San Vicente Golf Resort: #3
View of the 3rd green at San Vicente Golf Resort.
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4.2
709 Reviews (709)
5 Stars
279
4 Stars
301
3 Stars
75
2 Stars
37
1 Stars
17
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
87.6%
Recommend this course
618 out of 709 reviews
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4.1
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
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1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 16 reviews
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4.2
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
86.0%
Recommend this course
43 out of 50 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
709 Reviews (709)

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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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun in the hills

It's a bit of a trek getting there and back, but a fun drive through the hills. Pace of play was great on a weekday afternoon, and the course was in great shape. The greens are definitely tricky and tough to read on the first play through. Plenty of opportunities to draw and fade the ball, and several opportunities to lose your ball as well. The staff at the 19th hole were very friendly and the food was very tasty.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Renovated and much better.

Fairways great condition. Greens great condition, tough to read.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 63
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun day golfing

The course was in good condition. They had temporary tee boxes on 2 hole. Wild turkeys everywhere. Pace of play was outstanding. Although there were plenty of golfers there, It was like having the course to ourselves. We didn't see anyone until the 18th hole where we had to wait for 5 minutes. Will definitely be coming back here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pleasantly surprised!

I had played the course once or twice when I moved to the area in 2018 and was not overly impressed. They have done a lot of improvement since then! Greens were perfect and the layout is challenging with a good balance of doglegs, water, hazards, etc. Sand traps were in great shape also. The food at their concession stand was very good and prices reasonable. Will certainly be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course! Loved the layout, bunkers were very well maintained. Fairways in good condition and clean quick greens. Would definitely recommend the trek out to Ramona to play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

Friendly Staff

Amazing playing surface, fun and challenging to play on.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course is in good condition

For how much of a drought the state's been in, San Vicente is surprisingly green. The tee boxes can be rough on the par 3's, but the greens are like Torrey North.....firm, and pretty smooth. But unlike Torrey North, they roll much quicker. Very much worth it for Golf Now's Hot Deal price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Challenging at all levels

As a newer golfer with only a just over a year of experience this is a fairly challenging course. The course is in close to perfect condition. Fairways are well kept and the greens are fast and firm. Would highly recommend to anyone!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Undulating Greens

If you feel like you want a challenge with the putter then this course is for you! Very challenging greens but definitely makes it a fun challenge with the flat stick!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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