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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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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#18 green Photo submitted by djrobertsonnv on 03/10/2023
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Lovely Photo submitted by Joe9244021 on 12/09/2021
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View of the first hole from the clubhouse Photo submitted by u000004321456 on 11/12/2021
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Straight into the agua Photo submitted by jdegomez16 on 12/19/2020
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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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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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what fun... Photo submitted by u204352957 on 02/11/2016
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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
The Hype is True about Rams Hill
Been hearing alot of great things about Rams Hill and finally played on 4/25/15 and WOW it held up to the HYPE! This course is absolutely a must play and awesome! I definitely recommend it and would say a top 5 course in Southern CA! Fairways are carpet, greens running 12, maybe even 13 this day due to the ridiculous windy conditions that dried it out. We had 30-50 mph winds from the storm but no rain. Bunkers are real sand not packed dirt. Water features are beautiful. The wind made the course extremely difficult especially playing from the very back black tees. #15 was by far the hardest hole, 508 from the blacks par 4 into 35+mph winds. Had 3 birdies but shot way over my handicap at 82. I'll be back in better conditions, and with friends!
Fantastic layout, wonderful course
Aside from the hard greens (new) we had a grand time playing this newly reopened course. The greens will soften over time but even though you could not fly a ball to a pin location we all enjoyed playing here
Perfection everywhere you look
Don't play this course unless you are willing to play the best course in Southern Cal. Greens rolling at 11.8 and perfect in every way. Wall to wall perfection. No more needs to be said.
Desert fun
having heard hat the course was back open and great to play, we had to try it. We were not disappointed.
Course was in great shape, greens were lightning fast.
Don't be above the hole!
We had a great time and will return.
Great course!~!
Course fairways, tee boxes & greens are 5-star. The course has challenging holes as well as some holes which are fairly wide open. This provides both challenges & relief holes which makes it an extremely enjoyable round of golf. Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone.
To Far
Course is immaculate but it is simply to far from "anything". Definitely not worth anything above $65 not due to course condition but due to distance; it is a miserable drive no matter which way you come from. Then we were embarrassed by bar/restaurant staff after being directed by the concierge to eat from a buffet that was out. Later we were told that it was for the very very few homeowners. Again we were "told" to partake. Anyway, course nice, price to high and distance way to far.
Amazing
This was the first time for all 4 of us to play this Amazing Golf Course. We drove from Indio CA, had no idea what to expect and cannot wait to play it again and again. We have played many golf courses and we were over the top with the condition of the course, beautifully groomed all holes are so different, it is definately a must play. Hate to share this with everyone as it may become so popular we won"t be able to get a tee time.
Spectacular Conditions
I made the nearly three hour drive to Borrego Springs, because I had heard that this course was in perfect shape. I wasn't disappointed. Everything was just like a PGA event on television. Tee boxes, fairways, rough, and bunkers were immaculate. The greens were firm, fast and smooth. The layout was fun (not too hard) with room to drive the ball and two or three short par fours that could be drivable, depending on which tees one chooses to play. Customer service was top notch and the pace of play was brisk. I would play here often if it wasn't so far from home.
PGA conditioning
The course plays a little harder than the normal resort course because the greens are hard and fast like the PGA. But there are lots of tee boxes and you can make it as easy as you want.
Wow, Just wow
I have played here often years ago when i still lived in julian and the course was under previous ownership....was thrilled to see it re-opened and drove from Oceanside to make a day of it.
Absolutely FANTASTIC condition......perfect in every way....got a great rate on golf now and we headed up.
We usually play JC courses and golf club of california and such but this is what all the others wish they were.
Visually stunning, perfect fairway lies, bunkers with actual sand and greens that are exceptionally true(but really fast).
I will go back often, and recommend to all
Worth the long car drive
About 2 hours from the palm Desert area over bumpy roads, but once you play this very nice course, you forget about everything else.
Rams Hill evaluation
Rams Hill were the best conditions I ever played. and I've played,, pebble beach and the plantation Course, in Hawaii the greens were like carpet,,, the fairways are nice and green. with no bad spots. the fairways are nice and wide for average players. and the bunkers are nice and wide for better players. overall anyone would like this Course
Course Review
Its a golf course worth the drive. Every thing about it is great. Its challenging, well maintain, fresh and so green, great design of the fairways, bunkers and greens. Go there with family, friends or by your self, trust me you will love it.
