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Cottonwood Golf Club - Ivanhoe Course

3121 Willow Glen Dr, El Cajon, California 92019, San Diego County
(619) 442-9891
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Cottonwood at Rancho San Diego - Ivanhoe
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Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6736 yds
Rating 78.8
Slope 137
Type Public
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Year Built 1953
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Architect(s) O. W. Moorman A. C. Sears
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3.6
3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1295 reviews
77.0%
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  • Conditions
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  • Value
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  • Pace
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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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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges:
Undulating Greens 6
Best For:
Locals 25
Walkers 16
Beginners 12
Location is:
In the 'Burbs 12
Convenient to the City 7
Worth the Drive 7

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u617663302
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Cottonwood IS East county San Diego.

Some places a little rough and some places a little dry

Overall a nice place to play for 18 holes. Staff is always friendly and the cafe is friendly but a little... Vintage. It's a nice flat walk and always fresh air. More pickup trucks than Teslas. I'd rate the greens 95% good. Fairways 80%. If you're in the rough you deserve it. Have fun here

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 05/28/2026

Thanks for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed your round and appreciate your insights on the course conditions. Our team works hard to provide a friendly atmosphere, and we love hearing that you had a good experience. We hope to see you back out on the course soon!

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akent
T O P 250
Reviews 145
Recommended
Played

cottonwood

Green fees too highn ot worth 50. Fairways bad, greens nice, no sand in bunkers.

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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 2.0
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Commented on 05/28/2026

Thank you for your feedback, akent. We appreciate your insights on the green fees and course conditions. We're committed to providing a great experience and will take your comments into consideration as we work on improvements. We hope to welcome you back for a better experience soon!

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KFranzese
T O P 250
Reviews 164
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Bumpy ride

Fairways and dirt cart paths are incredibly bumpy, so much so, that my range finder dislodged a few times.

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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
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KFranzese
T O P 250
Reviews 164
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good Conditions

Very busy on a Friday. Had to wait for carts. Bare fairways from the past are now mostly filled in. Bumpy dirt cart paths and fairways had me holding laser finder from falling off.

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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 05/13/2026

Thanks for your feedback, KFranzese! We're glad you enjoyed your visit despite the busy atmosphere. We're continuously working on improving our course conditions and appreciate your insights on the cart paths and fairways. Your experience helps us enhance our services for everyone. Hope to see you again soon!

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alysjulianne
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Fun Track

I hadn’t played this course since 2022, and I’m really glad I made it back. This was actually my first time playing the back 9, and it ended up being a lot of fun—definitely adds a new appreciation for the layout.

We teed off on a Sunday and the round took about four and a half hours, which honestly isn’t bad at all given the day. The pace felt pretty reasonable throughout.

One thing I noticed was the greens on the back were noticeably faster than the front. I’m guessing that has something to do with aerification being done about a month ago, but either way, they rolled well and kept things interesting.

Overall, a great experience, and I’m already looking forward to getting back out there again soon.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 05/03/2026

Thanks for sharing your experience, Alysjulianne! We're thrilled you enjoyed the back 9 and found the pace of play reasonable. It's great to hear the greens kept things exciting. We look forward to welcoming you back for another round soon!

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jessesun99
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u000007821869
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great golf

Well, the guy behind the counter very friendly. The stuff in first hole very nice and professional. Tee time on time. overall great time and golf.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 05/03/2026

We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience! Our team works hard to ensure everything runs smoothly, and it’s wonderful to know you enjoyed your time on the course. We look forward to welcoming you back for more fantastic rounds!

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pleigh
Reviews 103
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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pleigh
Reviews 103
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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pleigh
Reviews 103
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 05/03/2026

Thank you for your rating, Pleigh! We appreciate your support and are glad you enjoyed your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great visit!

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pleigh
Reviews 103
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 05/03/2026

Thank you for the 4-star rating, Pleigh! We appreciate your support and are glad you enjoyed your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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pleigh
Reviews 103
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 04/19/2026

Thanks for taking the time to leave a rating! We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon. Your experience matters to us, and we’re always looking to improve.

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6BUkZJrsv4SOHvtHJlFj
Reviews 11
Recommended
Played

The greens are getting a little better

The greens have been punched week or two ago. They were better this weekend and playing golf is always fun.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 04/19/2026

Thanks for your feedback! We're glad to hear you had a fun time on the course and noticed improvements in the greens. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back for more great rounds!

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uENJW2504EN
T O P 250
Reviews 161
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 04/12/2026

Thank you for the fantastic rating! We're glad to see you enjoyed your experience. Your support means a lot to us and motivates our team to keep delivering great service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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ChunkOrDuff
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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pleigh
Reviews 103
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 04/05/2026

Thank you for your rating, pleigh! We're glad you enjoyed your experience with us. Your support means a lot, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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bicep
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 04/05/2026

Thanks for taking the time to leave a rating, bicep! We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon for an even better experience. Your input means a lot to us!

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jordanbutler
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Pictures on golf now are a straight up lie.

This course didn’t come close to the expectations I thought I was getting, whoever is saying this course is 3.5/4 or better is truly wrong. Fairways are rock hard and not even good grass. Bunkers are muddy and look like dirt. Greens were just punched so that adds to my disappointment for this course. I highly do not recommend playing here, and will never play here again.

First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
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Commented on 04/05/2026

We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations, Jordan. We appreciate your feedback and are actively working to improve our course conditions. Your insights are valuable to us, and we hope to provide a better experience in the future. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

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Howie991
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Neglected

Course is dried out and seems neglected. Not worth going to.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 2.0
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arrowappraisal
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

dog track

You get what you pay for. I played this course 3 yrs ago, and forgot the name of it when i booked this time. As soon as I rolled in, I knew if was the dog track that i vowed to avoid. No grass in fairways or rough, but greens rolled well. I couldn't book another course on day and time so wound up here. Next time I'll go fishing.

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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
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