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4.8
1038 Reviews (1038)
5 Stars
826
4 Stars
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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
95.0%
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979 out of 1038 reviews
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4.8
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
4
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Conditions
4.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
80.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 5 reviews
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4.8
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
51
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.6%
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56 out of 58 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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4.8
1038 Reviews (1038)

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing Experience!!

This establishment is top notch !! Drove out here from AZ just to play this course. The hospitality I received from the baggage drop guys, pros shop, the starter and restaurant servers was incredible. The starter , wish I knew the gentleman’s name, but WOW! He was a total professional. I was paired up with another single, who was a member at Maderas. I couldn’t have chosen a better person to play my first round with at this course. He (Eric ) was so helpful and hospitable as well. Thank you Maderas for a memorable round!! Will be back soon!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Worth The Trip

Spending a few days in the SD area and played Maderas with a friend, and was very happy we did. Very nice course with great layout and very good conditions. Nice value as most of the higher end courses in SD are expensive. Looking forward to coming back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course!

Amazing course in the beautiful rolling hills. Spectacular views! I highly recommend this course. I intend to play it again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Maderas 10/20

One of my favorite layouts in SD, in near pristine conditions. Best staff & atmosphere in SD.

Extra fees for water & golf bag handling a bit much for an already high-end course!

Greens were unexpectedly slow, really threw us off.

Gotta love the icy towels on a warm day in Poway.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Great Day Walking Course

Course was in excellent condition. Fairways were plush and greens were in excellent condition. Pace of play was slow waiting on most tee boxes. Walking with pull cart was not easy. If walking, it's better to carry bag. Course management was very accommodating. Bring extra balls for going over water and canyons.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well worth the trip!!!

I booked this course on line, it met my expectations. It was a good playable course, the staff was friendly and the course was in great condition.

I will definitely play it again when I travel to the San Diego area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Little Beauty !!

Stunning layout and surroundings. Well kept course that will test your ability to play from every kind of lie, uphill, downhill, side hill, you’ll get them all . Great fairways, tees and greens and GPS in the buggies. Ice cold towel at the end of the round was a lovely touch on hot day to. I would highly recommend playing Maderas and with about 5 different tees to choose from it can suit any level of player.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

So nice!

We enjoyed playing ! The course was immaculate and the staff was welcoming and pleasant! We were here on vacation and I wish I could play here on a regular basis! Loved it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Play Here

Great service and the course is always perfectly manicured. The layout offers golfers a lot of variety.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pristine

Possibly one of the best golf experiences I have encountered. The course was immaculate!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Almost perfect

My wife and I played this absolutely beautiful course and truly enjoyed the layout , staff and facilities. My one complaint would be the one maintenance staff running the pull behind blower, from the second hole to the fifth he was right there with us on every shot, and on one hole he even was nice enough to park next to the green as we proceeded to putt with the blower humming along. We are not pro,’s and no money on the line, it was just disappointing that he’d did not know better and to stay with one group for and ruined the expensive of those holes. All in all I would recommend this course ( without the blower).

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

Awesome place

You might wanna go somewhere like torry because of the name but this place is better!!!! Don’t waste your time around San Diego anywhere else this is definitely the place to be!!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Spectacular golf course

Maderas is spectacular. Lots of elevation changes, perfect fairways and greens when Torrey Pines was very dry. It is a true test off the back tees and will challenge the best players.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 39
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Really nice staff

Our buddy was running late. We had a prepaid time and they let us move it back a bit. Really nice crew.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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