Mt. Woodson GC: #16
View of the 16th hole at Mt. Woodson Golf Club
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4.3
1854 Reviews (1854)
5 Stars
942
4 Stars
720
3 Stars
123
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
36
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
93.4%
Recommend this course
1747 out of 1854 reviews
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4.4
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
96.4%
Recommend this course
53 out of 55 reviews
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4.4
94 Reviews (94)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
94.7%
Recommend this course
89 out of 94 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
1854 Reviews (1854)

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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Reviews 38
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun times!

Weather was hot, but the course played well. Sand traps are difficult as they get watered down and contain coarse sand/dirt/rocks. Enjoyable course!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best value in SD

Been playing a lot of golf this past year and this is the first time I have played this course. Whoever the superintendent is he need a raise, course is in great condition and for the price there is nothing better. The only negative thing I can say is that it lacks a real driving ramge. But I am already going back next week.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Need marshalling to manage slow play

Multiple groups on the course 2+ holes behind. All playing cart golf, playing multiple balls, and not raking traps. Had 3 foursomes stacked up, but nothing done to move slow groups forward.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great!

A friend recommended we check out Mt. Woodson and this was an awesome course. It has a really cool layout and feels like you're out in the mountains but really it's not that far. It was 90 degrees outside but there was a good breeze and lots of shade from trees and the mountains. Everything was in really great shape. The greens were smooth and well cared for. We loved this course and we'll be back for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 161
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 141
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Accuracy required!

This course leaves very little room for error. Course is a great value for the challenge it offers. Definitely would play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Thumbs up for the price, well worth it

Our friends loved the course

They have a cheat sheet for each hole with cute names for each hole

Hope they don’t raise up the price

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 141
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Mt. Woodson

Very nice course, fairways, greens and bunkers very nice.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 52
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love the layout and views

This course is tucked away down a 10 mile windy road. This course has well kept fairways and very green, specially being in Southern California. Love the layout of the course with some back to back long holes on the back nine. Small pro shop with a food shack with drinks (food was pretty good). My only complaint would be the greens are a little slow and fuzzy and don’t putt true. Overall great course and will definitely come again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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
Verified Purchaser
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 35
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
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