Carlton Oaks GC
A view of a hole at Carlton Oaks Golf Club.
GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
3.1
1831 Reviews (1831)
5 Stars
238
4 Stars
657
3 Stars
435
2 Stars
272
1 Stars
229
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.2
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.4
59.1%
Recommend this course
1176 out of 1831 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.3
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
11
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
68.8%
Recommend this course
55 out of 80 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.1
176 Reviews (176)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
29
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
60.2%
Recommend this course
106 out of 176 reviews
Read Reviews

About

Holes 18
Type Resort/Public
Par 72
Length 7304 yards
Slope 142
Rating 75.1

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.

Book a Tee Time at
Carlton Oaks Golf Club
Powered by GolfNow.com

Course Details

Year Built 1958
Golf Season Year round
Architect William W. Mast (1958) Perry Dye (1989)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+
waivedfees
10 rounds of waived fees
golf ball.svg
$120 in tee time credits
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection
redeemtrophy
Redeem GolfPass points

Reviews

3.1
1831 Reviews (1831)

Reviewer Photos

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 86
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 73
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Anonymous
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 138
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Bumpy ride

Laser was dislodged several times due to the bumpy course. How hard would it be to smooth out the paths?

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

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

Rainy day

We got rain for the first nine holes but overall was satisfied with the condition of the course

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 93
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 64
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Nearby Courses
San Diego, California
Public
3.6448734501
917
Lakeside, California
Public
2.6667
3
San Diego, California
Military
2.8476941176
300
San Diego, California
Military
3.9527
275
San Diego, California
Public
4.6932283934
458
San Diego, California
Military
3.7833
120
San Diego, California
Resort
1.0
2
El Cajon, California
Public
3.6744677037
1170
Jamul, California
Semi-Private
4.3735131117
1010
Golf Packages

California Dream Golf Getaway Package

CLICK BELOW
SAN DIEGO, CA | Enjoy 6 total nights' accommodations at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar (3 nights) and Silverado Resort (3 nights), along with 4 rounds of golf at The Grand Golf Club, Aviara Golf Club, and Silverado Resort (North & South Courses).

Best of San Diego Package

CLICK BELOW
SAN DIEGO, CA | Enjoy 4 nights’ accommodations at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar and 3 rounds of golf at The Grand Golf Club, Maderas Golf Club, and Aviara Golf Club.

The OMNI La Costa Resort & Spa Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
CARLSBAD, CA | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at The OMNI La Costa Resort & Spa and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Aviara Golf Course, OMNI La Costa – South Course, and OMNI La Costa – North Course.

The Grand Golf Getaway Package

CLICK BELOW
SAN DIEGO, CA | Enjoy 3 nights’ accommodations at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar and 2 rounds of golf at The Grand Golf Club.

The Lodge At Torrey Pines Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
LA JOLLA, CA | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at The Lodge at Torrey Pines and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Torrey Pines – South Course and Torrey Pines – North Course.
Now Reading
  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account