Carlton Oaks Lodge & Country Club
About
Carlton Oaks Country Club is the only public Dye Design golf course in San Diego. The course is covered with hundreds of mature trees interspersed with sparkling blue lakes and meandering creeks. The layout offers a diverse mix of holes that all possess a unique character. They all offer different challenges in the form of either water hazards of strategically placed sand traps along the fairways. Tricky pot bunkers and interesting elevation changes were also incorporated into the design as well as Dye's signature railroad ties. There are five very different sets of tees that offer a challenging round from the back tees but also enough playability to appeal to a range of skill levels. In addition to the enjoyable layout, Carlton Oaks is one San Diego's most centrally located courses, sitting just minutes from downtown and many of the city's major attractions.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Black | 72 | 7304 yards | 75.1 | 142 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 6700 yards | 79.4 | 152 |
| Blue | 72 | 6700 yards | 72.8 | 135 |
| Green | 72 | 6320 yards | 71.1 | 131 |
| White | 72 | 6101 yards | 70.1 | 128 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6101 yards | 76.3 | 145 |
| Yellow | 72 | 5684 yards | 68.1 | 122 |
| Yellow (W) | 72 | 5684 yards | 73.8 | 136 |
| Red | 72 | 5039 yards | 65.0 | 113 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5039 yards | 70.2 | 130 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tournament M: 75.9/143 | 445 | 181 | 558 | 510 | 312 | 435 | 211 | 403 | 543 | 3598 | 483 | 409 | 199 | 611 | 472 | 577 | 368 | 148 | 439 | 3706 | 7304 |
| Black M: 75.0/140 | 445 | 181 | 558 | 469 | 312 | 435 | 211 | 403 | 543 | 3557 | 460 | 409 | 199 | 611 | 460 | 577 | 368 | 148 | 439 | 3671 | 7228 |
| Blue M: 72.6/134 W: 79.3/149 | 394 | 163 | 518 | 438 | 303 | 391 | 198 | 376 | 528 | 3309 | 433 | 355 | 169 | 574 | 427 | 546 | 347 | 140 | 400 | 3391 | 6700 |
| Green M: 70.9/130 W: 77.2/144 | 394 | 163 | 502 | 394 | 303 | 362 | 139 | 342 | 505 | 3104 | 387 | 355 | 169 | 527 | 381 | 546 | 347 | 140 | 364 | 3216 | 6320 |
| White M: 70.0/127 W: 76.0/141 | 382 | 146 | 502 | 394 | 272 | 362 | 139 | 342 | 505 | 3044 | 387 | 338 | 130 | 527 | 381 | 492 | 311 | 127 | 364 | 3057 | 6101 |
| Yellow M: 67.9/122 W: 73.8/135 | 359 | 136 | 433 | 343 | 250 | 341 | 114 | 326 | 482 | 2784 | 357 | 312 | 105 | 514 | 371 | 472 | 299 | 118 | 352 | 2900 | 5684 |
| Red M: 64.8/114 W: 70.0/128 | 343 | 106 | 413 | 322 | 240 | 257 | 98 | 279 | 423 | 2481 | 300 | 301 | 85 | 434 | 338 | 443 | 274 | 89 | 294 | 2558 | 5039 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 2 |
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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by farfromarz on 10/04/2024
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Photo submitted by farfromarz on 10/04/2024
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Photo submitted by u000005356432 on 09/25/2024
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Danny Boy shot 42 on the back Photo submitted by phurst3611 on 07/24/2023
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Photo submitted by mxxmares on 07/16/2023
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Photo submitted by mxxmares on 07/16/2023
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Photo submitted by AlexMathews on 03/06/2023
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Photo submitted by HKgolfgoon on 10/18/2022
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Photo submitted by HKgolfgoon on 10/18/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161476313 on 09/06/2022
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Challenging hole with nice view Photo submitted by u314162273561 on 06/05/2022
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Photo submitted by erpgolfer on 03/27/2022
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Photo submitted by erpgolfer on 03/27/2022
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Brown Fairway. I think this is the 9th fairway but it is typical of all fairways. Photo submitted by sherpaboy on 02/12/2022
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Sandless bunker showing maintenance neglect. This is on the 9th hole drive landing area. Photo submitted by sherpaboy on 02/12/2022
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From the 9th fairway looking at the 2nd green. Photo submitted by sherpaboy on 02/12/2022
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The 5th tee box and fairway Photo submitted by sherpaboy on 02/12/2022
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Between the 4th and 5th holes. The fourth green complex. Photo submitted by sherpaboy on 02/12/2022
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From the 10th tee box Photo submitted by sherpaboy on 02/12/2022
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Photo submitted by Andre1879710 on 12/01/2021
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Photo submitted by lleegill on 09/16/2018
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Hole 18 Photo submitted by u000003557755 on 06/05/2017
