Steele Canyon GC - Ranch: #9
View of the 9th green from the Ranch course at Steele Canyon Golf Club.
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4.4
1018 Reviews (1018)
5 Stars
525
4 Stars
375
3 Stars
81
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
90.4%
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927 out of 1018 reviews
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4.6
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
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23 out of 23 reviews
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4.4
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.7%
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63 out of 71 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6908 yards
Slope 141
Rating 73.7

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.

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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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4.4
1018 Reviews (1018)

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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 9
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
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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
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Reviews 115
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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Steele canyon great times

The greens are fast and fairways are narrow but we needed the challenge . Watch out for the canyon shots you might lose a few balls just be prepared , overall this course is full or fun .we will be back soon

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best value in town

No better course for forty dollars.Beautiful mountains and valleys, fairways are in outstanding condition and the greens were not completely back but still 8 out of 10.Gps in the carts would be great.Canyon/Ranch great elevation changes.Course is fair but can make you pay. keep it in play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

HATS OFF FOR GARY PLAYER!!

The course mangement is the best in S. D. county. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The course was in EXCELLENT condition and greens are some the best I have played. The only thing wrong with this course is, it to far from Carlsbad....

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Steele Canyon Golf Course, Challenging But Fair

The course was in excellent shape with the exception of the range which needs work. The course of play was slightly better than 15 minutes per hole which enabled us to have a pleasant round.

I must thank the Groundskeepers for stopping the mowing equipment when one is playing a shot, it is much appreciated.

William Parker

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course was good, but pairings were much to be desired.

Course was in very good condition with the greens rolling nicely. My only issue was with the pro shop. We made a tee time for 651am as a threesome. The pro shop decided to put a single with us and made us a foursome. Then they put a twosome right behind us. This made no sense to us and we eventually had to let (2) twosomes and threesome go ahead of us. Poor planning by the pro shop.

If you decide to stop by after lunch, definitely get the Thai Chili wings. Best item on the menu.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/05/2014

We are sorry your round was less enjoyable by having a single paired with your group. Our golf shop employee / starter was simply going by what was listed on our tee sheet as the single was booked at the same tee time as yours. Sometimes groups show up with less players than they reserved for or show up late for their tee times and we cannot pair up everyone perfectly into foursomes. It looks like your pace of play was still very good for a weekend morning despite your round being delayed by showing good etiquette and letting the groups play through. If you would like to contact us directly in the golf shop the next time you plan on visiting we will be happy to accommodate you as best we can.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great fun 27 hole course

All 27 holes of this course are fun and uniquely challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Always good

Course was in great shape as usual. Greens rolled great and the course played fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Super Course

I played Canyon/Ranch nines at this course and I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the course. Every aspect of the course was just fantastic! The scenes were beautiful being at the foot of the mountains! Worth every penny I paid!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Nice Course -- Reasonable Price

Steele Canyon is one of the best public courses in San Diego County. If possible, you want to play the Canyon and Ranch nines. The Meadow nine is not quite as interesting. The greens are firm and fast. The restaurant makes one of the best cheeseburgers I've ever tasted.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf holes lots of fun

Our tee time was at 4pm we didn't have to wait long between holes. The fairways where great puting green was in great condition. Overall had a great time and awesome scenery.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 143
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

World class premier course

Any golfer anywhere can be enthralled by this course. The conditions and maintenance are excellent. The balance of risk and reward is a thrill every time.

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