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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%
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985 out of 1045 reviews
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4.3
8 Reviews (8)
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1
Conditions
4.5
Value
3.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
75.0%
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4.7
31 Reviews (31)
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.5%
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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
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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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u314163923973
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

fairways, greens and cart paths are in excelente condition. Driving range is comfortable and ball refills are delivered. Landscaping is amazing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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finch21
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
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 Extremely Challenging
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u56190475
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Maderas Golf Experience

Johnny Miller designed a gem in the hills north of San Diego. Course is very hilly with lots of elevation changes and is a tough walk even with a cart. Greens are very fast and undulating and down hill/down grain putts can literally run off the green into a rattlesnake-filled gorge. Tough but really fun. Reminds me of courses in Scottsdale/Care Free AZ. A great alternative to Torrey Pines which is really hard to get on for visitors.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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drlee1222
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

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
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u000004321456
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
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bevoaz
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
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u130219296
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
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u000007448233
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
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su0814
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
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Steven7038321
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
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kingpinkev
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
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Lindavictor
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
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parfivesintwo
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
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u000004321456
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
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u3856105
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
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u314159543528
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
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Marvinstorey
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
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esp004
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
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u000005091494
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
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u928257252
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
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