Steele Canyon has one of the most challenging and beautiful courses in San Diego. Par 3 to 5 holes in the rolling hills offer the most experienced golfers a place to excel. The design of the course is spectacular. Back at the club, there is a huge dining room, two bars, and a gorgeous outdoor patio for large events. I'm so impressed.
This golf course is very scenic since you are going way up into the mountains. So you are going to get some great views as well as some awesome tee shots. That said there is not much else to rave about this golf course. Lets start off we were expecting some nice club house where we can go and get a good breakfast and lunch. It is more like a municipal course club house. Plastic tables and seats and food cooked in the microwave. Also way over priced for the stuff you are getting. Next lets talk about the men's bathroom. Seriously? just one urinal and toilet at the clubhouse? Pretty disgusting not well maintained. Golf carts needs some upgrading as well. The brakes are shot cause of all the hills you have to go through. Therefore, coming down a steep hill and the brakes are fully locked you will not be stopping. So don't tailgate your friend. Their GPS is not visual just a black and green screen with distance. This is also a very short course and not too many memorable holes. All in all not really worth it.
Very fun course with dramatic elevation changes. I love hitting from elevated tees - especially ones that make me feel like I'm a big hitter. This course has a couple of holes where if you hit a good drive, you may it it 340 or more. Or if you are a normal 240 driver you will likely get your first 300+ drive. Most of the fairways are pretty open - not too many trees like nearby places.Greens were quick but not penal, and the luncheon after the tournament was very good. We played for under $50 in the afternoon and then again in a tournament the next morning. I'll go back again.
Beautiful course, well maintained. Challenging and thoughtful design without being excessively penal on your errant shots. Front desk person was friendly, and treated us well. Only complaint was the pace of play slowed down considerable toward the end of the round. I would like to have seen more of the end of day rounds spread out among the three nines.
First let me say that I played this course on March 4th, 2013. It was in pretty good shape, but the greens had recently been aerated and sanded on 18 of the 27 holes. The Canyon course was still worth the price. The views, the elevation changes, and the layout were similar to playing a mountain course in Colorado. There were plenty of interesting holes. I played with 2 locals who were very helpful in deciding course strategy, although there were 2 occassions I should not have taken their advice. Anyhow, if you're looking for an interesting course that is relatively inexpensive (for California) and fairly easy to get on, I would recommend Steele Canyon. Weekday rate was under $100 with cart and range balls. Four sets of tees make it enjoyable for any ability. Make sure that one of your 9s is the Canyon course. Meadow course was nice, but not nearly as dramatic. I have never played the Ranch course so cannot comment on it.
Golfed at Steele Canyon for the first time with friends. Loved the course. In very good condition. Will play there again soon.
Great value the day after christmas, $55, beautiful course, a little backed up, although to be expected the day after the holiday and everyone's got a new driver. Greens were screaming fast, turkey sandwich at the turn was great with a side of Ranch Dressing, Cart girl came by three times, which worked well. Pace of play was ok, we finished with probably a 51/2 hour round, slowed down the last four holes by a dad and his young daughter .... I hate it when that happens ;) Need to get my daughter out ....
A gorgeous setting, well maintained, really tough for a hacker like myself, and fairly expensive. Would definitely play it again though "if" I have some sort of coupon or discount offer.
There are three nine hole courses at Steele Canyon. The Canyon and Ranch Courses are very challenging. The layouts of all the courses are attractive and call for good shot making. The staff are friendly and efficient. During the week our senior rate was $35.00, a great value.
My Wife and I got Married here on 11/11/11. I'm a Guy and don't normally comment about the beauty of things, but this location for our wedding was beautful/awesome. It rained the whole entire day, but was not a problem as Barry had a back up plan and we held the ceremony indoors as well as reception. All our guests commented about how awesome the view and sunset was!