San Vicente Golf Resort: #3
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4.3
704 Reviews (704)
5 Stars
277
4 Stars
300
3 Stars
74
2 Stars
36
1 Stars
17
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
88.8%
Recommend this course
614 out of 704 reviews
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4.3
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
73.3%
Recommend this course
11 out of 15 reviews
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4.3
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.9%
Recommend this course
48 out of 54 reviews
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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

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4.3
704 Reviews (704)
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Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Southard

course has great layout, fairway are in good shape, greens a little bumpy and a little brown. Nice scenery.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/31/2018:
Hello, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course and course conditions. We also appreciate your feedback on our greens. Thank you for playing San Vicente Golf Course and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun course

Great layout, in great shape despite the heat. Required some shot making to keep it on the short stuff, and the elevation changes make you think hard about club selection. Both fairways and greens still looking good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/07/2018:
Hello Swindon, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course layout and playing conditions. Thank you for playing San Vicente Golf Course and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 160
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/01/2018:
Hello Pablo7216916, thank you for the five-star rating. We are glad you had an excellent golf experience at San Vicente Golf Course. Thank you for visiting us and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 160
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/11/2018:
Hello Pablo7216916, thank you for the five-star rating. We are glad you had an excellent golf experience at San Vicente Golf Course. Thank you for visiting us and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great greens

The course was in good condition and had great greens. The only thing that was missing was a beverage cart on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/05/2018:
Hello jamesbrown9099, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course conditions and we appreciate your feedback on the beverage cart. Thank you for playing San Vicente Golf Course and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/27/2018:
Hello, thank you for the five-star rating. We are glad you had an excellent golf experience at San Vicente Golf Course. Thank you for visiting us and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/19/2018:
Hello msorchy1, thank you for the four-star rating. We are glad you had a great golf experience at San Vicente Golf Course. Thank you for visiting us and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/19/2018:
Hello dahoran, thank you for the five-star rating. We are glad you had an excellent experience at San Vicente Golf Course. Thank you for visiting us and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course was in ragged condition. Fairways were fair but green speeds varied from green to green and were hairy in spots. Many holes were not properly cut and a lot of sodding was being done

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 06/20/2018:
Hello silverfox72, thank you taking the time to write a review of our course. We are glad you enjoyed our course layout and we appreciate your feedback on the course conditions. We escalated your feedback to the appropriate departments. Thank you for visiting San Vicente Golf Course and we hope to earn your business again.
Played On
Reviews 160
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/06/2018:
Hello Pablo7216916, thank you for the five-star rating. We are glad you had an excellent experience at San Vicente Golf Course. Thank you for visiting us and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love this course

In great shape, not crowded, beautiful layout, worth the drive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/06/2018:
Hello dewndi, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad that you enjoyed our course conditions and our pace of play. Thank you for playing San Vicente Golf Course and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I like this course but it’s never in the best condition!

Fairways were OK plus, tee boxes were less than OK, greens were nice but way too slow, look like they had not been mowed in 3 days! Pro shop allowed a 2 some to cut in front of us on 10 tee.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Response from on 06/06/2018:
Hello, thank you for taking the time to write a review of our course. We appreciate your feedback on the course conditions and on the pace of play on your back nine. Thank you for visiting San Vicente Golf Course and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Response from on 05/21/2018:
Hello rlazzaro60, thank you for the four-star rating. We are glad you had a great golf experience at San Vicente Resort. Thank you for visiting us and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth the trip

I have been playing SVGC for many years now. I have never been disappointed. As I live in San Diego and it is in Ramona it can be a bit of a drive, but is worth the trip. Here’s why: they take care of the course, it is always in reasonable shape. Let’s be honest, it’s not an Aviara where you expect everything to be green, this is a desert course that sees a fair amount of play, the staff are very nice, they are a family friendly resort course so they deal with all sorts. This is not the snooty country club set. My partner and I decided we wanted to go around again, Terry, in the pro shop was very honest and obliging with us, and got us off the first tee right away. It was a great day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/11/2018:
Hello Jeffrey8590095, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course and found our staff friendly. Thank you for playing San Vicente Golf Course and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Really Good Golf Resort

Great weather. Good fairways. Reasonably challenging, particularly into the wind.

Greens are a bit bumpy (punched on the 3rd)

Overall, a really good place to play and a nice value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/02/2018:
Hello Michael1333756, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course and the pace of play. We also appreciate your feedback on the conditions of the greens. Thank you for playing San Vicente Resort and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Super Hot Deal

Best Hot Deal experience at San Vicente. Got there late for an 1152 tee time. Didn’t have to wait to check in. Cart was ready. My friend was ready. She and I played by ourselves. No waiting at all behind another twosome Great weather. Greens were a little slow but the course was in great condition. I would definitely play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/01/2018:
Hello, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you had a great experience playing San Vicente Resort! We also appreciate your feedback on the speed of the greens. Thank you for visiting us and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hole closed

Place has really gone to the dumps. Hole 4 closed due to maintenance. Tried to overcharge. Pro shop guy has been rude for 20 years. Course in terrible shape. Don’t waste your money

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow Play

The greens were recently punched so I will give them a pass for that. What I can't excuse is the slow play. This was made worse as there were two fivesomes ahead of us with very slow players....and no marshal to enforce speed of play. If they continue to allow fivesomes I will play elsewhere.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/18/2018:
Hello jmpins, thank you for taking the time to write a review of our course. We are sorry for the slow pace of play and we appreciate your feedback on the fivesomes and lack of marshal. We escalated your feedback to the appropriate departments. Thank you for playing San Vicente Golf Course and we hope to earn your business again.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The course just punched all the greens 5 days ago and no one told me about this or I would not have played. Could not putt on any green. I should have been told

Conditions Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Warm-Up Course!

Pace of Play was slow. We were a 2some playing behind 4 Legends!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 04/02/2018:
Hello Billy, thank you for taking the time to review us, San Vicente Golf Resort, in the Ramona, California area. We're very sorry to hear you may not have had the best recent customer experience with us due to the pace of play, and we greatly appreciate your feedback so we may work towards any necessary improvements. We also appreciate your dedication to playing our course over the years and hope we can continue to provide you with a valuable golf experience. Thank you for golfing with us, and we hope to see you again soon.
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