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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.

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Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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4.6
782 Reviews (782)

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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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

6 stars out of 5

It was a fantastic day. Every hole is a picture. Every shot an opportunity to be one with the landscape. I can't say enough about this oasis in the desert. Do yourself a favor and come play here. It is worth the drive from everywhere.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 03/10/2016

Tanathomas,

Thank you for the flattering feedback! We look forward to having you back!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Awesome day in Borrego Springs

This course is one of the best in the San Diego area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 03/10/2016

Thank you Jake! Hope to see you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent Experience

Our division 3 golf team came to San Diego for a week of golf. We played 6 different courses all top tier courses but Rams Hill was the number one track we had came across. It is located in the desert with a beautiful layout with the perfect decor. It was perfectly designed and set up for any type of player. We went out there with high expectations and with out a doubt received it. Employees were all so great and welcoming as well. I would highly recommend this course to any golfer because it is no where near a let down.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 03/10/2016

Thank you for the kind words. We are glad you loved the course as much as we do! On behalf of our staff, thank you for the compliment!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best Fairways Anywhere

Absolutely would recommend Rams Hill to any golfer and I'm already planning my return visit.

This course as a terrific combination of excellent design and top-notch course conditions. These were the best fairways I have seen in a long time, and the greens were fast and true.

Along with the conditioning, the layout here is challenging but fair. There are generous fairways encouraging you to hit your driver on all the Par 4s and Par 5s, and then the green complexes are just terrific. They make great use of bunkering, mounds, tiers, and subtle elevation change. Greens are big but getting close to the pin will take a great shot.

We also rented the Golfboards for an extra fee and they were a lot of fun. The course was empty by mid-afternoon, and we got around 9 extra holes on the Golfboards in 1hr 12 min.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 03/10/2016

Thank you so much for coming and playing. We appreciate all the great feedback, and we're glad you had such a great time!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Amazing gem

We had a threesome and were blown away from the very beginning. If you like a scenic golf course you have it. If you like a players golf course you've got it. Talk about an amazing design by Fazio. The staff was amazing, top notch service. I didnt have one but my buddy had a huge breakfast burrito that looked great. We rode the golf boards and had a blast. We will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 03/10/2016

Thank you for sharing your experience! We hope to see you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Rams Hill worth it!

I haven't seen any negative reviews of Rams Hill, and this certainly won't be one. The setting is gorgeous, the course was in perfect condition (It was Augusta-perfect, with fairways, rough, tees and greens all deep green, with no bare spots anywhere.) The range is amazing, with ProV balls, individual range finders and multiple targets. I do have one niggle. The Blue distance is nearly 6400, White is about 5800. They need a combo at around 6000-6100.

We paid $80 on GolfNow. Courses in San Diego in similar condition are $120-200.

Getting there is a bit of a chore however. It's about 90 minutes from Escondido, nearly 2 hours from Downtown San Diego and the drive, while spectacular on a motorcycle or in a Porsche, is hard work in a minivan or pickup truck. I think it's a little easier coming from Palm Springs. (The Director of Golf makes the commute from La Quinta in 75 minutes.)

The town of Borrego Springs is pretty tiny, but there is a variety of restaurants and a few things to look at. We're very glad we went, have nothing but good things to say about the course, but will wait a while before tackling that drive again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 03/10/2016

Doug,

We know the drive can be rough, but we believe it's absolutely worth it! We appreciate you making the visit to Borrego Springs!

Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Gem in the desert

Decided to take the drive out to Borrego to play Ram's Hill. Very glad I did. The course is stellar. Excellent conditions from tee to green. Very nice practice facilities as well. Highly recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 03/10/2016

Thanks for making the drive! We appreciate the great feedback. Hope to see you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

This is one of the most unique golf courses I have played! The course was in great shape when I played and the greens were very very good. The course is a great layout that is fair but is challenging as well with some risk reward situations from driveable par 4s for longer hitters and options to go for most par 5s in 2. The staff was friendly and courteous. Good driving range and fairly big putting green. I would recommend this course to everyone, it is well worth the drive to play one the best courses in the desert!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 03/10/2016

Thank you for making the drive! We'll be excited to have you back!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic!!!!!

We are so happy that Ram's Hill is BACK. We have played this course since 2000 and were so disappointed when it fell into disrepair. However, the owners have done a fantastic job bringing this course back to life. We played 7 courses in Borrego Springs and Palm Spring and Ram's Hill was in the best condition of any of the courses we played (including The Club at La Quinta), We will definitely be back. We also spent Valentine's Day there for dinner. Food was wonderful and the service excellent. Of course, nothing can beat the scenery that Borrego Springs has to offer. It is a special piece of paradise.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 03/10/2016

There was a tremendous effort involved getting it to its current glory! Thank you for being a loyal customer through it all! Hope to see you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A truly spectacular course. It is a wonderfully beautiful spot - an oasis in the middle of the desert

