Goat Hill Park
Rating Snapshot
About
Located in Oceanside, Goat Hill Park originally opened in 1952 as a nine-hole course called Center City Golf Course. It was the first golf course in San Diego County and in the 1980s was designated as protected public land that cannot be developed without a public vote. The course was redesigned in the 1990s into an 18-hole short course and soon became known by locals as "Goat Hill." The course was threatened by development in 2014 but the local community fought the plans at city hall and a new management team led by local residents John Ashworth, David Emerick and Geoff Cunningham assumed management of the golf course. Using volunteer corps of tradesman and citizens along with dedicated staff, they renovated and revitalized Goat Hill to its current state. The course features one par 5 on its par-65 layout and features long views from its perch on a hill. It also has a full driving range, pro shop as well as disc golf interwoven into the layout.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 65 | 4454 yards | 66.9 | 140 |
| White | 65 | 4139 yards | 65.4 | 139 |
| White (W) | 65 | 4139 yards | 67.5 | 138 |
| Green | 65 | 3815 yards | 64.3 | 132 |
| Green (W) | 65 | 3815 yards | 66.5 | 130 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 64.6/103 W: 66.3/106 | 290 | 182 | 289 | 328 | 145 | 179 | 162 | 328 | 135 | 2038 | 305 | 175 | 329 | 175 | 285 | 451 | 346 | 178 | 300 | 2544 | 4582 |
| White M: 63.0/99 W: 64.7/102 | 275 | 169 | 289 | 300 | 135 | 165 | 150 | 310 | 119 | 1912 | 279 | 160 | 308 | 167 | 271 | 443 | 319 | 153 | 288 | 2388 | 4300 |
| Green M: 60.2/92 W: 61.6/95 | 261 | 146 | 200 | 279 | 118 | 138 | 113 | 284 | 97 | 1636 | 256 | 126 | 249 | 157 | 213 | 410 | 306 | 116 | 266 | 2099 | 3735 |
| Handicap | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 65 |
Course Details
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Disc GolfAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2015 #5)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Goat Hill Park, hole 5 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 10/11/2019
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Goat Hill Park, hole 9 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 10/11/2019
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Goat Hill Park, hole 16 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 10/11/2019
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The sun sets at Goat Hill Park. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 10/11/2019
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Hole 1 Marker Photo submitted by Johnmaino on 03/01/2019
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Pat ripping it! Photo submitted by Johnmaino on 03/01/2019
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Short game in action! Photo submitted by Johnmaino on 03/01/2019
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Johnny ripping a hybrid to the center of the fairway! Photo submitted by Johnmaino on 03/01/2019
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 10/11/2018
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 10/11/2018
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 10/11/2018
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 10/11/2018
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Photo submitted by santoni on 04/29/2016
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Photo submitted by cconroywindstream on 11/18/2014
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Photo submitted by cconroywindstream on 11/18/2014
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driveway fairway Photo submitted by u000008122789 on 06/01/2014
Don't waste your time or money here
The course is in very poor condition and the layout is confusing along with questionable signage between holes. The tee boxes, fairways and greens could use regular watering. The tee boxes are so hard it's difficult to place a tee in the ground. At one point I hammered a tee in with my driver.
The only positive thing was fast play because there was no one ahead of us.
The hidden gem!
First time golfing here…I suggest you check the lay of the land before you start your round. Course is fun, challenging and the greens are pristine. We had a great time and will most definitely will return. Side note, staff is amazing!
Favorite Vacation Course
My son's and I have been playing The Goat for 7 years. We travel there each November. We have seen this place change each year from rough greens and no fairways to a beautiful, fun, challenging short course.
The staff has always been great.
Pace of play has always been good.
We love it there and look forward to years of rounds to come. Keep up the great work Goat Herd.
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Great day at the Goat!
I was surprised by all the new upgrades and the green fairways. Very fun.
Goat hill
Goat hill is a great, fun, mid length course that has reachable par 4s. Interesting layout with a lot of elevation change which keeps it interesting from start to finish. Par is 64 and is always a good time with a great atmosphere with great folks, great food, great pro shop/ range/putting greens. Everything.. it’s always a pleasure coming down to play. Thanks GOAT !
Improved
Had not played here for about 5 or more years.
I heard good things about it.
So, I wanted to try it again.
I love all the changes made and being made.
Good job staff.
Goat hill
You can’t just play this course once. You need a few rounds to see where to hit shots. Fun course.
Fun but weird
You will have fun playing this course. Some would consider it "goofy golf" because of some of the extreme terrain and blind shots. You definitely have some unconventional shots. Best to play with a local that has played it before. Only the most fit should attempt to walk. The greens were in very good shape but a bit shaggy elsewhere. There is not enough land for 18 holes but they shoehorned it in. Get used to "fore".
Fun day at goat hill as usual
Goat hill is a great course. It has everything a player could want. Nice range/practice area. Great course layout and conditions. Great Food. Friendly staff. Layer back, chilled out atmosphere. Even a caddy program which is great to see. Very friendly and informative starter. Always a plus. Starts things out on the right foot. Always a pleasure !.. 5 stars all the way ! Thanks Goat Hill !
Love Goat
Fun time to work on iron play. Holes play longer than distance due to wind and hilly terrain.
If you don’t drive far start from a good grass layout and continue.
I am 86 and have lost distance on putting. - suggest hitting from first grass arraign par 4 and 5 great scoring are to be made- you must hit straight.
