Hole By Hole

Number 1
(383 yards, par 4)

This straight forward opening hole will offer one of the few birdie chances on the outward nine. From the elevated first tee this downhill par four plays shorter than its given yardage. Favor the right side of the fairway as any ball finishing in the large bunker down the left will create a difficult approach to a long but narrow green.

Number 2
(462 yards, par 4)

The challenging second hole is shaped by the hazard and bunkers down the left making it the number 3 handicap hole. Favor the right side and a drive finishing in the fairway will leave a long iron or fairway wood to an uphill approach shot. The terrain around the green slopes right to left, so be sure to keep away from the greenside bunkers on the left side.

Number 3
(565 yards, par 5)

This par 5 heads up a canyon with hazards on both sides. Do your best to keep it between the fairway bunkers, as anything in these bunkers will leave a much longer third shot to this three shot par 5. The hole plays slightly uphill making club selection even more important on your approach shot. One of the deepest greens on the course, a false front guards the front and a large tier runs through the middle portion.

Number 4
(480 yards, par 4)

The toughest hole on the golf course, and possibly the best hole in San Diego, is the number 1 handicap. There is more room to the left than you are able to see, but the bunker down the left is no bargain. The large landing area to the right of the bunker is the place to be. If your drive finds the fairway, your work has just begun. Chances are you will have a long iron or fairway wood into a sloping narrow green, which is punishing if you are not deadly accurate.

Number 5
(378 yards, par 4)

A significant change from the previous hole, as the fourth was long, the fifth is tight. This shorter par 4 puts a premium on driving it in the fairway, as any shot offline will result in a penalized stroke. A tee shot down the right will leave a mid to short iron to this generous but undulated green.

Number 6
(172 yards, par 3)

The wind tends to come in from the left here, though it is hard to feel it from the tee. Your tee shot into a large green, which slopes from the back to front, will have to travel over natural vegetation, as well as two strategically placed bunkers. Club selection is key here, so be sure to know the pin placement to avoid a long putt.

Number 7
(531 yards, par 5)

This par 5 plays very long up the hill and usually back into a prevailing wind. Favor the right side of the fairway, as the hazard down the left can make for a difficult time. The longer hitters may have a chance to reach the green in two shots, but be aware: a shot missing the green could leave a difficult pitch to this undulated green.

Number 8
(454 yards, par 4)

This sharp dogleg left is one of the more difficult holes on the front nine. A tee shot up the right side is a must in order to have a view of the green on the approach. This uphill approach will always play one to two clubs longer. Avoid the deep greenside bunker to the right, as any approach shot finishing here will be a most difficult up and down.

Number 9
(156 yards, par 3)

An intimidating par 3, perched over a deep ravine, this hole is guarded by bunkers on both the left and right. You will want the approach to finish on the same tier as the pin, as any shot on the wrong tier will leave a very difficult two-putt.