With over 90 courses located throughout the region, San Diego has quickly become a golf lover's delight. Named "One of the Top 50 Golf Destinations in the World" by Golf Digest, the region has a variety of courses thanks to blue skies, temperate climates and beautiful terrain. The destination also plays hosts to two PGA tour events at La Jolla's Torrey Pines Golf Course: the Buick Invitational and the U.S.Open Tournament in 2008. Some of San Diego's best and most beautiful courses are north of downtown such as Maderas, Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course, Salt Creek Golf Club, and Mt. Woodson.
While most golfers are familiar with San Diego's world famous courses, our golf scene has so many other incredible options you’ll have a hard time choosing. To get you into the swing of things, listed below are the 20 best golf courses in San Diego recommended by sandiegogolf.com. For more options visit jcgolf.com.
Arrowood Golf Course
760-967-8400
www.arrowoodgolf.com
One of San Diego's newest courses set in the scenic hills of San Diego’s North County has a 6,721-yard championship course for golfers of all abilities. |
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Aviara Golf Club
760-603-6900
www.fourseasons.com/aviara/golf
Designed by Arnold Palmer, this beautiful course overlooking the Batiquitos Lagoon is just 35 miles north of downtown. |
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Balboa Park Golf Course
619-235-1184
This 18-hole municipal course is conveniently located minutes from downtown and delivers spectacular views of the San Diego skyline. |
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Carlton Oaks Golf Course
619-448-8500
www.carltonoaksgolf.com
Just 20 minutes from downtown, this Dye-Designed course meanders through cool creeks, majestic lakes and over 400 mature trees. |
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Carmel Mt. Ranch Golf Club
858-487-9224
www.clubcmr.com
Beautiful and challenging, this course has hosted prestigious tournaments on the PGA TOUR and offers breathtaking panoramic mountain and valley views. |
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Eagle Crest Golf Club
760-737-9762
www.eaglecrestgc.com
Created for players of all skill levels, this course in the secluded San Pasqual Valley recently gathered a 3-1/2 star rating from Golf Digest. |
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Eastlake Country Club
619-482-5757
www.eastlakecountryclub.com
Golfers of all skills can take in stunning views of Mount Miguel as they enjoy this Ted Robinson-designed course. |
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La Costa Golf Resort
760-438-9111
www.lacosta.com/golf
A golfer’s dream-come-true, this resort offers two championship courses with a history of hosting legends of the game. |
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Maderas Golf Course
858-451-8100
www.maderasgolf.com
Enjoy a thrilling day of golf as this course winds through cliffs, rock outcroppings, creeks and forests. |
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Mt. Woodson Golf Club
760-788-3555
www.mtwoodson.com
With its mix of natural beauty and dramatic hillside holes, this course provides a memorable and enjoyable experience. |
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Cross Creek Golf Club
800-506-3402
www.crosscreekgolfclub.com
Groves of old oak, rippling creeks and the design of legendary Arthur Hills make this challenging course a golfer’s paradise. |
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Pala Mesa Golf Resort
760-728-5881
www.palamesa.com
This beautifully manicured 18-hole, Par 72 course is one of the regions’ most challenging. |
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Rancho Bernardo Inn
858-674-8470
www.ranchobernardoinn.com
This recently renovated championship course will challenge golfers as they enjoy the peaceful, tree-lined surroundings. |
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Riverwalk Golf Club
619-296-4653
www.riverwalkgc.com
Walk in the footsteps of PGA legends at this historic, newly reborn course prominently featuring the San Diego River in its layout. |
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Steele Canyon Golf Club
619-441-6900
www.steelecanyon.com
With a four-star rating by Golf Digest, this Gary Player designed course offers breathtaking elevations and challenges for all skill levels. |
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Sycuan Golf Resort
619-442-3425
www.sycuanresort.com
The site of numerous PGA, LPGA, USGA and SCGA championships, this scenic course has been called the best Executive Golf Course in San Diego. |
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Temecula Creek Inn
951-676-2405
www.temeculacreekinn.com
Set in Southern California’s picturesque wine country, this stunning 27-hole championship course has received Golf Digest’s coveted 4-star rating. |
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Salt Creek Golf Club (Formerly The Auld Course)
619-482-4666
www.saltcreekgc.com
San Diego’s newest championship course is nestled in Mt. Miguel’s peaceful foothills and reveals incredible ocean views. |
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The Vineyard Golf Club
760-735-9545
www.vineyardatescondido.com
Designed by renowned architect David Rainville, this course provides equal parts challenge and inspiration. |
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Torrey Pines Golf Course
858-552-1786
www.torreypinesgolfcourse.com
Situated on breathtaking bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this course annually hosts the PGA TOUR at the Buick Invitational and will host the 2008 U.S. OPEN. |
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Twin Oaks Golf Club
760-591-4700
www.twinoaksgolf.com
Adjacent to a protected wildlife habitat, this picturesque course is both challenging and relaxing. |
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