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4.6
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1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.7
92.7%
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703 out of 758 reviews
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4.9
15 Reviews (15)
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14
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0
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0
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.9
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.7
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
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4.7
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.9
StaffFriendliness
4.9
96.2%
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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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4.6
758 Reviews (758)

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Reviews 1
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Wow

So nice. One of the best courses I have ever played.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/02/2024

Thanks for the 5 Star Review and the nice comment. Glad you enjoyed the course. We hope to see you back at Rams Hill Soon.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

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

Great course, amazing staff

We had a group of six play and from the time we pulled up we could tell that the staff was really invested in our having a great experience. In spite of a scheduling problem that was not their fault, the pro and his staff worked hardto accommodate us. The result was a great day had by all. Will definitely be back to play again. Thanks Rams Hill!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/02/2024

Thanks for the very nice 5 Star review and recommendation. Our staff takes pride in doing their best to ensure all guest have a wonderful experience. I will pass your nice comments on to staff.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

New Bermuda Greens

Rams Hill recently redid all their greens from bentgrass to bermuda. And they are firm AF. You'd be hard press to find any pitch marks on the green, even ones that come in high and steep. The grain feels like small rocks, just skipping your ball past the hole. You're not gonna have to worry about the grain affecting your line for a while (just worry about the slope), or at least until they soften up. Being above the hole on many hole/pin placement is guaranteed to fly by (chipped, putt, flop shot, doesn't matter), unless you get lucky and jam the ball in the cup. Chip shots with check still roll out quite a bit. The approach and putting is going to separate the hacks from scratch.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/11/2023

Dear u314160608219,

Thanks for your very nice 5Star review and recommendation. As all new greens a firm their first in year in play our new mini verde greens are as well. We have had numerous positive comments about how fast and true they are to putt. The exciting news is that with the continued capital improvements we are making, soon all will be able to enjoy Rams Hill year around. Thansk again for the nice review.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

End of Season Steal- Loved It

Played the last weekend of the season at a discounted rate, conditions weren’t 10/10 but for the price we paid they were incredible. Course is instantly a favorite, great variety of holes:

-par 3s were great

-lot of great risk reward holes

-hospitality amazing

-greens were tough but fair

Only thing that could of been improved was adding on course service for a Saturday round…no cart girl but obviously the halfway house was awesome and appreciated the water stations.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/28/2023

dmathieu711,

Thanks for coming over to play and many thanks for the 5-Star rating recommendation. I hope to see you back next season.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 89
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Scenic

I'm from MA, and was visiting my sister in San Diego. I didn't realize how much of a drive it was to get to this place. It was a picturesque drive along some canyon roads, but it did take a while. The course was worth the drive though. Conditions were very good, and the layout was very picturesque. The pace was poor due to a couple groups ahead of us, but that was my only complaint. The complimentary tacos at the turn was a real plus too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What a disappointment!

Played Rams Hill on the last day of their season, what a disappointment! The course conditions were not good and the service was worse. Our cart died on the 6th hole and we tried numerous times to contact the pro shop but their phone system was not working properly. It took over 30 mins to get a new cart, just to have it lock up a hole later. Played this course several times and I like the layout but this experience makes me rethink the 1&1/2 hour drive to get there! Thanks for the lousy drink token for my troubles on the day of closure!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 06/27/2023

tinglcm,

I'm very sorry for your poor experience and apologize for the wait to get a new cart. The last day of the season was very busy and your situation should have been handled better. I have discussed with the pro shop and outside services and I'm confident if a situation like yours occurs in the future it will be handled differently. I would very much like to have you contact me personally about this if you would like. Although we are now closed for the summer, I will get back to you if you leave a message and a way to contact you.

Harry Turner

COO/GM

Rams Hill

760 (767-3500) ext 6.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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
Previously Played

Play it at least once

Rams Hill is a great layout. It’s a bit of a trek to get there but that’s part of the experience. Hard to believe such a terrific course exists in such and isolated area.

People and Service were super.

Replay rate worth it !

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/31/2023

Labe,

Thanks for the wonderful 5 Star review and the nice words about the staff.

See you again soon.

Harry Turner

GM/COO Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great track in the desert

Rams Hill was a bit of a drive but well worth it if you like golf. Great staff and course. Tacos at the turn are a nice touch.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 05/31/2023

tommygku,

Thanks so much for taking the time to provide a very nice 5 Star review and recommendation. Hope to see you next Fall when we reopen. The tacos at the turn and the cookies afterwards will be waiting.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

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

Best Golf Experience in Southern California

Rams hill was one of the best golf experiences I've had in Southern California. The hospitality was amazing. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The course was in perfect condition throughout every hole. Each hole was a unique layout and design that was captivating and intriguing. The balance of holes was fair in challenging. I would highly recommend this to Annie golfer it any skill level.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/31/2023

u651872202,

I'm very sorry we failed to meet your expectations. We hope you will return next season and give us another opportunity to earn your recommendation and hopefully a 5 Star review.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/31/2023

Lees1111, thanks so much for your 5 Star review and nice comments. I hope to see you back at Rams Hill when we reopen in the Fall.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Never Disappoints

Have played Rams Hill 6 or 7 times over the years and it never disappoints. Everything here is top notch and the course is just a lot of fun to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/29/2023

rjb791,

Thanks for the longtime patronage of Rams Hill and the very nice 5Star review. I hope to see you again soon.

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 28
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

Great golf course

Rams Hill is truly a gem of a course! Their turf conditions are kind of rough right now as they are preparing to redo the entire turf over the next 2 years. I'm sure it will be amazing when it is done! The layout and design are fabulous and never boring. Large undulating greens are challenging. On a personal note, I scored my 5th hole in one on #9 that day! Yahoo!

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/29/2023

Birdiegirl7777,

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! A hole in one is a very special feat and I'm so happy that you got one at Rams Hill. I hope to see you again very soon

Harry Turner

GM/COO

Rams Hill

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Worth the Drive!

Great course layout, amenities, and staff - tacos at the turn & cookies at the end were a nice touch. The wind really picked up on the back nine (at least a 3 club wind if not more), which made it borderline unplayable, but that's not the course's fault.

Would absolutely make the drive from SD to play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/29/2023

uEFMJ2311EF,

Thanks for the very nice 5Star review and recommendation. Gotta love the free Rams Shack tacos and the after round cookie.

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
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Advanced
Plays Once 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 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Wildflowers and Great Golf

If you want to see amazing wild flowers and get to play a great course - look no further. Great people to play with (Go Canada!) and beautiful vistas - come out and play this one if you can.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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