Mt. Woodson GC: #16
View of the 16th hole at Mt. Woodson Golf Club
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4.4
1827 Reviews (1827)
5 Stars
931
4 Stars
704
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
1720 out of 1827 reviews
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4.3
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
16
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
92.7%
Recommend this course
38 out of 41 reviews
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4.4
103 Reviews (103)
5 Stars
59
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
93.2%
Recommend this course
96 out of 103 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
1827 Reviews (1827)

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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mr Woodson

Absolute fun course to play, loved the location and course design.

Tee boxes need some work on though

Overall experience was great

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very scenic coarse

The tee boxes are very close to the prior green which makes it nice to keep your momentum going!

Fun coarse !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was amazing

Best course you can play for the price, but this time around I got hit by a stay drive. The guy didn’t say “fore” and didn’t even check to see if I was okay afterward. The idiot should be banned from all courses in San Diego.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
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 Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Mt Woodson

If your coming in off the 15 freeway, you have a ten mile winding road to contend with. Course was scenic and alot of small par 4's around 300 yards. Greens and tee boxes decent and for the first time players they provided notes.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting & Secluded

It’s a short course but the layout of the holes make it not feel short. I played from the whites, you can tell playing from the blues would make this course very difficult. I like the course layout, very interesting, it makes you think.

Almost every hole had a good view. Course is not walkable, very long distances between holes. Has an awesome wooden bridge you drive over to get to one hole, amazing spot.

Course in good shape, greens are good, bunkers need soft sand because they are too hard.

Definitely will try to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Time to take a look at the real problem!

We finished a complete round as a foursome in 4hrs and 15 minutes. 1/4 hour sooner than what was expected as an average round. But we were basically yelled at for playing too slow. We started our round 25 minutes earlier than our scheduled tee time and hit from the tee boxes just as the foursome in front of us were on the green (par 4 first hole). So we we already had a small gap in front of us. While we never had a wait through the entire 18 holes, we also never had another group pressure us from behind. It was at the turn after the 9th hole the course ranger figuratively ripped us a new one on how slow our play was. At that moment we played the first 9 holes at a pace of 2 hours and 15 minutes. This was on track for course expectations. From hole 10 through 18, we never saw the group behind us! Even from the green on a backside par 5, no one was teeing off yet from the box.

I just want to say that the course is beautiful and will most likely play it again. However, we found the course ranger who just treated us like criminals, should take a moment to reflect before berating our group like he did. We were not the problem. Hope you feel better today Mr Ranger! Our day would have been perfect if not for you.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Nice course…. Crappy cart situation

Beautiful course just beware. It says cart included but it’s actually a shared cart so if u book solo u will be sharing a cart with a stranger. If u want ur own its an unreasonable $25 fee.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 64
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Used cart

Single Golfers Beware

This course now has a new policy that forces all single golfers to share a cart. If you want your own cart, they are now charging an additional $25 (on top of their $85 rate) . When I asked about this new policy, they told me they didn't want to "wear out" their carts. I guess the $85 they charge for a tee time somehow doesn't cover wear and tear on their carts. What a shameless cash grab!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Beautiful Location, Fun and Demanding Layout Better Course in SD.

Always great place to play layout short but demanding views are great course conditions always better than most fairways little tight lies bunkers wor

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Broke 100

Yes, I did break 100, but that's not why the course is 5 star's. I love playing here. Awesome setup and great staff. I played with 3 complete strangers and had a blast. All though I live in Oceanside and we have wonderful courses here as well, I would always be willing to drive the 50 minutes it takes to get to the course. Don't sleep on this course Southern California.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent condition and amenities. Great Marshals.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
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
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