A view from a tee at Maderas Golf Club.
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4.8
898 Reviews (898)
5 Stars
705
4 Stars
141
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
95.1%
Recommend this course
847 out of 898 reviews
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4.8
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
54
4 Stars
3
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2
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
96.7%
Recommend this course
58 out of 60 reviews
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4.8
150 Reviews (150)
5 Stars
132
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.7%
Recommend this course
142 out of 150 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
898 Reviews (898)

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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cart Path Only

Course was in rough shape after a big rain and “cart path only” made the round unenjoyable for my larger friends. Courses should give a break on price when this happens. Also didn’t like being surprised with a mandatory $5pp pre-tip for the bag guys. Would rather tip someone for their level of service provided.

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

Love Playing Maderas!

Course is in good condition considering all the rain! Watch for the wild turkeys roaming the 6th and 7th holes! Can’t wait to get out and play Maderas again!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day for golf

Very challenging course with many memorable moments.
First time playing Maderas and it met expectations.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Maderas

This course is extremely challenging because of the layout and the low quality of field conditions.

For the price it is not worth it to me. Much better places with better field conditions for the same price.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Great Course - No Marshall to keep up pace of play

Front group was taking forever. Group behind us hit into us twice (the second one on purpose and landed a yard from where we were) likely thinking we were the ones holding up play. Did not see a Marshall once. Ruined a good day out on the course as it turned what should have been a fun day out into one that was on the verge of resulting in an altercation. Lots of money to pay for a round like that.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

We had wonderful day of golf with out of town friends. Friendly staff from a bag drop to pro shop. Course in great shap as usual. Slow pace due to frost delay but one. Of best course to play SD area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Was not impressed…was expecting more

I was expecting more for paying $159. Plus it was carts on path which made pace of play longer. I thought course conditions would be pristine at this rate. They did open up a number of holes once we got to the back nine. Very disappointed.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging course but annoying hidden charge

Annoying hidden charge of $5 per person at check-in for "gratuities". I pay the bag drop people myself, I don't need an automatic hidden charge.

Course is challenging when hard and firm since any slightly curving shot hits the narrow fairways and runs off.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Good One to Enjoy

One of the Top ones I played in Course Layout. I played Nicholas Course in Puerto Vallarta two weeks ago.and I enjoyed Madeira’s more than Vallarta Nicholas course.(over &200 USD)
And it was under $100 thru GolfNow(& GolfPass+), so l loved it.. but you need to start early to finish’ Cuz it took almost 5 hrs.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course but a few unfair shots

I have played Maderas a couple times before with fond memories. I stretched myself a little by playing the blues as I am not a very big hitter. I found that there were a number of very tough/ kind of unfair shots. I didn't play 18 (it was dark) but the three other par 5s all had flaws (to me). Number 3 requires a really short layup to about 140 yards or a very risky long and accurate 2nd shot over the creek. #8 is extreme target off the tee and then the green is extremely exposed and hard to hit (and miss left by 10 feet and you are out of play. # 14 is 530 straight up hill. Plays about 600. The green is perched and very hard to hit (even in 3). 3 of us were left and tried to chip to a back right pin and the balls all rolled off the front into the hazard. A couple other holes that are too target or where you get into trouble too easily (5 & 16), Staff and amenities are great. Layout a challenge - play to tees a bit shorter than you can possibly reach.

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

Great Views and Layout!!

Loved. Will make my way back next time visiting Southern California.

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
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of the best I’ve ever played

Considering playing? Do yourself a favour and play Maderas. Jaw dropping views, amazing staff, beautiful conditions.

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

Hospitality

First time golfer at Maderas. Great staff. Friendly and efficient. Will be back when I visit Southern California.
Nolan in the pro shop is a cool guy.

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

Excellent experience!

One of most enjoyable rounds of golf I've had. Course was in excellent shape. Played with two knowledgeable and friendly members. Maybe most true putting surfaces I've ever played on. Would highly recommend a visit!

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