Need help, Torrey North or South

[AC168]

If you are a single digit handicap or better, I would highly recommend the South course ... after all, how many golf courses have held a US Open. If you are a higher handicap or don't drive it particularly long or straight, it becomes a toss-up because you may find the North more enjoyable.

[I3erto]

[quote name='poppyhillsguy' timestamp='1404344784' post='9626577']
I'm going to be in San Diego on July 23. I wouldn't make it to the golf course until 10am, so walking on as a single may not work for me.

Is it impossible to get a tee time calling in as a single 7 days in advance? Are they more than happy to book singles with pairings or is it walk-up only?
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If you try to walk on as a single at 10am on a wednesday (7/23) you will most likely have no problem getting out. Might have to wait an hour or two, but you should have no problem getting out.

[JWBAMA23]

What if I am playing with a San Diego resident and he books the tee time, would we play at the discounted rates with more availability?

[I3erto]

a san diego resident will have access to book the tee time 7 days out, and will pay the discounted rate. you can play with him at the tee time he makes, but you will pay full price if you don't have a sd resident card

[JWBAMA23]

How is the Crossings at Carlsbad? Any other courses recommended in Temecula?

[Brizam]

[quote name='JWBAMA23' timestamp='1406040038' post='9757931']
How is the Crossings at Carlsbad? Any other courses recommended in Temecula?
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skip the crossing... too many wonky silly holes.
I travel out to SD a couple of times a year. My favorite courses in order are as follows
1 Aviara
2 Aviara
3 Aviara
(its the whole package the course is challenging and really pretty with all the flowers. the service is second to none... the marshal will even be handing out tootsie pops through out the day)
4 maderas
5 torrey south
6 journey

I used to like La Costa but the last few times I've been out there i wasnt impressed with anything except the bar staff (who ever does the hiring there does a great job)

[JWBAMA23]

So if any of you San Diego residents may want to play with a few southern guys from north fl in August , we make arrangements to pay for your golf. I called the hotline to book today and couldn't get through. Let me know, it's me (33) dad (58) and the wives.

[ZMO]

Second on that Avaira recommend ....it's simply the most visually stunning golf course in Southern California. Yeah, there are ocean front views...but I put those in a different category. Play it. Period.

[ZMO]

[quote name='JWBAMA23' timestamp='1406264281' post='9780889']
So if any of you San Diego residents may want to play with a few southern guys from north fl in August , we make arrangements to pay for your golf. I called the hotline to book today and couldn't get through. Let me know, it's me (33) dad (58) and the wives.
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You should be able to book way outside your trip for a fee.....keep trying you'll get thru.

[angrybill]

I've places both course. Both courses are great, but liked Sourh better. As has been said in prior posts, it's not everyday you get to play a USOpen course. Hook up with a brother that lives down in San Diego for a great price on these courses.

[markheardjr]

Play the south! Don't even waste your time with the North. The north is boring after 6/7 holes, I have played it once, and I have a residence card and I won't go back. South is where it is at. And the south isn't wildly insanely difficult, especially from the white tees. You can spray it pretty good there. I would not suggest a cart, but it is a difficult walk.

I'm not sure I'd say "Aviara is the most visually stunning course in SoCal." That's a bit of an oversell. Good conditions, perhaps the best. I guess I'm partial to courses that hang on the cliff over the ocean and Torrey, Pelican Hill, Trump can all offer those views. Heck even Los Verdes in LA County, for $40 has more than a 180° view from Newport to Malibu and all of Catalina Island. Out of towners are used to seeing lush creen courses manicured well. Ocean views and mountain vistas are what is unique I think.

[Kidz2feed]

[quote name='JWBAMA23' timestamp='1403032982' post='9516971']
We will be out in Ca in August and I have never played either course. From what I see online Torrey South is quite a bit more expensive but seems like the North course has better views of the ocean and stuff.

One round which do you choose?
[/quote]The South is a far superior test of golf and the views are just as good as the North.

