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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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3.6
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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
Golf Season Year Round
Architect(s) O. W. Moorman A. C. Sears
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3.6
3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1267 reviews
76.4%
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1267
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  • Conditions
    3.2
  • Value
    3.8
  • Layout
    3.8
  • Friendliness
    4.4
  • Pace
    3.7
  • Amenities
    3.3
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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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pleigh
Reviews 101
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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gregorio10
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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1Joedaddy
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
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 3.0
Amenities 2.0
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RG4BE3F8F579CAFA50B8
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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akent
T O P 250
Reviews 141
Recommended
Played

cottonwood

Still improving, best french fries in town. Kevin in pro shop is the best.

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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 05/18/2025

Thanks for your feedback, akent! We’re thrilled you love our fries and appreciate your recognition of Kevin. We're always striving to improve and your support means a lot. Keep enjoying those fries, and we hope to earn that fifth star next time!

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chgodiego
T O P 1000
Reviews 87
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u314161436749
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314162114557
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Advanced
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 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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zoojosh
Reviews 71
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 05/18/2025

Thanks for the fantastic rating, Josh! We appreciate your support and are glad to know you had a great experience. Come back and visit soon!

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mykmart
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
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Commented on 05/18/2025

Thank you for the 4-star rating! We appreciate your support and are glad to know you had a positive experience. If you have any suggestions or thoughts on how we can improve, we'd love to hear them!

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viedma
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 04/12/2025

Thank you, Viedma, for your rating! We appreciate your support and are glad you had a positive experience. If there's anything specific you'd like to share in the future, we're always here to listen.

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coach411
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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zoojosh
Reviews 71
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 04/12/2025

Thanks for the fantastic rating, zoojosh! We’re delighted to see you enjoyed your experience. Your support means a lot to us. Looking forward to serving you again soon!

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mykmart
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
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Commented on 04/12/2025

Thank you for the 4-star rating, mykmart! We appreciate your support and are glad to have you with us. If there's anything specific you'd like to see or share, we're all ears!

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gassia16
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 04/12/2025

Thank you, Gassia! We appreciate your support and are glad to see you enjoyed your experience. Your rating means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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moegordon
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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chas980
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Played

4 hours to play 14 holes

The pace of play here is extremely slow. There are no marshals on the course to maintain the pace of play. We just could not take standing around any more so we left after 14 holes and 4 hours on the course.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 2.0
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Commented on 03/29/2025

Hi Chas, we appreciate your feedback and understand your frustration with the slow pace of play. We're actively looking into ways to improve the overall experience for our guests. Your input is valuable, and we hope to provide a better experience on your next visit. Thank you for sharing!

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chgodiego
T O P 1000
Reviews 87
Recommended
Played

Aeration

greens were freshly punched and there was no mention of in when booking

Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 03/29/2025

Hi, I’m sorry to hear about your experience. We aim for clear communication and appreciate your feedback. We'll improve our booking process to ensure updates like course conditions are mentioned. Thank you for bringing this to our attention!

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dstew8
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beware, major maintenance!

Very disappointed that GolfNow did not give an alert for course maintenance. Only nine holes were open and the greens were punched with big holes and heavily sanded. Definitely would not have gone if I had known.

GolfNow should have communicated with the course and warned customers of the maintenance and 9 hole closure.

NO EXCUSE!

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 03/29/2025

Hi dstew8, we’re sorry to hear about your experience. We strive to provide accurate and timely updates, and we regret that Golf now fell short this time. Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll work on improving our communication regarding course conditions. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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KFranzese
T O P 250
Reviews 161
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

NO NOTICE

We had no notice that the back 9 was punched and sanded on our day of play. Course then allowed double play of the front nine. BUT, this was impossible due to their miss management of the tee times. Upon finishing the first 9, the first tee box had at least 9 groups waiting to play. This would be over an hour wait to get the second 9 in. UNACCEPTABLE. POOR SCHEDULING. Seems routine for this course to be FUBAR.

Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 03/29/2025

Hi KFranzese, we appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about your experience. We are going to work on communication and scheduling for our next punch cycle. Your concerns are important to us, and we’ll work on improving for future visits. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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