Maderas Golf Club

Played this course with three other singles. No local knowledge but course was still very easy to play. Great layout and these pace was really good. Some spectacular views from tee boxes and the greens were running very true. Would definitely recommend this course to anyone.

This is a challenging course. A lot of ravines, creek beds, hills, traps to make your game go south in a hurry. A couple of holes have blind landing areas with some hidden dangers, so if possible play with someone who knows the course.

It might seem over the top to give all categories a 5 star rating but Maderas hit all the right spots and in our minds was worth the trip, and the money although a good Hot Deal from GN made this even more enjoyable.

Course was in great condition, played off the Blues which made it a challenge but still playable, my wife played off a mixture of whites and greens and probably wishes she'd stuck just to the forward tees but still enjoyed the experience.

Pro, Starter and all the other staff we met were very welcoming and the starter spent some time explaining the course, especially the large size of the greens and to club up if pins were at the back which did help a lot.

Pace of play was great and we were round as a 3 ball in 3 3/4 hours. Like all courses played for the first time you want another go to benefit from a bit of course knowledge and we've already booked another visit.

Played the Blues (73.6/137/6670) using Forelinx as a single first out, playing at a leisurely pace of 4 hours. The weather was very overcast and calm, around 60.

I like the layout & design more with each visit. Overall, the conditions were not as nice as my last trip here, but still very good, just not excellent. Hilly course with several tees a good distance from the last green, this would be a very challenging to walk. You cannot get off the beaten path on this layout or your ball is gone and you are adding penalty strokes. However, most fairway landing areas are generous in size, not a super tight course.

The tees were winter thin and especially the par 3's needed divot attention.

The fairways were sprayed emerald green and played nice. However, a downside is that many patrons here do not actually use the sand provided and fill in their divots. Tons of unfixed divots in the fairways.

The rough had good coverage and could be penal.

The traps were immaculate and played well. Nice white fluffy sand, both aestically pleasing and great to play out of.

The greens are large, undulating and many have tiers. They putted medium fast, and were fair;y smooth and firm.

The layout, design, difficulty and especially the conditions were all well above average. Many very high end homes are high up on hills looking down on the course, the scenery and the views were both stimulating. The customer service was excellent from everyone encountered. Excellent practice facility and complimentary range balls are inclusive with the green fee. Drink cart out and making the rounds. Operated by Troon Golf, as are Aviara and the Indian Wells courses, collectively some of the better daily fee courses in So Cal IMO. About the only negative is that the carts here do not have GPS, which is really odd for a facility like this? Definitely needed here too, with all the elevation changes it is challenging to gauge distances correctly. Absolutely recommended, especially if you can get a deal.

Played the Blues (6670/73.6/137) first out in 3H, 45M as a single. The starter let me out before my scheduled tee time and I stayed at least a hole ahead of the 2some behind me. Hit practice shots/putts and had fun! The weather was completely overcast and fairly still, 60ish.

The tees were fairly lush overall, just a few par 3's needed divot attention.

The Bermuda fairways were sprayed emerald green and played nice. Good winter coverage.

The rough had good coverage and could be penal.

The traps were very nice, immaculate and well maintained.

The greens putted medium fast, were smooth and firm. They are large, undulating and many have tiers. You could easily have a 100 foot+ putt on multiple greens on this course.

The layout, design, difficulty and especially the conditions were all well above average. The scenery of high end homes high up on hills looking down on the course and the views are both a plus. The customer service was excellent from everyone encountered. Excellent practice facility that is inclusive with the green fee. Drink cart out and making the rounds several times. About the only negative is that the carts here do not have GPS, which is really odd for a facility like this. Definitely would be useful here, with all the elevation changes it is challenging to gauge distances correctly.

This would be a very challenging to walk. Hilly with several tees a good distance from the last green. You cannot get off the beaten path on this layout or your ball is gone and you are adding penalty strokes. However, most fairway landing areas are generous in size, it's not a real tight course. I am really a fan of this course and layout! Absolutely recommended, especially if you can get a deal.

No one was at the snack bar on the turn couldn't get anything to eat on a busy Sunday.

5 hour round way to long for the price paid

Good course but the pace of play was really slow. They need to keep slower groups moving.

Great layout. Great greens. Great course. Quality golf experience.

Played the Blues (73.6/137/6670) using Forelinx. Matched up with Jeff, first out playing at a leisurely pace of 4 1/2 hours after a frost delay of 90 minutes. The weather warmed up and was very pleasant by the end of the round.

2nd time playing here, liked the layout, design and conditions even more than the first visit, when I thought things were outstanding.

Hilly course with several tees a good distance from the last green, this would be a very challenging to walk. You cannot get off the beaten path on this layout or your ball is gone and you are adding penalty strokes. However, most fairway landing areas are generous in size, not a super tight course.

The tees were lush overall, just a few par 3's needed divot attention.

The fairways were excellent and played nice.

The rough had good coverage and could be penal.

The traps were immaculate and played well.

The greens are large, undulating and many have tiers. You could easily have a 100+ foot putt on multiple greens on this course. They putted medium fast, smooth and were firm. VERY nice!

