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4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.7
89.6%
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727 out of 787 reviews
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4.3
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4.2
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Course Highlights
Tom Fazio's desert layout impresses with immaculate fairways, fast greens, and mountain views that consistently earn top marks from recent visitors. Exceptionally friendly staff, complimentary tacos at the turn, and outstanding value make this Borrego Springs gem worth the drive.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Par 72
Length 7232 yards
Slope 141
Rating 75.4

Located at the heart of the immense Anza Borrego State Park, Rams Hill Golf Club sits perched on a hillside overlooking the desert floor. Tom Fazio designed the course, fully utilizing the existing features of the terrain from the natural slopes and undulations to the many lakes and streams. The layout features rolling fairways and elevated greens framed by carefully sculpted bunkers. Each hole has a different character, as well as a different set of challenges, thanks to the natural elevation changes. The final hole is considered a classic Fazio finishing hole and one of the most memorable on the golf course. This par 5 begins with a downhill tee shot to a wide fairway that slopes towards a large lake on the right, then you'll face an uphill third shot to a green protected by an array of threatening bunkers and a large waterfall.

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Course Details

Year Built 1983
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted Robinson, Sr. (1983) Tom Fazio (2007) Dennis Wise (2007) Jackson Kahn Design (2013)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.6
787 Reviews (787)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 41
Patio Dining 41
19th Hole Scenic Views 37
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 53
Undulating Greens 46
Water Hazards 39
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 46
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 39
A Weekend Splurge 37
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 54
At a Resort 11

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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/14/2023

Thanks for the nice review. I hope you will come back and see us again soon.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

One of my favorites

Love Fazio courses and this one especially. Really nice layout. Great views. Conditions were better when I played here in November 2022, but they rebuilt most or all fairways this past summer and I think it needs more time to fully take. Pace of play was a bit slower than normal but still finished under 4.5 hours. Well worth the drive through the desert to get here!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/14/2023

TemPo2017,

Thanks for the nice review. We continue to work on Rams Hill to provide the best playing conditions possible. See you again soon, I hope.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/14/2023

Thanks you very much for the review and the recommendation. I hope you will come back and see us again soon.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fantastic layout

The course is tough from tee to green and requires the mastering of all your clubs in the bag. The bunkers are perfectly positioned and there are plenty. The green are difficult to read and play. Course condition was excellent and you can only have an excellent time at Ram‘s Hill.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 02/14/2023

chrescht,

Thanks so much for the very nice review and comments. It looks like you traveled far to experience Rams Hill and I'm glad your visit was a good one. I hope to see you again soon at Rams Hill

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/14/2023

donritter thank you for your nice 5 Star review and recommendation. I hope you return soon.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Near Mystical Experience

Enchanting day.

Weather great wind perfect.

Layout outstanding.

Only negative range balls not clean.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/14/2023

What a wonderful review. Rams Hill and Borrego Springs are truly mystical. Glad you enjoyed your day. I'll speak to staff about the dirty range balls and that's not the image we want to portray.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/14/2023

Cuevas,

Thanks for the nice 5 Star review and recommendation. I hope you come and visit again soon.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
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 Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/14/2023

Thanks for the nice review and your recommendation. Thanks for coming to play . I hope you return soon.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 115
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 02/14/2023

Thank you very much for your 5Star review and your recommendation

I hope to see you again at Rams Hill soon.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Absolutely worth the money and Drive!!!!

Amazing golf course. Best course I have played in a long time. Tees, fairways, fast firm greens after all the rain. Absolutely perfect playing conditions

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/14/2023

Tiger92130

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation. I'm glad we met or exceeded your expectations and are glad you had a memorable day. Come back soon.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Staff

Bob and Carla are absolute top notch staff that deserve recognition. There was another gentleman behind the pro shop counter who was fantastic as well but I did not catch his name. All are very respectful, accommodating, and people any club would want to represent the course whether they’ve played there a million times, or their first.

-Brian Hotka

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/14/2023

emthotka,

Thank you so much for your review and recommendation and a special thank you for recognizing the staff. I hope to see you again at Rams Hill soon.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/20/2023

Thanks for the nice 5 Star review and your recommendation. I hope you come back again soon.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/20/2023

Thanks so much for the great review and recommendation. I hope to see you again soon at Rams Hill.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/20/2023

Thank you very much for the 5 Star review. I hope you return to Rams Hill again soon.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great layout and fun course.

