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3.9
1587 Reviews (1587)
5 Stars
377
4 Stars
771
3 Stars
254
2 Stars
115
1 Stars
70
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
84.0%
Recommend this course
1311 out of 1587 reviews
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3.8
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.0
81.6%
Recommend this course
31 out of 38 reviews
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4.0
120 Reviews (120)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
54
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
83.3%
Recommend this course
100 out of 120 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
1587 Reviews (1587)

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 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Bang for your buck👌🏼

The only thing I’d like to see more of is the beverage cart. We golf early, usually before 8am. I’d like to see it before the front nine, we did catch it on the 12th. Other that that small thing it’s an awesome course to play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Staffs problem

It happened on Thursday. I book on the vineyard website for 2. As you know you have to have credit card to make a reservation.

When I come for my tee time, the guy at pro shop Mike said. I already paid. I asked him adjust because what i understand i put Credit cards just for reservation. He ruthlessly told me i play or lose money, he will not adjust or anything. I was so disappointed. After finishing the rounds i come back to the shop to terminate my membership. Again he makes me so mad. Then the girl from the bar approached, explained and give me the manager card. She got my phones number and tell me manager will contact me next day. Nothing happened!!!

I really enjoyed the court but the guy like Mike should not working there with his attitude

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

All good

Vineyard nice course getting a bit rough on grass, needs yardage markers 100, 159 ect, enjoyed it, would play it again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

Finally had the opportunity to play here and wish I played here sooner. Well maintained and challenging. I think I might sign up for the players club and I think has one of the best amenities I've seen around here.

Will be back soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Vinyard Escondido

Don't know why I review...this will probably be my last. Management obviously doesn't care...something as simple as filling the ball washers hasn't been done in years! Bunkers not ever prepped in the morning. If it weren't for the Golfnow Hotdeals I'm not certain I'd play here much...

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 129
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

The Vinyard

Everything great, except they need a marshal to help keep up the pace of play, play bunched up on back nine with two to three groups per hole,

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Been a long time

Been a long time since I last played here. The course is in better condition than I remembered and the driving range has been improved with launch monitor.

I'll definitely come back again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Insects

To begin with it was very hot. They can’t do anything about that, but the bugs should be taken care of. I’ve never played anywhere where they swarmed and pestered so much. I felt like pigpen from Charlie Brown, with gnats and mosquitoes instead of dust. Makes it very hard to concentrate when you have them landing and buzzing in your ears, crawling on your arms and legs and trying to make their way into your nose, eyes and mouth!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great time and challenges

One of my favorite places for golf north county inland

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poorly maintained

There were no distance markers of any sort on or near the fairways. Invasive grasses not suitable for fairways were evident on most holes which made it difficult to play consistent shots from the fairway. The rough was, in many cases either boggy or contained areas that were basically hard pan dirt. The greens were in reasonable shape. Staff were great but could not make up for a poorly maintained golf course. Looked like they had an excellent driving range set up with latest technology for golfers to use in assessing their shots.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worthy the $80

I was not impressed with the course. The fairways were not in great shape and there were a lot of muddy area and it seemed to be very mushy and the green were beat up bad The guy at the pro shop was friendly but to order and pick up food . That guy was very cranky and not Pleasant.

He seemed irritated. The started Kevin was very nice and friendly. I haven’t played this course before because of bad conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play

I love the lay out course in good shape the greens slower than expected. I would give it a 5 stars but pace of play for Thursday too slow for me.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

I was staying at a resort in Carlsbad. A friend suggested we play this course and save some money

This course was delightful. I was paired with 3 others to make a 4-some. Luckily they had some local knowledge. Pace of play was ok- at 4 pm in the afternoon on Sunday. The par 3s were backed up for some. I really enjoyed the challenge of the water holes. The price was great. I would have paid 5x more at the resort. The practice facilities were really great with areas for pitching, short game and putting. There were not many women on the course but all holes were gettable for me

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course layout

We loved the course. Driving range was equipped with a trackman. Strange people playing infront of us, started being late and ended up in a fivesome (!) … could have avoided by the starter …

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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