Golfing
Private CoursesRancho Santa Fe Covenant
The Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club is nestled in the heart of the historic Rancho Santa Fe “Covenant” area. The Club’s championship course, long regarded as one of the premier golf venues in the western United States, sets a tone of rustic beauty and elegance for the “Covenant”. The original course, designed by Max Behr, opened in 1927 and was the original site of the Bing Crosby Pro-Am tournament. Long distinguished as one of the finest layouts in California, the course was extensively renovated in 2002, elevating it to one the best-conditioned and best-designed golf venues in the western United States.
The Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club is owned by the Rancho Santa Fe Association. Membership in the Club is available only to members of the Rancho Santa Fe Association, by virtue of ownership of Covenant property. This is a par 72, 18-hole course. Initiation fee and monthly dues required.
5827 Via de la Cumbre
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-3094
The Bridges:
The Bridges, Rancho Santa Fe
The Bridges, Rancho Santa Fe
The Bridges is an exciting 18 hole regulation course located at the The Bridges At Rancho Santa Fe facility in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. From the longest tees it presents 6,901 yards of golf for a par of 71. The private course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., ASGCA and opened in 1999. Its dramatic terrain; deep canyons, lakes, streams and superb landscaping make it both mentally challenging and visually stimulating. The Bridges course is home to ABC-TV’s The Battle at The Bridges. Initiation fee and monthly dues required. A social membership is also offered at the club and is open to homeowners in The Bridges.
18550 Seven Bridges Rd.
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
(858) 756-8700
http://www.thebridgesrsf.com/
Fairbanks Ranch
Fairbanks Ranch is a great 18 hole regulation course located at the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club facility in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. From the longest tees it features 7,225 yards of golf for a par of 72. The course was designed by Ted Robinson, ASGCA/(R)John Harbottle, ASGCA and opened in 1984.
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club was established in 1984 on the site of the Olympic Equestrian Endurance Event. Many of the equestrian jumps remain on the course as fitting adornments in its alluring, natural setting. Our picturesque 27 holes, designed by Ted Robinson, Jr., are broken down into 3 very walk- able courses: The Valley, Lakes and Ocean. Initiation fees and monthly due required.
15150 San Dieguito Road
P.O. Box 8586
Rancho Santa Fe, California 92067
858-259-8819
Del Mar Country Club
Del Mar Country Club is a private sanctuary of natural beauty carved into a secluded valley in the prestigious community of Rancho Santa Fe. The Joseph Lee designed course is just three miles from the beach and popular Del Mar race-track. Ambling brooks, crystal lakes and cascading waterfalls wind their way through the 7,226-yard championship layout. The fairways and greens are noted for their impeccable maintenance, and Del Mar County Club is one of the only courses in the area that transitions from a summer Bermuda grass to a winter Rye, ensuring a perfect playing surface all year long. The course’s classic design featuring five sets of tees makes it playable for the average golfer, yet still challenging for the more advanced. In order to provide the ultimate private club experience, Del Mar Country Club has adopted a ‘NO TEE TIME’ policy, so that members may show up and get started whenever they are ready – just one of the many reasons Del Mar was named “Best Private Course” by Ranch & Coast magazine. Initiation fee and monthly dues required. Club membership is open to both residents and non-residents.
6001 Clubhouse Drive
PO Box 9866
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
(858) 759-5500
www.delmarcountryclub.com
Rancho Santa Fe Farms
The Farms is a private, member-owned equity “golf” club devoted exclusively to golf. With members from Southern California, throughout the country and around the globe, The Farms attracts friendly golfers who share a love for the game and its traditions. We are one of the few true golf clubs which offers a non-resident membership status.
The Fall 2008 issue of Golf Digest/Index named The Farms as one of the top “50 Clubs with the Best Players” in the United States. The Farms was ranked number 14 out of the top 50 and was the only San Diego golf club recognized in the survey. 18 hole course, par 72. Initiation fee and monthly dues required.
