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4.8
1042 Reviews (1042)
5 Stars
830
4 Stars
151
3 Stars
43
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
95.5%
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983 out of 1042 reviews
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4.8
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
4
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0
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
80.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 5 reviews
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4.8
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.6%
Recommend this course
43 out of 45 reviews
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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

4.8
1042 Reviews (1042)

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
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Definitely Going Back!

Searched for a good track in the San Diego area and found Maderas on GolfPass. What a terrific layout! Played from the Green tees (~ 6800 yds), and every hole is challenging. You have to think on this course, and with a breeze blowing, the changing elevations add complexity to the game. Loved it! I'll be back as soon as I can. Very courteous staff, too!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love Playing Maderas!

Beautiful course in great condition! The greens are rolling quite well! Highly recommend playing Maderas!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Terrific Course

My experience playing this course was totally enjoyable. The layout, course conditions, and friendliness of staff were all exceptional. It is a beautiful course carved into the hills NE of San Diego that is challenging and fun to play. I will certainly play it again when I return to the San Diego area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

First Class Golf Experience

A Private Club for a Day!

Facilities, Practice area, and course are fantastic.

This course will is very Hilly with great views, youll be tired when you finish.

It will also turn your birdies into double bogies real fast so understand your going to get beat up on a couple holes.

I played with a 25 handicap female golfer and the forward tees were fair.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Member For A Day

My second times playing Maderas and another great experience.

I am a member of a private course in Canada, Maderas treated like a member for a day.

Friendly staff, lovely clubhouse, very nice carts and golf course in great shape and very challenging.

Well worth the $100+ to play this course. I look forward to playing Maderas again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging and fun golf day

We loved returning to Maderas - the staff were friendly and we golfed as a twosome which was a big treat. We finished in under four hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth every cent…

From top to bottom the Staff and Course are top notch. At every intersection this facility is on point.

Looking forward to a return visit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Love Playing Maderas!!!

Beautiful course in great condition! Greens were firm and fast, and the fairways were running at a 13 said one of the guys in my group! Highly recommend playing Maderas!!

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

Overall

The design of the course was very good

Condition was good

Golf staff was good

Locker room was dirty

Grill service was very poor

Food was good

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent gol course

Beautiful golf course, nested in a wonderful landscape

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best course in San Diego

I take all of my out of town guests here before any other place and they are so thrilled. Every hole is different and super fun. The conditions are fabulous and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The price is on the higher side as you get what you pay for.

Every day at maderas is a good day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

How Slow Can You Go

Painful pace of play accentuated by non existent marshals and a Pro Shop that could care less. Drove off at 13 after 5.5 hours. On top of that they allowed an 8some to play further aggravating the situation.

For the amount of money they want, you can certainly do better!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

GREAT COURSE. LOVED THE GREENS

I played this course while visiting town for a conference. Great course. Loved the range. Great course. The back nine is good until you finish 15. A bit of a bottle neck there. But it was a Saturday at the end of the day so that can be expected. I will come back again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice

Really nice course. With all the rain the greens were a little soft but nothing they can do about that. All in all great course forsure. Definitely want to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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