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4.5
884 Reviews (884)
5 Stars
351
4 Stars
410
3 Stars
71
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
24
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
93.0%
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809 out of 884 reviews
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4.7
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
4
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.2%
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20 out of 21 reviews
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4.7
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.3%
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28 out of 30 reviews
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Course Highlights
Native Oaks consistently earns top marks for its thoughtfully designed layout, with strategic tee shots and challenging par 3s rewarding smart course management. The grounds crew keeps conditions in pristine shape, and the welcoming staff make every round feel personal.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6707 yards
Slope 131
Rating 72.2

Formerly known as Woods Valley Golf Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 2004
Greens Poa Annua Grass

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.5
884 Reviews (884)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
Watching the Game 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 44
Bunkers 43
Narrow Fairways 39
This course/club is great for:
Locals 44
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 40
Advanced Golfers 34
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 52
In the 'Burbs 16
Convenient to the City 12

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Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Value!

I was pleasantly surprised at the good condition of the course. The greens were very challenging and the fairways were nice. The pace of play was just right.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

an interesting layout

course was in much better shape than the last time we played. also new carts= pace of play was good = greens very good = fairways have been sodded and the bad places eliminated==an interesting course to play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Worth the drive

I say that because a lot of San Diegans don't to drive more than 30 minutes to get to a course. Woods Valley is a 30-45 min drive from where I live in Normal Heights and it's worth the drive. I hesitate to say this, but it is one of the best deals around. Solid course and very reasonable rates. The greens are always in good shape and the couse has a viariety of different holes. There is a grass range and a putting greeen. The only thing they don't have is a good food and bev. Other than that, it's a great experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Pleasant Surprise

Usually play East county and South bay, but decided to take a ride to Valley Center. Really glad I did! Great course, well managed, and in very good condition. A couple of greens had a few bare spots, but they had been attended to and rolled well. A few of the holes kept a first timer guessing - very interesting! Looking forward to next time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very Enjoyable

I only played 9 holes due to problem with medication
but look forward to a return.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

A Hidden Gem

A nice golf course about 45 minutes from San Diego.

The fairways were in fair shape, the greens were smooth and rolled true even though they were very wet.

The course is very tight!! Driver is not always the best play!!

I look forward to playing this course again!!

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

Woods Valley

Give the greens a couple of weeks, just punched a week ago. More effort has been put in to greening up fairways. Good experience, great value

Conditions Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Tight course, greens under aeration

Tighter than expected, and if you're near the edges, the ball tends to roll off. Hit it down the middle, right? Had 3-some in front of me who didn't understand the single etiquette. But at least they played quickly. Front side 9 greens were being aerated, again, oh well. Many holes ended up hitting 8 iron on 2nd shot. Fairways were long grass and not cut short. It seemed many players also didn't understand the concept of "repair your ball marks on the green" and "rake the sand traps after you hit", but that's not the course's fault. Will give it another chance when the greens are better!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

2 hours for a round of golf!!!!!

Hit the jack pot today! Played WV today and everything aligned perfectly. The great staff let me out a half hour ahead of my tee time, gave me a cart for myself and did not charge for my wife ( who does not play) to ride along. 2 foursomes and a couple let me play through and the course was in pretty good shape considering the drought. I finished my round in two hours and could not have had a better experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Rookie ayt WV golf

I'm having a great time learning how to play golf. This coarse is very fun.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

New Ownership - Improvements being made

Have played this course multiple times in past 5 years. Recent change in ownership is paying off with more investment in the course, much better carts, clean-up of fairways and surrounding rough and the best greens we've seen there. Each hole is slightly different, so makes for a more interesting round of golf, some forced carry, one drop from tee box, around the bend, narrow and wide open, and finally water. Played in 3 1/4 hours, fast greens made for true roll.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Woods Valley

The course is very enjoyable., ecept #10 which is too much stairs and walking.
When I play it again I will skip #10.Now with the warm weather it has some dry spot, but that is to be expected.

Conditions Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

New owners are trying.

We like this course but the condition has been only fair. The new owners are trying to improve the whole experience but more improvements are needed. Greens are good but fairways are sparse in spots. We will go back hoping to see improvements.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

greens in good shape

greens were in good shape. course is drilling for more water to keep it in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Back Nine But 2 Hours 45 Minutes?

This is a really fun course. The practice area is well maintained and has real grass, not mats. The back nine is one of my favorites in San Diego. Because of the drought the fairways are bare and some of the lakes are dry, but that is just the way it is in San Diego. Played the front in less than 1:40 but for the second week in a row got stuck behind a tournament. The back nine was a torturous 2:45 ordeal with 10 minute waits on every tee box. I guess public courses need the money that tournaments provide but that was ridiculous.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Woods Valley

Greens and tee boxes very good shape despite the severe draught. Even the fairways were decent. Enjoyed this course. Boulders on each side of the fairway will mess with your errant shot. Not all that long and very fair on the fairways. Just a very nice enjoyable day. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. New Taylormades for club rental.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Course

Given the water shortage in SoCal the Woods Valley golf course was in very good shape. The greens were fantastic. Had a great day. I will be back to play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tee it up here

Beautiful course, nice greens, good variety of holes.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good layout

Greens were excellent, the fairways need work. They are very thin and browned out in many places.Overall a very nice layout and good test.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth the drive..good conditions

The course was in excellent condition. Narrowness of holes provides a good challenge. Pace of play was excellent. I really like the oak trees on the second half of the course. Also loved the bird houses. We will return...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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