A sunset view of a hole at St. Mark Golf Course.
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3.8
853 Reviews (853)
5 Stars
208
4 Stars
407
3 Stars
142
2 Stars
55
1 Stars
41
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.3
80.4%
Recommend this course
719 out of 853 reviews
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3.9
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
78.4%
Recommend this course
29 out of 37 reviews
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3.9
98 Reviews (98)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
82.7%
Recommend this course
81 out of 98 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Style Traditional
Par 71
Length 6398 yards
Slope 129
Rating 71.7

Formerly known as St. Mark Golf Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1963
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Spa

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Reviews

3.8
853 Reviews (853)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
Patio Dining 25
19th Hole Specials 11
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 21
Elevation Changes 17
Narrow Fairways 15
This course/club is great for:
Locals 36
Seniors 24
Walkers 13
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 22
Convenient to the City 18
Worth the Drive 11

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Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Not bad.

Overall not bad. Greens were in good condition. Pace of play was decent. I would recommend.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in poor shape

I've played here several times and this was the first time the course was really in poor shape. Possibly from all the rain but doesn't look like it has been attended to. Otherwise I usually enjoy playing the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

False hope

Guy at pro shop said the conditions were the best he’s seen in 12 years which is laughable. Used to play this course regularly and it’s currently in poor conditions. Not to mention lots of issues with the carts. Had to switch carts at 9 as ours wouldn’t move even though on the cart path. Second cart wasn’t much better

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Truly enjoyed playing there for the first time. Greens were fast, most 3 putts I've had in years. Some of the views are breathtaking, worth the drive from Chula Vista.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice tee boxes, very fast greens

Course is in good shape, it historically doesn’t drain well and can be very swampy in some areas. Most of the tee boxes were very nice, most greens were very nice, but extremely fast. Worth the money if you get a hot deal, otherwise can be pricey if you add a cart rental to normal tee time rates.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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 1
Skill Intermediate
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wet and rough

The course was close to unplayable and the prison refused to give a discount. The cart path is shocking and needs to be fixed

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
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Commented on 03/18/2024

Course is over rated. Wet in many spots Carts can't go many places without stopping Cart paths are terrible. Needs work Would not play it again.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways under water

It’s a real nice course, but at that time, half of the fairways were under water. You often could nur get to your ball without getting water in your shoes.
Without rain the days before, it would have been very nice.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Drying out, getting better

After the big storms the course is recovering well. The rough is up and this course has a history of not draining well, so lift clean and place is your best bet.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

The course was a great mix of difficult holes and accessible ones. Would definitely recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The links

Always enjoy playing a round and then having a drink and meal after.
Staff is always attentive and the food is excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Walking Rate Not Clear...Then didn't get to use the Cart alot.

My disappointment with this course is two-fold:

1. They list a walking rate price when almost all other courses list prices with a cart included. GolfNow should not allow this apples to oranges comparison. Had to pay an additional $24 for a riding cart.

2. And that led to the second surprise which was not disclosed in the pro shop before I rented the cart. At least FIVE of the par 4 holes were cart path only! You don't find that out until the GPS on the cart restricts you. So the cart was only useful on about half of the holes.

The final frustration was a foursome that was at least two holes behind, making several groups wait at every tee box. No marshals around...

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No breathing room

Pace of play was gridlock entire round. Good luck if you're parnered with someone who loses a ball. Not enjoyable knowing you have to play mistake free golf all outing.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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