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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Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dead Greens

Two months ago this course was in immaculate condition. They put something on the greens to treat fungus and killed the greens. They’re sanded with grass in blotches. Everywhere they sprayed is dead. The 18th was a temporary green and they told me about that when I made the tee time but they left out the other 17.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

Really cool course but greens aren't very good right now they need a lot of work.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great day

We had a great time playing! Greens were a little rough but majority of course in great shape! Staff was very friendly and accommodating.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 98
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Play a scenic round of golf in a beautiful setting

I've played Mt Woodson for over 20 years and it's still one of my favorite places for golf in San Diego. The course isn't a 7,000 yards championship track but the layout in the foothills of San Diego and the scenery makes it worth your time. You won't see your next hole because of the terrain and there are a few surprises to challenge your skills. The course was in great shape considering the water restrictions, the greens allowed high approach shots to stick. The 450 ft. wooden cart path between the 3 & 4 holes is an adventure to use, it's suspended between the peaks and is something you'll remember. There are a few homes along the course but it's not a typical suburban course. The par 5's are challenging and there are plenty of bailout areas but you still have to be accurate with your shots. The weekday price for golf was very reasonable at $54 each with a cart but they don't have a driving range, they did set up a hitting net if you want to warm up.The cafe has good food and of course beer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent

Excellent conditions, golfed amazing, great and friendly staff, hot deal so it was priced perfectly

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens weren’t like they normally are

I know they punched the greens a couple weeks ago. But the greens weren’t bad because of that. They were so patchy. So many huge spots with no grass at all. Also the 18th green was closed for full price

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Literally every green was damaged by a fungus and mostly unreadable. All putts were bumpy.

The final 18th green seas so bad they constructed a temporary green.

Not worth playing. Had I known the course condition, I’d definitely not have played this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Target golf

Nice course and layout. Had to leave the driver in the bag, but with a good drive you can shoot low. Course was in decent shape even with no rain for a long time. In a side note- definitely order a hot dot at the grill. They are fantastic. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Nice relaxed place to visit.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout poor condition

Challenging layout for short course but the condition is very poor.. More goat track than golf course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Perfect weather
Used cart

My Round at Mt. Woodson Golf Course

I remember playing this course 10 and 15 years ago. The layout was why I returned to play it again. The vistas are amazing from so many tee boxes and greens. The course was in excellent condition; however, some of the greens did have some problems (we were told fungus) Most were not a problem and did not affect putting much. A few of them were problematic. Overall, I loved the course and the layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What happen

No clue how this course went from good to terrible so quickly. Boxes are terrible. Greens are somehow even worse.

If you decide to play, you should also decide to accept automatic 2 putts.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/19/2022

Thanks for the feedback. We had a series of unfortunate events happen here at Mt. Woodson including electricity issues affecting watering schedules as well as consistently high temperatures and humid weather. We are doing everything we can to get the course back into the shape you can expect from Mt. Woodson and look forward to seeing you back.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

greens are recovering

Most all the greens seem to be recovering from a disease. I am sure the staff will fix the issue as soon as possible.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Mt. Woodson, Ramona

Unfortunately the greens were ravaged by fungus and recent heat...especially the front 9. It will take awhile for them to come back to any decent shape ( the backside greens were much better, but still a bit worn). Worth the Golfnow/Golfpass rate to get in some swings...and finished in 3.5 hours...so some positive points.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

This course has a very interesting layout which I did enjoy. The fairways seemed fine. But those greens are ROUGH at best. The staff were very pleasant and courteous. I hoped after reading some of the recent reviews that I would be pleasantly surprised. I was not. This could be a wonderful course, but not a great value with the greens in their current state.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0

STAY AWAY

Greens are absolutely horrendous and in way worth the money that they are charging!!! Do not let any of the other review fool you. They are not “just ok”, they are really bad.

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