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1.7
1100 Reviews (1100)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
222
3 Stars
215
2 Stars
170
1 Stars
435
Conditions
1.4
Value
2.0
Layout
2.9
Friendliness
2.7
Pace
3.4
Amenities
1.3
18.6%
Recommend this course
461 out of 1100 reviews
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2.3
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
1.7
Value
2.9
Layout
3.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
1.4
StaffFriendliness
3.3
42.9%
Recommend this course
3 out of 7 reviews
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1.6
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
16
Conditions
1.3
Value
1.9
Layout
2.9
Pace
3.4
Amenities
1.1
StaffFriendliness
2.7
16.7%
Recommend this course
4 out of 24 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout offers an enjoyable and affordable round for golfers who appreciate a relaxed, self-paced experience. Friendly staff and an exceptionally smooth pace of play consistently stand out among recent visitors.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6688 yards
Slope 132
Rating 72.0
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Castle Creek Country Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1948
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

1.7
1100 Reviews (1100)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 40
19th Hole Scenic Views 22
Watching the Game 19
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 64
Bunkers 46
Water Hazards 42
This course/club is great for:
Locals 61
Seniors 35
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 30
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 45
In the 'Burbs 26
Convenient to the City 22

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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Decent Value

For $25 you really can't go wrong here. Course was in fair condition. Some greens were pretty beat up and two greens had temporary greens. Pace of play was very good...18 in 4 hours with a fair amount of waiting, too! The bar area is okay. Decent selection of craft beers and what food I had was good. Staff all around were very nice.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 02/09/2018:
Thanks for your review! We're glad that you found us to be a good value and that you were able to play at a good pace. We're also glad that our staff left a great impression on you. We look forward to having you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Improved

The greens got much much better than about a couple months ago. The fairway got better too. It was obvious they were working on the greens repair.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Response from on 02/09/2018:
Great! We're happy to hear that you've noticed our conditions improving and we appreciate your kind words. We appreciate your review and we can't wait to have you back again at Castle Creek!
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ugly day of golf

This is the first time I play a course like this I don't know why they still open the course is dead the greens ha's more bold spot's than grass I just don't understand why golfnow has this course in their list very unhappy to waist my Saturday this way.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 01/24/2018:
Thank you for your review! We apologize that our course conditions did not meet your expectations. The problem has been identified with the greens and we have started a process in order to fix them. Please reach out to us at directorofgolf@castlecreekcc.com to further discuss this matter. Thank you for your review and we hope to have you back!
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 01/16/2018:
Thanks for your review! We hope to have you back once our greens are fully healed!
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Better than the last time I was here

The course layout and fairways are in good shape. The greens have problems. They're working on it but there are still a bunch of rough spots to putt over.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 01/16/2018:
Thank you for your review! We're glad that you enjoyed the layout of our course. We have identified the problem with the greens and we are actively working on restoring them. We appreciate your review and we hope to have you back once the greens are healed!
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 01/16/2018:
Great! Come back soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Should not be considered a golf course

I saw a good rate on golf now so I booked a tee time. This used to be one of our go to golf courses 25 years ago. I haven’t played there in about 10 years so I thought I would give it a go. Sad to see the whole place is run down. I played only three holes and was so disgusted I just drove back to the parking lot and left. I didn’t care what I spent to play there. I had better ways to spend four hours. Maybe getting a root canal or something similar would’ve been less painful .

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Response from on 01/11/2018:
Thank you for your review! We apologize that you did not enjoy your experience with us. We would love the chance to hear more about your time with us. Please reach out to us at directorofgolf@castlecreekcc.com to further discuss this matter. Thank you for your review and we hope to have you back!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible

This golf course should be closed for maintenance!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Response from on 01/08/2018:
Thank you for your review! We apologize that our course conditions did not meet your expectations. The problem has been identified with the greens and we have started a process in order to fix them. Please reach out to us at directorofgolf@castlecreekcc.com to further discuss this matter. Thank you for your review and we hope to have you back!
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible.greens

The greens are shot. No resturant. Looks like the place is going down. No upkeep on the course. Sad

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Response from on 01/08/2018:
Thank you for your review! We apologize that our course conditions did not meet your expectations. The problem has been identified with the greens and we have started a process in order to fix them. Please reach out to us at directorofgolf@castlecreekcc.com to further discuss this matter. Thank you for your review and we hope to have you back!
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A course on life support

I have played Castle Creek many times in the past 8 years and never has it looked so forlorn. Fairways and tee boxes are brown. The greens suffer from some sort of fungal blight. There are dead trees on almost every hole. It is a sad situation in deed.

