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Carlton Oaks Lodge & Country Club

9200 Inwood Dr, Santee, California 92071, San Diego County
(619) 448-4242
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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.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 7304 yds
Rating 75.1
Slope 142
Type Resort/Public
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - $15.00 - $25.00
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed

Food & Beverage

Bar
Grill

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming
Billiards
Year Built 1958
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) William W. Mast (1958) Perry Dye (1989)
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3.1
3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1954 reviews
61.5%
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1954
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  • 4 Stars
  • 3 Stars
  • 2 Stars
  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    2.6
  • Value
    3.4
  • Layout
    4.0
  • Friendliness
    4.4
  • Pace
    3.5
  • Amenities
    3.5
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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.

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Golfers Often Mention

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

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12Cameron
Review 1
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 03/02/2023

Hello, 12Cameron. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Carlton Oaks Lodge & Country Club. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

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Shawn1476067
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Not awful- priced decently.

Glad to see the tee boxes and grass looking good even after the flooding. Some of the bunkers were actually playable. I assumed they would be bad.

As long as the prices don’t creep up, and the tee times are staggered like they currently are,, I would probably come back.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 03/02/2023

Hello, Shawn1476067. Thank you for visiting us at Carlton Oaks Lodge & Country Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

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Discus2
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Could be so much better

Haven’t played this course for 3 years , alas the condition has gone in the wrong direction. This course could be one of the best in the area if someone would spend money on it, the layout is so good, a player’s course.

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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 03/02/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, Discus2. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Carlton Oaks Lodge & Country Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

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SurfinGolfer
Reviews 2
Played

A little disappointing

I was hoping that perhaps recent rains would improve the course conditions since the last time I played here. Unfortunately the course suffered a fair amount of flood damage, and many areas were muddy and unplayable. The tee boxes, fairways and greens were in pretty good shape, but everywhere else was junk. The sand traps were mostly too wet. The course needs a lot of work and more time to dry out.

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Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
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Commented on 03/02/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review and leave feedback on your recent round with us, SurfinGolfer. We would like to apologize for any inconvenience you experienced. Your feedback is extremely important to us. It is always our utmost goal to provide our golfers with a fun and enjoyable time and apologize if we missed the mark. For further resolution in this matter, please feel free to reach out to our staff in the pro shop at (619) 448-4242. We hope to hear from you soon, and thanks for choosing Carlton Oaks Lodge & Country Club!

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Chizdogg
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 03/02/2023

Hi, Chizdogg. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Carlton Oaks Lodge & Country Club.

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u601349975
Review 1
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 03/10/2023

Hello, u601349975. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.

We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.

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golfbuddy5657
T O P 1000
Reviews 66
Played

Horrible Pace of Play

I played here on a weekday afternoon. The pace of play was ridiculously slow. It took over 3 hours to play the front nine. The course itself is in pretty bad shape with a lot of flood damage from the recent rains.

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Top 1000 Contributor
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
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akent
T O P 250
Reviews 145
Played

carlton oaks

After heavy rains, the week before, greens and tee boxes were nice, no sand in bunkers. Fairways were poor, difficult to find a grass lie. No snackbar on Mon. Save your money.

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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Wenche
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
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Commented on 03/10/2023

Hello, Wenche. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.

We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.

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u000001325690
Reviews 149
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 03/10/2023

Hi, u000001325690. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Carlton Oaks Lodge & Country Club.

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u314162447303
Reviews 6
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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Commented on 01/13/2023

Hello, u314162447303. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Carlton Oaks Lodge & Country Club. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

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Paul3622660
Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good Shape

With every course, I start with the greens. They were rolling well, but a tad slow for my liking…9.5 maybe.

The bunkers are a little better. Can somewhat play out of them. I understand the course is going to get a complete redesign and probably why a lots not going into the course at this time.

Overall, we play here 3 times a month, so come out and enjoy.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 01/13/2023

Hello, Paul3622660. Thank you for visiting us at Carlton Oaks Lodge & Country Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

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justin1221
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 01/13/2023

Hi, justin1221. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Carlton Oaks Lodge & Country Club.

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tbone2139
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 01/13/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Carlton Oaks Lodge & Country Club!

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billyhyde31
Reviews 2
Played
Previously Played
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 2.0
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Commented on 03/10/2023

Hi, billyhyde31. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing Carlton Oaks Lodge & Country Club.

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eriksmosna
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Played

So slow

Please space out the start times, people are playing slow on having start time every 8-9 minutes isn’t working.

High rates for sub par course conditions on top of the slowest pace at any course I’ve played in San Diego is awful.

Used to be a great course with normal rates and good pace

Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314162163871
Reviews 2
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
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Commented on 03/10/2023

Hi, u314162163871. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing Carlton Oaks Lodge & Country Club.

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joeangel321
Reviews 78
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Late tee time

As we booked the tee time for 1:24 we didn’t expect a full round. We got 14 holes in at the end of the day.

The layout was challenging but very doable for the average golfer. Lots of dry spots with no grass on the fairway but you definitely got the roll. Being from WA state we would rather have the latter.

Greens were damp so they weren’t super fast. The downhill putts weren’t do or die.

Pro shop gets high ratings for friendliness and service.

Range there so we could warm up was important

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 01/13/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, joeangel321. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Carlton Oaks Lodge & Country Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

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u314162163871
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Played
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
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Commented on 03/10/2023

Hello, u314162163871. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.

We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.

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tnelson8
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 01/13/2023

Hi, tnelson8. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Carlton Oaks Lodge & Country Club.

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