Maderas or Steele Canyon?

[nimmell]

Which course has the better rentals and overall best experience for a couple mid handicappers?

Looking to play one or the other (or if another reasonable course is highly recommended) on 3/20 or 3/22. Staying in La Jolla.

 

Thanks!

[Browns71213]

I prefer the layout & experience of Maderas to Steele Canyon. Can't speak to the rentals since I hauled my own clubs last time I was out there.

[leejohnkieh]

I prefer the layout & experience of Maderas to Steele Canyon. Can't speak to the rentals since I hauled my own clubs last time I was out there.

 

Same. Maderas was a fun course to play for me as well.

[bradski]

Maderas...

[thevaporz]

Maderas is a lot closer to La Jolla than Steele Canyon. It's more expensive and both are similar mountainous layouts with lots of elevation changes. Steele Canyon has three nines. Both have fast greens. Not sure of their rental clubs. You should call 'em to find out. Check underpar.com and golfnow.com for discount tee times. I'd also recommend The Crossings at Carlsbad. Obviously, you've got Torrey Pines right there but if you're wanting to try something new Maderas, Steele Canyon and The Crossings are great options.

[dave willie]

I've played Maderas and Steele Canyon. They're both nice courses. Maderas wins on everything except for price. It might be a long day at Maderas if you tend to spray the ball around. Steele Canyon is a fun course that is a little more forgiving off the tee, but still challenging.

[nimmell]

Great info, thanks everyone. If we do Torrey it would be the North, really don't want to stress over getting on the South. Looks like I can get on Maderas for $85 plus rental. I'll continue to look over options.

[Clambake]

Maderas hands down. And their rentals are nice Callaways. If your looking for a different option, Barona is a great layout and in very good shape right now. It’s pretty forgiving off the tee so it gives mid cappers a good chance, and starts showing its teeth around and on the greens.

[nimmell]

Maderas hands down. And their rentals are nice Callaways. If your looking for a different option, Barona is a great layout and in very good shape right now. It’s pretty forgiving off the tee so it gives mid cappers a good chance, and starts showing its teeth around and on the greens.

 

Any idea what the rentals are out at Barona?

 

Current options are:

 

Maderas, callaway, ~$135 all in

The Crossings, Taylormade, $86 gf, unknown rental $

Barona, unknown rentals, $80-110 gf, unknown rental $

 

All three appear to be in the $130-150 all in range and all three look great.

[bradski]

Barona and Maderas are both better than the crossings. I would definitely pick one of those two.

[Clambake]

Barona rents Callaway XRs, $75 including 6 balls and a souvenir of some sort. If you play there, sign up for the casino card when you check in. It costs nothing, but saves you a bit on greens fees, something like 10%.

 

I agree both Maderas and Barona are way better than Crossings. Crossings was a course designed by lawyers. There was so much wrangling over many years to get it built, and it’s a somewhat odd design that ended up being squeezed unnaturally into the land in many spots.

[thevaporz]

I love the Crossings but it sounds like Maderas is the best deal for you. Crossings is punching Monday 2/26 just FYI.

[Turbs]

Its been a while but I liked Steel Canyons, the choice in 9's is awesome, and if you are up for a second 18 the rate used to be awesome!! The times I played the course was in spectacular shape, and a fair challenge.

 

Cheers

[bradski]

Its been a while but I liked Steel Canyons, the choice in 9's is awesome, and if you are up for a second 18 the rate used to be awesome!! The times I played the course was in spectacular shape, and a fair challenge.

 

Cheers

 

if you do play here you want Canyon/Ranch and not Meadows.

[To72]

Don't know about the rentals but I am assuming Steele Canyon has a decent set available. I've played all of the courses mentioned and the best price/value for locals in my opinion is Steele Canyon. If you are not from San Diego county then Steele Canyon's green fees can trickle up towards Maderas during peak periods. Maderas and Barona have the best practice facilities and for a visitor looking for a destination round I'd pick Maderas. If you end up on Steele Canyon do your best to avoid what used to be known as the Meadows nine (now called Vineyard).

 

I'm fairly sure all have a good replay rate.

[Stanks]

Maderas is good. It would be the choice. However, Steele Canyon is a very fun course as well. I would happily play either.

 

If you have the opportunity, and you're staying in La Jolla, try to get to La Jolla Country Club. Amazing, private, course. My favorite track I've ever played.

 

Torrey Pines is fine. Overrated in my mind. But, fine. You have a lot of options to look at our here but, with the two you requested information about, you'll be happy you went.

[nimmell]

Played Maderas yesterday. It was a great experience. Got to rent Titleist 918 AP3 with TMB 3iron, 917 F2, D2 and SM7 wedges. Great rentals.

 

Played as a two-some, pace was slow but the course was entertaining.

 

Staff/Experience- 9/10

Rentals- 10/10

Course- 8/10

 

Might try to walk in Torrey Pines Thursday although it is supposed to rain. It rains in San Diego?

[bradski]

Played Maderas yesterday. It was a great experience. Got to rent Titleist 918 AP3 with TMB 3iron, 917 F2, D2 and SM7 wedges. Great rentals.

 

Played as a two-some, pace was slow but the course was entertaining.

 

Staff/Experience- 9/10

Rentals- 10/10

Course- 8/10

 

Might try to walk in Torrey Pines Thursday although it is supposed to rain. It rains in San Diego?

 

it does rain. maybe 10 days per year(real rain). lucky you. lol I will be playing torrey in a week and half. Let us know how it was.

[Stanks]

It’s not raining much right now. I’m sure the course is decent. Unfortunately it’s gonna be overcast all day so any wetness will stick around but you should have a quicker round.