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4.8
886 Reviews (886)
5 Stars
694
4 Stars
141
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
95.2%
Recommend this course
836 out of 886 reviews
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4.9
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
47
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
98.1%
Recommend this course
51 out of 52 reviews
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4.8
148 Reviews (148)
5 Stars
130
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.3%
Recommend this course
141 out of 148 reviews
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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

4.8
886 Reviews (886)

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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Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Makes me want to get back into golf

I play about twice per year and have been like this for years (kids, work, etc). But Madiera reminds me of why golf is such a great sport. Great scenery, good air, friendly service and the quest to hit that pesky little ball just right.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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 48
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice!!

The course was the best. Staff was very nice and accommodating. The views were phenomenal. Can’t wait to play this course again!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

Looked forward for some time to play there. Kinda ruined when we started behind a late arrival and then we were chased up on the second hole for being behind. So we abandoned our planned game and went with best ball to speed up, which was not what we wanted to do. At the end we were only 8 minutes over play time required.

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

Great course

fairways, greens and cart paths are in excelente condition. Driving range is comfortable and ball refills are delivered. Landscaping is amazing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Maderas Golf Experience

Johnny Miller designed a gem in the hills north of San Diego. Course is very hilly with lots of elevation changes and is a tough walk even with a cart. Greens are very fast and undulating and down hill/down grain putts can literally run off the green into a rattlesnake-filled gorge. Tough but really fun. Reminds me of courses in Scottsdale/Care Free AZ. A great alternative to Torrey Pines which is really hard to get on for visitors.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Definitely Going Back!

Searched for a good track in the San Diego area and found Maderas on GolfPass. What a terrific layout! Played from the Green tees (~ 6800 yds), and every hole is challenging. You have to think on this course, and with a breeze blowing, the changing elevations add complexity to the game. Loved it! I'll be back as soon as I can. Very courteous staff, too!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Terrific Course

My experience playing this course was totally enjoyable. The layout, course conditions, and friendliness of staff were all exceptional. It is a beautiful course carved into the hills NE of San Diego that is challenging and fun to play. I will certainly play it again when I return to the San Diego area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

First Class Golf Experience

A Private Club for a Day!
Facilities, Practice area, and course are fantastic.
This course will is very Hilly with great views, youll be tired when you finish.
It will also turn your birdies into double bogies real fast so understand your going to get beat up on a couple holes.
I played with a 25 handicap female golfer and the forward tees were fair.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Member For A Day

My second times playing Maderas and another great experience.

I am a member of a private course in Canada, Maderas treated like a member for a day.

Friendly staff, lovely clubhouse, very nice carts and golf course in great shape and very challenging.

Well worth the $100+ to play this course. I look forward to playing Maderas again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging and fun golf day

We loved returning to Maderas - the staff were friendly and we golfed as a twosome which was a big treat. We finished in under four hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth every cent…

From top to bottom the Staff and Course are top notch. At every intersection this facility is on point.

Looking forward to a return visit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Love Playing Maderas!!!

Beautiful course in great condition! Greens were firm and fast, and the fairways were running at a 13 said one of the guys in my group! Highly recommend playing Maderas!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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