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4.3
743 Reviews (743)
5 Stars
344
4 Stars
305
3 Stars
66
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
16
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
92.6%
Recommend this course
700 out of 743 reviews
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4.4
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.3%
Recommend this course
41 out of 43 reviews
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4.4
87 Reviews (87)
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.3%
Recommend this course
82 out of 87 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Executive
Par 58
Length 2700 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Previously known as "Lake San Marcos Executive Golf Course" and "St. Mark Executive Golf Course".

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Course Details

Year Built 1980
Golf Season Year round
Architect David Rainville

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range 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

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Short Courses in the U.S. (2019 #22)
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Reviews

4.3
743 Reviews (743)
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Really fun!

It’s hard to find $40 golf. Lots of elevation change adding to the difficulty level. Overall a really fun course, especially the back 9!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

Horrible experience

I played golf at this course on Wednesday with three colleagues from my team. After finishing, I accidentally left my rangefinder on the golf cart. I had written my name and phone number on it in large black permanent marker specifically to make it easy to identify in situations like this.

I called the following day and was told the rangefinder had been found. However, when I called again the next day to arrange pickup, I was told it could no longer be located. I’ve also sent an email to follow up but haven’t received a response.

Given that I parked the cart directly next to—or nearly inside—the cart barn, there seems to be only one reasonable explanation for what might have happened. Really unfortunate circumstance, considering that this was the first golf course I ever played when I was seven years old. I’ve been in the golf business for the last 20 years and I’ve never heard of anything like this. One would think the golf course would like to help but not at this place.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Some fairways a little moist soft greens that ran nice front nine was 1 hour and 15 minutes back nine slowed down 2 hours and 15 minutes the only real complaint would be that the cart would tell us we were in restricted areas when we were on cart path and would not run

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always love this course but…

When this course backs up the pace is not good. You may need to wait 5-10 mins before you tee off.

I was solo, so I skipped holes 7 and 8. And that’s no fun because every hole on this course is fun to play.

I joined a couple after 9 and played the rest. After 12 the pace picked up back to a reasonable speed.

Other than that, for the money, this course is great. I love how even though it’s an executive course, you get a few holes to drive it far and go for eagle!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun

One of the better executive courses in SoCal. Walkable. Not hard. Challenging and fair. Bunkers need a spruce up.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Day / Fun Course

The course is in very nice shape, a fun course for improving your short game. Play is quick and the weather is usually perfect in San Marcos.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible pace of play

Too many players jammed up and too many walkers

I feel they grossly overcharged for golf cards so too many golfers walk instead .

Additionally, the brake systems on the carts simply will not hold.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Nice Walk

Course is over all in good condition. Pace of play was good for a foursome but I seen it get way backed up. Overall a nice walk!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Had a great time with my wife and our 2 teens

The course is well cared for and staff is friendly. The layout is fun and some holes are quite challenging but all are doable for intermediate and beginners. Laid back vibe and other golfers very chill. Slows down the last few holes like most places.

Will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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