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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
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
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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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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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Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love this course

The course is challenging, meticulously groomed and beautiful. I would recommend it to anyone. I even bought a logo shirt finally because I talk this course up so much to my playing groups that I figure its time to represent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Worth the Price Tag!!!!

Super impressed! Clubhouse, practice facilities all top notch! Tee boxes, Fairways and greens were perfect! I would have preferred the greens to be a little faster but it was hot and humid. Tremendous layout and design. Holes are well framed with perfect targets. If you hit it well you can score if you are a little off you will be punished! Ill be back for sure!!!! It is one of the best tracks in San Diego County. Feels like you are at a private club.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

The Mecca

This is the greatest golf experience I have ever had. The course provided absolutely everything one can dream of in a day if golf. Stunning views, incredible hikes, outrageous challenges, impeccable greens, and pure golf ectasy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Heard good things

Greens were in great shape, but course was dried out. Most of the staff were friendly. With.all the blind spots on drives, I got hit into 3 times, while waiting for group ahead

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A1 Golf Experience

After teeing up on 18, I’m already dreaming of the next time I’ll get to play Maderas. Immense challenge meets sheer beauty as soon as you step onto the first box. Johnny Miller sculpted this course into the hills like Michelangelo sculpted the David, creating a timeless masterpiece for us mortals to enjoy. Complete with rolling hills, waterfalls, creeks, and strategically placed trees which create a sense of solitude on each hole paired with added difficulty. Find a tee time mid-week and you’ll score one for about $100, which, as the 2nd best course in the county behind Torrey Pines, is well worth it. Staff is always friendly, with a cart waiting for you at the parking lot. Also, if it’s any importance to you, the premium price and difficult layout seem to drive away the hacks/30 handicaps so your round will NOT consist of waiting 10 minutes at each shot which always happens at Torrey. In the event you do have to wait at a tee box, time goes by twice as fast as you take in the beauty of the surrounding hills, and before you know it, you’re up.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course and property

Played on a hot Sunday in July. Hit accurate tee shots and you'll go low--approach shots aren't as punitive as other courses around (i.e Torrey) and allow for good scoring. Course was in fantastic shape; fairways were like carpet, tee boxes immaculate. Flyover GPS on cart was helpful as this was my first time playing this course. Had to handle my own clubs and clean them pre/post round due to COVID, also had to clean out my own cart afterward due to pandemic. Grill options were limited to 4/5 items only and were simple items that cost less than half the price to make. Overall great course and highly recommend adding it to your list of must-plays in San Diego County.

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

World class course

Really good mix of holes, easy to difficult Course in excellent condition, not burned out like so many in the area. Greens very challenging but fair. Need to play it a few times if possible to figure a few things out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Sometimes I hate Johnny Moller

This is a tough challenge. It takes a few rounds and lots of balls to get the hang of it. A real treat.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Maderas

Prepare yourself for a outstanding day of golf at one of San Diego best kept secret's

The moment you arrive you are treated like royalty and you will be amazed at the organization and friendliest employees, make feel comfortable and welcome.

Now the course is challenging to most that play it, and our group shared that challenge. From tee to green the course is in perfect shape and greens were true and fast. Love to play again in the near future.

JHARTIGAN

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Celebrating friendship

Great course lots of beautiful views and well maintained fairways & greens. Bring your A game on the greens ⛳️

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Unique course with great views!!!

Beautiful course with spectacular views. Challenging for all skill levels. Course was in phenomenal shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Hit them straight

Hit them straight, Because some of the driving holes are unbelievably tight. Plus a couple greens fall right off into the Cliffs. Greens are in great shape staff was friendly and overall the course was fun

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slopey and challenging

Played with 3 buddies who had played the course several times--even with their help, stepped into a few snares built into the course. Assuming Johnny Miller responsible for the snares. Most of the tee shots are semi-uncomfortable to me--blind shots, small targets, sloped fairways. Sometimes all three! I was striking ball OK on this day--but still ended up in 7 hazards (!). Bring extra balls. All that said, the course is beautiful and well-maintained. Greens are very slopey, but running slow on the day I played. Still tough. I'd really like a second try at this one--learned a lot from round 1. $120 is upper end of what I like to spend, a splurge for sure.

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