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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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Reviews 142
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
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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Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 1
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great overall experience

From great course conditions, excellent rangers with pace of play, free driving range balls, to nice amenities and a friendly staff I had a great experience yesterday. Not cheap ($185 at 11:30am) I felt that I received a good value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Excellent all around

Course is challenging and fair, and is in incredible condition. Greens are true and well maintained. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable, overall great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing golf course

Course was in pristine condition. Challenging course but tons of fun. Pace was great for the first 9 holes, especially considering we were just a twosome. Backed up a bit on the back nine but that was to be expected and the round was under 4 hours total. Practice facilities were top notch and the staff couldn’t be more helpful. All around A+ for me!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Crazy slopes, too hard for most players

Insanely difficult but scenic. Our group of sub 10 GHIN players couldn’t break 90 from the blue tees. Insane slopes, impossible narrow landing spots and long carry requirements. Add 10 to your normal round when playing here….

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

The staff and the course conditions were excellent. The course is very challenging bring some extra balls and just enjoy the day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
3.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
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 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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
First Time Playing

Great layout, private club experience

Challenging course for the better players. All aspects of your game

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great So Cal Option

With our reduced afternoon rate, this was the best value of 6 courses we played in southern California. This canyon course is scenic, well maintained and has multiple tee boxes to accommodate many skill levels. Many of the holes have significant elevation changes providing additional opportunities for modifying your normal approach shots. Greens were smooth and true. Fairways were in good shape and the rough was not too penal but added challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
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
First Time Playing

Luxury Golf Experience

For someone who was afraid of the triple digit pricing and wasn’t sure if i wanted to try it for the extremely high cost

my first experience with the golf club was incredible I was walking up and the cart people took my bags from me in the middle of the lot and told me where to check in once i checked in my cart and bag were ready for me just a few steps away I also was unaware that range balls were included In the tee cost which was sick it’s all you can hit they just have bins with loads of balls out there ready for you

The marshal was cool he asked if I’ve ever played there I said no and he told me how to approach the hole not once but a few times while running into us throughout the course the course was beautiful and very hilly

The staff was incredibly friendly I was greeted and asked if I needed anything by literally every employee that passed me it was crazy

Also the cart guy Luke is a real one s/o to that guy I left my $700 Prada glasses in the cart and completely forgot about them and he ran me down in the parking lot to return them I gave him to cash for being honest and returning them I plan on playing there more often

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Golf Packages

Best of San Diego Package

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SAN DIEGO, CA | Enjoy 4 nights’ accommodations at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar and 3 rounds of golf at The Grand Golf Club, Maderas Golf Club, and Aviara Golf Club.

California Dream Golf Getaway Package

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SAN DIEGO, CA | Enjoy 6 total nights' accommodations at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar (3 nights) and Silverado Resort (3 nights), along with 4 rounds of golf at The Grand Golf Club, Aviara Golf Club, and Silverado Resort (North & South Courses).

The Grand Golf Getaway Package

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SAN DIEGO, CA | Enjoy 3 nights’ accommodations at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar and 2 rounds of golf at The Grand Golf Club.

The Lodge At Torrey Pines Stay & Play Package

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LA JOLLA, CA | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at The Lodge at Torrey Pines and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Torrey Pines – South Course and Torrey Pines – North Course.

Aviara Stay & Play Package

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SAN DIEGO, CA | Enjoy 2 nights' accommodations at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa and 2 rounds of golf at Aviara Golf Club.
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