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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.7
89.6%
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4.5
34 Reviews (34)
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4.3
Value
4.2
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4.8
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Amenities
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4.7
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4.7
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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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Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great Track

Fast tiered greens. You need to play here more than once to figure it out. Wrong side of the hole is a guaranteed bogey or worse. Can't wait to play it again. Greens were rolling 11.5. A must play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/24/2025

rfortucci,

Thank you for your outstanding review and recommendation. We look forward to having you back soon..

Harry Turner

COO/GM

Rams Hill Golf Club

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not up to standards

Don’t get me wrong. Course is fantastic. Played it 5 times over the years. Played in November and conditions were pristine! This time, not so great. Fairways were little burned and greens harder than all get out. Start was rough with no balls on the driving range. Had to wait 15-20 minutes for guy to fill back up. Group behind us never had to wait but marshall told us to catch up to group ahead. We were never more than 5 minutes behind pace.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 91
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Epic

Great track and layout. Greens rolling 11.5 so don't be above the hole.. In the middle of nowhere but worth the drive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Met expectations, and expectations were high.

Great day out at Rams Hill. The course is a lot of fun, and the greens were mint and running at 11.5 . The course impressed with its visual layout, strong bunkering and strategic options. Never would have guessed they redid the fairways this summer. Staff were excellent. The free street tacos at the turn were a pleasant and tasty surprise. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/30/2024

HimalayanLooper, thanks for coming out. Very happy to hear we met your high expectations. Thanks for the very nice 5 star review and recommendation. Come back soon.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome

We really enjoyed the scenery and the golf course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 12/30/2024

Very happy you enjoyed the course. Thanks for the nice 5 star review and recommendation. I hope to see you again at Rams Hill soon.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

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

Ramatuer

This was hands-down, the most epic golf trip I have ever been on not just the tournament itself but the facilities the golf course the staff and the housing was absolutely amazing. It’s something we’re gonna do every single year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/30/2024

Thanks so much for the outstanding comments and recommendation. The Ramatuer is a fun event. The staff enjoys putting the tournament on each year and seeing people who have played in all of them. The Clash is coming up in June. I hope to see you then.

Harry Turner

GM/COO Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/09/2024

Thank you for the nice 5 Star review and recommendation. We appreciate you coming out to play and hope to see you again soon.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 12/09/2024

Thank you for the nice 5 Star review and recommendation. We appreciate you coming out to play and hope to see you again soon.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

pace of play was horrible

picture perfect but had 3-4 groups piled up at holes. had to leave 3 holes early. really messed up our time there

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/09/2024

coubrey,

Sorry to hear about your experience and the pace of play issue you faced. Pleas reach out to me and we can discuss.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

harry@ramshill.com

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

Rams redux

Got a round in after the big summer fairway project. I gave the course 9 of 10 stars, up from 7 stars last year. The greens continue to not hold approach shots and never saw a ball mark to repair. The new fairways, while fully grown in and very attractive, are somewhat tight with no cushion. They seemed like matted down carpet and not real grass. Very different strain of grass. Last comment is about the merchandise in the pro shop, which seemed like it belonged in Monterrey instead of Borrego Springs. Very high end clothing and accessories. I suggest 30% of goods should be more affordable. How about a $65 shirt?

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/09/2024

Thanks for your and recommendation. The greens are still new as as we measure their firmness they have softened a bit but will stay firm and fast. With additional aerification in the summer, they will continue to become more receptive.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Absolutely fantastic should have played at start of stay in the area so could have golfed it more

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/09/2024

Thanks for the great 5 star review and recommendation. I wish you would have played at the start of your trip too!!! We appreciate you coming out and hope you come back soon.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

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

Great track

First few holes aren’t as nice as the rest but they get progressively better and better conditioned and the back 9 is unreal.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/09/2024

Thanks for the very nice review and recommendation. It's hard to find more beautiful views than those found on the back nine. Thanks for coming out. Hope to see you again soon.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

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

Great setting, great layout

The course was a reasonable challenge on the second shot. Great room to go a little wide off the tees. Greens were very undulating but fair. Course was in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 12/09/2024

Thanks for the wonderful 5 star review and recommendation.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs more time to heal

Normally love the course, but it either needs more time to heal and or some rain - fairways inconsistent on firmness with some area like concrete, some super sandy base and others watered down - greens super firm which is ok for most while others might like a bit more receptive. I’ll be back for the Ramateur!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/09/2024

Thanks for the recommendation and review. The fairways will soften once they mature a bit. The last grass was planted on July 5th of this year.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

]Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Default User Avatar
Commented on 12/09/2024

Thank you for the nice 5 Star review and recommendation.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

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