View of the 3rd green at San Vicente Golf Resort.
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4.2
576 Reviews (576)
5 Stars
214
4 Stars
250
3 Stars
61
2 Stars
36
1 Stars
15
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
87.1%
Recommend this course
500 out of 576 reviews
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4.2
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
86.5%
Recommend this course
32 out of 37 reviews
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4.3
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.9%
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80 out of 90 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6633 yards
Slope 128
Rating 71.5
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San Vicente Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round. Weather permitting
Architect Ted Robinson, Sr. (1971) Andy Staples (2021)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "San Vicente Golf School"
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities, Spa, Jacuzzi

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2021 #9)

Reviews

4.2
576 Reviews (576)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 37
Patio Dining 20
Dinner 18
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 47
Water Hazards 45
Forced Carries 32
This course/club is great for:
Locals 46
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 37
Seniors 33
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 52
At a Resort 29
In the 'Burbs 18

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5.0
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First Time Playing

Great day for golf

This was my first time playing San Vicente. What a great layout. Considering we are in a drought the course is in good shape. Greens are very well kept and roll true. I will most defiantly play here again. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Snack bar is well stocked. Overall a great day on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/16/2016

Hi Crmitch3II,

Thank you for choosing San Vicente! We are happy that you had a great experience your first time here. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of Play

This is the 4th time I’ve played here, and it’s the fourth time where pace of play has been an issue. Each time I’ve played here it’s taken a minimum of 5.5 hours. At this point I’ve given up on playing this course due to pace of play. Zero percent chance of finishing under 4.5 hours.

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

The course was fun, im prestine, well manicured condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 90
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

San Vicente

Beautiful place, all excellent, except the grill is not open on Mondays. During round, it hailed, lightning and thunder and poured.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice day

Played after a rain. Everything was green! Course was surprisingly dry and no cart path only! Pace was good. Finished under 5 hrs. Will come back

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Great challenge!!

Awesome!! I'm thinking it was great that it was wet, cause the greens look like their pretty fast when dry. Nice track A++

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

Loved it

Great round . Beautiful course. Even got to see the resident turkeys.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice track

There was a couple hour frost delay the day we played but the pro (Tim?) was great at getting us out asap. Unfortunately, because of a lot of rain lately it was 'cart path only' which is always a pain, but the course was still in good condition, especially the greens, which were faster than we're used to. Interesting layout with some elevation changes and a few dog-legs & ponds/creeks to contend with. Pretty forgiving overall as I ended with the same ball I started with, and I don't hit it that straight, lol. Would recommend...

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

What Happened?

Wow, i haven’t played here couple of times but not for at least 6 months. It was in terrible shape, the fairways were dead and painted green. I was super disappointed in the conditions. The greens were still good and tough. I think there are better deals than San Vincente right now.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

If you like painted grass this is for you.

What a disappointment I have played here before and it was in better shape. Fairways were painted dead grass, terrible. The greens were ok lighting quick down hill putts, slow uphill putts. Paid $99.00 there are better courses for that. Cottonwood and Singing Hills both better shape. I won’t be back for a while.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Golf

We'll definitely return to that golf course love the greens and of course layout

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Wonderful Course in Mountains Near San Diego

I was in La Jolla on vacation and I got snowed in (my flights back to Buffalo, NY were postponed for a few days due to weather back East) so I played an extra round of golf while in California. I am happy that I chose to play that round at San Vincente. The course was in great off-season shape with solid fairways and quick but true greens. The layout is challenging but fun and the pace of play was fantastic (3 hours and 25 minutes).

I highly recommend this course and will play here again every time I visit the area!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good to visit an old hangout

I lived in Ramona for 20 years.
My son played San Vicente for high school team.
Winter is hard on fairways but they were acceptable
The greens were something special. Quick and tough to read. One member of our Group was Champions Tour graduate. He thought it was agreat track.
Ecpect a few 3 puts. Hard to read first time around.
Over all best experience at this course I have ever had.
Momey well spent

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Highly Disappointed!

I have played here before and was always top of my list, but today...What a disappointment.
The fairways are roached, especially 17.
No grass, you have to hit off patchy dirt throughout the course. Dead grass everywhere.
On the up side, the tee boxes & greens were in good shape.
Not worth $100+!
I hope they over seed quick and get this right as the layout is great...

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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