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4.7
1050 Reviews (1050)
5 Stars
835
4 Stars
152
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
89.6%
Recommend this course
989 out of 1050 reviews
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4.4
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
83.3%
Recommend this course
10 out of 12 reviews
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4.4
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
78.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 14 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
1050 Reviews (1050)

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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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
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awful Course Management

Tough course but ill managed. 6 hours to play! Unmanaged. For $220 I expect to play under 5 hours. Allowing 8 zones to play is inexcusable!

Find another course to play!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cart Path Only

Course was in rough shape after a big rain and “cart path only” made the round unenjoyable for my larger friends. Courses should give a break on price when this happens. Also didn’t like being surprised with a mandatory $5pp pre-tip for the bag guys. Would rather tip someone for their level of service provided.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day for golf

Very challenging course with many memorable moments.

First time playing Maderas and it met expectations.

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

Love Playing Maderas!

Course is in good condition considering all the rain! Watch for the wild turkeys roaming the 6th and 7th holes! Can’t wait to get out and play Maderas again!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Maderas

This course is extremely challenging because of the layout and the low quality of field conditions.

For the price it is not worth it to me. Much better places with better field conditions for the same price.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
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
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Great Course - No Marshall to keep up pace of play

Front group was taking forever. Group behind us hit into us twice (the second one on purpose and landed a yard from where we were) likely thinking we were the ones holding up play. Did not see a Marshall once. Ruined a good day out on the course as it turned what should have been a fun day out into one that was on the verge of resulting in an altercation. Lots of money to pay for a round like that.

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

Great course

We had wonderful day of golf with out of town friends. Friendly staff from a bag drop to pro shop. Course in great shap as usual. Slow pace due to frost delay but one. Of best course to play SD area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

What a Gem!

Beautiful course, challenging but fair…greens rolled true although difficult to figure out initially :)

Course was manicured unbelievably well all throughout (tee boxes, fairways, greens) for a “winter round”.

Only “issues” were temporary, bar/grill was being remodeled and the gps in our cart did not work.

Highly recommend this course, will definitely be coming back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Was not impressed…was expecting more

I was expecting more for paying $159. Plus it was carts on path which made pace of play longer. I thought course conditions would be pristine at this rate. They did open up a number of holes once we got to the back nine. Very disappointed.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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