Courses, Travel & Tee Times

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.

Bask in luxury and great golf at San Diego's posh Grand Del Mar Resort

It's a grand life when visiting The Grand Del Mar, a five-star retreat that opened in October 2007. The architecture of the resort gives off the vibe of an immaculate Mediterranean escape, all just 12 miles north of San Diego and five miles from the shimmering beaches of the Pacific Ocean. The resort's course -- Tom Fazio's Grand Golf Club -- plays forgiving with wide fairways, yet its approaches tighten the screws, demanding more accuracy to pure-rolling greens.

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.