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4.7
1045 Reviews (1045)
5 Stars
831
4 Stars
152
3 Stars
43
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
94.2%
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
2 Stars
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
2 Stars
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

4.7
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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Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Must Play

A true gem in the San Diego Area. Beautiful surroundings with a course in top notch condition. Very friendly and efficient staff. The course is challenging but fair. The fairways were in great condition and the greens were quick and consistent. Our group looks forward to playing here again as a bit of course knowledge is helpful. I strongly recommend to 'give it a go'!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Great conditions - tough greens. Really need to grind on the reads otherwise the slopes and run outs will eat you up! Excellent service start to finish.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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!

The course and greens are in great condition! Pace of play yesterday was great, well spaced between the group in front and the group behind us. Played as a foursome and finished in a little less than four and half hours. Highly recommend playing Maderas!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
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 19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Need to get more active with pace to stay highly rated

Love Arrowood. Great design, value, and playing experience. Yesterday we waited on every shot for 4th hole through 18th and never saw a Marshall. Mentioned at the turn and still didn’t get any love. They need to keep pace (not just time taken per round) to keep avid golfers happy.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always Great

You can find a great deal Monday - Wednesday for this course. Otherwise, save up your couch change to afford this on the weekends!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mandatory bagboy fee

Overall good time. Ed, the starter was very nice! Checked in at proshop and was slapped with a $5 per player mandatory bagboy fee. Annoyed with the hidden fee. Maybe maderas should pay their employees better. Course and greens in good shape considering they aerated 12 days prior. Plays tough as always.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course w undulations and amazing views

Went on as a single and they graciously allowed me to tee off earlier and join a group. Very accommodating and nice staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is realy not for beginners!

Every hole always seems to be easy, but it never is !

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Course

Super fun track. The only that sucked is greens were punched and sanded. I missed that when I booked. I wish I could afford to play here every time I play. Awesome course. Awesome staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

good track

First time there, it was a hilly track. Greens were very good. F/ways and tee boxes were good. Definitely on the pricey side. Will think about going back but will shop around as well.

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

Incredible layout

The course design in the surrounding area is amazing. For the first time experience it was very challenging. Course knowledge would definitely assist.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Birthday round with my Son

Had a great day at Madera's celebrating my son's 19th.

We both made a couple bogies pars and a few tweets.

The greens were tricky and fast.. The courses in great condition.

The front nine played a little slow because of a foursome two groups ahead but they quit at the turn... Back 9 in under two hours..

We might make it a tradition.)))

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome!

This course is awesome!! Great layout. Excellent conditions. Super fast greens. Friendly staff. Worth every penny.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A must to play in the San Diego area

Great course great conditions great staff. A good challenge for any golfer. Make sure t practice you putting as the greens are very tricky

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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