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3.6
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.5
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6855 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.4

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 2018.

Course Details

Year Built 2001
Fairways Poa Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required

Reviews

3.6
473 Reviews (473)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 35
19th Hole Scenic Views 16
Patio Dining 16
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 73
Bunkers 49
Undulating Greens 42
This course/club is great for:
Locals 59
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 56
Advanced Golfers 47
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 50
In the 'Burbs 37
Convenient to the City 29

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Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Salt Creek

This course is a links type course out in the canyons. Its dry country out at the end of town. Its fun to play because it has elevated tees and shots across canyons. I enjoy it because it lets you use all your clubs.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 11/01/2017:
Thank you for the 4-star review and recommendation!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Dried up course

This course has a great layout but they never water it enough so there's barely any grass on the fairways. For the price you pay, there should be grass to play on. The putting greens were in good shape tho. This course has potential to be a really nice course if there was grass on the fairways and the sand traps had actual sand and not hard packed dirt. Sad to see this good of a course layout go to waste...

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 10/25/2017:
We're sorry to hear you are not able to recommend the course at this time. Thank you for the feedback on course conditions.
CMF
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Response from on 10/24/2017:
We're sorry to hear you were not able to recommend the course at this time. Please feel free to reach out to the pro shop to discuss your review. Thank you for golfing with us!
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pleasant surprise

I read earlier reviews but decided to play anyway and I’m happy I did. Yes the course was very dry. However the greens were great and the fairways were playable. Even bunkers were pretty good. Layout is great. So for the price I enjoyed it

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 10/24/2017:
We appreciate your feedback on course conditions and the recommendation. Thank you for golfing with us!
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 10/24/2017:
Thank you for the 4-star review and recommendation!
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course was one of the worst

One of the worst courses I have played. The pictures are wholly inaccurate when it comes to current conditions. Aside from the greens which were not mowed, there was barely any green grass on the course. In fact, there was little grass on the course. With the course being so dry it was extremely penal because any loose shot bounded off the course. I could not, and would not, recommend this course to anyone of any level. There have to be better options.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 10/16/2017:
Thank you for golfing with us! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Our staff is working hard to maintain the course as we move into the season. We hope to see you back soon for another round with improved conditions.
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Potential

I have played here at Salt Creek since this was called Auld. The course lay-out is so fun and challenging as long as you know each hole and fairway well. This golf course has the potential to be one of the best courses in San Diego if the fair ways were kept in good shape and condition all the time with more care. It is regrettable that some golfers dislike this course just by the difficulty and course condition or shape. I hope
the golf club managements will do something for the improvements.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 10/16/2017:
Thank you for golfing with us! It's good to hear from a golfer who has been with us for awhile. Your feedback is appreciated and will help improve your next round. See you soon!
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unique Course

This course is fun and unique. It’s as close as we get to links golf in San Diego. You can play a variety of shots into the greens so creativity is rewarded. The greens are usually smooth and quick with subtle breaks. The fairways are tight and firm the ball rolls out a lot so that has to be considered off the tee. Overall this is an excellent course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 10/16/2017:
Thank you for the 5-star review! We're happy to hear you enjoy the shot selection and excellent course conditions. Looking forward to your next round!
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Course

The course is coming back really quickly. A few dry areas but nothing bad, just adjust to it. This course will challenge you if you don't have a game plan. A lot of the fairways have to be played to the slope of the fairway, otherwise you will be looking for your ball in the rough. I like this course. Looks easy until you make a mistake. I had a good time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 10/16/2017:
We're happy to hear you had a good time at Salt Creek! Thank you for golfing with us and sharing your experience. See you soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice, relaxing round of golf.

Greens and fairways in good shape. Did run into a 5-some that sort of slowed the works up but otherwise pretty much smooth sailing throughout the course for a single after noontime on a Thursday. Greens are fast!.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 10/16/2017:
Thank you for the 4-star review and recommendation! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your round at Salt Creek. See you soon!
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love it or hate it

Yes it is a dry course but its links style. I love it.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 10/04/2017:
We're glad you love the course! Thank you for golfing with us and sharing your experience.
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worst overall golf experience of my life

Where do I begin? Last time I played here I said 'never again' but I came back anyway. The greens were playable, the rest of this cow pasture was not. Zero grass on any fairway which looked like they had just been thatched or verti-cut. Where's the water, as in when and where does this place water the fairways? 5 or 6 times I drove into the middle of the fairway, without fade or hook, and on each occasion the ball would roll sideways until it reached the snake-infested weed patches along the edges of the fairways, no grass anywhere to stop the ball. The 3' tall weeds along all the fairway edges is a disgrace. What a horrible experience including playing behind 3 very slow women, one of whom stole a brand new ProV1x of mine when I accidentally hit close to a green they were on by accident from 220 on a blind shot. I will NOT be back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Response from on 10/02/2017:
Thank you for golfing with us! We're sorry to hear the group in front did not let you play through and stole one of your brand new golf balls. Our staff takes preventative measures to avoid situations such as this one, but unfortunately not every situation can be monitored. Your feedback on course conditions will help us improve and are greatly appreciated.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

This course is overrated

The course was not in good condition. There was no water available at the holes, the jugs were empty. The course was confusing and not good directions around the course. The course seems to be poorly maintained.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Response from on 09/25/2017:
Thank you for golfing with us! Your feedback on course conditions is greatly appreciated.
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Love this course.

The greens are still recovering but once they do Salt Creek has some of the best greens in SD. The layout is awesome. Challenging but also has holes that you need to take advantage of and score well on. Par fives are reachable but require perfect shots. One of my favorite courses.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Response from on 09/25/2017:
We're happy to be one of your favorite courses in San Diego! Thank you for golfing with us and sharing your 4-star experience.
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

Salt Creek is a fun course with tight fairways and usually fast greens. They are adding actual sand to the bunkers so that will help overall. The lay out is challenging and is a links style course where you can play a variety of shots. I like playing this course often because the lay out is so different than the typical California golf course. I would recommend this course to any golfer while the course is challenging it offers plenty of opportunities to score

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/25/2017:
Your assessment of the course will help others score well! The layout can provide plenty of opportunities to score, especially with more familiarity. Looking forward to seeing you again!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 09/19/2017:
Thank you for the 4-star review! Glad to hear you found a good value with us.
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/15/2017:
Thank you for golfing with us and sharing your 4-star experience!
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/15/2017:
Thank you for the 5-star review!
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/15/2017:
It's always nice to see another 5-star review. Looking forward to your next round with us!
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens condition "punch"

Overall the round was ok., we just didnt realize that the greens were recently punched. It was a bit of upsetting to expect the greens were punched and sands. We were expecting a course and greens that we played before in great shape. I would not reconmend to play until maybe next 7 weeks

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/14/2017:
Thank you for recommending the course! We look forward to seeing you again in the coming weeks.
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