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Value
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3.7
Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Executive
Par 62
Length 3940 yards
Slope 108
Rating 62.6

The Fountain is one of two 18-hole golf courses at the Welk Resort San Diego. The other course, the Oaks, is an 18-hole, par-3 course that is great short-game practice for all skill levels. Although the Fountain is an executive-length course, it is as formidable as most full-length golf courses. Even low handicappers will be tested by the narrow layout, which covers a variety of elevation changes that range from subtle to dramatic. In addition to a slew of strategically placed bunkers and trees that demand accuracy, water hazards also come into play on a few holes. There are many risk-reward opportunities throughout the course where good strategy will reap many benefits. The golf course has some tricky holes but it is not overly punishing, making it more approachable for a wide range of skill levels.

Course Details

Year Built 1986
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Men must have a shirt with collar. Ladies must have a shirt with either a collar or sleeves

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Sports

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4.0
243 Reviews (243)
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Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Basically good Executive course.

Play was a slow, but then again it is a public course and next to a retirement community.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Pace of play very slow.

Golf course double booked tee times. Average wait between holes almost 15 minutes for most holes.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course has lots of water and bunkers!

This was my first time on this course. I'm a beginner golfer, so for me it was quite difficult. I played with more experienced golfers who really enjoy this course. I'm looking forward to going back with more experience

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This is a fun par 62 course!

This course is always well maintained and the staff is very friendly. The course is easy enough that beginning golfers can enjoy it but yet is challenging enough that more experienced golfers also enjoy it. This is one of my two favorite courses in North County.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

10-12 yr.old world championships held here

Green, Tees, Bynkers, & fairways in best shape ever

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fine course but way overbooked and terrible delays at every tee box

This is a fine course when you get a good price on it through GolfNow, but yesterday's round was the slowest round of golf I have ever played. Pushing five hours, and that was for a par-62. They were overbooked and had no active marshal going around pushing slow players to move it along. This caused ten minute delays at every tee box where we were standing behind the group in front of us who were also waiting for the next guys. We could see as far as six holes ahead at one point and saw that it was just as backed up everywhere but nobody took notice from the clubhouse and did anything about it.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First golf outing of the year

This was our first golf outing of the year. Great short course for honing wedge, middle iron, and putting. Course was in excellent shape. Had enough challenging shots to keep it interesting.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

EXCELLENT

ONE OF THE NICEST, MOST PLEASANT EXECUTIVE COURSES YOU CAN PLAY.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great deal, relaxing round, use every club in your bag.

This is a fun course that plays that way. My wife and sister in law enjoyed a reservation at one of the many pools while I tee'd it up with my bro in law. If you're looking for a good solid "tweener" course, you won't be disappointed with the Welk Fountains. Could play a bit slow on weekends and holidays due to tourists.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Condition

Everything was great about the course.

Only comment for attention is that there should be a Marshall/Ranger to assist slow groups and monitor GOLF ETIQUETTE 101 as many players there don't have a clue.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was great. However, the pace of play is extremely slow!!

Course was great and since it is short, it can be played in under TWO hours for 18 holes. However, the pace of play is extremely slow!! They need to have marshalls to speed up play and let people play through slow groups or pick up their balls and go to the next hole. our first 9 holes were super; then we came up to a slow group who had the entire back 9 open and we had to wait on every shot. Slow play made it very un-enjoyable.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, friendly staff, very laid back.

My husband and i pays this course every month we love it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

I liked it well maintained
Nice people very good value

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Manicured and green all around.

I think The Welk Group ought to incorporate the Oaks and Fountains courses and create a full-on championship course! Just as beautiful as is though.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Super course

A very friendly course that we played a second time as we enjoyed it so much. It was in excellent condition and among some lovely scenery. The golf was interesting without being overly challenging and gives all levels of golfer a good game.

VERY GOOD VALUE, HOWEVER THE GATE SECURITY AT THE ENTRANCE CAN TAKE SOME TIME TO GET THROUGH AT RUSH TIMES SO ALLOW AN EXTRA 10 minutes for that

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Quality course for when you don't have all day to play

This course is fun and i always find it maintained from the T-Box to the greens . i usually walk and play their walking rate witch was pushed back to 3:00 pm so i have not been here since the change. I was surprised to see walking rate on golf Now for a Sunday morning and took it , I usually play courses that will provide walking rates regardless of time of day, since my playing partners also enjoy walking. I hope they will provide more walking rates in future, the course was in great shape and the greens ran true. if you don't have the time for a par 72 course this one will satisfy fore sure,

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Fun golf course

Even though this course is relatively short, you can still get into trouble or lose a ball if you're wild off the tee. Because this is a resort course, the condition was very good. If you are a golfer, you can have a fun round with about fives clubs. Leave your driver in the bag. We had a good time.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Executive Course

If you need a course to work on your short game, this is it. Well worth the drive. This par 61 course is well maintained with outstanding greens, With narrow fairways, this will test your short game alignment. With a couple of reachable par 4's an eagle is possible but all par 4's are easily reachable in 2. Some of the par 3's are really short. Pace of play is good and the staff is great. Cart or walk this is a great course to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Tougher than it looks!

Nice shorter course, walked it and that's a challenge in itself. Par 3s are testers and the par 4s are tight enough to keep you from thinking about trying to drive any greens.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course

The golf course is in excellent condition, one of the best executive course in the area, the staff is very professional, they value their costumers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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