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4.8
1044 Reviews (1044)
5 Stars
831
4 Stars
152
3 Stars
43
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
96.2%
Recommend this course
985 out of 1044 reviews
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4.7
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
2
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0
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0
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
85.7%
Recommend this course
6 out of 7 reviews
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4.8
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.3
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
1044 Reviews (1044)

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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Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful course, perfect condition,

We are from the northeast, played it 3 days ago and decided to come back because we liked it so much. Very attentive staff, giving good advise on how to play the course. Good value with Golfnow. Would definitely play it again I we are in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course conditions

Beautiful course in incredible conditions. Had a lot of fun playing it for my first time.
Course is not too long but requires a good level of accuracy.
Fairways were in perfect conditions and green as well, even though I like faster greens.
I f I have to find a "negative" comment I would only say that the course misses some character, i..e., I do not remember many holes after having played it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful & Challenging Course

Great service from the card attendants to the pro shop. I also love all the high-end touch of iced, bottled water in their new, plush golf carts. The bermuda fairways were impeccable while the greens rolled well but had many subtle breaks.

There is some local knowledge required on a couple of semi-blind tee shots. GPS in the carts would be helpful to determine the distance to water and sand trouble in some of the driving areas, especially on the 18th hole drive where the water is closer than it looks. I would come back sooner if the green fees were a touch less. Overall, it was a fantastic course to play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Staff, Excellent Greens

The course is in great shape and the greens undulate and role true. The course can be difficult if you dont stay straight off the tee box. From the time I drove up to the course I was greeted and treated to a first class experience. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Play was a little slow but that can happen when the fairways get a little tight. I visit San Diego each summer and will continue to make Maderas one of my golf stops.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fantastic time.

Course was fantastic and staff were friendly and made you feel comfortable. We had a really nice time!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Outstanding views

We played from the tips. It made the course challenging but playable. The golf carts are extremely comfortable but missing GPS which was surprising. This course must be played more than once as I found myself taking in the views. Kind of took the focus away from golf. The greens were slow and tough with the many breaks. With that being said, what a beautiful place to live and play golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun day of golf

Fun challenging golf course, well designed with plenty of elevation changes and wonderful views. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The course was in very good condition, especially considering the drought we are in. The course is an excellent value at the reduced Hot Deal rate that I got, but at full rate is pretty expensive.
Pace of play was excellent, 3:50 for round on a Tuesday afternoon.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful hidden Gem

We loved this challenging beautifully maintained course! Very memorable views with very personable staff!

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

Great Course!

Tough front 9 but an excellent overall experience. Course was in perfect condition and staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Will definitely be going back soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

SD's Best

Great layout combining dramatic Vistas and huge elevation changes with shotmaking. Greens great and overall really nice experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A must play in the area

Excellent conditions. Challenging, yet playable for many to enjoy.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Challenging Course

Tough golf course for anyone not experienced. Demanding tee shots, large tricky greens, lots of length. I played the blue tees at 6670 yards and shot 78 off a three hdcp. and felt I played quite well.
Greens had been punched two weeks ago so they were running about 9.0 and a bit bumpy.
If they cut them downto 11.0 - 12.0, add four strokes to my score.
Not a course for a novice but a test for an experienced golfer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Tough course.

This is typical Johnny Miller design in that it really punishes every weak shot. If you're playing it for the first time I highly recommend a course guide since there are a lot of blind shots and a number of tee shots that require some knowledge of how far the fairway is.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Bring your A game

This course never disappoints. Always great condition including the greens which are challenging but fair and 1st class. One of the finest facility's you will play. The only complaint is hole #6 which is a bit out of place with the rest of the facility. I also hope they go back to lemonade post round. It was the best I've had anywhere. And something you looked forward to.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Golf Experience

Staff and facilities were great. Made us feel welcome and appreciated us coming to play at their facility. Would highly recommend scheduling this course if you are planning a trip to the San Diego area. You will not be disappointed. Get ready to be challenged.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 93
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

not for everyone

Pretty much everything that's been said about this course so far is true. But, in addition, they've failed to mention that this facility might have the the best practice area you will ever see. So why is mine the only four star review surrounded by a bunch five star rave reviews. Well simply, it's because If you aren't on your game you might not have a lot of fun. Bring extra balls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic Golf

Wonderful course, difficult but engaging, wonderful views, excellent and friendly staff! I have played all over the world and a top 5 experience for sure!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent

Facilities, people, conditions were all great. I don't typically like to pay this much for a round since there are plenty of good courses at half the price but this was perfect for a special occasion. I highly recommend for a business meeting or to treat someone for a day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Maderas Golf Course

This is one of the finest golf courses in California.
I live in Long Beach, CA and will drive 94 miles to play this course if I can get a deal on Golf Now because the rack rate is just to expensive for me. The course is always in impeccable condition and is a must play if you appreciate quality conditions and a challenging layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The Best I've Played In Southern Cal

Totally Awesome ~ from the practice-range to the end of my game!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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