Maderas Golf Club

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

Had the first tee time and played with two members. They were great guys and the experience was top rate. Would definitely go back.

Really liked the course and staff was excellent. Only real complaint was pace of play. Couldn’t finish in 5 hours. Never saw a course marshal.

I always love to play at Maderas

One of the top 3 courses in San Diego

Very recomendable

If you're going to have a bad hole, best to have it on the front nine.

This is equally true of golfers and golf courses. Maderas' version is the unfortunate, shoehorned par-5 8th, which just doesn't fit the rest of the golf course and leaves a bit of a sour taste.

Luckily, it's a brief one, as the rest of the course is solid and reaches some impressive heights, both literally and figuratively. The greens have a surprising amount of movement for a course of this vintage, with various gathering features that can make some short shots an awful lot of fun. Plus, the drop-shot par 3s on the back nine - 15 and 17 - help bring things to a rousing conclusion. A very fun course to play with beautiful facilities and nice people.

Another great day golfing Maderas. I always try to get a tound in at this great course when we are on in town.