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3.7
1221 Reviews (1221)
5 Stars
220
4 Stars
550
3 Stars
254
2 Stars
118
1 Stars
79
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
82.0%
Recommend this course
990 out of 1221 reviews
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3.7
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
80.0%
Recommend this course
40 out of 50 reviews
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3.8
104 Reviews (104)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
80.8%
Recommend this course
84 out of 104 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.

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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
1221 Reviews (1221)

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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Played On
Reviews 133
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

Not bad, good greens, great french fries, good pace.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/12/2021

Thank you for playing Cottonwood! Next time, try one of our delicious sandwiches.

Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/12/2021

Thank you for the 3-star review. Hope your next visit is a 5-star one!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/08/2021

Thank you for the 4-star review! We would love to hear what would have made your experience a 5-star one.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Go play!

The conditions today were as best as they’ve been lately. Greens are in great shape. Fun course with some challenging holes. Great for all skill levels. Walkable and the pace of play has improved since the last few rounds. Go play Cottonwood at least once!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/08/2021

Thank you for the great review! When can we expect to see you again?

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/08/2021

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

Played On
Reviews 160
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Golf Carts

I hope they start replacing these soon!

Third week in a row playing here and everytime a staff has to run out to bring me a different cart. These relics have done their job already, it's time to bring reliable and better.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/03/2021

Thank you for playing Cottonwood. We are in the process of addressing this issue.

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course is flowing.

Lot of golfers having fun at cottonwood.once you get a cart you should be on your way.fast greens with a flat layout.would recommend if you have never been.be alot better if they opened up the lakes side.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 02/01/2021

Thank you for the 4-star review! Hope to see you out here again soon!

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Played Twilight round on a weekday. Great pace. Conditions good for this time of year. Will play again when possible

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/22/2021

Thank you for playing Cottonwood! We hope to see you out here again soon.

Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/22/2021

Thank you for the 5-star review!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

First and last time playing this course.

The address listed on this site is incorrect so got lost on my way here. The clubhouse is run down. Golf carts might work considering the tire up cushions. The grass looked and felt like it hadn’t been watered since November... no snack bar and no cart girl. For the price we paid, severely disappointed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 01/19/2021

Hi CJ, we are sorry that your experience was anything short of 5-stars. Our address is correct on GolfNow. Our course has seen a significant uptick in play and has resulted in more wear and tear on the course. Our course is also dormant which causes slight discoloration. Our snack bar is open until 5 pm every day in the clubhouse. We hope you will try us again in the future for a better experience.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First and last time for me

The address on golf now is incorrect. Course is not well maintained. Etc etc etc

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/15/2021

Thank you for leaving a review. We are sorry that your experience was anything short of 5-stars. We hope upon your next visit, we may earn those last two stars.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Decent Course. Nothing Special

You definitely will not be wow'd by this course. Decent little course but fairways are spotty. Probably a little more yellow than green. That being said, course is priced appropriately and can be worth it if you're just looking to get out and play.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/15/2021

Thank you for playing Cottonwood. Did you drive all the way from Chicago?

Played On
Reviews 6
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/15/2021

We are sorry that your experience fell short of expectations. Our course has been very busy since the pandemic started and we have had to reduce the number of tee times available. We will continue to improve to give you a 5-star review upon your next visit.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good place with resonable price. Will visit again^^

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/15/2021

We hope to see you again soon!

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 Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 01/15/2021

Thank you for the 4-star review!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/15/2021

Thank you for leaving a review! Please check out our rounds pass next time you are here.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Perfect fall day at cottonwood

Course was in very good condition staff

And grill friendly and professional. Only

Gripe is shortage and poor condition of carts.

However course is pleasant to walk if you

Are so inclined.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/15/2021

We are happy that we could make your perfect golf day at Cottonwood!

Played On
Reviews 86
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

It is still open...

have to be honest, currently, my game is good enough that I am so focused on the next shot and avoiding db, that I really have to think about the rating: grass on the fairway - check, grass on the tees - check, patchy, pock-marked greens -check. As one of a hand full of affordable courses in south San Diego, I guess I should be thankful it is still open! They are serving brews adn burgers, which is more than some places, so come on down and keep them in business.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/15/2021

Thank you for supporting our course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poorly maintained

Overall the course was definitely not in good condition, which isn’t my main concern. I had scheduled for a 1 PM tee time in which I’ll normally finish 18 given day light savings time. We weren’t able to tee off until about 1:30 while being stuck behind incredibly slow groups. Playing at a pretty fair pace on our end we managed to make it through 14 holes. No course Marshall on site.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
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Commented on 01/15/2021

Thank you for leaving a review. During the time you teed off, it was twilight, which is no guarantee to finish 18 holes. We are sorry for the confusion this may have caused!

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