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Maderas Golf Club

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4.7
1045 Reviews (1045)
5 Stars
831
4 Stars
152
3 Stars
43
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
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94.2%
Recommend this course
985 out of 1045 reviews
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4.3
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
3.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
75.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 8 reviews
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4.7
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
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3 Stars
1
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.3%
Recommend this course
28 out of 30 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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 7167 yards 75.2 142
Maderas 72 6856 yards 74.0 138
Blue 72 6670 yards 73.3 136
White 72 6368 yards 71.9 131
White (W) 71 6368 yards 77.5 144
Forward 72 5393 yards 67.7 119
Forward (W) 71 5393 yards 72.8 135
Red 72 4967 yards 65.2 113
Red (W) 71 4967 yards 70.0 128
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Scorecard for Maderas Golf Club
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: 75.2/142 394 387 583 172 487 352 219 559 382 3535 341 359 437 449 552 253 453 188 600 3632 7167
Maderas M: 74.0/138 394 357 583 164 460 333 190 507 382 3370 341 359 437 385 526 240 453 165 580 3486 6856
Blue M: 73.3/136 355 357 560 164 460 333 190 507 351 3277 305 343 410 385 526 220 439 165 580 3373 6650
White M: 71.9/131 W: 77.5/144 337 352 540 150 435 310 181 491 341 3137 293 323 400 376 505 204 417 142 555 3215 6352
Forward M: 67.7/119 W: 72.8/135 332 330 470 139 332 290 126 418 275 2712 277 314 344 292 432 178 340 136 408 2721 5433
Red M: 65.2/113 W: 70.0/128 305 259 470 97 332 142 126 418 275 2424 246 276 316 292 432 158 340 95 408 2563 4987
Handicap 17 9 7 15 1 11 13 3 5 16 18 10 8 2 6 4 14 12
Par 4 4 5 3 4 4 3 5 4 36 4 4 4 4 5 3 4 3 5 36 72

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
1045 Reviews (1045)

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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u314160044783
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great challenging course

Course was in great shape, greens were running true even after they were punched just a couple weeks ago. A tough test of golf, very demanding off the tee.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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szs
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u634839309
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Superior course and views. Highly recommend.

As soon as you arrive staff are so friendly and helpful. Stunning course and views around the course. The course is extremely well maintained. Two holes a Marshall advised us where to hit and was a ball spotter to maintain pace of play. This was great as makes have to tee off over a large area of bush but there are drop zones on other side. All holes are interesting with elevation, water or bunkers. We did loss a few balls so bring extra. Highly recommend this course would visit again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u3125789
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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MalSingh
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course and Condition

We choose the course through viewing the reviews I can say this is in amazing condition, the fairways were rolling through different elevations and the greens where perfect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314164305962
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrific course

On vacation and we were pleasantly surprised by this hidden gem. Fairways and greens are pristine.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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vDeHfdZ5j4aqQ7YfMc4n
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great experience.

Played two days in a row and the course was in great shape. Fairways and greens well maintained. Course is tough, especially reading the greens, but it’s fair and the staff is great. CC type experience.

Will be back whenever I’m in San Diego.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Julyboy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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u314159804735
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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jcass64
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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NAVIN2010
Played On
Reviews 8
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

Very Grand Golf Course

A very well managed Golf Course. All members at the Club and Course are courteous and nice. It has equally nice practice facility. I want to play again soon>

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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kvalente
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course to Cost Ratio

Book far enough in advance there is no better course in San Diego for the price. Course, greens, staff, amenities are all 5 star.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314159683715
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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dkbuff86
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Cindy2021
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wonderful course but slow pace

The pace was way too slow, took over 5 hrs to complete.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000002166079
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

One of the best course in San Diego area. It was very hot day and marshals were going around with cold water and cold towels for the golfers, thank you. The course is in perfect shape and beautiful scenery. Only downside was pro shop charging $5.00 bag fee per golfer, I don’t remember paying the bag fee before.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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dkbuff86
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
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Vickieirene
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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bsears4054
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not CASH friendly.

I guess they can’t trust their staff to either be able to count money or not steal it. Not a fan of credit card only establishments.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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YuGolf92
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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