude and was no help at all, being 10 minutes late to my tee time, which I’m sure it’s not the first time someone’s been late , yes it’s my fault and my responsibility to be there early or on time. But there’s no need for rude and terrible service. A game plan to work things out. Would only recommend this course to anyone if SHE WAS LET GO!! Not my fault you’re in your 40’s working in a golf shop with 20 year olds. I’ll be sure to let my tribe (viejas) to not deal with this course in the future
Fun Round But Slow!!!
We played at 11:30 on a weekend in San Diego and was anticipating a slow round. However, there were 2 fivesomes ahead of us and according to the marshal, they course allows fivesomes for members. This seemed ridiculous and you add this with the fact that it hot outside and it wasn't as enjoyable as it could've been.
The course itself was in great shape though and we played Canyon/Ranch. I would say it's a very fair course and would play again, as long as there isn't another fivesome ahead of us again!
Amenities are behind Price.
They need to upgrade amenities to match the green fees. Cart girl cart is aged, very low capacity, and with very few options. Snack bar is sufficient. Pace of play was adequate. 4:15 pace. Carts seem quite used and slow. Course condition is good, greens are fast and kept up very well. Course has a great layout with good views. Overall one of those once every 6 months visit.