I almost didn't play this because some reviews said not for beginners. I play from the forward tees and this course was very doable for me. In fact, I had one of my better scores. The layout is interesting and challenging. Choose your tees wisely. I played with two guys who hit from the tips. They swere good golfers who knew what they were doing, and hit mostly bogeys and some pars. So know your skill level and play from the right tees. The greens played VERY fast until the last hole, which was really slow. We were lucky with the weather which was perfect and not windy.

There were definitely patches of dirt in the fairways, which was disappointing for a course of this quality. I got a hot deal for $115 less the $10 golfpass credit brought my total to $105. I wouldn't want to pay much more than that because I've played better courses for much less than Ram's HIll full price (e.g., Black Jack's in Texas, Black Mesa in NM, Coeur d'Alene resort in Idaho).

Then there's the Ram Shack at the turn. Only thing better than a good taco is a free taco and these are loaded with enough meat to make 8 tacos. The cookie at the end is a nice touch.

I would play again if I am in the area and got a hot deal. Would not necessarily drive out of my way to play this course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/20/2023

Thank you for the wonderful review. Very nice to read your nice comments about Rams Hill. The tacos are epic and something we get great comments about all the time and they never get old. Come back again soon.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem in Middle of Nowhere!

Course had a few rough spots, but the layout is as good as the PGA West courses. Played gold tees and had a lot of 180-210 yard shots into the greens. A good challenge, but nothing impossible. Greens are multi tiered, but so wide that you can’t really short side yourself. Tee shots required precision as there were lots of strategic fairway bunkers. Fun course, but out of the way for most people. Still think it’s worth the price (and travel)!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
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Commented on 01/20/2023

Thanks so much for the nice review and comments. Your recommendation of Rams Hill is appreciated. I hope your will come back again soon.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Epic Golf Experience Must Play Course

I have been wanting to come out to this course for some time. I booked a Stay-and-Play package. We stayed at the Nook and were very pleased with the comfort of the accommodations.

THE COURSE:

This is a jewel of a layout, just the right amount of difficulty. The condition of the course was perfect, from tee to green I was continually commenting on the near perfect aspects of the course. My congratulations to the crew that has made this a very special jewel in the desert. We played two days and definitely the second day I was picking different lines off the tee box.

THE STAFF:

I want to make sure to point out the stellar service received while on property. First and foremost I want to give a huge shoutout to Chantel the restaurant manager. She has a keen sense of detail and made sure that we were taken care of. She exemplifies services and she set the tone for an amazing weekend. Next is Bill (Mr. Canada), he was one of the best and most personable starters I have encountered. You could tell that he loved his role in our amazing experience. Carla in the Pro Shop continued the experience. Super nice, knowledgeable and accommodating. Last but not least, the resident mixologist Ron made sure to mix amazing cocktails and share knowledge of the area.

THE TAKEAWAY:

Plan a stay and play package out in the desert at this Jewel. You will not be disappointed. Thanks to everyone for making this an epic experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/20/2023

So nice to see that you had a great experience at Rams Hill. Your review and recommendations are very much appreciated. Special thanks for the shout out to the staff. They are a great group that all seem to have servants hearts as they strive everyday to ensure that guest have memorable experiences.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Bucket List Experience, This is a MUST Play!

Let me set the stage. My wife and I decided to book a Play and Stay package. We stayed at the Nook and were very comfortable. The accommodations were top notch. We booked two rounds and also had plans for dinner at the club.

The Course:

This is an epic track, the course was in immaculate condition and every shot played was from a lush tee box or fairway. The greens rolled perfectly. The course is a fair test with options. After playing the first day I could think my way around the course a bit better. I look forward to coming back and matching my game against the course.

The Experience:

From the first tee to the 19th hole, the.people are what made this a one of a kind experience.

First off I would like to call out the exceptional food at the club but overshadowing the great food was Chantal the restaurant manager. She went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of and this level of service is to be applauded. Next I would like to call out Ron, the amazing bartender who absolutely know how to mix a drink. Super personable and the views from the bar are exceptional. The pro shop is stocked full of great items and the Carla was fantastic. The starter on Saturday was a gentleman name Bill I believe (from Canada). One of the best starters in the business. Oh, can’t forget the Ram Shack and the amazing service and complimentary tacos. Perfect for a day on the course.

The overall theme of this adventure was that every person on that facility went out of there way to make sure you enjoyed the experience. We will be back soon and I can’t wait to get a guys weekend together as well at this jewel in the desert. Thank you all for such an amazing experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/20/2023

Thanks so much for the extremely nice comments about Rams Hill and the staff. We try very hard to make each experience memorable. I hope you come back and Stay and Play with us again soon.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 39
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/20/2023

Thank you so much for the nice 5star review. I hope you join us again soon at Rams Hill.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

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