8500 St. Andrews Road
P.O. 2769
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
858-756-5585
The Crosby
The Crosby at Rancho Santa Fe is a 722-acre luxurious Southern California golf community located just north of San Diego. It was named as a tribute to Bing Crosby’s love of the game. This beautiful master planned private development features a spectacular 340 foot bridge framing the luxurious aura of the golf community. The Crosby National Golf Club features an 18-hole, par 70 championship golf course designed by PGA star Fred Couples and golf course architect Brian Curley. Initiation fee and monthly dues required.
17481 Bing Crosby Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92127
Mailing address: PO Box 2504
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
858-759-7224 or 858-756-6310
Morgan Run
Morgan Run Resort & Club is located next to a sub-division of Rancho Santa Fe known as Whispering Palms, and is located in the heart of an area rich in heritage in the San Dieguito Valley, approximately 20 miles north of downtown San Diego. In 1960, Roy Canady, a nationally know building contractor and golf course builder, purchased 300 acres and named the area “Whispering Palms”, which was described as “an area of unlimited sunshine and tropical climate.” In 1993, the name was changed to Morgan Run by Cobblestone Properties, who purchased the Club from Ted Vallas. Architect: David Rainville. Redesigned in 1996 by Jay Morrish. 27 holes, three courses varying from par 71 to par 72. Initiation fee and monthly dues required.
5690 Cancha de Golf
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
(858) 756-3255 golf shop
(858) 756-2471 club house
SantaLuz
Santaluz is San Diego’s Premier Golf Community located adjacent to Fairbanks Ranch and Rancho Santa Fe. The Santaluz Club is nestled in the heart of this 3,800-acre village whose highest knolls offer panoramic views of the coast. Designed by Rees Jones. The natural habitat of golden rolling hills and timeless traditional California architecture of the homes and clubhouses create an authentic early California setting, unlike any other in the region. 18 hole course. Maximum of 400 golf memberships sold. Initiation fee and monthly dues required.
8170 Caminito Santaluz East
San Diego, CA 92127
858-759-3120 www.Santaluz.com
The Grand Del Mar Golf Club
The Grand Del Mar Golf Club was designed by nationally acclaimed golf course architect Tom Fazio, who is known for his keen ability to marry environmental design with challenging but fair courses. This luxury golf resort and residential enclave is the only Fazio creation in San Diego. The 7,160-yard par-72 golf course winds through the beautiful Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve and spreads over more than 380 lush acres.
The course’s dramatic elevations and 78 strategically placed bunkers make for a challenging and unforgettable golf experience. Lined by thick chaparral and colorful sage, most of the fairways are ample and gently sloped toward the middle. 18 hole course. Initiation fees and monthly dues required.
5200 Grand Del Mar Way
San Diego, CA 92130
858-314-1930 and 858-509-2145
www.TheGrandDelMar.com/golf
info@thegrandgolfclub.com
Lomas Santa Fe Country Club Golf Course
Our 18-hole, par 72 Billy Bell-designed championship course is tough yet forgiving. Generous fairways give you plenty of grass to aim for, while well-positioned bunkers are ready to claim errant shots. Spectacular ocean views will test your focus as will our undulating greens. Initiation fees and monthly dues required.
1505 Lomas Santa Fe Drive
Solana Beach, CA 92075
858-755-6768 858-755-1547
La Jolla Country Club
Designed by architect William F Bell. Located above the village of La Jolla, this venerable par 72 golf course, perhaps best characterized for its Kikuyu fairway grass, uneven lies, and small fast greens, offers a fair and interesting challenge to golfers of all levels. Breathtaking views of the Pacific and gentle ocean breezes make a round of golf always enjoyable for its members and guests.
After your round, the Club’s Monterey Colonial-style clubhouse is one of the best facilities in the area. With multiple dining rooms to choose from, members and guests always enjoy spectacular views of the Pacific and the Village of La Jolla while dining at our Club. Initiation fees and monthly dues required. Membership is by invitation only.