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Patio and Putting Green Photo submitted by u000003557755 on 06/05/2017
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#5 green much improved! Photo submitted by thevaporz on 06/16/2015
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#10 off the tee looking over to #18 approach over water Photo submitted by thevaporz on 06/16/2015
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#15 546 yds par 5 Photo submitted by thevaporz on 06/16/2015
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Photo submitted by thevaporz on 06/16/2015
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Photo submitted by thevaporz on 06/16/2015
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Photo submitted by Ryan9699255 on 08/12/2013
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Nice fairways...and beautiful scenery! Photo submitted by taz104 on 07/15/2013
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Photo submitted by GreenandGold12 on 06/28/2013
Course could use some attention
Course was in decent shape fairways had some bare spots, tee boxes could use some attention. It was almost like hitting out of the rough especially on the Par 3 holes. The tee boxes had grass longer than the actual rough and were very rough due to people not repairing divots, etc. I especially liked getting hit by sprinklers just after teeing of on the 14th hole. Greens were in good shape the ball rolled very well allowing me to make some fairly long putts. I know the cost of everything here in California makes it difficult to water and purchase what is needed to keep golf courses in great condition and affordable to the average person.
Amazing layout, greens in good condition but fairways could use work. Course let a single jump in front of me on 10 after waiting on two twosomes the entire front because he was a PGA pros student. Didn’t ask or acknowledge my presence, and overall seemed pretty rude. Called the clubhouse and course apologized but didn’t not try to remedy the situation.
Not in good shape at all
I’ve played here numerous times and over the time span of me playing here it was in good condition then it started getting worse and worse and when you have the groundskeeper running sprinklers on the tee box prior to hitting it makes it impossible to not slip or on the par 3s chunk it, I’m not happy with any of it and will not be returning to play here greens are horrible, one green my buddy had to putt through 3 different types of greens and just horrible maintenance.
Would like a refund
I would like a refund. This course was in terrible condition. T boxes were unmarked sporadically and terribly kept. Most of the time they were just mud with a sprinkle of grass. The fairways were predominantly sand and dirt, and greens were equally as bad. This course was 75 / person, and should not have been given the condition. I will never play here again. Given this, the staff was very friendly, but this was not worth the price. Everyone we saw on the course was equally upset about the condition.
Greens good, but slow.
Some times you have to move the ball to find grass in the fairways. Sand traps are raked dirt. Great layout in desperate need of upkeep.
This course has a great layout complete with Mountains views Lakes mature trees
I like the lay out of this course it's out in East County with views of the mountains beautiful lakes. Lots of bunkers. The greens are very nice. The staff is really good the beverage cart girls come around and they're very nice. Definitely worth going there and checking out very challenging course.
Good for Practice
Golf Course is not easy to make good performance. Fairway condition is acceptable and Green speed is so low. And the entire course has steep uphill and downhill slopes, there are many instances where trouble shots are required.
GolfPass@CarltonOaks
I have a yearly "TeeOff" pass with monthly discount. The rough is "rough" and the greens were aerated a week ago - sandy and slow! Played mid-day with a lot of singles and twosomes making pace of play faster than usual. Could use more water on fairways but fine if you bump them up in the fairways.
Bumpy ride
Laser was dislodged several times due to the bumpy course. How hard would it be to smooth out the paths?
I had a good time at Carlton Oaks GC
I enjoyed my Round with my Daughter at Carlton Oaks, I would like to say that the course is getting better overall. I found it quite in good shape for a nice afternoon of golf. We had a great Sandwich at the bar and Grill to start off our Day. I recommend the grill. It was very good. the Greens were a bit slower than I imagined as most players were not use to the speed. I would say that could be worked one. Overall the Course is a great buy for the price. Thank you to all the staff for a great service and Time.
Will come back again.
Alfonso. E.
Rainy day
We got rain for the first nine holes but overall was satisfied with the condition of the course
Seen better days
This course has seen better days and has a storied past. This Pete Dye designed course needs a major renovation. I hope the proposed course modification happens soon. The course staff is friendly and accomodating.