Mt. Woodson GC: #16
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4.3
1816 Reviews (1816)
5 Stars
923
4 Stars
702
3 Stars
123
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
35
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
92.8%
Recommend this course
1710 out of 1816 reviews
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4.3
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
91.7%
Recommend this course
33 out of 36 reviews
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4.4
126 Reviews (126)
5 Stars
70
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.9%
Recommend this course
117 out of 126 reviews
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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
1816 Reviews (1816)

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
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Mt Woodson

Great course, beautiful surroundings, no brown or yellow spots. its a San Diego Gem

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Think before you green fee...

The course is in great shape except for a few tee boxes. If you reserve your tee time through Golf Now, you will pay the Golf Now advertised rate, regardless of any available discounted rates at the course, such as rates for seniors or heroes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Scenic drive to the course

Challenging layout with all the elevation changes.

Course in a great condition with true roll of the greens. Very scenic. Must play course if you're out of towner.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Old School Course

Target golf which rewards accurate shots. Great layout, design, layout & condition. Definitely recommend this hidden gem a with old school feel & charm.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sharing carts

I don’t understand why you have the policy of having to share a cart with a random stranger when they joined our group. You had plenty of carts available that day and you made for the day uncomfortable to our family. Next time, just charge me for the whole cart .

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

Mt. Woodson Golf Course Review

Amazing views, excellent course conditions, and perfect weather made for a truly enjoyable round of golf. The layout is scenic and unique, with dramatic elevation changes and beautiful natural surroundings that make every hole feel special. Our threesome was joined by a single who fit in seamlessly, adding to the fun and relaxed atmosphere. A fantastic day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mt.woodson

Enjoyed course.A good challenge that is more difficult than it's l enght..

Fun track. A lot of hills

Great views.

To tough for me as a 79 year old but would certainly play again. It was a worth while experience. Played with 3 very nice people.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Recommend without question.

Course was great! Lack of full driving range facilities was the biggest downer. However, would play again 100%

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 85
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great scenic course in north San Diego county

Mt. Woodson lived up to the hype from my friends. The golf course offered great scenery of the regional mountain and valley and have quite a few holes at elevated elevation and provided challenge. Great course especially for the money and look forward to next visit.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course rewards strategy

Well-maintained course with fun, really picturesque holes. Minimal research will tell you that it’s fairly narrow, and east-west misses can be costly. Very little danger tee-to-hole - few water carries, eg. Forward tee boxes are not worth the haircut in strokes, at least the day we played, and several lacked a level spot to tee up. Consider playing Golds over Reds if you’ve got a reliable first shot.

Everything felt organized and well-run. Golf is definitely the focus of your trip out there. Pro shop is small; restaurant didn’t compel us to stay after the round.

Our mixed twosome had a great round here and finished with the balls we teed up on #1, largely because my partner chose hybrids or a fairway wood of the tees. Playing partners (two singles) probably went through four sleeves of balls combined, and one was a very solid golfer. Leave your drivers in the bag, gentlemen!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Brought Newcomer

Good, enjoyed the round. Played course better, newcomer did not. Greens are always challenging.

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

Throwing Darts

Amazing and fun course. The greens are sticky and small. Aim for the pin, you won’t get much roll especially with some lob to it. Everything was in great condition. Finished in 4 hours. It can get hot so be prepared. I’ll be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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