Mt. Woodson GC: #16
View of the 16th hole at Mt. Woodson Golf Club
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4.3
1837 Reviews (1837)
5 Stars
934
4 Stars
711
3 Stars
123
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
36
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
92.9%
Recommend this course
1730 out of 1837 reviews
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4.3
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.6%
Recommend this course
44 out of 47 reviews
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4.4
95 Reviews (95)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.7%
Recommend this course
89 out of 95 reviews
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Course Highlights
Mt. Woodson's dramatic elevation changes, scenic views, and lush conditions consistently rank it among the best strategic layouts in Southern California. Knowledgeable, welcoming staff and smooth pace of play make every round exceptional value for money.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 5764 yards
Slope 133
Rating 69.0

Mt. Woodson Golf Club is one of San Diego County's most popular courses for a number of reasons, one being the spectacular setting. Nestled in the Ramona Valley, the course is sprawls across a dramatic landscape of towering oak trees, enormous granite boulders, and sparkling blue lakes. Nearly every hole on the golf course provides stunning views of the surrounding mountains and canyons. It is also known for being one of the most challenging and well maintained layouts in the area. The tight fairways and small greens demand accuracy. There are also plenty of interesting elevation changes throughout. The golf course offers true target-style golf that will test the shot-making abilities of even the most experienced players. One of the most unique features of the course is the 450-foot wooden bridge that winds through the treetops.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Lee E. Schmidt (1991) Brian Curley (1991)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Country Club attire. Collared Shirt required. Shorts are acceptable. Denim not preferred.

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.3
1837 Reviews (1837)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Patio Dining 14
Drinks 13
19th Hole Scenic Views 9
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 87
Narrow Fairways 64
Bunkers 60
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 72
Advanced Golfers 59
Locals 45
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 83
In the 'Burbs 19
Convenient to the City 7

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Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Fun day

I love this course. In great shape with the exception of the tee boxes. Greens are in great shape but they were slow. Would love to see them fast and firm like they have been in the past.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging short course

Great views, fun course. This short-ish course is especially challenging first time played. Lots of blind shots and narrow fairways to figure out. Conditions were good in mid June. Greens are small, oddly shaped and tough to read. I’d play it again now that I have confidence in shot requirements and course management. It’s a fun track.

Only criticism is of the Starter’s decision to make me wait for more than 45 min for my 1:20 tee time. I arrived early for the round, playing solo. Hit balls in the super small but serviceable driving net area and then told the starter that I’m available if he needs me to fill out a 3-some or 2-some before my tee time. I like to help keep pace of play, ya know. He ignored me, and then, over the next 45minutes, sent out several groups of 3 and groups of 2. Of course when I finally went off with a perfectly pleasant husband/wife couple, we waited on every hole for up to 5 min each. Made for an unnecessarily long 5+ hour round.

I propose a new rule for all Starters out there: Your tee sheet is a suggested start time only. Your bigger concern is what’s going on on hole #2. If there’s a delay on 2, gently delay the 1st hole start, because it’s easier on all of us to wait on the first tee for a few extra minutes than it is to end up standing around all day long on holes 2-18. Your second concern, Starter, is to make sure the train keeps a rolling out there. Communicate with your roving marshals; help them to move slower groups along. Pace of play: It’s your only job, bro.

Thank you

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love the bridge

Haven’t played this track in 15 years and it is still one of the best courses for views and oak trees.

Matt driving range into the nets but only $5.00 for med bucket.

Greens were a little slow but great color and super fun. Can’t wait to go back and shoot better then 88

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome course

Yesterday was my first time playing Mt. Woodson and it is now one of my San Diego favorites. This course will reward accuracy and the views/elevation changes are safe really striking. Fortunately this course is only 30 minutes from my house so I will definitely make this one of my SD golf staples.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course and greens in great shape. Greens were a little slow but healthy. Tee boxes need to probably be leveled and resodded. Fun course and a hidden gem for sure

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

The course was a lot of fun. Challenging,

Hilly, but fun. I would recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Conditions are great right now.

The course was in great condition. Pace of play was good. 18 in 4 hours and 15 minutes. The staff were great. The putting green is now in a bit of a weird spot but it works. The practice area was a bit dangerous as we had a couple shots land by us with no warning. Overall awesome day out and will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 137
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Mt. Woodson

Green fees too much, if you get golf now, course won't let you out early, even when nobody is teeing off for 30 plus minutes.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Little Gem!

Couldn’t have had a better day out golfing in SD, especially for a Friday. Course was in great condition, pace of play was fantastic, tucked away in the hills near Ramona so some great views, golf carts have touchscreen GPS that provide accurate distances, beverage cart came around quickly, and staff was very welcoming. This is my new go-to course for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing condition

The starter said the course was in great shape, but we wanted to see for ourselves. WOW, the course was in amazing shape & great for the price. 10/10 Will be back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Great course challenging holes. Staff was amazing. Definitely going to get out again soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

An amazing place to play

I first played here 30 years ago, then moved away from the area for a while…..but I’ve been back for 20 years and am bummed it’s my first time back. Took my wife here for her birthday and we loved it. Such a hard target course, but it’s like golf Disneyland. A cart bridge that takes a couple minutes to cross. Views of the mountains and valleys galore. I’ll be back very consistently from here on. A true gem in San Diego. If you’ve ever played Emerald Canyon in Parker Arizona you’d think this is a sister course. Every employee interaction from checking in to the end was very pleasant! Thanks for making my wife’s birthday special….and she parred 18!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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