San Vicente Golf Resort: #3
View of the 3rd green at San Vicente Golf Resort.
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4.2
712 Reviews (712)
5 Stars
280
4 Stars
302
3 Stars
76
2 Stars
37
1 Stars
17
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
86.8%
Recommend this course
621 out of 712 reviews
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4.2
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
82.4%
Recommend this course
14 out of 17 reviews
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4.3
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
86.4%
Recommend this course
38 out of 44 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
712 Reviews (712)

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 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The greens were not as good this time as I’ve seen in the past

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

Course was in good conditions, greens are in good condition and fast. Getting on the green with a 8, 7, 6 iron or longer the ball will roll of the back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
3.0
Previously Played

Attitude if you book on golf now and slow play

Was met with some attitude by the guy in pro shop when I asked about a senior rate for my 70 year old dad and was told “too bad , you booked on golf now.” Every course we have ever booked at lets us adjust. The illusion of the tee times being spaced apart is just that, an illusion. They will allow “members” aka hack golfers in their own carts jump ahead of you and they do not enforce pace of play at all. No beverage cart for 70-100 dollar green fees is pretty bad too. Greens are incredible but if you’re trying to get a quick weekday round in, this isn’t the spot.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Day In Cold Windy Conditions

Good value for the rate. The range balls were not in very good condition.

Form and fast conditions before today’s three day rain storm.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

has potential

Unfortunately this course has been affected by the dry conditions of the area. The ball ran a lot in the fairway and had a hard time holding onto the green. Sand traps were great to work with! Course would be challenging any way, but the dry conditions really made it a challenge. Being unfamiliar with course cost us a few extra strokes, but still a good time. Because the ball ran so much, we had a hard time finding our balls. A 240 yard drive could be found 280 out! And you definitely want to stay below the hole. Greens were fast! Once you got the touch though, they were pretty true.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Renovation successful!

Ever since the renovation, San Vicente has had as good as greens as any public course in San Diego County. No need to join a country club if you can play here! Overall conditions elsewhere on the course are spectacular as well. Really recommend you put a sign outside the pro shop listing the Stimpmeter reading every day. I would estimate it was between 11 and 11.5 on 1/20/2025 when we played. Most good players would find that fascinating.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Traces of what it probably was

Good layout, can tell that it was a good course at one point in the past but definitely is not anymore. Dry conditions , no difference between the rough and the fairway. Greens extremely hard. Balls bouncing vertical as if you were playing to a cart path.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I love SV!

Friendly staff and an enjoyable and challenging course to play.

Greens are fast and tricky. Gotta be creative!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Okay golf course

The course layout was good and the greens were definitely challenging. Very dried out course and poorly marked in course directions and colors on the tee markers.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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