San Vicente Golf Resort
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Championship | 72 | 6822 yards | 73.7 | 135 |
| Black (W) | 72 | 6704 yards | 79.2 | 146 |
| Black | 72 | 6704 yards | 73.0 | 133 |
| White | 72 | 6346 yards | 70.8 | 128 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6346 yards | 76.6 | 139 |
| Gold | 72 | 5534 yards | 66.8 | 119 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5534 yards | 71.8 | 129 |
| Combo | 72 | 5002 yards | 65.1 | 114 |
| Combo (W) | 72 | 5002 yards | 69.7 | 125 |
| Green | 72 | 4685 yards | 63.9 | 110 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 4685 yards | 68.0 | 121 |
| Red | 72 | 4273 yards | 62.0 | 105 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4273 yards | 65.7 | 116 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship M: 73.7/135 | 586 | 167 | 354 | 512 | 439 | 357 | 390 | 215 | 393 | 3413 | 390 | 563 | 167 | 378 | 367 | 194 | 379 | 539 | 432 | 3409 | 6822 |
| Black M: 73.0/133 W: 79.2/146 | 540 | 167 | 354 | 502 | 420 | 357 | 390 | 200 | 393 | 3323 | 390 | 535 | 167 | 378 | 367 | 194 | 379 | 539 | 432 | 3381 | 6704 |
| White M: 70.8/128 W: 76.6/139 | 521 | 157 | 328 | 483 | 407 | 341 | 375 | 190 | 382 | 3184 | 356 | 508 | 153 | 368 | 350 | 176 | 345 | 517 | 389 | 3162 | 6346 |
| Gold M: 66.8/119 W: 71.8/129 | 432 | 136 | 273 | 455 | 319 | 293 | 338 | 147 | 333 | 2726 | 282 | 476 | 136 | 345 | 305 | 145 | 294 | 458 | 367 | 2808 | 5534 |
| Combo M: 65.1/114 W: 69.7/125 | 432 | 136 | 273 | 392 | 319 | 240 | 306 | 147 | 308 | 2553 | 282 | 406 | 111 | 281 | 305 | 114 | 227 | 426 | 297 | 2449 | 5002 |
| Green M: 63.9/110 W: 68.0/121 | 380 | 107 | 226 | 331 | 277 | 240 | 306 | 106 | 308 | 2281 | 262 | 406 | 111 | 281 | 280 | 114 | 227 | 426 | 297 | 2404 | 4685 |
| Red M: 62.0/105 W: 65.7/116 | 380 | 107 | 226 | 331 | 277 | 240 | 261 | 106 | 258 | 2186 | 185 | 344 | 111 | 247 | 235 | 114 | 227 | 352 | 272 | 2087 | 4273 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 4 | |||
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 3 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 8 |
Course Details
Rentals/Services
Practice/Instruction
Policies
Food & Beverage
Bar, Grill, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Banquet Facilities, Spa, JacuzziAvailable Activities
Swimming, BilliardsAvailable Sports
Fitness, TennisAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2021 #9)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by mdwright85 on 10/14/2025
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Photo submitted by 4JPJ5minWbktaRAAXOGW on 07/12/2025
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Photo submitted by toplucy on 12/10/2023
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Photo submitted by toplucy on 12/10/2023
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San Vicente Golf Resort, hole 3 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 01/23/2023
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San Vicente Golf Resort, hole 15 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 01/23/2023
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San Vicente Golf Resort, hole 17 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 01/23/2023
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Beautiful signature hole Photo submitted by u702975033 on 06/13/2022
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1st hole Photo submitted by manuelbravo on 12/16/2017
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Photo submitted by David9718809 on 12/16/2015
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Fuzzy wuzzy cacti : ) Photo submitted by janieluvsgolf777 on 11/04/2013
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So green... Photo submitted by janieluvsgolf777 on 11/04/2013
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Photo submitted by Joseph4887155 on 08/05/2013
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Photo submitted by Joseph4887155 on 08/05/2013
Variety is the spice of life
If there is one thing that this course has to offer, it's variety. No two holes are alike on this course, and that is a good thing. I enjoyed my round at the beautiful San Vincente Golf Course very much. I played as a single and was paired up with three friends, two of which were locals. They were very friendly and helpful during the round. The course is in great shape, greens rolled true for the most part. The only downside, in my opinion, to this course is the few holes that have trees in the fairways. San Vincente is a beautiful course with lots of variety. If you haven't played there yet, let me just say it's worth the drive.
Great day on the course
The course is in great shape. Fairways and greens are beautiful. Tee boxes are good. Played in a foursome with two walking and two riding. Played in four hours and never had to wait. Beautiful layout with lots of scenic vistas.
Hi Mcrwford,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience at San Vicente. We hope to see you again soon!
Nice Layout
Layout was very nice, with great views. Par 3s on back 9 were beautiful. #12 over water, and #15 are very nice. The back 9 was more challenging then the front. The fairways were in decent condition with a few bare spots. The greens were in very nice shape. We had a very nice time, plan on returning soon.
Hi GmJaguar,
Thank you for choosing San Vicente! It is so great to hear that you had a nice time. We look forward to having you back again soon!
A bit of a trip to a little gem!
Enjoyed a very nice trip from La Jolla to Ramona to play here and it was worth the journey, just for the scenery if nothing else. Pro was very welcoming as were the staff in the restaurant where we had a very substantial breakfast.
