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3.9
1592 Reviews (1592)
5 Stars
378
4 Stars
772
3 Stars
256
2 Stars
116
1 Stars
70
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
83.9%
Recommend this course
1315 out of 1592 reviews
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3.7
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.0
81.0%
Recommend this course
34 out of 42 reviews
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4.0
122 Reviews (122)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
55
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
82.8%
Recommend this course
101 out of 122 reviews
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Course Highlights
The layout earns high praise for its challenging slopes, water features, and strategic design that rewards smart course management. Friendly staff, solid conditions, and strong value make this a reliable San Diego area course worth revisiting.

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Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 70
Length 6531 yards
Slope 126
Rating 71.0
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The Vineyard at Escondido Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1993
Golf Season Year round
Architect David Rainville

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Nike Golf Learning Center"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.9
1592 Reviews (1592)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 51
Watching the Game 18
Brunch 14
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 85
Bunkers 76
Elevation Changes 69
This course/club is great for:
Locals 88
Advanced Golfers 50
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 44
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 67
Worth the Drive 50
In the 'Burbs 41

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unfortunately prior conditions

This has always been my goto course when im looking to play within a few days. Its always been in great condition and always fun to play. The layout is very challenging but fair and not real long. However, this round was extremely disappointing. The greens were punch what looks to be a day or two prior, with large holes and lots of sand. There was no mention of this on the website and still charged full rate. The course itself was also very poorly maintained and bunkers had little to no sand. I will give it another chance but not until they get their act together. Don't recommend playing it until then.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Never in ideal shape

Whenever I play here, there’s always something less than ideal. This time, the sand was like concrete—it’s been that way for at least a year now. The fairways were great, though. Greens were being aerated, which is understandable but they should have given a discount due to that. The layout is a good one, though.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 63
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Vinyard at Escondido

My entire group was unaware that greens had been punched and sanded, making putting extremely frustrating. Also, as is typical at this course, bunkers devoid of sand and ball washers devoid of water. Shows a lack of caring by management...

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 63
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Vinyard Escondido

Bunkers, as always, need work/sand...

Also, small things like empty/dry ball washers and divot fillers are easy fixes that always seem to be neglected.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Overall a great day.... minus a few of the staff

Proshop staff was super rude, but everything else was great!

We initially had 6 and only 5 show up and they wouldn't refund or even offer a credit, bucket balls or nothing for the extra player. I also had to show them my phone just to prove that i tried call 3 times in advance to notify them and the response as "Ive been here all day and never got a phone call". Straight out lied to my face as i showed him my phone history.

Then later we got stuck behind a twosome so ended up with 5 players (Which i understand is frowned upon). However, we were still held up by the twosome in front of us and they had an issue with our 5 instead of the two holding u the groups.

Such a nice location with great surrounding (Wineries, views, etc...) to bad our day started off so bad!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in mostly good shape

Course was good, greens very good. Pace of play slow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun and challenging

The Vineyard is a fun but challenging course. The greens are well maintained and fast. The fairways and roughs are in pretty decent shape most of the time. Some narrow fairways with some wide open ones, and most have some undulation to them. The only thing I’d say is not up to par would be the sand traps. Although nicely maintained, they’re always hard. But, who cares about that? Hopefully you’re not playing out of them too often. Again, this is a fun yet challenging course. I do recommend giving it a try or two, or play it often. It will challenge you.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Fun course always in good shape. Very challenging right out of the gates first 3 holes, but after that very fair and fun. Highly recommend it. Driving range has shot tracker which is a nice tough as well and several putting greens to choose from.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well dressed vineyard!

Course was in great condition. Love the layout. And the facilities at this course are the best. Was great to see GM Jose Gomez. He is a very respectful and professional manager. Always a pleasure to see the results of successful leadership. Jose and his team have done a fantastic job. Wish I lived closer so I could join their players club.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Staff in restaurant

The young lady at there restaurant should get 1000 stars!!! She was amazing in the way she helped me get the right thing to eat and right timing to get out onvthe course in time!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The worst - not worth more than $40 bucks

The actual design of the golf course is not too bad. The conditions, however, were absolutely horrible torn up fairways divots all over the place. Greens with ball markers all over the place. Just a really really bad condition golf course for the money that I paid. It's worth it for about $40-45 bucks Max. Other than that, stay away from this place. Terrible.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Previously Played

Many bunkers hardpan dirt with large rocks. Back 9 has some drainage issues with mudholes. Greens are in good condition. Staff and layout are great!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Suer slow

Like the course but they ran out of golf carts and pace of play was horrendous

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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