7301 High Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-2505
La Costa Golf Course
The best thing about playing La Costa is that anyone can measure their performance against the best players in the world. For golfers of all abilities, La Costa Golf Resort & Spa is a dream come true. The two PGA Championship 18-hole courses are both beautiful and traditional in design and home to the exciting World Golf Championships – the Accenture Match Play Championship. At La Costa Golf Resort & Spa you can experience the courses which have challenged the PGA Tour’s finest golfers for over thirty years. Designed by Dick Wilson. Re-designed by Joseph Lee. Par 72, 73, 74. Initiation fee and monthly dues required.
Costa Del Mar Road
Carlsbad, CA 92009
1.800.854.5000
www.lacosta.com/golf
Public Courses
Torrey Pines Golf Course
Designed by legendary course architect William P. Bell and completed by his son, William F. Bell, Torrey Pines opened in 1957, and offers two 18-hole Championship courses; the North and South courses. Both courses test a player’s skill with tight fairways, lush rough, as well as trees, bunkers, sand and often challenging weather conditions. On the South Course, there are many holes with direct views of the Pacific, a hundred yards below the links, and several more with views of a huge natural canyon. The North Course offers several holes that are situated high atop the bluffs overlooking the coastline.
In 2001, celebrated golf course designer Rees Jones was given the task of remodeling the South Course, an endeavor that has been met with almost universal acclaim. Now an impressive 7,607 yards in length, the Torrey Pines South Course was selected to host the 2008 US Open Championship.
Torrey Pines is a municipal course, owned and maintained by the City of San Diego. In addition to the North and South courses, facilities include a driving range, practice putting greens, food/beverage carts and a restaurant/grill at the Lodge at Torrey Pines which is adjacent to the golf course.
This is a “must play” course and is listed in the Top 100 courses by Golf Magazine!
11480 North Torrey Pines Rd.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 581-7171 or Toll-free (877) 581-7171
Four Seasons Resort Aviara Golf Club
Honored in 2008 as Condé Nast Traveler’s number one golf resort in Southern California, Four Seasons Resort Aviara Golf Club offers superb golf facilities.
The course is sculpted around natural topography, with water hazards positioned as visual extensions of the lagoon. The club includes a 32,000-square-foot (3,000-square-metre), two-storey Spanish colonial clubhouse with a complete golf shop. Designed by Arnold Palmer. Ranked as the #1 course by Golf Magazine in 2006.
For golf reservations or information, please call 1 (760) 603-6900.
Lomas Santa Fe Executive Golf Course
Lomas Santa Fe Executive Golf Course is one of the best “Little-Big” courses you’ll ever play! At Par 56 and a couple of Par 4s including one that takes up 250 yards of this 2300 yard layout, this is a fun and challenging round of golf that won’t beat you up or take all day to play. This is one of the best upscale, well-maintained executive golf courses in San Diego County.
1580 Sun Valley Road
Solana Beach, CA 92075
858-755-0195
Encinitas Ranch Golf Course
The Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, located on rolling hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean, is one of the City’s gems. The City owns the course and administers the operations contract. Daily operations of the course have been contracted to J.C. Resorts. Par 72 course.
1275 Quail Gardens Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-1936 or 1-800-662-6439
http://www.jcgolf.com/courses-encinitas.
Barona Creek Golf Club
This was the first 18-hole golf course built on a California Indian reservation. Designed by Gary Roger Baird and Todd Eckenrode, each hole is an island of green between large expanses of rolling hills, rock formations, and native plants. This course is as tough as the rugged terrain that surrounds it. The natural features of the Barona Creek Golf Club complement a course designed to challenge, satisfy, and reward players of every skill level. Its native elegance, with gently flowing creeks, hardy California oaks, and native sods and grasses, lends a simple charm and rustic beauty, but its distinctive course design elevates it to championship caliber.
Over 100 bunkers and strategically placed natural obstacles, including an oak that splits the first fairway, contribute to a challenging championship course. This innovative architecture is matched by the unparalleled sophistication of the club’s equipment, including an uplink GPS system on every cart, and our outstanding staff of golf professionals.
