San Vicente Golf Resort: #3
View of the 3rd green at San Vicente Golf Resort.
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4.3
709 Reviews (709)
5 Stars
279
4 Stars
301
3 Stars
75
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%
Recommend this course
618 out of 709 reviews
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4.1
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
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1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 16 reviews
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4.2
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
86.5%
Recommend this course
45 out of 52 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

4.3
709 Reviews (709)

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 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

Outstanding course

Loved the course, very well maintained, greens are very tough & fast, staff were very nice & welcoming especially Tim

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great value at a price

Very very nice golf course exceptional greens sand a Course that asks a lot of a player. Love the course. I don’t mind fairways to be a little thin during the fall winter months but when the areas around the green or very short tight lie it penalizes good shots that come up just short or a little off target due to no receding. I’m kind of spoiled with courses that have more grass depth around the greens, so you can really work on those sweet short game shots that’s all

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Twilight golf

Had a senior foursome. Tee time was 12:38

With Daylight Savings we knew 18 might be a challenge. Pace of play was smooth. Had to wait a little on back 9... until we got to 18. There were 3 groups backed up at tee box. As sundown was just a few minutes away, we quit & went to the 19th hole. Were the...Service was excellent. Food came out in record time! Wait staff attentive, even with a full room. A very pretty young lady entertained diners with her guitar & songs.

Overall.. a good day/evening

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Not Worth The Money

Played here years many times in the past and loved it. A nice layout, beautiful scenery, and always in great shape. Not so this time. The course looked dried out or maybe it's the type of the grass they switched over to.Not much to stop your ball from rolling out. Short hard fairways. Same situation around the greens. If you like tight lies, you'll love this place. The good news is, the greens are in very nice shape. They were hard,fast, and rolled true.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 78
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough Course

The course, this is an amazing condition, very difficult putting due to the angelation (PGA TYPE) of the greens.

Pace a little slow 🐌 due to a AM tournament, I believe...

Snack bar really nice with a lot of good food choices.

Pizza & beers after the game on the patio over looking the course is a must.

I will book again and recommend you do the same!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging Greens

I really enjoyed my round here this week. Greens are challenging but roll true. Rented clubs and they were great clubs. Pace of play was horrible, we were told they had a tournament and the second group was three holes behind the first group but nothing changed so we had a little over a 5 hour round and we’re stacked up at the tee boxes all day. Will play again if I’m in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Course was in fair shape, the pace of play was slow, very slow. The pin position was a factor, in some locations that were in ridiculous area's. The course could use a Marshall. If you don't have pretty much all day I would look to play somewhere else.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bday Round with da Bros

2nd time playing since their redo. Really like the course. The greens are now maybe a bit too tricked up lots of slopes, mounds, valleys. But a lot of really nice holes here and nice grass everywhere.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 134
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 162
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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