Rams Hill Golf Club
About
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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Photo submitted by taylormadeforme63 on 09/25/2026
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Creek by Clubhouse Photo submitted by AroundtheHorn on 08/04/2025
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Par 3 5th Green Photo submitted by AroundtheHorn on 08/04/2025
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Par 3 5th Photo submitted by AroundtheHorn on 08/04/2025
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Par 3 10th Photo submitted by AroundtheHorn on 08/04/2025
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Par 5 18th Photo submitted by AroundtheHorn on 08/04/2025
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Tater for the wind Photo submitted by 1ciRcMhizc7A5OuIqXiM on 12/09/2024
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Gorgeous Photo submitted by Googlaw on 12/03/2023
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Another beautiful day at Rams Hill Photo submitted by Googlaw on 12/03/2023
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Photo submitted by dflint on 04/13/2023
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Photo submitted by RyanMM on 04/10/2023
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#18 green Photo submitted by djrobertsonnv on 03/10/2023
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Photo submitted by RyanMM on 02/09/2022
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Lovely Photo submitted by Joe9244021 on 12/09/2021
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Photo submitted by dblsart1945 on 12/01/2021
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View of the first hole from the clubhouse Photo submitted by u000004321456 on 11/12/2021
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Photo submitted by Cyd6812709 on 02/14/2021
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Photo submitted by carybordieri on 01/16/2021
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Straight into the agua Photo submitted by jdegomez16 on 12/19/2020
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Photo submitted by kayhashi on 11/17/2020
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Photo submitted by kayhashi on 11/17/2020
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Look how green this place is! Photo submitted by U3KAG7oCY1mdj0AXxdZ4 on 05/02/2020
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Late afternoon golf on the 16th hole. Photo submitted by U3KAG7oCY1mdj0AXxdZ4 on 05/02/2020
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Photo submitted by kmmassong on 05/02/2020
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 04/21/2020
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Photo submitted by Ogle0437 on 11/27/2019
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Photo submitted by DanChelius on 11/22/2017
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Photo submitted by DanChelius on 11/17/2017
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Photo submitted by DanChelius on 11/17/2017
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Photo submitted by DanChelius on 11/17/2017
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Photo submitted by DanChelius on 11/17/2017
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The finishing view at Rams Hill Photo submitted by IamChrisEdwards on 11/13/2017
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View from the tee on hole #4 Photo submitted by IamChrisEdwards on 11/13/2017
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210-yard par-3 10th hole Photo submitted by IamChrisEdwards on 11/13/2017
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The monster 508-yard par-4 15th Photo submitted by IamChrisEdwards on 11/13/2017
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18th fairway Photo submitted by jessemauser on 06/05/2017
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Great Greens! Photo submitted by karljohnsen on 02/06/2017
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Photo submitted by camschetter on 03/29/2016
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Photo submitted by Tanathomas on 03/06/2016
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what fun... Photo submitted by u204352957 on 02/11/2016
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Photo submitted by engwedu on 03/25/2015
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Photo submitted by engwedu on 03/25/2015
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Tee off 18 Photo submitted by calicub10 on 03/03/2015
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Fairway 1 Photo submitted by calicub10 on 03/03/2015
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Par 3 9th Photo submitted by wabuson on 12/23/2014
Golfer Reviews
Beautifully groomed challenging course
Rams hill is a beautifully groomed course with breathtaking views on every single hole. The staff were very friendly and helpful. While vacationing in Southern California I read that they were the #1 rated golf course in the country. I had to see for myself, I was not disappointed. The course was beautiful, the staff was friendly, the food was great, and the prices very reasonable
Rams Hill excellent course!
The course was recommended to us, and did not disappoint! The course is in excellent condition, and the mountain views spectacular! We will definitely play here again. After our round, we enjoyed an excellent dinner in the clubhouse restaurant. All in all, a wonderful overall experience!
A top notch course
The layout and conditions were perfect. It was a very windy day which affected our results but I'd go back in a flash. We saw a pelican on the hole number 3. They have several interesting holes. Be sure to stay left on the 18th.
Incredible
Second time playing Rams Hill, it doesn't disappoint. The course is in such good condition, it is like playing a very high end private club. Pace of play is good, and the staff is extremely helpful. If I still lived in San Diego I would try to get out there a couple times a month. It is way easier to get to than I first anticipated, it is a fun drive. We drove out and played 36 holes, which I would recommend to anyone as the course is so good.
