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4.8
1045 Reviews (1045)
5 Stars
831
4 Stars
152
3 Stars
43
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
94.9%
Recommend this course
985 out of 1045 reviews
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4.3
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
3.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
75.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 8 reviews
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4.7
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.1%
Recommend this course
32 out of 34 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

4.8
1045 Reviews (1045)

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 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 3
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
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome

This was my second round at Maderas. I took their bronze membership and plan to play the course more frequently. It is clearly a cut above other SD courses I’ve played. The layout is exceptional and the greens are devilishly difficult. It is appropriately pricey. Manicured!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace 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

We're Not in Kansas Anymore

Visiting from the Sunflower State, this canyon course provided lots of challenge with blind shots, deep bunkers and side slopes. I think the greenskeeper must have had a bad nights sleep because many of the pins were near the edges of the greens. If you love to play the contours and have good imagination when putting, this course should give you plenty of fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course excellent staff

Really nice track. First time playing it. Was super fun beautiful views. Greens and fairways in good shape. Beautiful views all around. All of the staff were super polite welcoming and nice! Overall one of my favorite places I’ve played around San Diego. I play pretty often and to have the pace of play be super smooth was so refreshing. 10/10 staff really made the experience great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent course, worth the price

First time playing this course and was not disappointed. Staff was great, condition of all aspects of the course were excellent. A little pricier than I usually pay for golf but I believe all in all this course is worth it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Just like pretty boy

pretty pretty golf course.

course maintenance is excellent #1 comparing to other expensive courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic experience

First time playing and from checking in to finishing the whole experience was fantastic. Beautiful views challenging course,greens rolled true. just a fantastic troon managed course everything you would want and more.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course in Pristine Condition

The course itself is gorgeous. From driving up, to walking in the clubhouse, to views of the 18th green from the restaurant, it’s and outstanding layout and design.

My only complaints were around pace of play, and the way the Marshalls handled the situation. We had two run ins with Marshalls that were totally misguided and out of line, as well as a maintenance member that was rude and impatient.

9:20 tee off, got off 18 at 2:45, and shot an 88. Waited on every shot on the front 9 and first 3 holes of the back before it opened up.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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