Courses, Travel & Tee Times

Take on San Diego's toughest golf courses

San Diego County has over 90 golf courses, and some will prove especially challenging to lower-handicaps off the championship tees. Here's where to test your game in SoCal.

Great San Diego golf courses for women

With over 90 courses in the county, San Diego's versatility is as good as the area's weather. That means women will have plenty of great golf courses for them. Katie Denbo has some favorites.

Great golf off the beaten path in San Diego

Veering off the beaten path can be just as rewarding as playing pricey trophy golf courses, and greater San Diego is full of courses where beauty, playability and the right price mix beautifully together. Jason Scott Deegan offers some suggestions.

San Diego's La Costa Resort and Spa wrapping up $50 million in renovations

La Costa Resort and Spa has hosted dozens of pro tournaments over the years. Now, the golf courses are getting a makeover as part of an overall $50 million ongoing investment in La Costa by KSL Resorts. When all the changes are completed this fall, La Costa should be tastier than ever for guests, Jason Scott Deegan writes.

SoFam: San Diego a great base for family golf vacations

It's easy for a family to settle on SoCal for their next vacation. Not only is there over 90 golf courses in San Diego county and plenty more up and down the coast, but kid-friendly attractions like the San Diego Zoo, DisneyLland and family-friendly golf resorts for convenient stay-and-plays.

Sycuan Resort near San Diego, California

Sycuan Resort, located just northeast of downtown San Diego in El Cajon, features three golf courses: Oak Glen, Willow Glen and Pine Glen. Pine Glen, which is often called the fun par-3 course, is ideal for beginners, while Oak Glen and Willow Glen are 18-hole, well managed championship courses.

Twin Oaks Golf Course east of Carlsbad

Twin Oaks Golf Course, located in San Marcos, Calif., is a good test for all levels of golfers. Located 15 miles from Carlsbad, the Ted Robinson design plays next to a protected wildlife habitat, making the course picturesque as well as challenging.

Riverwalk Golf Club in San Diego

Riverwalk Golf Club is steeped in a rich tradition of golf legends past. What was once flat now features undulating fairways, waterfalls and well protected bentgrass greens. Water comes into play on 13 of the 27 holes with a spectacular waterfall surrounding the green of the signature hole. Take a closer look at Riverwalk with this photo gallery.

Sycuan Resort near San Diego

Sycuan Resort has been voted San Diego's favorite golf resort for four consecutive years, and it shows no signs of slowing down. With two championship courses (Oak Glen and Willow Glen) and a fun par-3 course (Pine Glen), Sycuan Resort has something for every level of golfer.

Steele Canyon Golf Club near San Diego

Gary Player designed the three nine-hole layouts at Steele Canyon Golf Club in Jamul, Calif. All three nines -- the Canyon, Meadow and Ranch -- are unique. The one thing they have in common, however, is that they form one of the more spectacular courses in southern California.