Rancho Carlsbad Golf Club

Lots of new players on the course so play was slow. Always great service from the staff, course was in good shape and we were outdoors, nothing wrong with that!

Did not realize this was a par 3 only course until I arrived on premises. GolfNow did not state this in course description. Nice course for family play but not what I was expecting as a vacation destination.

This is a reasonable pitch and putt. Greens are a little rough and a few of them are crowned like a mini golf course. This adds a little challenge and probably is not an issue the second time. Whole course can be played with a putter and your wedge of choice. Great practice. Course lay out is a little confusing so watch the signs carefully. All that said the staff is awesome absolutely the best around both friendly and helpful. Also they have a real grass driving range at a reasonable price that is very well maintained.

Very small greens. The layout is very tight. You need to be on alert for errant tee shots from less experienced players. We played on a Sunday afternoon. Course was packed. Started at 2:50 and finished at 5:20. Great value to practice my shirt game. Staff is super friendly. I’ll be back soon.

Too pricey without Golf Now discount. $22 to walk is regular green fee, plus an on-line "Convenience Fee". Golf Now discount is only reason it's worth it. Better off at Emerald Isle in Oceanside where the course is always in perfect shape.

A great little course to sharpen your short game, and still be an overall challenging course Staff is wonderful.

Unfortunately, the greens fee has gone up to a ridiculous $22 to walk. (Weekday rate) Really? And, an on line booking "Convenience fee", adds a few dollars more

I can walk Emerald isle in Oceanside for $17, (also weekday rate), which is a far superior course with impeccable greens. Also, I can ride Emerald for $27, which is only $5 more than walking at Rancho. In addition, Emerald doesn't charge that ridiculous "Convenience Fee" when on-line booking, A way better deal at Emerald If not for my Golf Now discount used at Rancho, I probably would no longer play here weekly, as I do now. If that discount ever goes away, so will I.

Check out Emerald; you owe it to yourself.

Rancho Carlsbad seems to be turning in to our neighborhood go-to course. Always fun and the staff is fabulous! Thanks again!!

I heard this course was pure from a friend, and glad I finally played it. It was a great test, course was in great shape, good pace of play, and great views everywhere.

Def will be playing it again, and staff was super cool!

Thanks Oak Quarry!

Friendly staff and good practice facilities. Come to sharpen your game from within 150 yds. My son and I had a great time.

I came here 7am and it was a cold day. At first the layout was a little confusing since you cross the creek 3 times but just keep a scorecard or look for the signs and you should be good. I liked the holes where you have to lob over a creek, very rewarding to land on the green. Recommend for a quick course to work on your short game (wedges, putter, chipping).

Encinitas Ranch is one of the better Par 3 courses in San Deigo County for improving your game, or just enjoying a casual round of golf. It is a very short course, with holes ranging from 70 to 170 yards. You can complete 18 holes in about 2 hours. While the fairways are a little rough, the greens are immaculate, which encourages you to get on in one to avoid having to chip out of a bad lie.

The practice facilities include a large range with both grass and matt tee boxes. There's a sizable putting green which you can also use for chipping practice. I'd love to see them add a sand practice area.

The staff is friendly and helpful. There's a small pro shop but a good selection of items you may have forgotten such as balls, tees, clothing, and accessories. The snack bar and onsite food truck offer a wide selection of food and drinks, far more than you would expect from a local par 3.

The course is very "Kid Friendly," and offers robust junior programs throughout the summer. You'll see a lot of families enjoying a round on the weekend. Seniors like it too since it's short and flat, making it easy to walk. They also offer carts if you prefer to ride.

I strongly recommend checking out Rancho Carlsbad if you are just learning to golf, or want to sharpen your skills. You won't regret it.

This is a great local muni because the course plays harder than you'd think if you just looked at the score card. It's a perfect walk ruined by the signature greens that hard to hold and harder to putt - but I consider that a good thing. The staff is always great both getting you set to play and providing some solid teaching as needed. There is also a nice little driving range where it is normally split 1/2 hitting of grass and the other 1/2 off mats.

RC is a great value for the price! It's short enough to walk all 18 holes in two hours . The tees are good, the fairways iffy, greens pretty good. The layout is fine and the greens match the hole lengths proportionally. All in all a fun little course.

Staff is always pleasant and we enjoy our time on the course. The other patrons are fun and friendly as well. We’ll be back, often!