San Diego Golf

[STEWM 67]

Will be there the week after the pga tournament at Torrey Pines. Two questions will I be able to get on that week to play Torrey? If not could someone give some good recomendations. I'm flying into town so I would like to play something more upscale if possible.

 

Thanks

[Tupperwolf]

You can probably get on no problem at Torrey if you tee off before 7:30 AM. There is a process sort of like Bethpage Black, where you show up early in the morning and get a place in line to buy a tee time. I have done this once (rolled into the parking lot at 4:30 AM) and was the 9th person in line. Ended up joining a group and was in the first group out at dawn on a beautiful Sunday morning.

[iteachgolf]

Try Aviara in Carlsbad area

[toddnt]

Barona Creek... Best and fastest greens other than Torrey duringthe PGA Tournament!
Maderas is definitely .

[JackpotJohnny]

If you get a chance, play the journey at pechanga.
It's in temecula, just north of San Diego. Shouldn't have a problem Getting on, they dont put alot of people out every day.
Aviara, maderas and barona are very nice, but this course blows them all out of the water

[Hawkeye77]

Call Torrey first to see if there are times available, that's how you will know and they will help you determine if play is possible. You don't necessarily have to be there at daybreak. But do it soon, I just called yesterday for a date in March and there were only 3 times left for the South Course.

[JCLJorgenson]

Below is the Torrey Pines official web site with info, including the course calendar, whcih unfortunately isn't showing February yet:

[url="http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/golf/torreypines/"]http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/golf/torreypines/[/url]

If you are playing as a single or twosome, you can typically just show up at Torrey Pines and put your name in and get called within an hour,especially mid-week. That gives you just enough time to hit some balls at the driving range and putt around. The North Course is typically available sooner than the longer and more prestigious South Course. Both are great and I typically just play the North. Most people will walk the courses and a 5 hour round is common.

Other courses in San Diego worth checking out include Aviara (which is pricey and in Carlsbad), Maderas (which is inland about 20 or 30 minutes), Barona Creek (also inland quite a bit). Encinitas Ranch is also fairly nice and will give you some decent ocean views. The Coronado Municipal golf course is easily the best value in San Diego, not the best course conditions, but spectacular views of downtown, right along the harbor.

If you really want a treat and you're willing to drive a couple hours, check out Pelican Hill. I hear it blows away Torrey Pines. Also, Palm Desert/Palm Springs is a little over 2 hours away, where they are currently playing the Bob Hope Classic (i.e. La Quinta, which adjoins Palm Desert). The course conditions are probably the best you can find anywhere, and weather is also perfect in early February - 70s, with snow capped mountains surrounding you.

[golfnhack]

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You can probably get on no problem at Torrey if you tee off before 7:30 AM. There is a process sort of like Bethpage Black, where you show up early in the morning and get a place in line to buy a tee time. I have done this once (rolled into the parking lot at 4:30 AM) and was the 9th person in line. Ended up joining a group and was in the first group out at dawn on a beautiful Sunday morning.
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The process if gettin on TPS has become far easier since they raised the rates. You used to have to wait at least 3-4 hours. Now you can get out in under 1 hour and often immediately. Just call ahead and make sure they do not have a tournament scheduled for the day you want to play.