Mt. Woodson GC: #16
View of the 16th hole at Mt. Woodson Golf Club
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4.4
1828 Reviews (1828)
5 Stars
931
4 Stars
705
3 Stars
123
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
36
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
93.2%
Recommend this course
1721 out of 1828 reviews
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4.3
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.9%
Recommend this course
39 out of 42 reviews
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4.4
101 Reviews (101)
5 Stars
57
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.1%
Recommend this course
94 out of 101 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

4.4
1828 Reviews (1828)

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 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging but nice

Nice course but very challenging. If you are new there, ask for the "cheat sheet", there are some holes that is hard to see where the fairway goes....

All in all is a very sweet course to play

NOT FOR AMATEURS

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 65
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

Pace of Play

I played here on a slow weekday. Nevertheless, I was still waiting on almost every tee with the other groups in front of me. The pace of play here is really unacceptable. I can't even imagine how bad it would be during a busy weekend.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beware whether the golf cart would not break down in the middle of play!

The latest upgrade of golf course was greatly helping lower the score. Nonetheless, it was quite a surprise that the golf cart bolts got loose in the middle of 2nd half. A more interesting surprise took place, when returning the cart at the club house. If one xpected the personnel to say sorry to you, it was nearly a shock to hear "You are responsible for the damage" from them. Furthermore, he told me that's why you signed up for the cart in the beginning. If you have to go there, beware of such mishap that could spoil your post-game spirit!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 96
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 Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Not in the best shape

Greens are going through some work, played the day after sanding and it was better than a week later when I went back they were super slow and very unpredictable lines. Pro shop staff always seem to be whatever to see anyone checking in, starters are always nice and the cooks are great friendly people, water around the course seems to be in rough shape, I’m guessing there’s some kind of poison in the water because there were two still ducks with there head down in the pond on hole 7 next to the entrance of the course. It was definitely a vibe killer seeing that. Seems like they’re not taking full care like they use to? Such a fun layout though. Hope to see it 100% or close to it sometime again

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My new favorite course!

The views are spectacular, the course is well maintained, and the staff is great. Challenging but no overly difficult. Highly recommended!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 65
1.0
Top 1000 Contributor

Aerification

The course conditions are currently horrendous. They aerified the greens on Oct. 2. The management offered no discounted tee times whatsoever even though the course is essentially unplayable. They also force all singles to pair up. If you want your own cart, they charge an insanely high additional fee. Generally the staff was rude and hard to deal with. Hard pass!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mt. Woodson

This place is amazing! For sure my new favorite course I’ve ever played and I plan on going back regularly. They don’t offer a membership but if they had one I’d be in

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Beautiful Sightseeing

It is located on Mountain. So they has very good sightseeing courses.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Not sure

So apparently you can only golf here if you know someone else to go with you, what course only lets doubles golf not singles what a joke!! Never played here never will. Some people like to golf by themself not some strangers

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

Really enjoyed my first round at Mt Woodson. Fairly remote but very scenic and unique course. Target style golf. Pace of play was excellent. Condition of the tee boxes was the only complaint, they were horrendous.

Will definitely return.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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