No bag drop and we didn't try the range but this did look a bit limited. Pro called us to the tee a bit earlier than our booked time and this put us, as a two ball, in the middle of lots of fourball so but this probably would have been the case all day as it was a Sunday and Valentines Day also so the course was bound to be busy!
Course itself was very pleasant and quite challenging, even off the white tees. Some of the tees needed a bit of a trim and a couple of fairways were a bit "scabby" but in all the condition was good and the greens quite true if a little slow. Given the amount of play this course gets as a resort course condition was very good.
Overall this is a nice course to play and good value if a little off the beaten track. Would probably try and choose a mid week day when it might be a little quieter.
Swing slow!
Hi Golfstatto,
Thank you for your review and for choosing San Vicente. We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience and consider us a gem! We love having you here and hope to see you again soon!
very good
course was more interesting as we progressed,very enjoyable
Hi Dodgrblu,
Thank you for your review and for playing at San Vicente. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the course. We hope to see you again soon!
Nice time
Greens quite good for winter play. Layout pleasant and quiet.
Hi Clwilco,
Thank you for your review and for playing at San Vicente! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the conditions of the course. We hope to see you again soon!
Greens are great
It's worth the drive. Greens are great. Great scenery.
smaciej,
Thanks for taking the time leave your review. We are glad to hear your enjoyed the greens and the scenery. Come back again soon!
Good challenge nut Slow
San Vicente provides a pretty good challenge. Though I enjoyed my round, there was a frost delay earlier, so the shotgun tournament that was supposed to start 2 1/2 earlier, started 30 minutes prior to start time. One reason I love living in San Diego is the number of golf courses and the speed at which a round can be played. My round that day was S-L-O-W!
David9718809,
We apologize for the slow pace of play that you experienced. As you mentioned, we are subject to frost delays during this time of the year and that can really mess up pace of play. However, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the course and we appreciate you taking the time to leave your review. Hopefully next time the pace of play will be much better!
Golf
Golf staff was most friendly and helpful pace of play was fine
Beckerley,
Thanks for taking the time to write your review and for playing San Vicente Resort! We are thrilled you had a great experience and look forward to seeing you next time!
Very Nice course and excellent price
The course is in great shape, the greens were excellent but challenging (fast and firm). The course takes some local knowledge on a number of holes - target type golf.
The biggest drawback is the distance to the course unless you live in Ramona or Poway.
I will play this course again.
SteveKleinpeter,
Thanks for taking the time to write your review and for playing our golf course. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the course conditions and look forward to seeing you again soon!
Overall, great!
The course was in beautiful shape, pace of play for a Saturday was great!! HUGE downside-kids riding around on bicycles picking up balls in play!! UNACCEPTABLE!!!
Janet8725176 - Thank you for taking the time to give our course a great review. It is great hearing that our course was in good shape and the pace of play was good. We hope to see you back soon!
good conditions
these course is a very good condition and it is very good worked all holes, fairways, greens, sands. good one.
u207433947,
Thanks for your review and for playing San Vicente Golf Resort. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
East County golf
Course is well maintained, uses reclaimed water so still green fairways and excellent greens and bunkers.
rpmalGolf,
Thanks for your review and for playing San Vicente Golf Resort. We are glad you enjoyed the course and can't wait to see you again next time!
Great Staff
The staff was exceptional. We started on time, had helpful hints about the course and when the rains came and we could only play nine holes, they gave us complimentary nine holes for our next time.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing San Vicente Golf Resort!
Disappointment
This course has the potential to be among one of the best public tracks in the San Diego area. The course is challenging but not so outrageous so as to prevent any level player from enjoying the day. The condition of the greens are constantly impressive. The food and beverage facilities are adequate and the staff (primarily high school aged children - more later) are friendly. Driving range requires much improvement. Mainly dirt and the golf balls are found/stray/damaged with a line of paint. The problem with this course is that due to the isolated location, many golfers lose sight of etiquette and pace of play. I have played this course no less than 10-15 times and each and every time the pace of play leaves me frustrated and bitter. The staff, primarily children, are loathe to roam the course and encourage folks to keep up with the group ahead of them. As a walker and a 10 handicap, I have seen my share of courses and this by far is one of the slowest. Never any fun to hit.......then wait. Management (such as it is) is inclined to ignore complaints of slow play and are more concerned with catching folks fishing in the few lakes on the course. Probably will refrain from future outings at this facility.
A little over rated
Chose this course because of the 4 star reviews. I feel the majority of the reviews over rated the course. Best things were the greens, food and drink and staff friendliness. The course itself was in fair to good condition at best. The back nine fairways and beauty was much better than the front nine. The reviews regarding the new landscaping is misleading. The planting season are new and they areas needed mulch. Lots of ragged looking areas. Reminded my wife and I of the average mini golf course. Probably won't return.
Nice course
We will be back to play this course often. Would like to see restrooms added.
Great course
Good day playing this course. Could use some bathrooms and a beverage cart. Will play again soon thanks for th great day!
Great condition!
Course is in excellent shape. Course is challenging, but fun.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing San Vicente Golf Resort!
nice improvements
The course was in the best shape I've ever seen it. Fairways were green and lush (for southern California) greens were in great shape and I love the new landscaping going to a more water friendly design.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing San Vicente Golf Resort!
Hi KCuhnha,
Thank you for choosing San Vicente. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience and enjoyed the conditions of the course. Thank you for making the drive to see us and we hope you make it again soon!