The layout, design, difficulty and especially the conditions were all well above average. Many very high end homes are high up on hills looking down on the course, the scenery and the views were both stimulating.

The customer service was excellent, especially Daniel, an Assistant Pro in the Pro Shop. Excellent practice facility that is included with the golf price. Definitely recommended, especially if you can get a deal.

Nice layout. Will challenge your club selection prowess with the hills. They need water, fairways were marginal. Pace of play needs help.

Had an 11:58 tee time. Starter got us off on the back 9 first and was able to get 18 holes in in 3 hours and 45 minutes. Kudos to him! Course was in good shape. All in all, great day.

Great layout winding up and down the canyons. Greens rolled very well albeit a little bit slower then Torrey Pines south. Tough course for a person like myself around a 15 handicap but was really fun. The face towel at the end was a nice gesture even though I declined. Will return to get my revenge on this course next time I'm in SoCal.

I played this course during a trip to San Diego. I did my homework and was not disappointed. This course has everything to keep you focused, fairways when hit on the correct side get you closer for your second shot, and fast greens.The views are scenic with a links desert feel. I was lucky to have someone with me who knew the layout. But a warning it can become easy to loose balls if your not in the fairway(on some holes). Make no question i enjoyed myself and would play there over and over.

For those discerning golf aficionados coming for a long weekend looking for the best of San Diego golf, Maderas is a pretty rock-solid pick for your itinerary. It's a fantastically scenic round filled with hole variety. Shot-makers are really going to like the nuances out here, filled with uneven lies and opportunities to shape shots. The closing stretch is particularly thrilling, and the view from the 18th tee leaves a wonderful lasting memory. I lipped out a chip for eagle on the last, and can't wait to get back.

The experience is also a lot more top-shelf compared to the muni experience at Torrey Pines, which can pack them in most days, and also more mellow than some of the busier resorts. At Maderas, a standalone golf facility that's a little off the beaten path, the facility is right-sized and epitomizes the member-for-a-day experience in terms of service, facilities and conditions. You'll want to stick around for dinner or drinks in the clubhouse, too.

One of the top 3 Public courses in the county. Everything from the Maderas tees is really challenging. The green undulations, the fairway undulations...sand is extremely nice and powdery, best in the city...greens were perfect

It would be difficult to say enough good things about Maderas. First of all, it is in tremendous shape; it shows no signs of wear from the drought. Second, it is extremely challenging: the fairways are tight, and there's not a straight putt on the entire golf course. The elevation changes will play havoc on you all day. I shot my highest score in months, but I had a terrific time.

Played the Blues (73.1/138/6654) with Itslikeimsayin and a 2some in about 4 1/2 hours teeing off early on 10/24 using our Forelinx membership.

My 1st time playing here, really liked the layout, design and conditions. I saw some Moorpark CC, some Champions @ the Retreat and some Crossings @ Carlsbad in the look, feel and the way it played. Like the other 3, here you cannot get off the beaten path or your ball is gone and you are adding penalty strokes. Hilly course, it would be very challenging to walk.

The tees were good overall, just a few par 3's needed attention.

The fairways had good coverage and played nice.

The rough also had good coverage and could be penal.

Agree with Mark's analysis, the traps looked immaculate and the ones I was in played well.

The greens? First, they are huge, undulating and many have tiers. You could easily have a 100+ foot putt on multiple greens on this course. Could be because of the hilly terrain, but I also agree with Mark that they are some of the trickiest to read I have ever played. I usually read greens fairly well, and twice I read a ball to go fairly significantly in one direction and it actually broke a little in the opposite direction.

The first 7 holes or so, the greens putted poorly because of the cool, moist conditions. They were very soft & bumpy during this period. The group in front of us was not doing anything wrong and they were leaving footprint marks like they weighed about 500 pounds. Suddenly the temperature went from 60's to 80's, the greens dried out and because medium fast, smooth and firm. I rated them based on the last 11 holes, because those would be more typical conditions. I really liked the green complexes in spite of multiple 3 putts.

This is probably one of the top 2 dozen courses I have ever played. Everything about it, from the layout, the design, the difficulty to the conditions were all well above average. Many very high end homes are high up on hills looking down on the course, the scenery and the views were both stimulating.

The customer service was excellent. The guys paired with us evidently paid rack rate, and I about choked when they mentioned how much they paid. If you really want to be tested, this is a good test. We played the 3rd set of tees and it was plenty for players of Mark & I's skill level. Definitely recommended if you can get a deal, but playing here on the weekend for full price would be significantly more than I have ever paid for a round of golf.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED AND VERY CHALLENGING.
THE RECEPTION, COURSE FACILITIES, LAYOUT, HAZARDS, CHALLENGES, SLOPES, APPROACH SHOTS AND GREENS ARE TRULY EXCEPTIONAL. A VERY SCENIC COURSE INDEED.

Course condition was excellent.Highly enjoyable for any level. Quiet , relaxing yet a bit challenging on some holes. Lost only 2 balls. Mid day was good with shade and you do need to ride.

This will be one of the best and prettiest course you will ever play. It was in excellent shape and was just beautiful to look at. Played Torrey Pines south the day before and Maderas was so much better.