Review Date
November 30, 2006

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: MGySgt02, Shoots in the 80s

Summary:
Played Torrey Pines South Course on 15 November. I was very excited about playing this course, I mean jeez its the site of the 2008 U.S. Open, so its got to be awesome. Went to the driving range the night before after my flight got in to get some practice in. Practice area was small but good enough. The driving range was one of the worst I have ever seen (shocking to say the least). No grass hitting areas all mats and they were well over due for replacement. The practice putting green is actually located in the front of the Pro shop and it was big and fast! Pro Shop was old but was loaded with anything golf related clothing wise that they can put thier logo on to include U.S. Open items (very exspensive). They also have the U.S. Open Trophy on display (cool seeing Tiger and the other greats name on it). Also have big poster size pictures of Tiger as a kid playing the course on the walls. Me and my buddy arrived at 5 AM to get in line to play the South Course we ended up being the first to go out as most of the locals want to play the North Course (although a PGA played course, its easier and visually stunning). South Course was long but overall shape was lacking except for the greens. I played with another service member who has played here before and he said they are letting the course grow out a bit to prep it for the Buick Invitational that goes in Febuary. Can't say much about the rough as I was splitting the fairways all day. But the rough was not to bad but it looked deeper the further you got away from the fairways. Shots into the greens must be on the money as they are well protected by bunkers and deep rough. Greens were fast and rolled true. Collars around greens were cut poorly, but that was probably due to the guy that was mowing that day and not a trend. Green fee's for San Diego military (got to have a resident card to get the dicount) were great at $41.00 to play a U.S. Open Course. But I would not pay the $130.00 non resident fee to play this course because it just was not the type of shape you would expect a course to be in at that price, sorry but course conditions, should reflect the green fee's. North Course is a bit cheaper. Overall, it was a good day of golf, and I can say I played it! Would play again and will.

Customer Service:
Awesome staff there. California life style is reflected in the staff, laid back dude! I left CA 22 years ago when I joined the Marines and the staff just reminded me how much I missed it out there!

Similar Courses Played:
Westfields GC in Herdon, VA. Worthington Manor, Fredrick MD (2006 U.S. Open qualifying site)

Review Date
October 5, 2006

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: pmart, Shoots in the 80s

Summary:
Played the North course and used the booking agency which was probably a mistake. A single shouldn't have a big problem getting on. One thing I will say, it has about 4 or 5 beautiful holes. Hole #6 is one of the most spectacular views and you have to tee off from the tips on 7 (stay on the left....its dead right). Once you get past those holes the luster of this mildly overrated course starts to wear on you. It is a public course and you get what comes with a public course. Long waits on each shot, tee shirts and lack of course control. Overall a very enoyable experience. Though mildly disappointed it was well worth it when you get to see the la jolla shores below you on #6 and #7.

Customer Service:
Public Course service

Review Date
August 29, 2005

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Royal, Shoots in the 80s

Summary:
Well, it was mr dream to play Torrey Pines during my recent trip to San Diego and my dream came true. Coming from Canada, I found the rough to be a lot tougher than that found north of the border. Its thick and easily shuts the clubface.

The price was fairly steep, but it is the US Open site in 2008, so I got to play the course where Tiger will probably win it again. I also payed for rental clubs and they were top-notch. All Titleist - including a Scotty Cameron Newport putter (much to my surprise).

I got on within 10 minutes of paying for my round. I came as a single and got on with 2 other singles (no tee times).

Pro-shop is amazing. Views are amazing. Course is amazingly difficult.

The course shows its wear, and it wasn't in very good condition when I played it, but at least the greens were wonderful.

If you're in the San Diego area, don't miss out on this one.

Customer Service:
Awesome. Starter was great.

Review Date
May 18, 2005

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

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1.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: akap4surf, Scratch Golfer

Summary:
i love torrey it is the greatest course ever, i can't imagine what other public courses are like just beautiful!

Review Date
March 28, 2004

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: Rich, Shoots in the 80s

Summary:
Played the North course through advanced tee time package which included a golf pro walking with us for 3 holes and explaining the course and how to play it. That made for a great experience. The North course is not difficult. From the tips (Blue tees; slope 130), the North course played approximately 6400 yards as many tee boxes were moved up. Some of the sights on the ocean holes were unbelievable. The par 3 6th hole which plays down hill approximately 180 yards is the signature hole. Between the handgliders, parachutters and navy jets flying over head, the views are unique. Generally there are large fairways to shoot at which makes course easier as rough was difficult to advance ball (or to find it in certain cases). Major negative was that play on course is too slow. My round was 5.5 hours. Even so, I would go back again to play the North course, if I could not get on the South course.