Cottonwood Golf Club - Ivanhoe Course in El Cajon, California, USA

Rating Snapshot

All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

3.7

1222 Reviews (1222)

5 Stars

220

4 Stars

550

3 Stars

255

2 Stars

118

1 Stars

Conditions

3.3

Value

3.9

Layout

3.9

Friendliness

4.3

Pace

3.7

Amenities

3.4

82.1%

Recommend this course

991 out of 1222 reviews

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3.7

51 Reviews (51)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

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Conditions

3.2

Value

3.8

Layout

3.9

Pace

3.8

Amenities

3.3

StaffFriendliness

4.4

80.4%

Recommend this course

41 out of 51 reviews

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Avg Rating

3.8

105 Reviews (105)

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4 Stars

3 Stars

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Conditions

3.3

Value

3.9

Layout

3.9

Pace

3.8

Amenities

3.5

StaffFriendliness

4.4

81.0%

Recommend this course

85 out of 105 reviews

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AI summaries based on real golfer reviews

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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Cottonwood Golf Club - Ivanhoe

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Satellite Layout

Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Black (W)	72	6736 yards	78.8	137
Black	72	6736 yards	72.0	123
White (W)	72	6413 yards	76.4	131
White	72	6413 yards	70.0	117
Gold	72	5668 yards	66.8	110
Gold (W)	72	5668 yards	72.3	123
Gold/Red (W)	72	5469 yards	71.1	120
Red	72	5154 yards	64.2	102
Red (W)	72	5154 yards	69.1	116

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Scorecard for Ivanhoe

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Black M: 72.0/123 W: 78.8/137	404	539	426	159	363	411	389	567	183	3441	429	370	170	364	341	486	439	490	206	3295	6736
White M: 70.0/117 W: 76.4/131	354	513	399	143	357	401	379	552	169	3267	392	364	150	351	335	476	425	456	197	3146	6413
Gold M: 66.8/110 W: 72.3/123	297	468	364	132	327	358	363	500	150	2959	286	350	80	325	294	420	385	427	142	2709	5668
Gold/Red W: 71.1/120	297	455	364	132	327	358	363	433	122	2851	286	350	80	318	278	420	330	404	129	2595	5446
Red M: 64.2/102 W: 69.1/116	244	455	307	122	262	320	321	433	122	2586	272	323	80	318	278	395	330	404	129	2529	5115
Handicap	13	15	3	11	7	5	9	1	17		6	8	14	12	16	10	2	18	4
Par	4	5	4	3	4	4	4	5	3	36	4	4	3	4	4	5	4	5	3	36	72
Handicap (W)	7	1	5	17	13	9	11	3	15		14	8	18	10	12	4	6	2	16

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Course Details

Year Built 1953

Golf Season Year Round

Architect O. W. Moorman A. C. Sears

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

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

3.7

1222 Reviews (1222)

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

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

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Shawn1476067

Played On 07/24/2020

Reviews 53

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Average

Comment

CottonwoodGM

Commented on 08/05/2020

Thank you for the 4-star review, Sean. Hope to see you again very soon!

kumikod

Played On 07/24/2020

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Comment

CottonwoodGM

Commented on 08/05/2020

Thank you for the 5-star review!

Pablo7216916

Played On 07/24/2020

Reviews 160

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Top 500 Contributor

Previously Played

Golf Cart Bench

Can use replacement or re upholstery. Be aware if you wear shorts. Driver side on benches are ripped due to wear and tear. Carts are in good condition mechanically.

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

CottonwoodGM

Commented on 08/05/2020

Thank you for leaving a review. We will take this feedback to our team to see how we can make repairs to the golf carts. Thank you for playing Cottonwood!

u2123262021

Played On 07/23/2020

Reviews 4

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Windy weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

CottonwoodGM

Commented on 08/05/2020

Thank you for leaving a 4-star review. We would love to earn a 5-star review during your next visit.

Robert3859683

Played On 07/22/2020

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Good condition, good price very challenging

Good course for walking. Ball retrieval system is nice for COVID-19. Challenging holes and very fun. Prices are fair through GolfNow. Hit it straight and you’ll be fine

Conditions Average

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

CottonwoodGM

Commented on 08/05/2020

We hope you hit every fairway! Thank you for leaving a review. We hope upon your next visit, we may earn that last star.

BucannonXC5

Played On 07/17/2020

Reviews 6

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Hot weather

Used cart

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Average

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

CottonwoodGM

Commented on 08/05/2020

Thank you for leaving a review. We would like to figure out why you left two stars off of your review. Please email me at adow@cottonwoodgolf.com. Thank you!

baldyjoe

Played On 07/18/2020

Reviews 27

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Hot weather

Used cart

Not in bad condition

Looks like Cottonwood is starting to take care of Ivanhoe the course is in pretty good condition, the bunker could use a little more sand But not bad

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Average

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Good

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

CottonwoodGM

Commented on 07/20/2020

Thank you for the 4-star review. Hopefully upon your next visit, we may earn that last star!

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u5187535

Played On 07/18/2020

Reviews 2

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Solid round!

