Carlton Oaks GC
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3.2
1919 Reviews (1919)
5 Stars
249
4 Stars
683
3 Stars
465
2 Stars
284
1 Stars
238
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.4
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.5
63.7%
Recommend this course
1234 out of 1919 reviews
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3.2
82 Reviews (82)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
7
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
67.1%
Recommend this course
55 out of 82 reviews
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3.2
141 Reviews (141)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
46
3 Stars
43
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
18
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
68.1%
Recommend this course
96 out of 141 reviews
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Course Highlights
Carlton Oaks features a challenging Pete Dye layout that consistently earns praise for its interesting design and playable greens. Exceptionally friendly staff and affordable pricing make this a rewarding value for San Diego golfers.

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.

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Course Details

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

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $15.00 - $25.00
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 Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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3.2
1919 Reviews (1919)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 37
Patio Dining 20
Watching the Game 20
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 54
Water Hazards 53
Undulating Greens 41
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 44
Locals 35
Walkers 24
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 38
In the 'Burbs 35
Worth the Drive 26

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Can be an interesting course if they clean up and put some effort on the course. It looks like someone just want to own the course without maintaining,…

We played early morning,,, it was freezing cold, couldn’t even get coffee because restaurant was closed. They don’t have to serve food but at least get something warm tea or coffee,…first thing in the morning.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/08/2024

Hi, yjung,

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes.

Your feedback helps us do better. We are looking into this issue and hope to resolve it promptly.

Thank you for visiting Carlton Oaks Lodge & Country Club. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Carlton Oaks

The course does not look like it has been maintained in months. The leaves on the ground alone made it very difficult to locate the ball. The fairways were dead and bounced like concrete. Maybe 4 holes had ok greens.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/08/2024

Hello, u000008161561. Thank you for taking the time to review and leave your feedback on your recent round with us. It is always our utmost goal to provide our golfers with a fun and enjoyable time and we apologize if we missed the mark. Please feel free to reach out to our staff in the pro shop with any additional concerns. Thanks for choosing Carlton Oaks Lodge & Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 137
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

carlton oaks

Needs work, tee boxes shabby, fairways rough, greens OK. Pace slow.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Don’t be 5 minutes late

Booked through golf now, I was 5 mins late from traffic. They wouldn’t let me on or get a refund. I would never even attempt to go here ever again. Looking from the club house, the course wasn’t in the best condition either. I would never recommend this place to anyone.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 97
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always nice!

Very challenging course. So lucky to have it so close by.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible

Horrible condition. It’s hard to play a full round of golf without landing on grass all day. Weeds, mud, overgrown bumpy uneven tee boxes, gopher mounds, hard packed bunkers, wasteland bunkers completely unkept, etc. My friend literally had a gopher pop up one foot in front of him on an approach causing an errant shot. Hysterical actually, and was the best moment of the day.. Thank You Carlton for the laughs!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Just ok

Conditions here have been getting worse. Mr chen needs to step it up.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Bad conditions

Mr chen needs to spend some money on course maintenance, fairway grass is nonexistent, constantly have to find some green grass to hit off. Bunkers are just as bad, hard as concrete and lots of rocks. Greens were ok and they actually mowed the tee boxes.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 97
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course condition

Course needs maintenance from the fairways to the greens

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Decent size for price.

Greens are slow and overly complicated, a lot of dirt areas, undergrown grass

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is a train wreck

Great staff but the course conditions are poor. Needs a complete overhaul. Felt like we were playing on cement

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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