My wife and I decided to be ambitious and drive 90 minutes from Palm Desert- we were amply rewarded!
The course is quite impressive in beauty and design. It is a special place!
The Club house is also wonderful. We had a cocktail after our round, outside, where we had a great view of the finishing hole and appreciated the ambience.
We have played some great courses throughout the country. This is truly one of the best you will experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 03/10/2016

We can't hear that enough! Thank you so much!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Worth the drive

We played this course after having it highly recommended by some people we met on a course. Took us about 1 1/2 hours to get there from Indio, so I think that will keep a lot of people away.
Course was in great shape, interesting holes, not too difficult from the whites, but would be quite challenging from the back tees I think. Good pace of play and a great restaurant for drinks and snacks after the round.
Would consider staying in the area and playing more than once.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 03/10/2016

Thank you for making the drive! Hope to see you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A+....absolutely amazing

We had been wanting to play this course for a while, having read the reviews.
Finally, when all of our schedules aligned (or sick days could be arranged) we pulled the trigger and made the two hour trek.
We we're definitely glad we did. Beautiful emerald green grass and your clubs slice right through it.
The course looks amazing, fairways are gorgeous. They have done a great job using water on this course and the holes that incorporate water hazards look great.
Greens were tricky and quite quick (I thought golf was supposed to be easy?).

A+ warmup facilities with ProV1 practice balls and rangefinders.

From the course, to the staff, to the food it was a wonderful time and we all left wondering how quickly we can get back out there. From loading our bags on the cart to cleaning our clubs when we left, the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. I can't say enough positive things about this place and the staff that run it.

They even have a couple golf boards you can rent!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 03/10/2016

We appreciate you making the 2 hour drive to come play, and thank you so much for sharing your experience at the course! We hope you'll be back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Worth the drive

The course was in terrific condition. The staff was the most courteous of any gold course I have played. The views were spectacular. It was a very enjoyable round of golf and the food at the clubhouse was very good. It was well worth the drive from PGA WEST in La Quinta

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 03/10/2016

Donritter,

We appreciate you making the drive, and we love all the positive feedback! Thank you!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Excellent day

Haven't played here for a long time, and the makeover is amazing! Not that the old course wasn't good, but it is now mostly like a reverse of the old layout, and extremely well done. I will definitly be going back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 03/10/2016

Hvesty,

Thank you! Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent course

I've never rated anything 5 stars before but this course is amazing. The course was in wonderful shape with fairways as deep color green as you can imagine. The greens were pure and true. I did find a lot of sand but even that was in in great shape. Never had a bad lie that I didn't deserve. Staff was friendly and the food was excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 03/10/2016

RichBerman,

We are so happy you enjoyed your experience. We appreciate the wonderful feedback!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Exceptional Golf

Incredible golf course, in pristine condition. A Tom Fazio design that rivals and beats the best private clubs in Palm Springs. The greens were amazing. Director of Golf Mike Setchell has put together an amazing staff. Take the time to play this beautiful course and you'll go back again and again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 03/10/2016

Thank you so much for the flattering review! Hope to see you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Superb

A gem in the dessert. Challenging layout and the course was in great shape. Very friendly and service oriented staff.
The course is a must whenin Borrego and I would prefer it over Palm Springs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 03/10/2016

Barnhoorn,

Thank you so much for the positive feedback!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Amazing

This course was perfect in every way! I did not believe all the reviews at first but take the time and drive out you will be very happy you did!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 01/18/2016

Jason5804999,

Thank you so much for making the drive out to Borrego Springs! We appreciate the 5 star review and high praise. Hope to see you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Rams Hill

Way too expensive .No locals rate will kill you..Locals bring friends over and over again ,as many of our friends come visit the desert.We buy drinks and dinner too.Please get wise to this folks.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/16/2016

There are local rates. Buy a discount card and bring your buddies. $80 for a Fazio course this highly rated is a bargain

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Well Worth the Drive!!

After reading several of the reviews, I decided to make the drive from Escondido and give this course a try. Wow, what a GREAT decision! This course completely blew me away. The conditions are truly immaculate!! The fairways, rough, and tee boxes are all lush, green, and perfectly manicured - not spray painted green like many other courses this time of year. The greens were receptive and rolled true. The course layout is challenging yet fair, and offers a great mix of shots. The surrounding mountains provide a gorgeous scenic backdrop for the round as well. This is hands down my favorite course in San Diego County. I'm so glad I made the drive, as it was WELL WORTH IT. In fact, I actually enjoyed the 85 minute drive from Escondido. Hwy 78 offers some really beautiful terrain and several great places to stop for dinner on the way home (Wynola Pizza, then Julian Pie!). Bottom line, I guarantee you will not be disappointed if you make the drive to Ram's Hill. I will certainly be coming back as this place is a hidden gem.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 12/29/2015

Le3333,

Thanks for making the drive to come and see us! We are so very happy that you enjoyed your visit, and really appreciate the positive review and rating!

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