Very nice course. We waited on almost every hole. The greens were very slow and very difficult. Nice weather for the first 11 holes then got very windy but . we will be back.
Excellent, highly recommend
Everything was perfect. The best tip is to remember that every putt breaks to the Salton Sea. The only reason to not play Rams Hill is the drive to get there. Course seems to be in the middle of nowhere. Requires some white knuckle driving for long stretches on severely winding and narrow mountain roads. The drive is so unpleasant that it will make me think twice about playing it again, especially if leaving after the sun goes down.
Amazing golf destination
Rams Hill is by far one of the great unheard of golf gems in the California desert. Extremely friendly staff starting with Mike S. the head pro. No questions or requests go unheard.The course I believe rivals the Madison club in La Quinta and with over 100 courses in the Coachella valley this beats them all. The beauty, pace of play and the food are far and above anything in the desert.Try the shrimp cocktail. you won't find a better one on this continent! This is golf thirty years ago, only with all the new equipment. Thank you all for making my play unforgettable.
Beautiful course --worth the drive from Palm Desert
This is truly a magnificent course but can play long from the blue tees on a windy day.
Every thing about this golf experience is first class and we play it each year on vacation.
Highly recommended
Beautiful course in excellent condition. Greens and traps were consistent, and well maintained.
Rams Hill!
Played today at 12:40 and as usual the course was in incredible shape! Always a treat to travel down south and play here! Weather was perfect and the pace of play was fantiastic, it felt like we were the only foursome on the course. Rams hill is absolutely worth the travel time as no one would be disappointed playing this hidden gem in the Middle of the desert. Can't Wait to get back out and play it again.
A Gem in the Desert
Excellent customer service and clubhouse aside, this is a great golf course. From the flawless tee boxes setup to challange all skill levels to the rambling plush fairways and on to the well maintained bent grass greens this course is a true Gem. Bent grass greens are few in San Diego county and a real treat to putt on. The entire course is in fine country club shape and one feels like a privileged member out there. The staff is friendly and accommodating, the course condition and layout; perfect. Obviously a well run facility and a real pleasure to play.
Unbelievable
We drove two hour east from San Diego to play this beauty. Perfect conditions and friendly staff led to my favorite day of golf yet. After our round everyone we met couldn't believe what they just played. Can't recommend the course more!
Great Course
Very beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and desert and great conditions. Very playable but challenging. I would definitely make the drive to come back and play.
Amazing!
The course is in the middle of nowhere! I am giving it 5 stars inspite of that. The practice facility is one of the best I've ever seen (ProV1s on the range). The course itself was in amazing condition. The pace of play was unde 4 hours. This has become my favorite course after only 1 round! (And I've played Aviara, La Costa, Maderas, Torrey Pines, and all the PGA West courses).
A great desert track
While the drive to Rams Hills can be challenging (2 hours from Orange County), it was well worth the trip.
*Pace of play: 3.5 hours. Never had to wait. I love that.
*Course conditions: Courses in Orange County are nowhere as green as Rams Hill, and the greens were in perfect condition. I found the sand a few times as well (you will too), and they were in decent condition.
*Staff friendliness: Just fine. Dan at the bar was great.
*Value for the money: $80 is a great price for a Fazio-designed course, especially with how well-manicured the course was.
*Off-course amenities: I did eat some breakfast in the restaurant, and the breakfast burrito was wonderful. Outside of that, I can't say much for the other amenities.
Amazing
This course is off the hook amazing. It's in impeccable shape. Every hole is beautiful. It's a real hidden gem.
Magnificent golf course
This is in my opinion the very best public golf courses in all of San Diego County, and yes that includes some private ones I have played, like the Torrey Pines, Bridges, and Crosby.
Top rate, perfect greens, true rolls, speed was 11, all tee boxes totally level, mint, Pro V practice balls, includes w/ green fee in pyramids w/ very nice practice areas both front and back. Lots of water on many holes as well as perfect conditioned bunkers. I would HIGHLY recommend this course to good golfers who what the very best value for the price. Very picturesque . Fairways perfectly mowed, top condition, no weeds or gopher holes. This was a terrific golfing experience definitely will be playing this course again soon,. Loved IT!
Great layout, fun to play
Layout is tough but fair and the number of traps make it imperative to keep the ball straight.
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