St. Mark GC
A sunset view of a hole at St. Mark Golf Course.
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3.6
1061 Reviews (1061)
5 Stars
243
4 Stars
487
3 Stars
186
2 Stars
86
1 Stars
59
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.2
71.3%
Recommend this course
855 out of 1061 reviews
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3.6
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
69.0%
Recommend this course
20 out of 29 reviews
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3.8
76 Reviews (76)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
75.0%
Recommend this course
57 out of 76 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise, offering a challenging track that demands every club in the bag. Friendly staff and strong value for money make this an appealing option for budget-conscious golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Style Traditional
Par 71
Length 6398 yards
Slope 129
Rating 71.7

Formerly known as St. Mark Golf Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1963
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Spa

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis
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Reviews

3.6
1061 Reviews (1061)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
Patio Dining 25
19th Hole Specials 11
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 21
Elevation Changes 17
Narrow Fairways 15
This course/club is great for:
Locals 36
Seniors 24
Walkers 13
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 22
Convenient to the City 18
Worth the Drive 11

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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Problem because of Golf Now

Booked Tee Times for 3 - got a decent not a great rate at all to play at 12:28 PM on Sunday. My buddy hurt his back Saturday night and couldn't play - when I asked to at least play as if I were a threesome - there were two of us - I was told no refund and if I want to play as a threesome - talk to Golf Now - that's them - not St Marks.

Sweet huh?

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

course is fine

snack bar had no food when I finished 9 holes aprox.2:30 to 3;00 just chips and soda also teed off 25 to 30 min. past booked time, I think you put some groups in front of us

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Value For a Sunday

Good value for playing on a Sunday. The fairways need more grass. The greens were in pretty good shape. The bunkers need more sand. The carts are new.

I will definitely play this course again.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

plays longer than stated on the card

Greens are excellent, Fairways not so good we adjusted our lies when in fairway to overcome this problem

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not a Good Deal

It's unfortunate that a course could be ruined by a simple problem but this one was. We purchased the deal from GolfNow at $19 per person for 3 people which per person was a $25 savings and we were happy. They charged us so much for the cart that we ended up not getting the deal and only saved a few bucks per person.

The issue is when I ask how much it would be for a cart the man looked at our tee time and thought for a while. Then he was like well...for that tee time it will be...

I asked him why it was so much and he said not to worry because the course is in incredible condition and well worth the price. WRONG!!!! I confronted him on the fact that we were being charged more for the cart than those who paid regular price. He looked around and dismissed my comment.

The course was in HORRIBLE condition with exception of the greens. The greens were in great condition.

On one hole if you happen to hit it in the fairway you have to move your ball because the entire fairway was under repair.(white circle)

To top it off on the 15th hole the cart path is horrible condition. It's broken all along the sides. My father took one step and twisted his ankle very badly because the side of the path crumbled under him.

It was an overall bad experience which on any other day may have been a great course. It's sad that a course will make it so that the deal you think you get on GolfNow is not really a deal at all.

One more thing. If you are looking to purchase snacks between 9 and 10th hole forget it. For whatever reason the same girl who drives the cart around is the one who works the snack bar. So unless she's refilling her cart no one is there at the snack bar. This was on a weekend by the way.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still needs work

Has some challenging holes. Still needs work especially on the fairways. The greens could be a lot smoother. The course set up is really good. Hopefully the greens and fairways will be in better condition in the next few months. Some of the traps had really nice sand and others not so much Will try it again it in a few months. Beware rate on GolfNow is for walking, extra $15 for cart.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun golf course on its way up

The course is improving every time I play since it has gone under new management. The only issue is the Resturant the service is weak at best. Very slow after ordering 30 minute for eggs over and toast. When that improves it will be very enjoyable all around.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

GREAT FUN

I AM VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE ATTENTION THEY HAVE PUT INTO RETURNING THE COURSE TO ITS FORMER GLORY
EXCELLENT JOB AND THEY ARE NOT DONE YET

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice walkable course.

Nice layout. Course in good condition and fun to play. Staff were very friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course has good potential with the new management.

I've played this course many times over the years. It had become a tired dog track with poor to fair staff. Apparently new management came in 2012. The new staff hustled and were knowledgeable along with service oriented. The course itself has improved but some of fairways & greens are still quite tired. I suspect it takes a while to turn the course around itself so, I give them props for working at it. Price was good for the occasion.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways Need Water

Greens were fine. Fairways very dry. Other than that the course was OK and the Golf Now price was great

Very good staff and pace of play was really good for a late morning Saturday tee time.

Would play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not happy with cart rates

Carts are new, but don't have GPS and yet the golf course chooses to charge $15 PER person ($30 per twosome)
For this course that's too high. I'll go to crossings instead and pay $10 more

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

good for walking. two small hills for us old dudes

Enjoyable and mostly wide open and flat. friendly staff and on time for reservation start

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun, well maintained course

Everything at the course from the clubhouse bathrooms to the greens are well maintained. St. Marks is just as nice (in some ways better) than other courses in SD County that charge 4 times the amount.

My only complaint is that there's only one restroom on the front nine. I suggest skipping the second cup of coffee before teeing off in the morning.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The greens were fantastic

Average course but the greens were fast and smooth.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A little over-priced, considering that cart fees are extra.

3 or 4 fairways were dry and needed more watering. Very little definition, if any, between fairways and rough. Greens were in good condition; relatively fast with subtle breaks. New golf carts.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this golf course!

This one of the best values for the walking player. The track is in good shape and course is under repair on several fronts. Nothing being worked on affected my score.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

the course is cheap the greens are in good shape and most rounds are under four hours.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

best deal in north county!!!

15 dollar walking rate for an 18 hole par 72 course is the best deal out there

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

I didn't play the course because of the poor, dismissive and condescending service I received upon sign in!!!!!

You can never make a first impression again!!! This golf course made a very poor first impression and I didn't even play it!!!!

My over all feeling is this course is over run with very old male golfers and staffed by young males that show no respect or patience for the public that may be new to golf. I will never recommend this course or wish to play it.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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