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4.3
768 Reviews (768)
5 Stars
356
4 Stars
315
3 Stars
69
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
16
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
95.3%
Recommend this course
725 out of 768 reviews
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4.4
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
25 out of 25 reviews
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4.4
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.1%
Recommend this course
66 out of 68 reviews
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Course Highlights
This well-maintained executive course delivers a fun, challenging layout with notable elevation changes and eagle opportunities that reward players of all skill levels. Friendly staff and outstanding value make it a consistently rewarding choice in San Marcos.

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
768 Reviews (768)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Patio Dining 13
19th Hole Specials 9
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 29
Bunkers 22
Narrow Fairways 10
This course/club is great for:
Walkers 39
Locals 35
Beginners 33
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 25
In the 'Burbs 13
At a Resort 7

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Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Executive course

Course is great except for the tee boxes and standing water. Nice if they had a ranger to help with the pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 164
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyable short course to play

Nestled in one of the canyons in San Marcos, CA, the Exec Lakeside course offers an enjoyable location for short course golf. We actually played on an 80+ degree day, but still felt comfortable under significant shade and with a slight breeze. Many of the holes have a beautiful view of the general geography of this area. I thought the tee pads needed some weeding - there were several tufts of bermuda grass that made setting up your on ball - on or off a tee - difficult. All in all, an enjoyable place to play!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course and great staff

This is a local spot for me and a great place to work in that irons game. The staff has been on point every time and the course is generally in decent shape save for some muddy areas on some shadow covered areas. It’s been a great spot to take my son who’s just learning the game of golf. And the food at Amalfi is tasty

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 93
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice shape and pace

No bad holes, executive layout with some up and back. Greens are nice 👍. Played in just over 3 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rating

Did not play the day of reservations

Called the day before but have played there many times

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

Love this course!

My two girlfriends and I golf here on and off Their midday teetime Specials are an extra bonus. Course is always Impeccably kept we love this executive course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Fun course

I enjoy playing this course and it's one of my favorite local executive courses. It's always in great condition and overall fun to play. The only downside is the pace of play. I would love to jump on and play 18 in 2 hours, but you find yourself waiting on the tee box a lot.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Accessories

I know it’s encouraged to walk

Rented a cart, however, it was not fully charged & stalled quite often

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Fast Greens-wide open par 4's

The course was in great shape, the balls stopped very wheel on the greens. The greens looked slow but they were quit fast and had some slope. The par 4's were wide open so you can hit the driver on them without fear.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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