8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido, California 92026, US
(760) 749-3000
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About Welk Resorts San Diego

The Welks San Diego sprawls across 450 acres with dozens of one-bedroom suites to three-bedroom luxury villas, each near one of the five recreation centers. The 6,000-square-foot fitness center features spin and yoga rooms, workout machines and a two-story climbing wall. The village consists of shopping, dining, theatre and a Starbucks. The par-3 Oaks course and executive Fountains course are available for golfers. Get your game on at the Sport Yard with basketball, sand volleyball, tennis, pickleball, archery, horseshoes, giant checkers and shuffleboard. 

Facts

Price Range$$$, $$
Property Class★★★★
Acres450
Year Opened1964
Number of Units500+

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual
Room TypesSuite
PoolAdults Only
Short CourseYes
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Welk Resorts San Diego

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3.3
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not very good condition

Great views, challenging for a short course, but not in very good condition at this time!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather

Wet course

Was nice to get a reply. It wasn't what I was looking for. Yes I paid for a round, but the conditions were not how we like to play. The bottom line you can't really help so I guess I'll have to just eat the loss of what I paid or hopefully maybe the course will keep me in mind and let me play another day when the weather is better for older folks. Someone has the money, I hope they enjoy it. I do enjoy the use of Golf Now to get a lower rate than paying at the course. I have noticed that you have a "New" way to charge to have a tee time. It used to be the $4.98 to book and pay at the course, but now is seems you/I pay the whole thing to you. I had paid the $4.98 and got to the conditions were the same and I eat the $.4.98. That was OK, but $58.98 is not something to give up. Thank you.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful day on a beautiful course

Loved this course, well maintained, green, great condition, friendly staff, perfect day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Golf at Welk Resort

Fairways were in fairly good condition but the greens were excellent. Pace of play, even as a single was very good, only waited on the twosome in front of me a couple of times throughout the round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mr Macdonald

I normaly play on longer courses with par 5 holes so this was different but it Was a great course would recomend it to friends and defenatly play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Very Disappointed

Worst golf experience in over 50 years of golf. We had a 3:30 tee time and did not tee off until 4:15. When we checked in the pro shop said nothing about the course being over-crowded with junior golfers and their parents. We waited on every tee box. After the 8th hole a young "players assistant" came up to us and said we would have to pick up the pace. We left the course right then.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wunnerful! Wunnerful! Welk!

Had a nice holiday round at Welk. I don't usually play on weekends or holidays but I got the same weekday hot deal rate so it worked out great. Pace of play was pretty good for a holiday and I finished in about 3 1/2 hours. The course was in good shape but the greens were very slow for my standards and I'm not a fast green guy. The staff was very friendly and they let me tee off well before my starting time which is always appreciated.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The best maintained course in Escondido

Highly recommended to anyone who would like to use every club in their bag. A challenge for low handicappers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Summer

Good times, skipped a hole due to slow non golfers. But play was fast and fun.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Sharpen Your Short Game

This was a great course to sharpen your short game. It allowed you do make different decisions when choosing clubs. Also, was great if you wanted to get a round of golf in but did not want to play a 5 hour round at some of the more crowded courses. The greens were in excellent condition and putting was real fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good value for your money

Excellent course for an intermediate palyers. Price is reasonable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice resort

Good place to practice your approach shots ranging 80-120yds. Also practice your short game, chipping, pitching, lobing and putting. Greens were in good condition. Just a little downside where on about 3 holes the power line gets in the line of flight of your tee shot

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

great deal

Fun course, no waiting after 3rd hole three ladies said to go ahead, no one ahead. played 18 holes in 2 1/2 hours. Course in excellent condtion. Discount price a real bargin.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great challenge for a beginner

I am a beginner golfer. I have played this course twice and will continue to play here to become a better golfer. I like that it is challenging with lakes, sand traps, trees and some large rocks to maneuver around. Very good for the $$

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice value

Course played nice. Played with s newer golfer and played without crazy problems. Greens nice and pace was fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good to practice up on your short game

The Course is always well maintained and in very good condition. It is basically a drive chip and put course so if you are looking for something longer this course this is not for you.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing

Great executive course it has it all. I highly recommend it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Groundskeepers

they bothered us two holes as they were conversing and laughing at length. They saw us but made no attempt to hold it down. This was near the green and next tee box. Two holes prior there was a worker sitting under a tree having a lengthy phone call and the laughing etc. It kept going on. It's too bad.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Love this course

Beautiful place to play. About 3 hours for 18 holes. Feels like you're on vacation. Well worth the drive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Greens

This was a lovely course. San Diego, weather was gorgeous. Would have been excellent day except the fact that the greens had just been irrigated! Not one green wasn't cover in sand and holes. Putting was a nightmare!! Also, parts of three bunkers were underwater.
.Which they would make golfers aware of this (Greens) before you book a tee time...

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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