Truly lovely, top-of-the line golf course with undulating areas that are challenging. Perhaps current drought is showing here on the fairways--not as lush as usual. Still, really a treat, and of course quite expensive. But getting on at Torrey Pines--my first choice in Southern California, the public course to the south-- is next to impossible.
Even if your scorecard says otherwise. The Palmer designed course is top end with lots to offer. Elevation change, quick greens, well landscaped, good and fair layout. Top course to play in So Cal.
We had a blast playing here. The course was beautiful and the staff was great. They were very accommodating.
This is a great course, very scenic and a memorable experience to play here for sure. Greens were very fast but I really enjoyed the challenge. It was a great customer experience and super friendly with all staff interactions. It will be fun to watch the LPGA event in a couple of weeks and remember the great round at this course.
Played yesterday at aviara - it is an exclusive facility and everyone there presents a very friendly and professional attitude from the moment you pull up.I booked a 2.30 tee time and paid $160 inc cart and water - which was ok value. Play was quick for 6 holes then I caught up with a very slow group who seemed oblivious to anyone behind them hacking round the course. Still finished by sunset though!The course was in generally good shape with excellent tees and greens - however the fairways were not so excellent and certainly the rough had a 'waste area' feel to it in parts. Anyway the views were fantastic esp at sunset and the course is maintained and presented as expertly as can be expected at this time of year with the drought and the current works being undertaken on the course.Was given a voucher for some free chicken wings after the round and had a beer also which was good.Would return but only at the cheaper rate - $220 rack rate is prob too steep
Playable for both the long and short hitter. Resort style so you can shoot a good score. They had the greens running super fast so stay below the hole on your approach shots. Superby maintained. Skip the after round cookie they offer, not very tasty.
My second favorite course in the world behind a tie for Ballybunion in Ireland and the Plantation Course on Maui. This is where I leaned to play the game at the academy. Big issue is The Crossings only a couple of miles away offers a similar venue for a lot less money. Yep Aviara caters to the rich and famous but I cannot believe the golf course is financially viable. Give us locals a break !!
I enjoyed my round at Aviara yesterday, though I didn't play well. I had gone to an LGPA tournament there some months ago, and when the opportunity to play the course presented itself, I jumped at it. The course, which is in immaculate shape, is hilly.The par three holes are spectacular, but some of the other holes are average. The 18 TH hole is very difficult with a lot of water and a narrow fairway.The marshals are friendly and helpful. At the end of the round the staff cleans your clubs and give you a tasty chocolate chip cookie. The price to play the course is steep, and I probably won't play there again, as there are so many other courses in the local area that are more reasonably priced.
Also played here on our trip to San Diego and it is another course in great shape with a nice challenging layout.
One of the or maybe "the" most beautiful golf course I have ever played and fabulous service from the muffins & coffee at check-in to the cold towels and cookies at the end of the round!