Back
TOP PICK
San Vicente Golf Resort
Rating Snapshot
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Hot Deals at San Vicente Golf Course
Course Details
Rentals/Services
Practice/Instruction
Policies
Food & Beverage
Bar, Grill, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Banquet Facilities, Spa, JacuzziAvailable Activities
Swimming, BilliardsAvailable Sports
Fitness, TennisAccolades
-
Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2021 #9)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
-
Photo submitted by mdwright85 on 10/14/2025
-
Photo submitted by 4JPJ5minWbktaRAAXOGW on 07/12/2025
-
Photo submitted by toplucy on 12/10/2023
-
Photo submitted by toplucy on 12/10/2023
-
San Vicente Golf Resort, hole 3 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 01/23/2023
-
San Vicente Golf Resort, hole 15 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 01/23/2023
-
San Vicente Golf Resort, hole 17 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 01/23/2023
-
Beautiful signature hole Photo submitted by u702975033 on 06/13/2022
-
1st hole Photo submitted by manuelbravo on 12/16/2017
-
Photo submitted by David9718809 on 12/16/2015
-
Fuzzy wuzzy cacti : ) Photo submitted by janieluvsgolf777 on 11/04/2013
-
So green... Photo submitted by janieluvsgolf777 on 11/04/2013
-
Photo submitted by Joseph4887155 on 08/05/2013
-
Photo submitted by Joseph4887155 on 08/05/2013
Fun Course
The rough was long which made for some extra challenges but, overall, the course was in excellent condition. A nice blend of hills, water and flatland. A fun course for all skill levels.
Worth the Drive
Excellent course and very well maintained. It is a bit of a drive to get there but worth it. Pro shop staff could be more cordial. Found them to be a bit gruff. They moved my tee time up by ten minutes and told me "we had two minutes to get our foursome on the tee box. If we couldn't make it the next opening was in an hour". Suggest you double check your tee time when you get there. (Even though we did that)
The golf course was in great shape
The people who manicure the course do an wonderful job one the best shape course in San Diego
Good course, but rock hard greens
Pros:
-- Beautiful course layout that you really have to think your way through
-- Fairway and rough in excellent condition
-- Bunkers in great shape. Very fine sand
Cons:
-- Greens were rock hard and it was impossible to stop the ball on them. I think only one ball checked up amongst all 4 golfers on all 18 holes. I wish I knew if it is always like this or they just haven't aerated in a long time.
Well worth the drive
An honest, beautiful, well-laid out, challenging but fair course.
Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing San Vicente Golf Resort.
Beautiful surroundings
Coarse in excellent shape and played at a good pace. Highly recommend to anyone, well worth the drive to experience this treasure.
Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing San Vicente Golf Resort.
this course is well maintained and good features.
The fair way is a little wide but well maintained.
The most holes are not difficult but not easy.
The 5th hole is challenging.
The green is a little bit fast .
my wife like t his course.
Must play!
Great course that you will enjoy. In very great condition, and you will end up useing every club in your bag.
A must play.
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!
You should play it
Course is in excellent condition but play is slow. You will have the opertunity to use most of your clubs.
Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing San Vicente Golf Resort.
Very Nice Course, but...
San Vincente is a real gem of a course. In great shape...with wonderful grass fairways and excellent green..However, it's a long drive from anywhere...and from North SD county the road is frankly dangerous.
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!
Awesome value, great course
Beautiful course beneath rock laden mountains. This is a very manageable course. Not terribly difficult but challenging enough. A couple well guarded greens, along with dog legs and hidden landings make this a joy to play. My only complaint is the clubhouse and driving range are in need of some serious work. This place hasnt been updated in like 40 years.
worth the drive
I live in san Diego. With a bunch of courses to choose from. It takes about 45 to a hour to get their an for SD that's forever. Once you get there you cant play a better course for the money. You drive home with a smile on the face. ..
It was fun....
Overall the course was in good shape and considering the cold and snow back home, I was happy to be able to golf. The staff in the pro shop was less than friendly and weren't too happy to see my GolfNow booking. The pro asked when I had booked and then put us the tee time after what was booked. Were not very friendly and didn't seem to appreciate that I had gotten the hot deal through GolfNow.
a great place to play golf
i love this course the setting is parkland, and the course is in great condition friendly staff
Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing San Vicente Golf Resort.
Pleasant surprise
Course is very well maintained. Great value. Quiet, lush. Greens are fast and true. A 40 minute drive from South Bay. Well worth the time. You will not be disappointed. Truly one of the best values in SD County.
Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing San Vicente Golf Resort.
A really nice course, its worth the drive!!!
This is a very nice course, well maintained, with fast true greens. The pace of play was great, and the course was interesting and fun. I will come back to play here again!!
Slow play
No course monitoring, so a threesome joined a slow twosome and played as a fivesome. They would not let the faster groups behind through, and threw a temper tantrum when a twosome tried to go around them.
Nice course, great views. The Golf Now system provided a super price.
A nice course, reasonably well maintained. Friendly staff. We were only a twosome but were allowed to play as that because the course was not busy in the early afternoon. When we started out there was no one ahead of us, but by the 3rd hole we caught up with a foursome that were moving like they were heading for their own funeral. They lagged the groups ahead but they had no intention of letting anyone through. Fortunately, on the 4th hole a course staff member came by and told them to let us and the group behind us to play through, which they reluctantly did. We sailed through from there and still managed to finish in 4 hours. The Golf Now booking got us green fees plus cart for $20 each, including online booking fee, compared to the best available fee at the course of $40 each. Great deal!!!
Hidden gem in Ramona
We love to play this course. It's pretty and peaceful. It is so green and always beautiful. There are challenging spots as well as nice wide open green fairways. The greens are pristine like carpet. The fauna is always enjoyable from wild turkeys along the tree lines to egrets on the water's edge. The only drawback would be the driving distance to get there. But, then again, it's remoteness is one of the reasons I call it a hidden gem.
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!
This course is fun to play
They said they over seeded and we could not drive carts on fairways. Play was extra slow for some reason. I play there once or twice a year and is always a great course to play and usually takes 3.5 to 4.0 hrs to play as a single. I would recommend this course to anyone.
The Lodge At Torrey Pines Stay & Play Package
The OMNI La Costa Resort & Spa Stay & Play Package
Best of Indian Wells Package
Best of Indian Wells Package
Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing San Vicente Golf Resort.