Maderas Golf Club

Annoying hidden charge of $5 per person at check-in for "gratuities". I pay the bag drop people myself, I don't need an automatic hidden charge.

Course is challenging when hard and firm since any slightly curving shot hits the narrow fairways and runs off.

Starter was nice enough to move me up one tee time. It's a hard course, choose your tee box wisely, even if fairways are firm.

After the round, heard someone taking a shower in locker room, if they offer it to our of town guests catching a flight (like Aviara), that would be really cool

One of the Top ones I played in Course Layout. I played Nicholas Course in Puerto Vallarta two weeks ago.and I enjoyed Madeira’s more than Vallarta Nicholas course.(over &200 USD)

And it was under $100 thru GolfNow(& GolfPass+), so l loved it.. but you need to start early to finish’ Cuz it took almost 5 hrs.

Loved. Will make my way back next time visiting Southern California.

Arrived to learn there had been a frost delay and we would be teeing off about an hour later than planned. No biggie, weather happens. However, we barely finished 18 as there was a group of a few groups in front of us with a few children that was playing at a glacial pace. Never saw a ranger or starter out on the course to keep things. Not what I hoped for a resort style course.

The course itself is beautiful and well maintained, although some of the tee boxes need a little TLC.

I have played Maderas a couple times before with fond memories. I stretched myself a little by playing the blues as I am not a very big hitter. I found that there were a number of very tough/ kind of unfair shots. I didn't play 18 (it was dark) but the three other par 5s all had flaws (to me). Number 3 requires a really short layup to about 140 yards or a very risky long and accurate 2nd shot over the creek. #8 is extreme target off the tee and then the green is extremely exposed and hard to hit (and miss left by 10 feet and you are out of play. # 14 is 530 straight up hill. Plays about 600. The green is perched and very hard to hit (even in 3). 3 of us were left and tried to chip to a back right pin and the balls all rolled off the front into the hazard. A couple other holes that are too target or where you get into trouble too easily (5 & 16), Staff and amenities are great. Layout a challenge - play to tees a bit shorter than you can possibly reach.

Considering playing? Do yourself a favour and play Maderas. Jaw dropping views, amazing staff, beautiful conditions.

First time golfer at Maderas. Great staff. Friendly and efficient. Will be back when I visit Southern California.

Nolan in the pro shop is a cool guy.

One of most enjoyable rounds of golf I've had. Course was in excellent shape. Played with two knowledgeable and friendly members. Maybe most true putting surfaces I've ever played on. Would highly recommend a visit!

Played with my wife as a Christmas present and we were looking forward to eating after the round at their grill. Unfortunately and fyi for anyone who may go on a Monday/ Tuesday be advised that the snack/ beverage cart leaves early and the grill closes early as well. These were the only negatives of our round as the service was great when encountered.

Course is always in great shape great greens extremely challenging layout very nice area as well