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Hardest Golf Courses in San Diego, California

The 25 most challenging golf courses in San Diego, California, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in San Diego

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1
Torrey Pines South Course
La Jolla
152
2
Del Mar Country Club
Rancho Santa Fe
152
3
Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club
Del Mar
150
4
Rams Hill Golf Club
Borrego Springs
150
5
Carlton Oaks Golf
Santee
149
6
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club
Rancho Santa Fe
149
7
Pala Mesa Golf Course
Fallbrook
148
8
The Golf Club of California
Fallbrook
148
9
The Crossings at Carlsbad
Carlsbad
147
10
El Camino Country Club
Oceanside
146
11
San Vicente Golf Club
Ramona
146
12
Eagle Crest Golf Club
San Diego
145
13
Twin Oaks Golf Course
San Marcos
145
14
Native Oaks Golf Course
Valley Center
145
15
Shadowridge Country Club
Vista
145
16
The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe
Rancho Santa Fe
144
17
La Jolla Country Club
San Diego
144
18
Torrey Pines North Course
La Jolla
144
19
Maderas Golf Club
Poway
144
20
Eastlake Country Club
Chula Vista
143
21
Aviara Golf Club
Carlsbad
143
22
Pauma Valley Country Club
Valley Center
143
23
San Diego Country Club
Chula Vista
142
24
The Heights Country Club
San Diego
142
25
Lomas Santa Fe Country Club
Solana Beach
142

San Diego Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in San Diego, California?

Torrey Pines South Course in La Jolla is currently the hardest golf course in San Diego based on slope (slope rating 152).

How many ranked golf courses are in San Diego, California?

148 golf courses in San Diego are catalogued in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 25 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these San Diego courses?

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.