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4.8
1043 Reviews (1043)
5 Stars
831
4 Stars
151
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
95.5%
Recommend this course
984 out of 1043 reviews
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4.8
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
83.3%
Recommend this course
5 out of 6 reviews
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4.9
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
97.7%
Recommend this course
43 out of 44 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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Reviews

4.8
1043 Reviews (1043)

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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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
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Conditions Excellent
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Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
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Handicap 10-14
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Plays Once a month
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4.0
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Took 3 coworkers out as a reward

Everything was great and clubhouse/grille atmosphere dead but that probably byproduct of current rules w/ local government. Course was great and starter Marshall was very friendly w/ one of our guys who was new to game. Only weird thing experience I had was the check in guy outside. He weren’t out of his way to tell me he never had to pay for golf. Thought that was odd since I was on my way to pay 800 for my groups round. Just weird way to start the experience but my group got passed it and had a great time w/ each other.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

SAVE YOUR MONEY

SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!

Play somewhere else that isn’t taking advantage of the COVID Golf Industry! This place is a rip off! Course is in “OK” condition... definitely have inflated prices... have a $5 “COVID Fee”?? Place of play was awful! Marshals were screaming at a group from on top of the hill while we were trying to tee off. Played on a 90 Degree day in January, gave us one MINI bottle of water. When the BevCart came around, the wanted $5 for another mini bottle. For $150+ customer service was terrible!

You’re welcome!

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course in great shape for time of year. Greens running very nice.

Wetness limited to cart path only. Bring your par 3 bag to carry clubs onto fairway from cart.

Only drawback today was the pins weren’t updated on carts so all yardages were incorrect. Glad I had range finder but until we noticed it had some serious discrepancies between the cart and what I was seeing in the finder.

Course layout is fabulous though.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice Round

I played this course with my husband and teenage daughter for my birthday.. We all had a great time. From the warm welcome we received from the attendants in the parking lot, to the very friendly starter, we had a great time. They even provide you with a nice bottle of water. Even though the course is not as green and lush due to the time of year, the course is gorgeous. It definitely ranks up there as one of my favorite courses.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

Wide fairways, watch out for the sand traps & the greens are fast! One of the best courses ie played. Well worth the money!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Pristine condition and layout

Course is beautiful in every way. Pace of play is great and the layout is amazing. Greens are as challenging and pure as they get.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Course, a Bargain!

Beautiful course in excellent condition at a bargain price. Thanks to Golfpass, got a deal at $65. Didn’t play well, but the course and surrounding scenery are beautiful and that alone makes it a great venue. Staff is friendly and helpful and the pace of play is very good. Tough course but I love it whenever I can play there!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

The course is beautiful. Could use improvement with the staff- the cart girl was not around. Players on the course has one too many drinks and hit the ball while still on the fairway- the ball hit the bag.

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