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4.8
1038 Reviews (1038)
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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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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4.5
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Conditions
4.0
Value
3.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
3.0
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4.8
57 Reviews (57)
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Conditions
4.8
Value
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Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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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 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

$159 is the right price!

Teed off @ 8am - Fog hindered the round for first 5 holes. Good thing a regular player could guide us. Too many times the group of the sets of tee markers were together and further back. Lots of undulations, elevated shots, and a couple of holes that were just tight. Two par threes played over 225 yards from Whte tees. Pace was good considering waited most of the back nine...was still 4:08. Play M-Th as it is the right value @ $160 ish.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Track

This is a hilly but largely shielded track that should be played on Tour. Fairways were wonderful and the greens were fast and pins fair.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Top course

I had seen the five star ratings and wanted to play Maderas.

I got a decent rate and used one of my discount codes.

After planting the course however I world have been happy paying double. Amazing course. Definitely some challenges, but the layout is terrific.

Course conditions are amazing.

Cart’s are new and have impressive tech.

Staff were knowledgeable and very attentive.

A Staff Member took my bag on arrival and got me set up with a cart. I checked in and the Staff member there showed me the facilities.

Range and putting green are top notch.

The Starter gave us some useful hints and advice for the course.

All in all a terrific experience. Well worth it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun @ Maderas Golf Club

Had a good time and Maderas Golf Club. Although the holes were bunched up, the layout was very nice, great scenery and layout.

My wife and I travel to check out out of state courses often. This course is in our Top 10 (so far).

Club rentals were pricey; which was expected. Paid $359 for a round (for 2), a hat and club rentals (1 set).

I recommend this course for novice to solid players. Hope you enjoy it. We certainly did!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best!

I think this is one of if not the best public courses in SanDiego. I’ve only played here a few times, but it’s always been in great shape. The staff are friendly and attentive. You can get some fantastic deals with Tee Off. It’s a pricey place to play without a discount. Definitely will be returning to this place again and again.

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

First Timer. Will be Back

Beautifully manicured course. Great layout and challenging. Greens rolled smoothly. Play was a little slow at 1 pm tee off.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

National Championship warmup

This is a challenging course. You will need to use course management on about every hole.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful, challenging and friendly

Maderas is exquisitely designed, challenging but fair. Highly recommend playing here if it is within your budget. The place is over-the-top beautiful. Everyone we met during our round, from the valet to the starter to the people in the pro shop and the restaurant were very friendly, helpful and professional. Be sure to pick up your complementary yardage book in the pro shop before you start out. Pace of play is taken very seriously here, which I appreciate. Kevin the starter gave us great advice before we set out. Be sure to bring extra balls because they are $17 a sleeve in the pro shop, but don’t leave without getting a MAD hat. We can’t wait to come back to San Diego to play Maderas again. A PERFECT DAY.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Great layout and challenging green’s. A real golf course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Country club/members only vibe

Course conditions and layout great as expected but green side bunkers could use fluffy white sand. Got a good deal on GolfNow but felt treated as an outsider. Expected to pay additional $5 at check in counter to unfriendly staff to pay for “club cleaner” at the end of your round. Would gladly give gratuity if outstanding service was rendered. Played with members who repeatedly hit additional shots (practice during the round) and even saw a 5some (what’s up with that?). Played with members who drove the cart to the parking lot at the end of the round???so I did the same to bring the golf bag to the car…was told by the “club cleaner”/cart return person that “I” can’t do that. Members only entitlement and snooty feeling all day. Otherwise had a great round from the blue tees.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Never disappoints!

Aside from 1 hole where the tees weren’t set up, Maderas is always worth the money!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
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
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Maderas

Excellent course, challenging, fun, scenic, and priced right hope they don't change that or I would change my mind on value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful!

My wife and I had a great day on the course. Stunning views everywhere.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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