Maderas Golf Club
About
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Maderas Golf Club, hole 15 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 12/15/2022
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Maderas Golf Club, hole 16 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 12/15/2022
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Par 3 17th Photo submitted by spectre1972 on 09/18/2021
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Par 5 18th Photo submitted by spectre1972 on 09/18/2021
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Very challenging
We played for half off which was really nice and definitely made it worth it. I live in north Phoenix and it would be better than average out there but for San Diego it is top notch. Definitely challenging and will test your layup skills. The greens are very hard but fun when I say hard I mean difficult
This is a truly amazing course. I hadn't ever played it due to the higher price but had always wanted to(.i used promo for 50%off) From the minute you arrive, you are treated like royalty! A cart was brought out to my car to load up my clubs and welcome me to the course. The starter was very helpful and gave me advice on what tees to play..The course conditions were great even after much rain over the last 2 weeks. Greens really rolled nicely. The layout was a great mix and I never got bored. I will come back as often as I can. They also offered free range balls so get there early.They have great GPS on the cart that measured to the pin for the day.4 hour and 20 minute round.
A real gem not to be missed.
We had a fantastic day at Maderas. Great staff and lots of fun. Thank you all so much.
Best we have played in Southwest California
Played early afternoon and conditions were excellent for golf. The course is magnificent in the layout and design. Many opportunities for lost balls if you try to cut corners. Picking the correct set of tees important (17 handicapper off the white tees and ladies 28 off the red ) in making the course playable.
All staff were extremely hospitable and added to the enjoyment of the 4 hour round.
Spectacular
Some outstanding holes on this spectacular layout. Great conditions, with fast challenging greens. Staff is courteous, friendly and professional. A great experience
Love the layout
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.
Is this as good as it gets in San Diego?
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.
Who’s on first?
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.
Not worth the money
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
Too difficult a course
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.
Best course in San Diego
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.
Nice golf course
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.
Great course but pick the right set of tees
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.
Good time... good course
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.
5 star operation&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
Maderas
Wonderful course. Excellent customer service. Will definitely play again and recommend to others.
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