Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan - Oak Glen
A view from Oak Glen at Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan.
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4.1
745 Reviews (745)
5 Stars
267
4 Stars
263
3 Stars
99
2 Stars
51
1 Stars
65
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
86.8%
Recommend this course
598 out of 745 reviews
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3.8
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
75.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 12 reviews
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4.2
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
84.9%
Recommend this course
45 out of 53 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6820 yards
Slope 132
Rating 72.8

Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan (formerly known as Sycan Resort) offers two 18-hole championship courses, Oak Glen and Willow Glen, as well as a 9-hole, par-3 course. The courses are tucked into a valley, surrounded by mountains and sloping hillsides that provide stunning backdrops on almost every hole. The Sweetwater River runs through the Oak Glen Course, coming into play on several holes including the memorable fifth hole, which is definitely a contender for one of the best par 4s in San Diego. This challenging hole requires an accurate drive across the river. The gently rolling terrain is sprinkled with mature trees. The layout features undulating greens and tight fairways. It is a challenging golf course but it is generally forgiving off of the tees, which makes it slightly less difficult than the hillier Willow Glen Course from Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan.

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Course Details

Year Built 1956
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Poa/Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted Robinson, Sr. (1980) Dave Fleming (1991) Cecil B. Hollingsworth (1956)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Sports

Tennis

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4.1
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Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always Fun

This was my first time playing oak in a very long time. It was exactly like I remembered it if not better. Great staff and facility, i'll be back more often now.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Course manager needs to lay off the water making the fairways way mushy. Greens are good but too spongy always.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
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
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Beautiful day on an average course

The course is in decent shape, the greens were running super slow, a bit over watered. The layout is ok, trees everywhere, not to bad. I paid 50 from golf now, but to much. Not my favorite course, over rated.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Majestic Oak Glen!!!

Oak Glen at Sycuan might just be the best course in San Diego County! The greens are true (not fast and not slow) and the conditions here are perfect. The food on and off the course is great and they don't charge an arm and a leg for beer. Great beer selection as well.....on to the actual course.....

The trick to scoring well on this course is to warm up first so you can score well on holes 1-4. Hole 5 is a monster par 4 over a dry riverbed that requires a 250 yard straight drive to have a chance at the green in 2. Hole 7 is a short par 5 but has a very challenging tee shot (hit a high driver or 3 wood over the trees in front of you) and you are on your way to par....miss the drive and you are in bogeyland. Hole 8 stay to the right side of the fairway. Hole 9 is a challenge if you go right but keep it down the left side of the fairway and enjoy your score. If you can time your round later in the day you will enjoy the serenity of warm late afternoon yellow glow on the back 9. Hole 10 is a long straight par 5 so hopefully your driver has heated up by hole 10. Hole 11 stay left. Hole 12 stay left. Hole 13 hit a 5 iron straight ahead to avoid the water on the left and traps on the right. Hole 14 might be the easiest hole on the course. Hole 15 is a long challenging par 3 so good luck on that one. Hole 16 if you hit it down the left side you shave off 50 yards. Hole 17 you want to favor the left side of the fairway. Hole 18 is a long straight par 5 so keep it straight and you should end with a par. Hole 19 is great too with the food and drinks you would expect from a quality establishment. If the bar is not your style try the restaurant as the food there is top notch for all meals. This resort has the best practice areas in all of San Diego County!!! 5 practice putting greens are scattered throughout the resort as well as 2 bunker practice areas, 2 chipping areas, and a great driving range. The hotel has wonderful rooms and the beds are so comfortable watch out you might miss you tee time. Enjoy this resort as often as you can I know I do. Cheers!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always Good

Sycuan is always good never had a bad round at this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A must play....

What a great Course to spend 4 hours. Pace of play great, field conditions great (aside from the heavy winds blowing leaves everywhere). Friendly Staff... ABSOLUTE GEM!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Layout

Oak Glen has not changed much over the years. It is a fun track with pretty straightforward shots. What you see is where you put it. Few blind shots. Course in very good condition. Greens seemed slow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Am I in the Rough?

Playing Oak Glen is always a treat. Enough trees to make you think and enough water to make you flinch. However, recent over seeding is the only reason I can think of for the shaggy fairways and greens. Over seeding was weeks ago and the conditions were much better just last week than they were this week. I expected much better this week.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Value

I’m an out of towner and got a chance to play here after concluding some business. Overall, excellent value. Great course layout with very nice greens. Greens rolled quite slow from what I’m used to but we’re nice. Fairways could use a mow but again, great condition. Just lost out on some roll. Staff was incredibly attentive and friendly. Range was decent for hitting off a mat. Limited flight balls but perfect for warming up. Also have a nice chipping green and what seemed like a dozen putting greens scattered about. Like I said earlier, it was an excellent value and I’ll be back next time I’m in town.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ok course

I have to say I did enjoy the course, however saying that the course is not worth paying 99$ if you have to pay the non-resident price, at best maybe 35-40$,the greens were slow but rolled fairly true, the staff was friendly snack bar just ok

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A great course

This is a fabulous course, nestled in the foot hills of East County. All three are great (two 18's & a Par 3)...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 160
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

ROUGH Weekend

Looked like the greens had just gotten a makeover... No sand on them though! Very bumpy and very ROUGH . Usually the greens are well manicured, not the case during our game. ( Played with my son.)

Were not allowed to drive on any fairways, had to stay on cart paths or on the ROUGH. Even that WAS ROUGH!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
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

Where are the mowers??

The mowers have not been out on this course in days?? Tee boxes, fairways, rough, grasses were extremely high. Course played "all Carry" no roll all day! Not fun playing out of deep thick grasses, even from the middle of the fairway, fringes of the greens, etc. Had I known the conditions, would have past on this "deal"!!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Oak Glen

The greens were very nice and the course was lush and green. I definitely would recommend it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Never a bad day for golf

Played on a Sunday afternoon when it was pretty warm, but the breeze came up, as usual, and we had a great day of golf. Brought out of town friends and they thought Oak Glen was a blast. I won't be surprised if we wind up coming back for one of the other Courses in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once 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
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Too flat for my liking

I really prefer to play the sister course Willow Glenn, but they were punching the greens, so... maybe next time.

Most of the fairways are ok, and the greens are 90% fine, so it makes it an enjoyable course to play,

Will play again soon

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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