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Maderas Golf Club

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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
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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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 7167 yards 75.2 142
Maderas 72 6856 yards 74.0 138
Blue 72 6670 yards 73.3 136
White 72 6368 yards 71.9 131
White (W) 71 6368 yards 77.5 144
Forward 72 5393 yards 67.7 119
Forward (W) 71 5393 yards 72.8 135
Red 72 4967 yards 65.2 113
Red (W) 71 4967 yards 70.0 128
Track Rounds
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Scorecard for Maderas Golf Club
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 75.2/142 394 387 583 172 487 352 219 559 382 3535 341 359 437 449 552 253 453 188 600 3632 7167
Maderas M: 74.0/138 394 357 583 164 460 333 190 507 382 3370 341 359 437 385 526 240 453 165 580 3486 6856
Blue M: 73.3/136 355 357 560 164 460 333 190 507 351 3277 305 343 410 385 526 220 439 165 580 3373 6650
White M: 71.9/131 W: 77.5/144 337 352 540 150 435 310 181 491 341 3137 293 323 400 376 505 204 417 142 555 3215 6352
Forward M: 67.7/119 W: 72.8/135 332 330 470 139 332 290 126 418 275 2712 277 314 344 292 432 178 340 136 408 2721 5433
Red M: 65.2/113 W: 70.0/128 305 259 470 97 332 142 126 418 275 2424 246 276 316 292 432 158 340 95 408 2563 4987
Handicap 17 9 7 15 1 11 13 3 5 16 18 10 8 2 6 4 14 12
Par 4 4 5 3 4 4 3 5 4 36 4 4 4 4 5 3 4 3 5 36 72

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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Warf
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Scottmize1
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Maderas

Great course will test all your shot making Ability lots of force carry open fairway the greens in very nice shape would recommended to anybody

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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u314161364012
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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tbortolott001
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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u746616568
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Course

Maderas is an excellent high end course. Course is extremely hilly with oversize undulated greens. Course is difficult so not for beginners. Staff are s extremely professional & friendly!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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23992caravel
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course, always my favorite

I have played this course several times and never get bored of it! The course condition is excellent and challenge. It makes you want to come back play more. Had a wonderful time today.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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tchron
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Gchris8151
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Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
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First Time Playing

Not a course for an 80 year old, like me.

Much too long and difficult for a short - hitting, 80 year old like me and my wife. It’s a beautiful course, in good shape, but it’s layout is the most physically demanding I’ve ever played - and I’ve been playing for 71 years.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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u877050051
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u614872581
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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DavidPoorman
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

San Diego’s Best

Maderas is a special place. No matter what the other courses in San Diego are doing you can count on this course to be in immaculate condition. The staff are always friendly and the experience is much more than just a round of golf. This course is a must play (as much as you possibly can)!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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bbasista
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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cameronbaird
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Really fun track

This was one of my favorite courses played thus far in the SoCal area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Yahnni36
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Greens were fast and almost impossible. Beside that, the course was amazing.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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elmerandrade
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Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Excellent course, great staff and facilities.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u996428340
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Nygoal40
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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christiansaldivar
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u765243346
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough Course Conditions

Played in the afternoon in the sun on a beautiful day. The layout of the course is challenging, to say the least. The greens were good, but the tee boxes were trash. I was very disappointed in them. Also, the range was garbage. We didn’t have any grass to practice off of. They weren’t doing any maintenance at all that would cause that, so I’m not sure why it’s like that. Lastly, I wanted to pay cash for some drinks, but was told they wouldn’t accept it. I understand the whole “COVID” crap, but when you can accept cash tips, you can also accept cash payments.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u3503903
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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