The course layout is fair and challenging for me, in intermediate player, 16 handicap. Even the restaurant/bar was closed. I hope help is on the way or we will lose yet another golf course in San Diego.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Response from on 01/05/2018:
Thank you for your review! We apologize that our course conditions did not meet your expectations. The problem has been identified with the greens and we have started a process in order to fix them. Please reach out to us at directorofgolf@castlecreekcc.com to further discuss this matter. Thank you for your review and we hope to have you back!
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The WORST Greens in North County

Castle Creeks greens(Fungus/crusty/cracked/sod layed all over in different spots all over the green) are the WORST I’ve ever experienced in my 40years of playing this Great game! The guy in the shop Never said 1 word how the greens were! SAVE your $! Used to Luv this course back in the early 90s

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Response from on 01/05/2018:
Thank you for your review! We apologize that our course conditions did not meet your expectations. The problem has been identified with the greens and we have started a process in order to fix them. Please reach out to us at directorofgolf@castlecreekcc.com to further discuss this matter. Thank you for your review and we hope to have you back!
Played On
Reviews 160
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Lacking TLC

This would a great Golf course with someTLC

Cart paths looks like they are being re-done, but I would put more attention to the greens. The greens are in pretty bad shape. Looks like a fungus is swallowing the greens whole.

This golf course could be on the top of my list if better taking care of... Perhaps one day!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 01/03/2018:
Thank you for your review! We apologize that our course conditions did not meet your expectations. The problem has been identified with the greens and we have started a process in order to fix them. Please reach out to us at directorofgolf@castlecreekcc.com to further discuss this matter. Thank you for your review and we hope to have you back!
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 01/24/2018:
Thanks for your review! Come back soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Horrible course conditions

Absolutely horrible conditions. My first and last time playing there.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Response from on 01/03/2018:
Thank you for your review! We apologize that our course conditions did not meet your expectations. The problem has been identified with the greens and we have started a process in order to fix them. Please reach out to us at directorofgolf@castlecreekcc.com to further discuss this matter. Thank you for your review and we hope you will give us another try once our course is back up to par!
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rough course

This course has a long way to go. It is recovering from a disease that killed most of it's greens and a fairways. It is years from being a good course.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 01/03/2018:
Thank you for your review! We apologize that our course conditions did not meet your expectations. The problem has been identified with the greens and we have started a process in order to fix them. Please reach out to us at directorofgolf@castlecreekcc.com to further discuss this matter. Thank you for your review and we hope to have you back!
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

course condition.

Have played here for over 50 years.....back when it was called circle r Ranch......have never seen it in worse condition.

Not sure why.......money, water, old age, not enough workers.....maybe all of it....

Lots of good holes, but overall condition was surprising......

Hope it gets better.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 01/03/2018:
Thank you for your review! We apologize that our course conditions did not meet your expectations. The problem has been identified with the greens and we have started a process in order to fix them. Please reach out to us at directorofgolf@castlecreekcc.com to further discuss this matter. Thank you for your review and we hope to have you back!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible conditions

I live very near this course and have played it often. It’s in the worst shape I’ve ever seen. Two temporary greens and all of the greens were in terrible condition. Fairways haven’t seen water in months. It’s criminal to charge $30 for this course in its current condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Response from on 01/03/2018:
Thank you for your review! We apologize that our course conditions did not meet your expectations. The problem has been identified with the greens and we have started a process in order to fix them. Please reach out to us at directorofgolf@castlecreekcc.com to further discuss this matter. Thank you for your review and we hope to have you back!
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 12/26/2017:
Thanks for your review! Glad you enjoyed your time with us at Castle Creek!
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 12/26/2017:
Thank you for your review! We apologize that you did not enjoy your round with us. We'd love the chance to hear more about your experience with us. Please reach out to us at directorofgolf@castlecreekcc.com to further discuss this matter. Thank you for your review and we hope to have you back!
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Don't waste your time

Played this course nearly 50 years but not in a year and a half or so. It's in the worst shape I have ever seen by far. Many greens in very poor shape with significant fungus. Fairways dormant as many are but it's obvious there is little upkeep the past year or more. We were told it changed ownership 3 months ago and owner has largely pulled course maint people off the course to remodel restaurant kitchen. I will take another look in a year or so but wont be surprised to see this close and see homes where there have been fairways for 70 years.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 12/26/2017:
Thank you for your review! We apologize that our course conditions did not meet your expectations. The problem has been identified with the greens and we have started a process in order to fix them. Please reach out to us at directorofgolf@castlecreekcc.com to further discuss this matter. Thank you for your review and we hope to have you back!
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