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4.7
1046 Reviews (1046)
5 Stars
831
4 Stars
152
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
91.3%
Recommend this course
985 out of 1046 reviews
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4.1
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
5
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2
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0
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1
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
66.7%
Recommend this course
6 out of 9 reviews
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4.6
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
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1
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
87.5%
Recommend this course
21 out of 24 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
1046 Reviews (1046)

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
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time playing this course

I was really impressed with the facilities and course layout. It can be challenging at times, but it was fun. You definitely need to rely on a range finder to maneuver around the course. I also like how the marshals keep the players moving. I would highly recommend this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

PACE OF PLAY

The pace of play was the worst I have ever experienced at the course the back nine took 2.5 hours to play. This is after the starter took 5 minutes to encourage us about pace of play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love Playing Maderas!

Course is in great condition! Greens are rolling quite well! Staff is always great! Highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities 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 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

I can see why this was in the Top 100 US

Great experience. Course was in great shape overall. I'll give them a little pass on the average-paced greens as they were still recovering from aerification. But the layout is interesting with every hole being different and fairly memorable. No spectacular holes IMO but 18 pretty good ones. Fairway, tees and rough were in great condition with no worn or burnt spots. Nice carts with accurate GPS right to the accurate hole location.

Hard to rate courses nowadays for value with green fees out of control, but I would say it is a good $150-$250 course. Not a very good value as a $300 course, except for maybe once to check it off your bucket list. And I do consider it in the bucket list conversation, as it was a Golf Digest Top 100 US course 2013 to 2015.

Put this one in the top public courses in the area list that includes Torrey Pines North and South, Aviara, The Grand, and maybe The Journey at Pechanga.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Exceptional in every way

What a great course. Love playing there. Expensive but awesome

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Intro to Maderas

Greens were aerated recently, so that slightly lowers my rating, but that is also great to see a beauty such as this continue to do the required maintenance to keep it great. Layout is very great, scenery is just as good, and I would absolutely play here again, Hole 8 is a little wonky, but most courses have one of those holes. Staff was great, and I didn't feel that there were any shots required that were unfair to the player. This is worth the time and money to play!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

Would play here all the time if it wasn't so pricey. Great course

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Must Play

This was my fourth time playing here. Every time has been extremely enjoyable. I guess my only gripe is the pace of play does goes over 4 1/2 hours if you get out after noon. Otherwise, greens, fairways, bunkers are all in tremendous shape. But I will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Another great round at Maderas!

Great staff, great course, great pace, great value when you get an afternoon twilight rate. Under $150, take it and you won’t be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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