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3.7
964 Reviews (964)
5 Stars
158
4 Stars
440
3 Stars
209
2 Stars
94
1 Stars
63
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.3
81.5%
Recommend this course
778 out of 964 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.6
86 Reviews (86)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
74.4%
Recommend this course
64 out of 86 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.8
206 Reviews (206)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
100
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
80.6%
Recommend this course
166 out of 206 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6736 yards
Slope 137
Rating 78.8
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Cottonwood Golf Club - Ivanhoe
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Course Details

Year Built 1953
Golf Season Year Round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.7
964 Reviews (964)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 25
Walkers 16
Beginners 12
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 12
Convenient to the City 7
Worth the Drive 7

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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fwdtoday

Course in very good condition. Greens a little slow. Staff very friendly. Great breakfast. Great price. Would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/22/2024

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the course and found our staff friendly. We look forward to having you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Needs Improvement

Tee times always back up, 20 to 30min waiting period to wait for carts.
Need to invest more cart and manage tee times better

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Don’t waste your time

Course was a muddy mess. Don’t waste your time or money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/01/2024

Hi Carl, we're truly sorry to hear about your experience. We try our best to mitigate the effects of big storms, but it can take time for the mud to dry up. Have a good day.

Played On
Reviews 4
1.0
First Time Playing

Horrible experience

The course staff were amazing and friendly. The golf course was rundown. There was a 20 minute wait for a cart which directly resulted in tee times being 20 minutes late. The range was rundown and poorly laid out. It took over five hours to get through 18. Not one Marshall in sight. The course was Lawless letting highly intoxicated people run rampant all over the course. The course has so much potential, but it appears that the owners have given up so they can sell it to become a Sandmine. Was extremely disappointed with the experience, not to the fault of the staff members.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/01/2024

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear about your disappointing experience on the course. We appreciate your kind words about our staff and we invite you to enjoy happy hour pricing in the bar whenever there is a wait for carts.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Cottonwood cart guy is a jerk

Over all the older man who is at the first hole was very kind, a little abrupt at first but warmed up.
The cart guy literally ignored me and my girlfriend multiple times. Even went so far as to ask people around us if we had a good time. They were men and he didn’t seem to like that a woman was there. Very weird almost ruined the whole experience.

The course needs some serious work. The grass is unkept and the greens at best were torn up.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 01/18/2024

We would like to offer you 2 free rounds for your inconvenience. Please email snemecek@wgolfp.com. We hope to see you again!

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Commented on 01/18/2024

Hi, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate your positive feedback about our staff member at the first hole. Cottonwood is run by a female, LPGA General Manager, and a majority female management team. We assure you that Cottonwood is female-friendly, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused by our cart guy. We will address this issue internally. We value your feedback regarding the course conditions and will take it into consideration for future improvements.

Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Great course and staff

I am a regular down there. I enjoy the food, employees and getting out on the course :-)

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/18/2024

Hi Josh, thank you so much for being a regular customer! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy our food, our employees, and your time on the course. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 91
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

cottonwood

Great place to play and value, best french fries in San Diego. Bunkers need some sand, but greens are great. Cottonwood has the best staff and peole are very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/18/2024

Hi thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at our place and enjoyed our value and delicious french fries. We'll definitely take note of your feedback regarding the bunkers. Our friendly staff at Cottonwood looks forward to welcoming you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Breakfast drew raves........

Hosted a seasoned traveler for a go at Cottonwood...."best breakfast anywhere" he exclaimed!!....and he's been a lot o places, so that got us off for a fine day on the course...nice and green it was, greens a bit on the fast side so watch your speed...keep eye on the ball, lot o leaves around....overall a pleasant day at Cottonwood.......

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/18/2024

Hi there! We're thrilled to hear that you and your seasoned traveler enjoyed the "best breakfast anywhere" at Cottonwood. We're glad you had a pleasant day on the course and found it nice and green. Thanks for the feedback and we hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 136
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Tee times

Not happy with the way the course gives tee times. If you aren’t a member you are shunted to the afternoon

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/18/2024

Hi thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your input regarding tee times for non-members. The earlier tee times get booked by our members before they become available to non-members. Our members are able to schedule tee times 2 weeks in advance, whereas non-members only get 1 week. We hope you'll consider membership to get access to the perks!

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