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4.7
1046 Reviews (1046)
5 Stars
831
4 Stars
152
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
91.3%
Recommend this course
985 out of 1046 reviews
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4.1
9 Reviews (9)
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5
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2
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0
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1
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
66.7%
Recommend this course
6 out of 9 reviews
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4.6
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
87.5%
Recommend this course
21 out of 24 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff, well-maintained fairways, and fast greens consistently impress golfers at this highly rated course. The scenic layout featuring stunning views and abundant wildlife makes it one of the most memorable tracks in the area.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7167 yards
Slope 142
Rating 75.2

Maderas Golf Club is one of San Diego's most popular courses. Although it is less than an hour from Torrey Pines, it has a stunning landscape and challenging design that rivals that of the famed seaside course. Maderas may not have the ocean views, but its beautiful landscape provides just as much scenery. Nestled inland amongst rolling hills, the golf course weaves through rocky cliffs and outcroppings. There are mature trees throughout as well as a meandering creek and over forty acres of native wildflowers. There are three sparkling lakes and five waterfalls that come into play on the course. The demanding layout features difficult greens that are large and lightning fast. Several tricky uphill and downhill lies can be found throughout Maderas Golf Club thanks to the hilly terrain.

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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent/Poa Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Johnny Miller (2000) Robert Muir Graves (2000)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Amex MasterCard Visa card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No denim or tee shirts permitted.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.7
1046 Reviews (1046)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 32
Patio Dining 21
19th Hole Scenic Views 20
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 59
Undulating Greens 45
Forced Carries 44
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 45
Advanced Golfers 44
A Weekend Splurge 41
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 41
In the 'Burbs 24
Convenient to the City 21

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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow play at Maderas

My wife and I played Maderas on 6/08/26. Both of us have played the course many times previously. The course was in great condition, but the pace of play was extremely slow. We waited on almost every hole and eventually had to play through a 2-some in front of us. After finishing the front 9 in 2 hrs 15 minutes, we had to wait 15 minutes to tee off on hole 10.

There were at least 2 groups on each hole for holes 10,11 & 12 and it took 60 minutes to play the 3 holes. When we arrived at hole 13, the group ahead of us had not teed off yet, so we decided to go to hole #4 to play the final 6 holes of the front nine again. We had no one in front of us and played those 6 holes in 45 minutes. The 18 holes we played took just under 4 hours, but if we hadn't switched back to the front nine, it would have been a 5+ hour round of golf.

We love the course, but will be reluctant to go again due to pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

It’s not worth $169

If the cart was extra $30, it should’ve.been mentioned while booking or even on confirmation email. Especially if course is not workable.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Maderas didn’t disappoint

My wife and I enjoyed our round at Maderas yesterday. The course was beautiful and in great shape. The entire staff was friendly and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don’t Miss This One

Course is in an unbelievable location. Upon arrival everything was top notch. Staff was pleasant and very accommodating. Conditions were great and in course maintenance was very considerate. The layout was beautiful. The course is challenging but open. I’ll definitely be going back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Much prefer Steele, Aviara, Torey over this track.

I think this course while not wildly overrated isn't nearly as nice as most seem to. Greens were slow and bunkers were marginal at best. Staff was very stuffy and seemed to interact with the well to do over the normal players. Steele Canyon is a great golf course, solid step up, better course than Maderas. if your looking for this caliber course. Much better. And closer to San Diego.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day of golf

This course was in fantastic condition. A great course and great staff. I would recommend this course to everyone

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course and Club

I really enjoyed the course. Challenging up and downhill layout. You need to be thoughtful about distance, and accuracy is key. Many trouble spots, but overall very playable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Probably the best public in San Diego

Marshall’s were rushing us even though we spent likely $300 at the bar and concessions throughout the day. We finished at 4.5 hours and were right on the group in front of us. Took a long time to get concessions even though we preordered before the turn but food and drink were solid. Course was in great shape. Tough pin placements. Great bar post round. Would absolutely play again. Was a little disappointed to see the range was on mats but it was fine.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Second Visit

This was my second visit to Maderas.

It was just as good as my first visit, which was very good. Beautiful course, beautiful surrounding area, friendly staff, and in great condition.

That about covers it. Play it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course was in great shape!

We played mid-late June and the course was perfect. Greens rolled a little fast and firm, which took a lot of break out of putts. Overall, the perfect day.

Side note: I ordered the miso glazed chicken skewers after we played in the restaurant. Avoid! Chicken was dried out and lacked flavor, rice tasted like tap water and it didn't come with the grilled pineapple as advertised. But DO order the breakfast burrito from the snack bar. That was amazing!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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