Enjoyed yet another round at Cottonwood! Course is well kept, rough is running thick but maintained.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Comment

CottonwoodGM

Commented on 07/20/2020

Thank you for 5-star review! Hopefully you're hitting it in the fairway instead of the rough on your next visit. Thank you again for coming out to play our course!

u314159478740

Played On 07/12/2020

Reviews 8

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

Great times again at CW

Enjoyed the course, which is in great shape. Monster Par 5s. Smooth greens. Starter was super helpful, touchless cups also legit. Will be back again and again.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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Pablo7216916

Played On 07/15/2020

Reviews 160

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Top 500 Contributor

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Good

Comment

CottonwoodGM

Commented on 07/20/2020

Thank you for the 4-star review! When will we see you out here next?

myles3789993

Played On 07/12/2020

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Hot weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Average

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

CottonwoodGM

Commented on 07/20/2020

Thank you for the 4-star review!

u314159478740

Played On 07/12/2020

Reviews 8

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

CottonwoodGM

Commented on 07/20/2020

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

u1418225438

Played On 07/10/2020

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Previously Played

Poor Ol' Cottonwood...

Why does she get such a bad rap? I literally find myself defending this course when I mention it to local golf snobs lol. This is a fun course in good/great condition, for $45 on a Saturday morning. I played Morgan Run today and would've rather been the at The Wood.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Good

Amenities Fair

Comment

CottonwoodGM

Commented on 07/20/2020

Thank you for being a loyal customer! We appreciate the customers in our corner. It makes turning on the lights in the morning that much more fun!

u314160159483

Played On 02/01/2020

Reviews 1

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

2.0

Previously Played

You get what you pay for

Poorly maintained amenities now are matched by the course. Greens are very poorly maintained and fairway is dried out. But for 20 bucks okay.

Conditions Poor

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Fair

Pace Poor

Amenities Poor

Comment

CottonwoodGM

Commented on 07/20/2020

Thank you for leaving a review. We think our course is in great condition and that is verified by the 5-star reviews we have received in the past few days. Hopefully you can make it back out here for a better experience!

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Pablo7216916

Played On 07/09/2020

Reviews 160

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Top 500 Contributor

Previously Played

L-eafy Day

Besides the leafy areas there isn't much to complain about here. Always fun to come out here and link up18. The golf course looks green and lush.

Be ready to LEAF lots of golf balls behind under fallen leafs after your round. Avoid these areas at all cost...LOL!

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

CottonwoodGM

Commented on 07/20/2020

Thank you for leaving a review! We will sending this to our grounds staff to see how we can improve on this.

cookiephnx

Played On 07/07/2020

Reviews 12

Handicap 0-4

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

First Timer

Booked online and the notation was that the cart fee was included but we were charged for the cart when we paid at the pro shop. Everything else was great and thought the course was fun and challenging in really good shape for these hot summer months!

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

CottonwoodGM

Commented on 07/20/2020

Thank you for leaving a 5-star review! All green fees booked on golfnow are walking. Cart can be paid for and rented at check in. Hope to see you back out here again soon!

u2123262021

Played On 07/09/2020

Reviews 4

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

CottonwoodGM

Commented on 07/20/2020

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

dickpatrick

Played On 07/07/2020

Reviews 93

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Hot weather

Used cart

The course is obviously receiving lots of TLC.

It's very apparent that much work and effort is being put in to put the course in good condition.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

CottonwoodGM

Commented on 07/08/2020

Thank you for the review! We are working tirelessly on the course to make sure we are always delivering the best conditions to you!

pacojr

Played On 07/07/2020

Reviews 3

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Excellent

Compared to the other golf courses nearby this has been great maintained due to seasonal conditions and for the price it’s a very good course to play

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Fair

Comment

CottonwoodGM

Commented on 07/08/2020

Thank you for the review. We hope upon your next visit, we may earn that last star! We are always looking to provide 5-star experiences.

John5889596

Played On 07/06/2020

Reviews 16

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Previously Played

Good shape

Course in good shape, a lot of golfers out on the course so pace slowed up after 5 holes. Great value for playing, $33 with cart is a lot better than most courses currently.

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Good

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FAQ

What is the address of Cottonwood Golf Club - Ivanhoe Course?

Cottonwood Golf Club - Ivanhoe Course is located at 3121 Willow Glen Dr, El Cajon, California 92019, San Diego County.

Is Cottonwood Golf Club - Ivanhoe Course open to the public?

Yes, Cottonwood Golf Club - Ivanhoe Course is open to the public.

What year did Cottonwood Golf Club - Ivanhoe Course open?

Cottonwood Golf Club - Ivanhoe Course was built in 1953.

Who designed Cottonwood Golf Club - Ivanhoe Course?

O. W. Moorman and A. C. Sears are the architects of Cottonwood Golf Club - Ivanhoe Course.

What is the par of Cottonwood Golf Club - Ivanhoe Course

The par of Cottonwood Golf Club - Ivanhoe Course is 72.

What is the length of Cottonwood Golf Club - Ivanhoe Course

The length of Cottonwood Golf Club - Ivanhoe Course is 6736 yards.

What is the rating of Cottonwood Golf Club - Ivanhoe Course

The rating of Cottonwood Golf Club - Ivanhoe Course is 78.8.

What is the slope of Cottonwood Golf Club - Ivanhoe Course

The slope of Cottonwood Golf Club - Ivanhoe Course is 137.

What are the course conditions at Cottonwood Golf Club - Ivanhoe Course?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Cottonwood Golf Club - Ivanhoe Course are good.

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