Mt. Woodson GC: #16
View of the 16th hole at Mt. Woodson Golf Club
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4.4
1825 Reviews (1825)
5 Stars
930
4 Stars
703
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
93.1%
Recommend this course
1718 out of 1825 reviews
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4.4
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.5%
Recommend this course
37 out of 40 reviews
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4.4
106 Reviews (106)
5 Stars
60
4 Stars
37
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
93.4%
Recommend this course
99 out of 106 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
1825 Reviews (1825)

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 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 23
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
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden gem

Hidden gem. Course in great shape. Greens challenging. Scenic, elevated tee boxes. A lot of bang for your buck.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

MT Woodson slipping

Having played here many times, I was very disappointed in the conditions. They seem to be doing work on the greens which is still a work in progress. Some greens were normal, and others were extremely slow. It was difficult to tell until you rolled your first put. I would avoid the course until they finished what they are trying to accomplish.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

First time playing this course. Visiting from Cleveland. I highly recommend this course. Its fun and challenging with beautiful landscape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 133
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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

Love this place

If you've never played a melt Woodson I highly recommend it it's a great course cool layout and The pace of play was awesome especially considering it was a Saturday. I'll be back soon!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Views that will have you wanting more

Incredible views and tight difficult layout. This is target 🎯 golf with offset fairways, carrying over canyon like drops, and immaculate fairways. Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful every step of the way. Only cons were the greens were slow but looked healthy and amazing and not much facilities outside the golf itself. Proshop, washrooms, and dining area is a ranch like cabin but the staff inside are friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

MT WOODSON REVIEW

This course is gorgeous, absolutely the biggest bang for your buck. Blows all surrounding courses out the hazard while being one of the most affordable. With each holes layout offering a different challenge this course is difficult but fair. No single hole looks like the other with distinct personality. You really don't expect this from a public course. But the greens are in perfect condition the fairways and rough as well. My favorite course. The staff is friendly helpful understanding and keep a smile on their face. Almost forgot the mountainous views especially from hole #2 are amazing. 10 out of 10 in all categories

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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