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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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4.9
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
3
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1
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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
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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 74
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Conditions Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
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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
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
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
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Super Golf Experience

Maderas is in great condition, staff super friendly.

One of the more challenging courses we have played in SoCal. Easy to loose balls. Hope to play again staying in the fairway more.

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

Fantastic course and staff

First rate experience. Staff treated us like royalty. Carts pulled up, bags taken care of. Course is challenging but beautiful. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 89
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course, terrible pace

I have played Maderas a few times in the past, and have always loved the course. I played at 12:30 on Memorial Day weekend, and was surprised that the round took 4:55. I had played Saturday a couple days earlier at a course that is known for slow play, but the round that day took 4:10.

The course is in perfect shape as usual, and I look forward to coming back. I just hope the round takes 4 hours next time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best around

Maderas exceeded all expectations. Superb conditions . Treated like a member. The course elevated my game. Will be back for more.

Doug Goffman

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

One of the best in San Diego

It was exciting each time we pulled up to the next tee box. Each hole was beautiful and fun to play. One of my favorite courses I’ve played.

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

Exceptional

This course is a real challenge with spectacular views nestled in mountain terrain. Conditions were immaculate from tee to green. Highly recommended if you are looking for.a true test of your game.

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