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3.4
255 Reviews (255)
5 Stars
52
4 Stars
93
3 Stars
58
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
27
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.0
Layout
3.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
71.4%
Recommend this course
194 out of 255 reviews
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3.8
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.2
Layout
3.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
66.7%
Recommend this course
4 out of 6 reviews
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3.8
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
3.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
70.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 10 reviews
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Course Highlights
This walkable executive par-3 course delivers outstanding value with a fun layout perfect for sharpening your short game. Exceptionally friendly staff, a food truck, and dedicated children's golf areas make it a welcoming destination for all ages.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 54
Length 1983 yards
Slope 73
Rating 50.4

Rancho Carlsbad Golf Course is an executive layout that is one of the area's best values. It's not a terribly formidable course but it's great for getting in some short game practice. The course is gentle enough for beginners and juniors, making it a good place for families. Opened in 1959, Rancho Carlsbad has a classic layout that is shorter and tighter than most modern golf courses. You won't come across too much trouble on this layout. There are hardly any bunkers but their absence is accommodated for with convex greens that allow the ball to run down to the other edge if you're not careful. You will also have to tee off over a stream on a few holes. Accuracy is generously rewarded but the layout isn't too punishing if you're slightly errant.

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Course Details

Year Built 1959
Golf Season Year round
Architect Art Saprico

Rentals/Services

Carts No
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

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Reviews

3.4
255 Reviews (255)

What Golfers Are Saying

This course/club is great for:
Beginners 12
Walkers 12
Locals 8
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 7

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Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Fun with irons

You won’t need your full bag for this course just bring your irons, wedges and a putter you will have a quick round walking this course. I went a couple months ago for my first time and it was a decent place to stop by for a fast round. This past weekend I noticed the grass was definitely in a lot worse condition than the previous time but still not the worst place I’ve played. Has 3 holes over a creek but nothing too crazy. The longest hole is about 170 so be prepared to get creative with your shorter distance clubs.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
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 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Short game test.

Great job on your little Gem. Well worth the drive from Escondido, looking forward to play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good good

Best golf course ever I have played. Good view and conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course!

Nice little par 3 course that was pretty well maintained. Longest hole was 140yds if I remember correctly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

$15 hot deal!

I really enjoyed myself at the Rancho Carlsbad pitch and putt. Most holes around 100 yards. Course in pretty good condition. Actually with all of the rain we’ve had in Southern California. Greens tiny but in good shape. They have a $120 a month membership fee for all the golf you can play which I may take them up on. Overall I enjoyed my three hour 18 hole Golf today!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Course!

Fun little course with some challenging holes and greens. Great place to work in the short game and short irons! Easy to walk as well. Played 18 at 8:15 on a Saturday morning and was done before 10:45!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

pitch and putt

just moved into the area and want to try all the courses in a 20-mile radius. And yes only a 9-iron with and course not marked very well.

But for kids and families... it's perfect!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Beer Course

Every city needs a cheap par 3, and for north county SD, this is it. My wife and I played here on a Saturday around 10:30am and it took us a little over 2 hours to finish 18. We got stuck behind a few groups of people wanting to just fool around, which is expected at a par 3 on a Saturday. The price point is a tad high in my opinion, but Golf in general is stupid expensive right now.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Definition of a par 3 course

Definitely know before going it is a short par 3 course, with only a handful of holes over 100 yards. Definitely good for beginners just starting to get the hang of things

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