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 |
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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 |
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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
Love Golf? Play Here
We played three rounds in four days and ran into perfect weather and excellent course conditions each day. It's an excellent, challenging design, with long sloping downhill par fives, greens that will test your putter--no two holes are alike, something I love about any golf course that can achieve it. The greens were top notch. At $150-160 a round, it sits just on the edge of affordability to me, but we came to San Diego to play and are very happy we spent our money at Steele Canyon. There are good reasons to play Torrey if you can get on, but this course is more fun, more accessible, without the legendary Torrey rough to deal with.
Good layout. Poor course maintenance.
Super fun, layout many challenging holes. Waiting on every Teebox for a 5 1/2 hour run is no fun. I’m sure because it was a weekend it would be busy, but better spacing would be desired. Staff was more than courteous and everyone we met on the course, we’re very professional and friendly
Worth it
I played on Veterans Day with a few friends. Yes it it a little more expensive than other courses but worth it. Simply driving in and seeing the club house and chipping area I knew I was in for a good round. Everything about this course is amazing. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Absolutely Pure
My first time playing Steele canyon and this place was breathtaking. I played Canyon/Ranch. First and foremost the greens can make or break a golf course in my opinion and these greens were true and so pure. The fairways were manicured and the rough was thick but not annoyingly so. The staff was great and went out of there way, one of them actually shuttled me from my car to the clubhouse. To be fair I think my timing was on point. Can’t wait to play again. My new favorite spot in San Diego.
Very challenging
My first time playing here. Went off on the Canyon course and the back nine was the vineyard course. This place is a cut above other courses. The grounds are beautiful and the area and scenery are spectacular. Luckily i was grouped with three other folks that had played here before. Had I been on my own there was a few holes where i didn't know how to get to the next hole. No signs to help with this. Lots of travel thru neighborhoods to find your way to the next hole. The course itself was very challenging. Bring extra balls.
I had a great round with great people. Personally i think they charge too much. No GPS on the carts which really isn't a deal breaker. By no means can you walk this course. A cart is a must. Would I come back? I would but if only someone else paid for my green fee. Too many other courses around that charge half as much.
Pace of play caused us to leave
Tried to take my dad out for a special round. The starter was the nicest guy and got the day rolling. We played behind slow groups. Left after 14 holes at 4.5 hour mark. Would have taken 5+ hours to play. Enformed pro behind counter and he could care less.
Steele Canyon
Played Canyon and Vineyard 9's. Course was in best condition I have seen it. Greens and fairways were in good condition. The tee grasses were not consistent in type or height, and the bunkers were in awful shape---hard sand that hadn't been raked in awhile. But, our foursome played in 4 hours. Course is in a very quiet area with nice mountain and rural views. Enjoyed our round!
Not a Good Value
For $175 per person, this course is not in shape for that price. The layout of the course is great. But the tee boxes, fairways, and greens need to be kept in better shape for that price point. I would much rather pay it bit more to go play Maderas.
Good course, yet expensive for what you get
Greens and fairways should be in better shape considering green fees
Over priced
The layout is confusing
Play was super slow
It is for sure overpriced
Back to Steele!
Played canyon/vineyard. Teed off as 4some and finished in 3hr 45 min. Course was in great shape. Greens firm, fast, and hard, but with spin all is good. The views are amazing and you’ll always see some form or wildlife around.
Supposed to be the best around
We were not from California but apparently this is a pretty good course but for the money I was expecting nicer. The green were great! The layout is pretty challenging if you have never played here. Lots of elevated tee shots and not a lot of places to miss. Very unforgiving if you miss. Overall good condition good views. I would play again if I was in the area but wouldn’t make a trip out to play it again.
Solid Steel
I played Steel Canyon for the first time in years yesterday. Well Maintained, Scenic and I’ll be back.