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3.7
1211 Reviews (1211)
5 Stars
217
4 Stars
545
3 Stars
252
2 Stars
118
1 Stars
79
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
81.0%
Recommend this course
980 out of 1211 reviews
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3.6
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.6%
Recommend this course
31 out of 41 reviews
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3.7
103 Reviews (103)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
79.6%
Recommend this course
82 out of 103 reviews
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Course Highlights
Cottonwood GC consistently delivers strong value with well-maintained fairways, true-rolling greens, and an undulating layout that challenges shot control. The exceptionally friendly staff makes every round welcoming for both regulars and first-time visitors.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6736 yards
Slope 137
Rating 78.8
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Course Details

Year Built 1953
Golf Season Year Round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.7
1211 Reviews (1211)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 25
Walkers 16
Beginners 12
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 12
Convenient to the City 7
Worth the Drive 7

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 06/07/2021

Thank you for the 5-star review!

Played On
Reviews 131
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

cottonwood

Very nice greens, getting better all the time. Great french fries.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/07/2021

Thank you for playing Cottonwood! Make sure you check out our great specials this month!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Another Great Day for Golfing in San Diego

Overall course was in good shape. Looks like they aerated greens a couple weeks ago. I like Cottonwoods practice area but unfortunately the range is irons only.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
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 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape

Still in great shape after the aerification. Some greens are bumby but overall course is fun, and watch out for the trees. Definitely will be coming back here to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 150
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value and fun course

Course conditions were great for the price! Far better than other courses in San Diego IMO. Fairways were tight, greens were flat (a bit slow tho), and tee boxes were clean. Would recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/29/2021

Thank you for the recommendation! When will we see you next?

Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Worth $25-$35

Decent conditions, decent pace (at least for the Monday I went) and friendly people. Wouldn’t pay more than $40 to play here. Got a hot deal for $25 with cart. Made it worth a visit.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/29/2021

Thank you for the 4-star review! Our rounds pass is a great way to save on green fees at Cottonwood! Ask a staff member next time you are here.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
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Commented on 04/26/2021

Thank you for leaving a review. We see that your experience was not a great one. We would like to learn more. Please email me at adow@cottonwoodgolf.com.

Played On
Reviews 161
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Value

Greens are bouncing back from being punched. Over all in good shape. Marshals need to police slow play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/26/2021

Thank you for the review! We can't wait to have you back to see our progress.

Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/26/2021

Thank you for the 4-star review! What was your favorite hole?

Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Decent Fairways and Greens.

Tee box are ok for what it is. Fairways for the most part are actually not bad. They'll prop the ball up and generally give you a soft lie to hit from. The grass around the greens are pretty good. The greens seem like they'll be good, hard to tell as they were punched a week or two back. Expect COVID pace of play, ie slow....which means you can find raging drunks mad at the slow pace. I'd say the course is playable if you can find a rate under $30 and you live nearby. Steele Canyon is right next door if you're making a drive out to El Cajon.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/26/2021

Thank you for coming out and leaving us a review. Best rates at Cottonwood are available on our website. Hope to see you out here again.

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/26/2021

Thank you for playing Cottonwood! What was your favorite hole?

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 04/26/2021

Thank you for the 5-star review! When can we expect you back?

Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/26/2021

Thank you for coming out and playing Cottonwood!

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Solid

Course looks great. Greens are bit slow but still fun.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/19/2021

Thank you for leaving a review! When can we expect to see you out here again?

Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice to get out there!!!!

Twas a nice day....been a while since i've seen it so green.....beware the greens are pretty slow, even down hill you gotta hit em hard........it was sure nice, hope they can keep it up........

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/19/2021

Thank you for playing Cottonwood! We did aerify the course at that time. We expect to see some really great conditions at this point on the entire course. Hope to see you here soon!

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