Mt. Woodson GC: #16
View of the 16th hole at Mt. Woodson Golf Club
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4.3
1846 Reviews (1846)
5 Stars
939
4 Stars
715
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
93.5%
Recommend this course
1739 out of 1846 reviews
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4.4
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
96.3%
Recommend this course
52 out of 54 reviews
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4.4
97 Reviews (97)
5 Stars
52
4 Stars
37
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
4.4
93.8%
Recommend this course
91 out of 97 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
1846 Reviews (1846)

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 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Mt. Woodson golf Ramona, CA

Still some issues on certain greens...but they're coming back. 4 hr round is a decent pace for afternoon golf.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Great track

Greens and tees are in tough shape - very unusual in my past experience

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Short but tight

Great fun little mountain course. Not very long but tight and requires a lot of iron work. Only needed driver a couple times. Course is decent shape. Tee boxes not great. Some greens were beat up and one was completely closed.

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

Excellent course lay out and staff.

Jim and Don couldn’t have been any better. Thank you to everyone

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mt. Woodson

Pretty standard round. Greens & tee boxes can use done work. 18 green under repair.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 158
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always a challenge

Great target golf. Greens spotty, tee boxes full of sand.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excessive Heat

Recent high temperatures got the best of some of the greens. There were a few major repairs the day I played. I would imagine the playing surface to be closer to 5 Stars once completed

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great course, very poor greens

Mt. Woodson is one of my favorite courses. We really disappointed with the condition of the greens. The starter told us there is a problem that is being addressed. It really had a negative effect on our day. We would suggest giving the course some time to correct this. It's a great layout but the greens alone would make us pass in the near future. Thank you

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Always give full disclosure

Would have loved to played this course under better conditions. Tee boxes a messy and some greens even worse. Wish the course or reservation system disclosed temp 18th green. On the other hand, beautiful place to play and course is a shot maker or breaker layout

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/19/2022

Thanks for the comment! I'm sorry you weren't aware of our current conditions, I'm not sure how that slipped through the cracks as we have been informing callers, there is a notice in our confirmation emails, and signs on every window and door at the shop. Hope to see you back when we are all healed up!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great experience.

Has some challenging holes and a beautiful scenery. Well kept and great friendly staffed. Had a great day playing!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course! Beautiful scenery

The course was great and layout was very cool. Even riding the carts was an experience in its own. That bridge is really something else. I have already recommended this course to multiple friends, some of which have already been and loved it. I will definitely play next time I am in the San Diego area. Only bummer about the course is whoever fertilized the greens at the wrong time did a real number on most of them which is unfortunate. But other then that the rest of the course was beautiful and green as can be. Can’t wait to go back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Risk Reward/ Placement Track

My favorite track in the region. Historic Old School style. Reward for accuracy, will pay dearly for errant shots. Opportunity to score low if you stay in the fairways. Highly recommend !

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 139
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Mt Woodson

Always a treat to play Woodson. Very nice people, especially the starter. Course is in great condition. French fries were average.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Wait 2 months

I love Woodson, but serious greens issues currently. Temp on 18. Super should be replaced. Unacceptable

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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