Ranked as the top 5 courses in California by Golf Week Magazine
Wildcat Canyon Road
Lakeside, CA 92040
1-888-7-BARONA
www.barona.com
Coronado Golf Course
Opened in 1957, Coronado Municipal Golf Course is one of the most scenic public golf courses in San Diego, with the San Diego Bay running alongside four holes and views of the city and mountains beyond. There are dramatic views of the Coronado Bridge and Hotel Del Coronado.
This flat course is easy to walk. Since Coronado is built on sand reclaimed from the bottom of the bay, when rain closes other area courses, this one’s usually open.
200 Visalia Row
Coronado, CA 92118
619-435-3122
www.golfcoronado.com
The Crossings at Carlsbad
The Crossings was named for the five bridges – or crossings – that were designed into the course to meet existing environmental and topographic conditions. Nineteen years in the making, this is Carlsbad’s first municipal golf course but has the feel of an upscale resort. At $70 million, it may well be the most expensive municipal golf course construction effort in the nation.
Designed by Greg Nash and managed by Kemper Sports, this is a championship caliber course with the Pacific Ocean and acres of California Coastal Sage as its backdrop. This is an 18-hole course. There is a 28,000 sq. ft. clubhouse and a state-of-the-art practice area.
5800 The Crossing Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-444-1800
www.thecrossingsatcarlsbad.com
Maderas Golf Club
Designed by Johnny Miller and Robert Muirgraves, this course is tucked away amidst the rolling hills of north San Diego. The creative designers interlaced 3 lakes, 5 waterfalls, rock outcroppings, forests, and over 40 acres of natural wildflowers. The Italian villa-style clubhouse features vast views of the course and award-winning cuisine.
17750 Old Coach Road
Poway, CA 92064
858-451-8100
www.maderasgolf.com
Mt. Woodson Golf Club
Designed around a historic rock mansion built in 1921, Mt. Woodson is located in the rugged natural setting of the Ramona Valley. Designed by Schmidt/Curley architects, the dramatic elevation changes have inspired pet names for the holes, such as “The Chute,” “The Plunge,” and “The Razor’s Edge.” ~ Golf Digest calls this course one of the “most beautiful, unique courses in California, citing its superb condition and panoramic views.” This is a unique golf experience for golfers of all levels.
16422 N. Woodson Drive
Ramona, CA 92065
760-788-3555
www.mtwoodsongc.com
Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course
The only San Diego golf course to have hosted both PGA Tour and LPGA events, Rancho Bernardo Inn boasts tree-lined fairways set against the backdrop of the San Pasqual mountains.
This course is owned by the AAA Four-Diamond Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Resort and Spa, which is a mission-style resort reminiscent of a country estate. The Inn houses El Bizcocho, Zagat Survey’s highest-rated San Diego restaurant, but golfers can enjoy a meal on the charming outdoor patio overlooking the course. Rancho Bernardo Inn’s golf course was designed by William F. Bell and is managed by JC Resorts.
17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive
San Diego, CA 92128
1-877-517-9340
www.ranchobernardoinn.com/golf
Steele Canyon Golf Club
Designed by Gary Player, this 27-hole Championship course was given a 4-star rating by Golf Digest for four consecutive years. Each nine-hole course has distinct features: the rugged Canyon course with dramatic elevations; the Ranch course winding through the fields of a working ranch; and the Meadows course with woodlands and streams.
3199 Stonefield Drive
Jamul, CA 91935
619-441-6900
www.steelecanyon.com/sites/courses
Cottonwood Golf Course
The Ivanhoe course features long and challenging holes and is the course that the PGA Tour had used for several years for it’s Monday Qualifying Tournament for the Buick Invitational. Featuring some of the tougher driving holes in the county and reachable par 5′s, the Ivanhoe course has proven itself to be a great test for both skilled players and higher handicap players alike.
The Lakes course features tight, tree-lined fairways and small, undulating greens. Considered one of the tightest golf courses off the tee, it places a premium on accuracy both off the tee and into the greens.
3121 Willow Glen
El Cajon, CA 92019
619-442-9891
www.cottonwoodgolf.com
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