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Rancho Carlsbad Golf Club
Played On 01/18/2021Great Par 3 With Excellent Practice Facilities
Encinitas Ranch is one of the better Par 3 courses in San Deigo County for improving your game, or just enjoying a casual round of golf. It is a very short course, with holes ranging from 70 to 170 yards. You can complete 18 holes in about 2 hours. While the fairways are a little rough, the greens are immaculate, which encourages you to get on in one to avoid having to chip out of a bad lie.
The practice facilities include a large range with both grass and matt tee boxes. There's a sizable putting green which you can also use for chipping practice. I'd love to see them add a sand practice area.
The staff is friendly and helpful. There's a small pro shop but a good selection of items you may have forgotten such as balls, tees, clothing, and accessories. The snack bar and onsite food truck offer a wide selection of food and drinks, far more than you would expect from a local par 3.
The course is very "Kid Friendly," and offers robust junior programs throughout the summer. You'll see a lot of families enjoying a round on the weekend. Seniors like it too since it's short and flat, making it easy to walk. They also offer carts if you prefer to ride.
I strongly recommend checking out Rancho Carlsbad if you are just learning to golf, or want to sharpen your skills. You won't regret it.
Rancho Carlsbad Golf Club
Played On 03/30/2019Great place to tune up your game
This course is a great place to practice. Both grass and mats on the driving range, a nice par 3 with some challenging holes. T times are easy to schedule and it's rarely crowded. Avoid lunch time because a lot of the manufacturers employees come over to try out their own equipment. They offer a lot of specials, including food and practice range combinations.
The Executive Course at Lakehouse
Played On 11/06/2014Great Exec getting Better
I've always enjoyed playing Lake San Marcos Exec, now called St. Mark Executive, but it's been getting even better under the new owner ship. They've invested in landscaping and maintenance and are constructing several new major improvements to the course. These include a brand new cart path which is completed and a new club house and cart facility which is under construction. This is a great place to polish your short game from both the value and the facilities.