Maderas Golf Club

I am from MA, but visit my sister in San Diego a few times a year. Maderas is one of my favorite courses to play. The conditions are always great, and the course is very challenging, but I love the layout anyway. It can be a bit pricey, but the hot deal made it a relative bargain.

I see this place is top rated in this app, staff and amenities are great, well organized peace of play, Greens are crazy fast, if I play this place again I will do with a caddie, far too difficult greens, fairways are also extremely fast and flat so I recommend to play very conservative as the ball will roll from one side to the other very fast and quickly. I think it is a little overpriced but at 70 usd deal I got I think is just ok.

Showed up and was told we had been "double booked" and that we would have to tee off later. Were sent off on the back nine which was fine but when we turned onto the front, it was backed up. Group in front of us was extremely slow with no Marshall the entire day to keep pace up. Saw beer cart once all day. Staff was ok, not great.

Not worth full price to play here.

Three days before we were scheduled to play it became very obvious that no course in San Diego County would be open with a forecasted downpour of 2-3” inches of rain on the day of play. So we called ahead and asked if they would be open for our pre-paid round. This seemed like a reasonable question, since two of us were coming from out of the area. Nevertheless, the pro shop insisted that they would most likely be open for golf since the course drains well, and they have only cancelled golf 4 times since the course opened. So we had to wait until day of play, no matter the forecast. Again, we call that morning for a final check (in a strong downpour) and no one is in the pro shop to answer the phone, nor did they bother to tell their club operator that they left or if the course was closed. The weather was an inconvenience, but the lack of customer service is an outrage... please try to do better.

For the price this course is way over rated. If you do play buy the tip book in shop. For the price it’s strange GPS system on Cart doesn’t give you advice. Greens are crazy ... almost need a windmill or clown face to put on them.. I just want to say I enjoyed the day ... met three new golfers and it was beautiful. I just didn’t care what I shot so it took the frustration away. I’m a 10 index. Ball carries and rolls far .. tee shots are blind a lot and again with out tip book you are lost. Greens and fairways are just above average

Someone let 2 groups of six slow down every one behind them on our back 9, completely unacceptable

Course was pretty but much too difficult for my level of golf. Staff was great. Course conditions were fair but not up to the levels of the courses in Palm Desert and Scottsdale which we played these past 2 weeks. Interesting change in elevation on the different holes. Pace of play very slow . Finishing 8 holes took two and a half hours. We had to leave early because of the slow pace.

Troon’s only course in San Diego and they know what they’re doing when it comes to course management and hospitality. The course layout is challenging but fair and the greens and fairways are pristine in condition. The pace of pay is usually quick; I’ve played there multiple times and all but once was sub 4.5 hours expect once. But above all else, their staff make the experience of Maderas. 10/10.

I enjoyed the round of golf. My two disappointments were the temp in the club house (appearantly the people with the keys to the thermostats were out and the beer girl was absent the back nine.

We played as a 3some on Tuesday, 18 December. Weather was perfect and overall it was a fun experience. The fairways and greens were in absolutely perfect condition. But, it was our first time playing and in hindsight, should not have gone from the blues. Whites/Greens would have been better. Course has several holes that require carries over ravines/gorges. Several holes have blind tee shots. But the most challenging aspects were the greens. You have to know where to land the ball on the green if you want any chance to get a par. On several holes, a bogey would have been a great score. Some of the greens were angled pretty steeply to begin with. Add some "interesting" pin placements and you are looking at 3 putts minimum. We hit a few greens only to see the ball roll back 20 yards. The greens themselves were absolutely stunning; any pro would have been impressed. We played this course using a great deal from GolfAdvisor. Great conditions and unbeatable hospitality. But, be warned, if you are playing for the first time, move up 2 sets of tees.

4-1/2 hour round on a weekend is always welcome. Course is in good shape. Greens are fast. The rains several weeks ago messed up my home course

( Balboa) , so I took advantage of a golf now special and was glad that I did. Almost forgot how nice these premium courses are fun to play on. Oh yes, the personnel at Maderas is always courteous and helpful..

Highly recommend this course.

Probably my favorite course in the United States ..perfect weather perfect conditions

Every hole is a postcard challenging but very fair pick the right Tee Box

Wonderful course. Excellent customer service. Will definitely play again and recommend to others.

This is one golf course you have to play if you're in the San Diego area .The staff are very friendly and helpful.from the time you park the car till the time you leave you are treated outstanding .

For winter season starting, the course was in excellent shape. The greens were running fast and smooth. We probably had more roll on the fairway due to winter conditions but not bad.

I haven't played here in a while since I belong to a country club but enjoyed the challenge.

The clubhouse staff and starter were very friendly.

My friends and I decided to grab a drink and order an appetizer. That was okay. Nice people but they were not jumping to help us even though the bar was empty. The menu was limited and nachos were okay at best.

But we were at Maderas for the food.

The course was in great condition and we played a quick round. Perfect!

Really enjoyed this course. Nice starter, staff and in-house services. Course layout is beautiful as well as the view. Club house is gorgeous. Only negative is that the pace was hopelessly slow. Why was there no sheriff pushing the extremely slow players.

Really enjoyed the course from the tips. Nice, scenic tee boxes. Greens in good shape. Good course.

Great experience overall. Staff was friendly and starter got us out on time. Course was in excellent shape overall except for a tee box or 2 that were a little beat up. Greens rolled true and on the fast side. Pace of play was average. Course is a good test of playing ability, fairways narrow and require good shot making ability. Water and forced carries come into play on a few holes. Only complaint, if you can call it that, was practice range was mats only and was pretty wet and soppy. Was able to score a deal time which made this an excellent value. Otherwise the value here is average. Would definitely play here again.