![]() That made the round longer than it needed to be.Īll in all, I don't anticipate ever playing there again but I'm glad I can say I did. The group ahead of us was two holes behind and were never approached by a marshal. ![]() The greens were in good shape but not near as fast as I imagined they might be. If the rough is down, the course is "get"able but long. Holes 3 and 4 are the best photo ops, so you'll all still at least be smiling before the course has it's wicked way with you. The views from some of the holes are breathtaking, but if I'm being honest, I feel like the North course incorporates the coastline better. The practice area was closed due to COVID and it looked nice-ish, if not way too small to accommodate how busy the course is. It's a course that's probably worth $140 tops, but hey. I like that locals get a steal and folks from elsewhere have to pay a premium, but I will say, it's not worth the premium price tag. I don't really mind that system, if I'm being honest. If you're lucky enough to be a resident, this place is might be golf heaven with the dirt cheap rates comparatively. And that's exactly what you're paying for when you come here from out of town. While the North course is probably more fun, it's obvious the South was made for the big stage. I went down this year from LA as a birthday present to myself and played the North course the day before I played the South. This golf course isn't worth $200 plus dollars for us out-of-towners but I'm still glad I can check it off the bucket list. I mean a course like this shouldn’t have a 3.3 on golf advisor. This is MIND BLOWING how they don’t change their ways. ![]() I know this trick they do because they’re notorious for overbooking - they have at least 20 singles foaming at the mouth to get out - so, if you’re 5 minutes early, they will give away your tee time away to a scavenger. In my most recent experience, my tee time was at 8:10 and my playing partner shows up to the tee box at 8:05 (I paid for him and check him in well before 20 minute before our tee time, like their policy states) and I watch the starter berate him saying that we are already 1.5 holes behind - but he was 5 mins early. Just test this next time you are here and try to kill the staff with kindness and see what you get in return. There is a long history of just getting the Karen treatment from nearly every type of staff. Everyone else a complete and utter baffoon. 11480 North Torrey Pines Road San Diego, CA 92037 Phone: (858) 581-7171 or Toll-free (877) 581-7171 For general questions and media related requests, including interviews, film shoots and still photos, please email You can calso visit the Official Torrey Pines Golf Course website (link is external).I played here over 2 dozen time and the only nice or even competent staff member I have met is Chuck the starter. Group and individual golf lessons are offered by the pro staff. Torrey Pines boasts one of the western United States largest golf shops, offering a full range of golf merchandise for sale and the rental of golf shoes, clubs, hand and power golf carts. a restaurant/grill at the Lodge at Torrey Pines, which is adjacent to the golf course.In addition to the North and South courses, facilities include: Torrey Pines is a municipal course, owned and maintained by the City of San Diego. Now an impressive 7,607 yards in length, the Torrey Pines South Course has been selected to host the 2021 United States Open Championship (link is external). In 2001 celebrated golf course designer, Rees Jones was given the task of remodeling the South Course, an endeavor that has been met with almost universal acclaim. The North Course offers several holes that are situated high atop the bluffs overlooking the coastline. On the South Course, there are many holes with direct views of the Pacific, a hundred yards below the links, and several more with views of a vast natural canyon. Both courses test a player’s skill with tight fairways, lush rough, as well as trees, bunkers, sand and often challenging weather conditions. It offers two 18-hole Championship courses – the North and South courses. Bell and completed by his son, William F. Designed by legendary course architect William P. ![]()
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