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
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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
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
15
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
85.7%
Recommend this course
36 out of 42 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 136
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

San Vicente

Beautiful place, all excellent, except the grill is not open on Mondays. During round, it hailed, lightning and thunder and poured.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Highly Disappointed!

I have played here before and was always top of my list, but today...What a disappointment.

The fairways are roached, especially 17.

No grass, you have to hit off patchy dirt throughout the course. Dead grass everywhere.

On the up side, the tee boxes & greens were in good shape.

Not worth $100+!

I hope they over seed quick and get this right as the layout is great...

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Great challenge!!

Awesome!! I'm thinking it was great that it was wet, cause the greens look like their pretty fast when dry. Nice track A++

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved it

Great round . Beautiful course. Even got to see the resident turkeys.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice track

There was a couple hour frost delay the day we played but the pro (Tim?) was great at getting us out asap. Unfortunately, because of a lot of rain lately it was 'cart path only' which is always a pain, but the course was still in good condition, especially the greens, which were faster than we're used to. Interesting layout with some elevation changes and a few dog-legs & ponds/creeks to contend with. Pretty forgiving overall as I ended with the same ball I started with, and I don't hit it that straight, lol. Would recommend...

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

What Happened?

Wow, i haven’t played here couple of times but not for at least 6 months. It was in terrible shape, the fairways were dead and painted green. I was super disappointed in the conditions. The greens were still good and tough. I think there are better deals than San Vincente right now.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

If you like painted grass this is for you.

What a disappointment I have played here before and it was in better shape. Fairways were painted dead grass, terrible. The greens were ok lighting quick down hill putts, slow uphill putts. Paid $99.00 there are better courses for that. Cottonwood and Singing Hills both better shape. I won’t be back for a while.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Golf

We'll definitely return to that golf course love the greens and of course layout

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Wonderful Course in Mountains Near San Diego

I was in La Jolla on vacation and I got snowed in (my flights back to Buffalo, NY were postponed for a few days due to weather back East) so I played an extra round of golf while in California. I am happy that I chose to play that round at San Vincente. The course was in great off-season shape with solid fairways and quick but true greens. The layout is challenging but fun and the pace of play was fantastic (3 hours and 25 minutes).

I highly recommend this course and will play here again every time I visit the area!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun layout and challenging

Was my first time to San Vincente yesterday, beautiful course, layout and challenging fast greens. The whole Bermuda course was cut really short so they have the fairways painted. You can putt off the green in some cases, wouldn’t really say there is any rough on the whole course. Purposeful put obstacles, what made it fun. I’d like to go back in spring/summertime when the grass grows back and is more plush. No dirt patches in fairways just cut really short

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a real challenge

If you’re in the mood to challenge your golf skills then this is the place! Think you’re a good putter? Think again because this course has some of the most challenging greens in California. Don’t believe me, try it and see for yourself!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 156
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lightning fast greens

Undulating fast greens ate my score. All else in great condition.

Even though we were moving along on a 4 hour round, young whippersnappers hit into us then swore up a storm when we said cut it out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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