[PGAWill0713]

Both are great, cant go wrong with either. Check Aviera while you are down there, nice track as well

[cmk3n3]

Played the south today for the first time. The back tees were not back far enough in my opinion. They must throw them up to make pace of play better. The layout was awesome but for the green fees it could have been in better shape. Granted it is a public course that gets played a ton. It really just wasn't as tough as I thought it would be. Checking out Maderas tomorrow then Aviera Tuesday!

[ZMO]

In my post I mentioned ocean views...yes Aviara has none, but really those views are a dime a dozen here in SoCal. Whether you play Torrey, Pelican, Monarch Beach, Los V, Sandpiper....yadda yadda..oh look, giant ocean...it's beautiful...yes of course.
BUT, Aviara is stunning in that every hole is unique, covered in flowers, great vegetation, ponds, lakes, waterfalls and riverlets. That's what I mean by visually stunning...you won't find anywhere else like it....maybe anywhere!?
As for the North, boring? What are you talking about? Is got great views and has plenty of cool and difficult holes. The greens have tons of slope in them and overall it makes for a good round. Maybe not as difficult or storied as the south, but its a nice track---especially for the price.


[quote name='markheardjr' timestamp='1406764418' post='9820537']
Play the south! Don't even waste your time with the North. The north is boring after 6/7 holes, I have played it once, and I have a residence card and I won't go back. South is where it is at. And the south isn't wildly insanely difficult, especially from the white tees. You can spray it pretty good there. I would not suggest a cart, but it is a difficult walk.

I'm not sure I'd say "Aviara is the most visually stunning course in SoCal." That's a bit of an oversell. Good conditions, perhaps the best. I guess I'm partial to courses that hang on the cliff over the ocean and Torrey, Pelican Hill, Trump can all offer those views. Heck even Los Verdes in LA County, for $40 has more than a 180° view from Newport to Malibu and all of Catalina Island. Out of towners are used to seeing lush creen courses manicured well. Ocean views and mountain vistas are what is unique I think.
[/quote][quote name='markheardjr' timestamp='1406764418' post='9820537']
Play the south! Don't even waste your time with the North. The north is boring after 6/7 holes, I have played it once, and I have a residence card and I won't go back. South is where it is at. And the south isn't wildly insanely difficult, especially from the white tees. You can spray it pretty good there. I would not suggest a cart, but it is a difficult walk.

I'm not sure I'd say "Aviara is the most visually stunning course in SoCal." That's a bit of an oversell. Good conditions, perhaps the best. I guess I'm partial to courses that hang on the cliff over the ocean and Torrey, Pelican Hill, Trump can all offer those views. Heck even Los Verdes in LA County, for $40 has more than a 180° view from Newport to Malibu and all of Catalina Island. Out of towners are used to seeing lush creen courses manicured well. Ocean views and mountain vistas are what is unique I think.
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[golferdrmjr]

[quote name='cmk3n3' timestamp='1407126257' post='9850879']
Played the south today for the first time. The back tees were not back far enough in my opinion. They must throw them up to make pace of play better. The layout was awesome but for the green fees it could have been in better shape. Granted it is a public course that gets played a ton. It really just wasn't as tough as I thought it would be. Checking out Maderas tomorrow then Aviera Tuesday!
[/quote]Those were the blue tees, not the back tees. You have to ask permission to play the blacks. The blues are 7,000 yards at 75.3/137 rating and slope and they were not tough enough for you? I played the South last Monday and every tee was at or very near the blue markers, not enough to make a real difference.

How much did you shoot under par? Show us your scorecard.

[atouchoverrated]

[quote name='JWBAMA23' timestamp='1406264281' post='9780889']
So if any of you San Diego residents may want to play with a few southern guys from north fl in August , we make arrangements to pay for your golf. I called the hotline to book today and couldn't get through. Let me know, it's me (33) dad (58) and the wives.
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Did anyone get you covered for this? What dates and times are you thinking? My August calendar is pretty packed but depending on dates and times I might be able to take care of this for you guys.