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4.8
1037 Reviews (1037)
5 Stars
826
4 Stars
150
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
94.3%
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979 out of 1037 reviews
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4.9
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
38 out of 38 reviews
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4.7
83 Reviews (83)
5 Stars
70
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
94.0%
Recommend this course
78 out of 83 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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4.8
1037 Reviews (1037)

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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
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Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 13
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
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Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great course but dumped by my playing partners!

Maderas is a fantastic course in great condition (give or take some rough patches on the greens) with super helpful and friendly staff. I’ve played here a few times over the last 5 years. However, after Jeff (the starter) kindly paired me up with a husband and wife couple so as to avoid me playing on my own, they unceremoniously dumped me after 4 holes leaving me to play on my own for the rest of the round. It was certainly nothing that I’d done wrong, and suffice to say, it totally spoilt my experience. I ended up racing round instead of taking in the scenery and beauty of this great track. I’d recommend this place to anyone, but on this occasion I was left totally disappointed and regretting signing up to play that afternoon (not the fault of any one at Madera).

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

We were the second group out on 9/3 and played in 31/2 hours. Course was in great shape and staff was awesome. This is a must play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout 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
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Chipping area has to be my favorite part

First time playing there, and probably my best experience I've had playing golf. The staff takes care of you right away in the parkinglot takes your bag, check in to this big nice pro shop with more great staff. Then your off to your cart all setup with your bag waiting for you. Can't wait to go back. The course kicked my butt, greens are in great condition buncha undulating false fronts. Nice water features and a cool hidden tee box.

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