San Diego
Maderas Golf Club
Inland canyon public golf
Maderas gives the trip a different look and a real golf test. Useful when the group wants more than ocean-adjacent scenery. Less useful if half the group is already negotiating with their swing.
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The take
Maderas gives the trip a different look and a real golf test. Useful when the group wants more than ocean-adjacent scenery. Less useful if half the group is already negotiating with their swing.
Best for
Inland variety and stronger players wanting a real test
Watch out
Drive time from coastal bases and trouble for casual players
How to play it
Strong public play
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Canyon variety
- Strong public test
- Different inland look
- Good conditioning reputation
Watch-outs
- Drive from coastal bases
- Punishing misses
- Less postcard San Diego feel
Signature holes
4, 7, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Premium public rate; verify current dynamic pricing.
Best season
September-November: Best overall window.
Caddies / walking
Torrey is best experienced walking if the group can handle it, but do not turn walking into a moral test.
Replay priority
Medium
Booking move
Book Torrey first if it matters.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
September-November: Best overall window.
Jan
58F / 44F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Feb
60F / 46F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Mar
61F / 47F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Apr
62F / 48F
Sun Good; rain Low
May
64F / 50F
Sun Good; rain Low
Jun
66F / 53F
Sun Fog/mix; rain Low
Google review
5/5 - 9 months ago
Great public course! First time I have ever played here. Fairways were in good shape and the greens rolled true. Nice elevation changes throughout the course. In my opinion, it is worth the money! If your in the area then play a round and decide for yourself. I don't believ
Great public course! First time I have ever played here. Fairways were in good shape and the greens rolled true. Nice elevation changes throughout the course. In my opinion, it is worth the money! If your in the area then play a round and decide for yourself. I don't believ
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5/5 - a year ago
I LOVE this course so much. It’s fun, interesting, beautiful and technically challenging. If you time it correctly you can find a tee time under $150. Even if you can’t, I would be willing to splurge to play here again. I just wish I had more time to enjoy the clubhouse and all t
I LOVE this course so much. It’s fun, interesting, beautiful and technically challenging. If you time it correctly you can find a tee time under $150. Even if you can’t, I would be willing to splurge to play here again. I just wish I had more time to enjoy the clubhouse and all t
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4/5 - 9 months ago
Maderas Golf Club is an incredibly challenging and rewarding course. Holes 14 and 15 are extremely tough and really test your game, while the 10th hole is a lot of fun with a unique design. Overall, it’s a course that keeps you on your toes and offers a truly exciting challenge f
Maderas Golf Club is an incredibly challenging and rewarding course. Holes 14 and 15 are extremely tough and really test your game, while the 10th hole is a lot of fun with a unique design. Overall, it’s a course that keeps you on your toes and offers a truly exciting challenge f
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