Lives
Carlsbad, CA
Handicap
20-24
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

5.0
5.0
Total 3 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

3 Reviews
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
3
Not Recommended Courses
0
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
11/07/2014
Last Review
02/01/2021

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Rancho Carlsbad Golf Club

Played On 01/18/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Great 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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy

Rancho Carlsbad Golf Club

Played On 03/30/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great 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.

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

The Executive Course at Lakehouse

Played On 11/06/2014
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Great 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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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