San Diego
The Grand Golf Club
Luxury resort / canyon parkland
The Grand is the polished luxury counterpoint to Torrey. It is not the democratic muni story. It is the upscale resort version, and it works if that is the trip.
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The Grand is the polished luxury counterpoint to Torrey. It is not the democratic muni story. It is the upscale resort version, and it works if that is the trip.
Best for
Ultra-luxury San Diego trips
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Access and cost
How to play it
Premium access play
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What you need to know
Strengths
- Luxury conditioning
- Fazio polish
- Quiet resort setting
- High-end group fit
Watch-outs
- Access-dependent
- Expensive
- Less iconic than Torrey
Signature holes
3, 9, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Fairmont Grand Del Mar guest / member access-dependent; premium 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
Situational
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 - 6 months ago
We visited California for 3 weeks. With a recommendation to come to the afternoon tea party at this beautiful site. Start with the path leading to the site, continue with the amazing structure and end with the wonderful service and culinary delights. Expensive but great
We visited California for 3 weeks. With a recommendation to come to the afternoon tea party at this beautiful site. Start with the path leading to the site, continue with the amazing structure and end with the wonderful service and culinary delights. Expensive but great
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Google review
5/5 - 6 months ago
Grand is an understatement. This is a first class golf club. This challenging Tom Fazio designed golf course was immaculate from tee to green.
Grand is an understatement. This is a first class golf club. This challenging Tom Fazio designed golf course was immaculate from tee to green.
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Google review
5/5 - 7 months ago
The Grand Golf Club is exceptional in every way. From the moment I arrived, the experience was seamless and welcoming. Hunter at the pro shop was absolutely awesome, attentive, and professional, setting the tone for the day.
On the course, I had the privilege of working with Wal
The Grand Golf Club is exceptional in every way. From the moment I arrived, the experience was seamless and welcoming. Hunter at the pro shop was absolutely awesome, attentive, and professional, setting the tone for the day.
On the course, I had the privilege of working with Wal
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