A view from a tee at Maderas Golf Club.
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4.7
869 Reviews (869)
5 Stars
679
4 Stars
139
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
94.1%
Recommend this course
819 out of 869 reviews
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4.7
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.2%
Recommend this course
47 out of 51 reviews
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4.8
147 Reviews (147)
5 Stars
129
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.6%
Recommend this course
139 out of 147 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7167 yards
Slope 142
Rating 75.2
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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent/Poa Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Johnny Miller (2000) Robert Muir Graves (2000)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Amex MasterCard Visa card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No denim or tee shirts permitted.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.7
869 Reviews (869)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 32
Patio Dining 21
19th Hole Scenic Views 20
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 59
Undulating Greens 45
Forced Carries 44
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 45
Advanced Golfers 44
A Weekend Splurge 41
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 41
In the 'Burbs 24
Convenient to the City 21

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Birthday round with my Son

Had a great day at Madera's celebrating my son's 19th.
We both made a couple bogies pars and a few tweets.
The greens were tricky and fast.. The courses in great condition.
The front nine played a little slow because of a foursome two groups ahead but they quit at the turn... Back 9 in under two hours..
We might make it a tradition.)))

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Great course but a bit pricey

Great area and course lay-out. They do really treat all golfers with top priority. I do believe the cost should be more around the 120-140 range even for non-deals. I would play here again only on a special that brings the cost down 20-40 dollars.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A must to play in the San Diego area

Great course great conditions great staff. A good challenge for any golfer. Make sure t practice you putting as the greens are very tricky

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beyond beautiful. Great, Golf.

First time ever were playing atMaderas.
The staff was great all the way through. The starter sent off a group that wasn’t scheduled in front of us. It was about on hole number seven after we were really cruising along nicely on pace that everything jammed up. We waited virtually every shot from there to the end of the round. Not acceptable, and if it happens again, I will ask for my money back.

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

Rollicking Fun

While a bit disappointed by the conditions (in particular the fringes - chipping and putting was a crap shoot with sprigs and tufts of competing grasses wreaking havoc), the overall fun factor won out thanks to the rolling, rollicking fairways and elevation changes. Staff were great and ver friendly. The southwest wrap we had for lunch was stuffed within an inch of its life.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic lay out in the hills overlooking San Diego

Great lay out. Very challenging with lots of elevation change, great bunkering and interesting shots. It was very wet and cart paths only after storms the day before which slowed the round. Would love to play again!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First round at Maderas

Regarding course numerous challenging par 4s wind through the Poway canyons. Greens are large with some undulations but run pure. Fairways primarily in front of you just a couple with visual misperceptions making it hard to see landing spots and sharp doglegss require your attention so not to run through fairway. The staff and service was top notch. Pro shop very easy to reach and communicate with schedule changes. Plenty of golf gear avaliable for purchase. Food and bar available as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Overhyped & Way Overpriced

Listen, this course is good, but it’s nowhere near what they are asking. $280-$325 this weekend?! Stop it. This is the type of course that overcharges for what they are and gives golf a bad name. They also seem to be buying reviews. No way this course rates 5 stars. If that’s the case, these people rating it don’t know what a great golf course is. Smh

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best courses in San diego

"If you're looking for a challenging golf course near San Diego, this is the top pick. Expect fast greens that are tough to read, and fairways with tricky undulations. Every tee shot is a test of skill, and playing here feels like you're constantly solving complex problems."

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

Great Golf Experience

I marked everything great except the cost. But the experience was great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome!

This course is awesome!! Great layout. Excellent conditions. Super fast greens. Friendly staff. Worth every penny.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Really enjoyed playing here. The course conditions were great. Some challenging holes. The course Marshall helped the pace of play by having the slow group in front of us skip a hole- kudos to him.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough but beautiful

The course is very picturesque. Tough track. Have to have your “A” game on. Greens are tough. Highly recommended. The course layout and scenic views do make up for a bad round. Will definitely play it again

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

Incredible round

All the way around a best in class experience. Couldn’t of asked for a better time

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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