San Vicente Golf Resort: #3
View of the 3rd green at San Vicente Golf Resort.
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4.2
712 Reviews (712)
5 Stars
280
4 Stars
302
3 Stars
76
2 Stars
37
1 Stars
17
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
86.8%
Recommend this course
621 out of 712 reviews
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4.2
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
82.4%
Recommend this course
14 out of 17 reviews
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4.3
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.7%
Recommend this course
36 out of 42 reviews
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Course Highlights
San Vicente's fast, true greens with rolling slopes and strategic elevation changes consistently impress golfers as among the best in San Diego. The well-regarded course layout, excellent bunkers, and smooth pace of play make it outstanding value.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6822 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.7

San Vicente Golf Resort sprawls across lush rolling hills in Ramona, though it is conveniently only 20 minutes from San Diego's many attractions. Situated in the Valley of the Sun, the golf course boasts scenic views of the surrounding mountains as well as temperate weather for most of the year. Ted Robinson designed the layout, utilizing the natural contours and features of the terrain. The golf course only measures to 6,633 yards from the back tees but it seems to play much longer because of the elevation changes throughout, which range from subtle to dramatic. The undulating nature of the landscape gives each hole a unique character. No two holes even vaguely resemble one another on this layout. San Vicente is not only for golfers though, there are also lighted tennis courts, two equestrian centers, and a year-round heated pool.

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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round. Weather permitting
Architect Ted Robinson, Sr. (1971) Andy Staples (2021)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "San Vicente Golf School"
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities, Spa, Jacuzzi

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2021 #9)
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Reviews

4.2
712 Reviews (712)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 37
Patio Dining 20
Dinner 18
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 47
Water Hazards 45
Forced Carries 32
This course/club is great for:
Locals 46
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 37
Seniors 33
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 52
At a Resort 29
In the 'Burbs 18

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Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
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Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best around

Loved playing this course and it was in great condition. The greens were fantastic fast and smooth with a lot of undulation. Now the bad, as previously mentioned the unfriendly guy at the desk would NOT HONOR our Golf Now rate of $60 and we had to pay $70 even though I showed him my email receipt. I’ve NEVER had that happen and I golf every week somewhere.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course!

Started at 10:05 and finished in 3 1/2 hours. Great course. Tee boxes in good shape. Fairways in good shape. Greens have ridiculous undulations but rolled good. Not as fast as they look. Driving range looks like it has a bad crack habit, but it worked. Had a great time and will definitely be back. If it wasn’t so far out there, I’d play all the time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The price advertised on golf now was 60$, I was charged 70$

I was charged 70$ even the price was 60$ on GolfNow!

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Amazing Golf

This is my third time playing San Vicente and I brought a friend who is absolutely super impressed with the course the amount of room and the complexity of the greens. Will be coming back again soon the fairways or as good as it gets.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

CLOWNISH GREENS

The course was in very good condition, the layout of the tee to the fairways were great, BUT the greens HAD TOO MUCH UNDULATIONS for me!! I am a low handicap golfer, but there were many 3 putts that I couldn't no get near the holes. The price was too high, the course charged me $90.00 that day. In my humble opinion it's a $60 course, that's all!!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Hidden Gem

I booked myself as a single with three others. However, when I arrived, the three were first time golfers, so I went out by myself not what I wanted to do however, doing such really give me time to enjoy the nuances and the complexities and the features of the golf course. Oh my god what a gym, of course, Bermuda fairways bent grass greens really nice sand in all the traps completely blew me away. I played here for the first time in January and it’s a different course. I would put it up against any course in San Diego for tee box to green consistency will perhaps almost as good as Torrey Pines. Bit of a drive, but you will be challenged and impressed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Difficult

Pin locations were insane and greens were super challenging. Getting to the green wasn’t hard put staying on the green and putting was insane

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course!

Great course. I got it on a hot deal so it was only $50 for 18 holes. I think the normal $90 for 18 is too much but it was in great shape and a fun course I loved it. I’ll be coming back soon (for the hot deal tho not normal fee)

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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 Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wow

PGA Tour level conditions. Private club level golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great play

Course is in really great shape! Fairways look great and greens are super fast/firm. The only issue I had was that I decided to play a round when it was 97 degrees outside. Wish this course was a little closer to where I live so I could play it a bit more often!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
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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