Hardest golf courses in San Diego, CA

The hardest golf course in the San Diego area is Carlton Oaks Country Club in Santee. All 34, hardest first; the number is our overall rating.

1. 1Carlton Oaks Country ClubSantee, CA · Public · 18 holes · 7,412 yds6.3
2. 2Torrey Pines Golf CourseLa Jolla, CA · Public · 18 holes · 7,802 yds9.8
3. 3The Grand Golf ClubSan Diego, CA · Public · 18 holes · 7,160 yds9.5
4. 4Enagic Golf Club at EastlakeChula Vista, CA · Public · 18 holes · 7,054 yds6.8
5. 5Maderas Golf ClubPoway, CA · Public · 18 holes · 7,063 yds9.8
6. 6Del Mar Country ClubRancho Santa Fe, CA · Private · 18 holes · 7,226 yds9.7
7. 7Barona Creek Golf ClubLakeside, CA · Private · 18 holes · 7,384 yds8.6
8. 8Fairbanks Ranch Country ClubRancho Santa Fe, CA · Private · 18 holes · 7,196 yds9.5
9. 9The Farms Golf ClubRancho Santa Fe, CA · Private · 18 holes · 7,048 yds9.2
10. 10The Santaluz ClubSan Diego, CA · Private · 18 holes · 7,132 yds9.3
11. 11San Diego Country ClubChula Vista, CA · Private · 18 holes · 7,033 yds9.6
12. 12Rancho Santa Fe Golf ClubRancho Santa Fe, CA · Private · 18 holes · 7,090 yds9.6
13. 13Crosby National Golf CLUBSan Diego, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,796 yds9.0
14. 14Steele Canyon Golf ClubJamul, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,741 yds9.1
15. 15The Bridges at Rancho Santa FeRancho Santa Fe, CA · Private · 18 holes · 7,002 yds9.6
16. 16The Crosby Club At Rancho Santa FeSan Diego, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,796 yds9.5
17. 17Lomas Santa Fe Country ClubSolana Beach, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,615 yds9.5
18. 18Admiral Baker Golf CourseSan Diego, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,869 yds8.7
19. 19La Jolla Country ClubLa Jolla, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,956 yds9.2
20. 20La Valle Coastal ClubRancho Santa Fe, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,854 yds7.8
21. 21Riverwalk Golf ClubSan Diego, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,540 yds6.7
22. 22Cottonwood Golf ClubEl Cajon, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,760 yds6.4
23. 23The Heights Golf ClubSan Diego, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,749 yds9.1
24. 24Singing Hills Golf Club at SycuanEl Cajon, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,820 yds8.3
25. 25Balboa Park Golf CourseSan Diego, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,355 yds7.8
26. 26Chula Vista Golf Course & VenueBonita, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,747 yds6.1
27. 27Miramar Memorial Golf CourseSan Diego, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,811 yds7.7
28. 28Coronado Golf CourseCoronado, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,596 yds9.3
29. 29The Country Club of Rancho BernardoSan Diego, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,425 yds9.5
30. 30Sea 'N Air Golf CourseCoronado, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,265 yds9.3
31. 31Mission Trails Golf CourseSan Diego, CA · Public · 18 holes · 5,940 yds7.0
32. 32Bonita Golf CourseBonita, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,187 yds8.1
33. 33Mt. Woodson Golf ClubRamona, CA · Public · 18 holes · 5,764 yds9.5
34. 34Willowbrook Golf CourseLakeside, CA · Public · 18 holes · 5,926 yds7.4

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Updated November 2026