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Carlton Oaks Lodge & Country Club
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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
Carlton oaks No money for proper maintenance
This course used to be one of the gems of East County. Unfortunately these days it’s been taken over by a group that doesn’t seem to have Golf as the forefront of their business. There is large debris piles everywhere, NO sand in bunkers literally decomposed granite with gravel, fairways are horrible, greens are cut poorly, aprons are very nice, tee boxes are extremely uneven. This is basically like Cottonwood used to be. If the rates were cheaper it would be 100% worth it however for the max rate in the mornings it’s simply not worth the price tag.
I do not believe this has anything to do with the maintenance crew, it seems like their hands are tied. It always boils down to a few thousand bucks a month and this course could be in much better shape.
Forget about getting food here used to be very good along time ago. now the food is not good at all and the staff is extremely so for service we have outdated outdoor seating they don’t even have utensils or drink station outside to make it faster and easier for their staff they have to continuously run in and out.
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Carelton ch-oaks
shut it down already.
the course deserves a peaceful ending.
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Beautiful course for your buck
Course was actually really beautiful compared to the reviews that were written, great round and stuff is supper friendly.
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Carlton Oaks
First time playing here and thought it was a pretty good course. There were some spots where water was pooling, but other than that it was in good condition. It felt like a decent public course, not quite as good as the more expensive places but good for the price. There was a good mix of holes with challenging shots. Pace was pretty slow.
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Course is in best shape that I’ve seen.
Had the best day I’ve ever had on this course. Not crowded. Very friendly staff.
The course wasn’t all dried out. Actually had new green grass growing in the fairways.
Pace of play was excellent. Played a 4 hour round.
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Great Value
I have read reviews on this course and some not very good. I booked this on Golfnow and got a deal for $56 bucks for 2 players including cart. This course is not plush but in very decent condition. Hardly no rough spots and fairways and greens are in great shape. Its not country club standards but better than most Munis I have played lately with exception to Torrey pines and Balboa. Not an easy course. Lots of water and hazard areas . They have a great 19th hole with great service. I would come back again.
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Great course for the price
Love being able to walk on after work and finish a full 18
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Horrible conditions!
This course is in absolutely horrible condition. Not even worth playing! Don’t waste your time or money! The carts have no windscreens either so it was really cold. Never again!!
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This is a tough one to review. Pete Dye design, that has died many years ago… Course maintenance is nearly non-existent and feels like you’re hitting balls in the backwoods. The layout has major potential, but it’s too rundown to be playable. If it was $30, I’d play it once or twice maybe, but for $80 it’s robbery. There’s a plan in the distant future where housing developers finally get their permits and renovate the course back to it’s “glory,” although I’d say that’s 4-5 years from now.
1. Tee boxes: patchy, uneven.
2. Fairways: diseased grass, patchy, just awful. Same with the first cut, or rough… frankly it’s all the same.
3. Greens: there’s potential, although not maintained well.
4. Bunkers: overgrown with grass or flooded with water. On the bunkers that look okay… no top sand.
5. Pace of play: Lots of beginners, so it plays slow on the course. Lots of divots and pitch marks not repaired.
6. Staff: nice people, decent food
7. Range: old dirty balls, very poor quality
8. Carts are fast at least, no gps though.
9. Dye design railroad ties are rotted. Instead of being replaced the gaps are patched in with concrete.
I’d play here for $150+ when renovated, but you couldn’t pay me $80 to play there again in those conditions.
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Another course with atrocious playing conditions
I’m visiting from out of town. This is the 2nd course in a row with atrocious playing conditions. Tees not cared for. I saw a sign on one hole for “ground under repair.” Are they kidding me? The whole course is ground under repair! Fairways are pretty much non-existent. Some small patches of grass surrounding dirt or dormant grass. Bunkers not playable. The only saving grace are the greens which are not bad. And someone please tell me why this is also the 2nd course that doesn’t offer pull carts? Doesn’t anyone around here like walking a golf course without having to carry their bag for 18 holes?
I can’t say my experience golfing in San Diego has been enjoyable. Perhaps I have to significantly lower my expectations.
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Home course
I love playing here. It’s a bit technical and challenging and always requires me to play up to the course which makes me play better. The only thing I could give as a critique is that the grounds as far as 14,15,16 could use some love with all the foliage and such in the ground. I’ve lost a few balls due to just losing it in the leaves. Otherwise. Love this course
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Very Poor Course Conditions
Sadly, this course could have potential but it just is not kept up. Lots of holes and torn up dirt. We saw workers all over but not sure they are making any improvements. For the price of $55.00 not close to being worth it. On a positive note the staff were all great especially the bartender in the bar/restaurant. She is a keeper so friendly and on top of everything
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Horrible conditions
This course is a rip off. They shouldn’t charge any more than $30 for 18 holes. We felt like we were playing in the middle of a dump site. The golf carts should be 4x4 because the fairways are gopher homes — our bags almost fell off the cart a few times because the grounds are a MESS with barely any grass on them.
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Challenging Green complexes but rough shape
Overall, it was below what i was expecting for an $80 round.
Mainly the lack of grass, and a decent amount of purely dirt bunkers. Fair amount of construction going on and just not great grass either in the fairway or rough.
Most the tee boxes were no where near flat, played blues and reds for our group and both were tough to find a flat spot anywhere.
Honestly don't think I will be back for a while until i hear the conditions have improved
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Disrepair
This course is in horrible condition. I’m used to muni courses and don’t have high expectations, but nothing was good (with the exception of the staff) about Carlton Oaks. Tee boxes, cart paths, sand traps, fairways, greens, and rough were all in bad shape. I should have known better. For $49 (including cart) what should you expect from a par 72 course? Too bad. This course has potential. Interesting layout would make for some challenging, fun holes if conditions were playable. Unless you’re an absolute hacker that doesn’t really care, I cannot recommend this course to anyone.
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