San Vicente Golf Resort: #3
View of the 3rd green at San Vicente Golf Resort.
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4.2
711 Reviews (711)
5 Stars
280
4 Stars
301
3 Stars
76
2 Stars
37
1 Stars
17
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
87.9%
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620 out of 711 reviews
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4.2
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
82.4%
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14 out of 17 reviews
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4.2
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.7%
Recommend this course
42 out of 49 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

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Reviews

4.2
711 Reviews (711)

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 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

a great place to play golf

i love this course the setting is parkland, and the course is in great condition friendly staff

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/12/2021

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.

Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/12/2021

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.

Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

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!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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!!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/12/2021

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!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

In great shape for lat summer

Greens are soft and plush, fairways have a few dry spots but, overall, very fun to play. Several holes have large trees right in the middle of the fairway obstructing approach shots. Local knowledge (or GPS with hole info) would have been helpful.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Haven't played there in a why, liked the changes they made to the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/12/2021

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.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

This course is a nice course that is not too difficult so you can enjoy your round. There are some very picturesque holes with lovely surroundings.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course and great people

Lot of water available. Was hot.

Just the right pace of play

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

greens again running at 6 on stemp

When no notice is given that greens are being maintained and therefore VERY slow, it makes for a waste of money. Putting can be totally messed up for other courses where normal greens are played.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Layout

I really enjoyed the layout. It requires you to use most of the clubs in your bag and is well populated with bunkers. Greens were a bit shaggy, but the rest of the course was in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is on the top of our list to play

We always enjoy playing this course. The staff is extra friendly and helpful. The course is in good condition. Parts of it are being improved. The staff could better monitor the slow play. We had to move around a group of 5 that were giving each other instructions. Really?????

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Well worth the drive!

San Vicente is an excellent value. The Ted Robinson layout is well designed using the Ramona foothills natural contours. There are four tees to accommodate every skill set. The conditions, while not pristine, are much better than any comparable value in all of San Diego County. My travel time from Rancho Bernardo is a mere 35 minutes, only 15 more than it is to drive to Torrey Pines. I play the black tees that are 6633 yds with a slope of 132. It's a very good test. Practice facilities are ok, but the food is great. The hot time on the weekdays is $18 and it's easy to book the weekend at 2:00 for $23. A must play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is in good shape for mid summer.

We played in the afternoon and it was very enjoyable. Mostly small groups on the course and the pace was fairly fast. Greens were in great shape as were the tee boxes.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

course in great shape...greens were perfect!

First time playing San Vicente. Every thing went well. Fairways were not perfect but better than most. The greens were some of the best I've seen in Southern California. Overall, except for my score it was a perfect outing!!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This is a hidden jewel of a course.

This course is a good/great course for medium - good level golfers. It is well designed and the greens are in very good condition. Lying in a picturesque setting, it is very enjoyable at the same time several holes are challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This is a great course; one of my favorites!

These days, with many courses in such bad shape, it's refreshing to play on a course that is actually well maintained. San Vicente is by far one of the nicest courses in San Diego for the money. To get the same great conditions, one would need to play at high-end courses like Maderas or Torrey Pines.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 05/12/2021

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!

Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

a Hidden Gem

A very nice course hidden in between the mountains of Ramona Estates. Worth the trip up....

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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