Pace of play
The coarse was in excellent condition. The problem they have at this coarse is members are allowed to have there own carts and they just start playing wherever and the clubhouse does not know this. We got behind a five some and would not let us play threw. The pro shop staff was friendly and apologetic about the situation
As the owner of Rams Hill I can sympathize with slow play and inconsiderate golfers. In the future please give the pro shop a call and they will send a marshal to the speed up play, or allow the faster players to play through.
Wow! Who knew there was such a great course way out here?
Fabulous round! The new owners have clearly invested a lot to create one of the best courses in Southern California. Amazing views of the Anzo-Borrego desert and surrounding mountains. Actually played the course twice this week. Experience and knowledge gained from the first round definitely shaped play in the second round.
Greens run fast but true. The holes require a strategic approach and careful shot making. Challenging but rewarding. The 18th hole par 5 is clearly the signature hole: good risk, reward opportunity if you want to make the green in two (good luck!). It plays back to the clubhouse with water on your right and a picturesque waterfall feature right of the green.
Staff were friendly and helpful. Food at the clubhouse was good. Enjoyed a beer and lunch on the patio overlooking the valley following the round.
Terrific experience. We will be back again, for sure.
excellent
This course is the best maintained I have ever played-the greens tees fairways were all perfect , plus the course is beautiful. Not many courses are worth a two hour drive, but this one is
Amazing course in remote area
On par with the most exclusive private courses in the desert. The course is maintained to and above pro tournament standards. Pretty wide fairways, but the challenge definitely comes with the greens. They are fast, tricky and not receptive of the ball. This makes it tough to score well. Great course. Highly recommend playing it, while it's still around.
Immaculately groomed along with spectacular views
The course is about an hour and 10 minutes from Indio in the middle of nowhere, however once there, you are treated to a beautifully maintained course in a majestic setting with tremendous sights. The course is interesting and challenging for the intermediate to somewhat advanced golfer. The facilities are still a work n progress and the restaurant didn't open till 11:00. A big disconnect between the golf course and Golf Now on the tee time. We were actually scheduled to be on the course 20 minutes before our official tee time (and only had less than 10 minutes for a warm up). Pro shop wouldn't guarantee a later tee off time and blamed the confusion on Golf Now. Otherwise, at $75 it was very good value and a great golfing experience. Will be much better once the facilities are completed (Patio, etc.).
Best Course I've Ever Played!!!!!!!
I'm from Buffalo, NY and come out to San Diego every year to vacation and get away from the cold. Played a fair amount of courses in the San Diego area over the past 3 years. Ram's Hill is unbelievable!!!!!! Pulled into the parking lot, a guy drove our cart out to us and greeted us. Walked into the pro shop to check in. The woman at the pro shop was super friendly and offered us free muffin's and coffee before our round as well as free tee's and ball markers. Carts came with free bottles of water and ice.
Starter made a comet to us...""You will never play on grass this nice in southern California, I hope I see you when your done with the ninth hole and swing by the pro shop so I can see how you like it so far" . Wow, that guy wasn't kidding. I found myself on a few occasions, reaching down to pull on a few blades of grass to see if it was real!!!! Perfect conditions, hardly any divot marks on tee box or fairways. Stunning vistas everywhere you look. Course had a lot of water and ponds for being in the desert. Lots of sand bunkers to challenge you and think about shot selection. Fast greens. After 11:00am, rate drops from $150.00 to $75. Pricey for my taste but, it was well worth it. Do yourself a favor and give this course a try, you will be very happy you did!!!!! What a treat!!!!!
best course in so cal. make a point for this to be your next stop. absolutely amazing!!!
best course in so cal. make a point for this to be your next stop. Absolutely amazing!!
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I disagree the drive from San Diego or Orange County is not too far or difficult when you consider you can play a Fazio course that has been rated the best in Southern California for $90 or less. The Stay and Play rates start at $129. I'd rather drive through some of this beautiful country side than being sandwiched between 16 wheelers going 75 mph on Interstate 10. The drive from San Diego, especially if you use S2 is absolutely beautiful. I love the avocado groves, apple orchards, vineyards, and the miles of pastures with Black Angus. Sit back and relax as you drive on oak lined roads alive with wild turkey and deer. It gives you time to decompress and leave your worries behind in the city. I guess “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Also the Rams Hill stay and play rates are exceptionally reasonable, so relax, stay another day and play another round. The memories are priceless.