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Hardest Golf Courses in San Diego County, California

The 25 most challenging golf courses in San Diego County, 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 County

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1
Torrey Pines South Course
Brown tees · 7,015 yds · Rating 82.6 · Par 72La Jolla
152
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Del Mar Country Club
Blue tees · 6,959 yds · Rating 81.2 · Par 72 · PrivateRancho Santa Fe
152
3
Rams Hill Golf Club
Black tees · 7,232 yds · Rating 82.3 · Par 72Borrego Springs
150
4
Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club
Black tees · 7,090 yds · Rating 82.0 · Par 72Del Mar
150
5
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club
Blue tees · 6,736 yds · Rating 79.8 · Par 72Rancho Santa Fe
149
6
Carlton Oaks Golf
Blue tees · 6,701 yds · Rating 79.3 · Par 72Santee
149
7
Pala Mesa Golf Course
Black - Tournament tees · 6,672 yds · Rating 80.4 · Par 72Fallbrook
148
8
The Golf Club of California
Blue tees · 6,502 yds · Rating 78.9 · Par 72 · PrivateFallbrook
148
9
The Crossings at Carlsbad
Black tees · 6,726 yds · Rating 79.7 · Par 72Carlsbad
147
10
El Camino Country Club
Black tees · 6,808 yds · Rating 79.9 · Par 72 · PrivateOceanside
146
11
San Vicente Golf Club
Black tees · 6,682 yds · Rating 79.2 · Par 72Ramona
146
12
Shadowridge Country Club
Black tees · 7,002 yds · Rating 81.0 · Par 72 · PrivateVista
145
13
Native Oaks Golf Course
Black tees · 6,723 yds · Rating 79.1 · Par 72Valley Center
145
14
Eagle Crest Golf Club
Blue tees · 6,543 yds · Rating 78.8 · Par 72San Diego
145
15
Twin Oaks Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,507 yds · Rating 78.9 · Par 72San Marcos
145
16
Torrey Pines North Course
Black tees · 7,258 yds · Rating 82.7 · Par 72La Jolla
144
17
La Jolla Country Club
Black tees · 6,830 yds · Rating 80.3 · Par 72San Diego
144
18
The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe
Bridges tees · 6,379 yds · Rating 77.5 · Par 72Rancho Santa Fe
144
19
Maderas Golf Club
White tees · 6,312 yds · Rating 77.5 · Par 71Poway
144
20
Pauma Valley Country Club
Blue tees · 6,851 yds · Rating 79.8 · Par 71Valley Center
143
21
Aviara Golf Club
Blue tees · 6,591 yds · Rating 78.6 · Par 72Carlsbad
143
22
Eastlake Country Club
Black tees · 6,438 yds · Rating 78.2 · Par 72Chula Vista
143
23
The Heights Country Club
Blue tees · 6,749 yds · Rating 79.3 · Par 72San Diego
142
24
San Diego Country Club
Blue tees · 6,684 yds · Rating 78.6 · Par 72 · PrivateChula Vista
142
25
Lomas Santa Fe Country Club
Blue tees · 6,615 yds · Rating 79.8 · Par 72 · PrivateSolana Beach
142

San Diego County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

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

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

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

148 golf courses in San Diego County are cataloged 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 County 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.