Torrey Pines Golf Course

Two stars. One for the location and well maintained course and the other is for the landscapers being respectful and courteous when golfers are near.
MAKE SURE YOU CHECK RATES!!! You’re only paying for the ambiance.
One major complaint I have is the golf cart rate.
$ 40 a golf cart.
Most staff members will become irate telling the same rates and rules to newcomers. If rules are broken, they tend to get smart with you. For the amount you pay, the least that can do is say please and thank you with no smart remarks. Most Attendants have no patience with simple questions regarding the knowledge of the course.
For the amount that you pay, I would highly recommend you to save your money and play at a different course. Yeah, they hold the farmers insurance open but. I would only pay to attend and spectate the tourney. Again, make sure you check the rates online. Be aware that reservation fees will not go towards green fees. Also, for you to pay a great amount to have a great time. You would expect the staff to be more friendly with the price that you pay.
The course…
Very challenging course. I would only play it again if they improved on the customer service. The greens are well maintained. The greens are pretty fast. They are known for the roughs. It’s something different and really makes you pay more attention on choice of club to use. We had landscapers working on the course. They are very respectful when they see golfers in there area. They’re not in your way and and try as much as possible to keep out of you distance.
NON RESIDENT
Advanced booking fee $ 43
18 holes $ 183 (unless you know someone to hook you up)
18 holes twilight $ 110
Cart fee $ 40 (not seen on some websites) also, pay cart fee at pro shop, not at golf concierge.
RESIDENT
18 holes $ 61
18 holes (senior citizen 62 and up) $ 41
Advance booking fee $ 30
Cart fee $ 40 (same as non resident)
Again, I find the golf cart rate too high. Golf carts don’t even have a window shield or pencil with score card for it to be $ 40(south course is only open)…to think they would put south score cards on every cart since they don’t like to be asked repetitive questions. Barona comes with a cooler full of ice, water bottles, front window shield and very clean for half the price. Don’t feel too ripped off tourists. San Diego residence card holders are getting raped too.
Pros
The view is very gorgeous! The course is well maintained. I like the fact that they have tall roughs. It’s something different and makes the game more challenging even though there are already too many challenges in golf. I would highly recommend to walk the course. It’s very nice to take your time to enjoy the scenery.

Gorgeous views, amazing golf from this legendary course. A huge practice range, chipping area, putting greens, and a very well-​done clubhouse, restaurant, and conference area.
Torrey stands as an amateur golfers dream spot, and should be on everyone’s golf bucket list. If not for the challenging layout, multiple courses, amazing ocean views, then for the legendary PGA status.
Not for the faint of heart as this is some tough golf, but it’s a La Jolla Public Course that anyone can play. Rather cheap for locals, pretty damned expensive for non-locals…but bring your A-​game regardless.
Hit is straight out there!

The course is beautiful, the greens are the best in the country, the signature rough will make you pull out your hair and the history is incredible BUT for the country club price it is missing some key elements no GPS on carts, you have to pay for the range balls and the carts in the pro shop so you have to stand in two separate lines and the line in the pro shop is long because of the tourist shopping for souvenirs… Glad I played but I guess my expectations were a tad higher for such a stories famous expensive course.

The south course was in great shape. Greens were cut perfect, fairways in great shape. The views from the front nine are stunning and can’t be beat. The challenge is the rough; the grass is thick and sticky and catches your club, cutting the distance. Stay out of the rough and you will score great.

I had a horrible experience unfortunately. It reminds me of how valuable my private membership is.
Spent Monday morning being bounced from phone no to phone no. Unable to get a caring voice on the phone just an unconcerned nor willing to help attitude, once live. Who diverted me back to the useless booking system these folks have.
Finally got on a telephonic system that worked, it had not for hours. I booked TP for 11.15 AM.
When I arrived I was told I do not have a time. It doesn’t work this way here, you could not have booked on the phone the way you did.
City of San Diego at me at a cow pasture opposite side of the city. I know I had TP booked but somehow it ended up in another part of the city on one of the other city run courses. A S… hole to boot, cheap though!
So of to Balboa park with my friend from Orange county being rerouted in tow.
The employees here are horrid. I will never get to see Torrey Pines, as I would never allow something like this to happen again. They were not willing to help nor did they care. I was embarrassed and humiliated and really ruined my morning.
City employees with a bad attitude and no concept of being polite or hospital. The next place was worse! Hands of to the City of Hamilton for treating your golfers with respect and giving them a venue to book tee times that is not for the privileged few locals. Torrey Pines was the second worst experience I have ever had on a public course. I can also tell you they treat other people like S… as well.

A complete private golf course, expensive no less. The drive up to it is spectacular, just remember to look west when on Coast Hwy — aka 101. I’ve seen it nothing during the day and a night, and let me tell you; if you’re a walker or runner, park at the bottom of the hill and heft yourself up. Quite the workout if you aren’t a golfer at heart.

Played the south course for second time last week. With the Farmers Ins Open a few weeks away I wanted to see what’s it like to play thus venue when it’s in top condition. What a treat. Yes, it’s expensive for non residents, but come on, it’s a US Open venue! The course was what you’d expect, condition wise. Fairways plush, rough thick and high, and greens that were fast and putting pure. Wish it was in this shape year round. One tip– I’d really suggest walking the course if it’s cart path only.

A great course with great history. The course is maintained very well and everything is perfect from the driving range, practice green, clubhouse and restaurant. I have yet to play the full course but friends rave about it, better discount if you have a residents card.

This review is for the practice area and the store. Torrey Pines is one of the courses I’ve always wanted to play, especially after TIger Woods won the US Open there on one leg. That seems so long ago. The facilities here are top notch. My one gripe was with the practice greens. For a place that regularly hosts the best players in the world. I expect the practice greens to not be bumpy. Furthermore, it’s right in front of the parking lot and the golf store so everyone sees it!
The other gripe I had was with the driving range. I expected the driving area to be a bit bigger. I also expected to get more balls for what I paid for. For $ 8 I finished a small bucket in less than 25 minutes, and that’s with me taking my time. You think for a public course you would get better value for your money.
The things I like here are the views and ambiance. Despite having so many people here, it felt peaceful to me. The views of the Pacific coastline definitely helps out with that. Overall, I fulfilled one of my golf goals but checking this place out; however, if you don’t live here, it can be very expensive to play here. I rather save up a bit more and splurge on a round up in Pebble Beach.

This review is for Torrey Pines south course. The picturesque views on the course are unrivaled in San Diego County. The course is very well maintained. The south course was surprisingly simple (guy that shot a 134). There is only one water hazard on the entire 18 holes. Depending on the time of year you play carts are restricted to the cart path making them useless.

I would post a NEGATIVE but it’s not an option so 1 Star it is!
I wanted to something special for my husband on vacation and this was the BIGGEST mistake I have EVER made!!!
First of all I cant believe I had to pay $ 43.00 to book a Tee Time or we could have just showed up and waited, usually they can get you on within 2 hours! That should have been my first sign to go to a different golf course.
Second — When we arrived my husband asked how the weather was looking for the next day. (We did a dry run the evening before since we had an early time.) We were told it depends on mother nature and if we wanted specifics to go to weatherunderground .com EXCUSE ME!!! What golf course doesn’t know what the weather is going to be?
Third — I asked the hours of the restaurant that is only feet away. I was told if I wanted to know I would have to go ask the restaurant because they are not affiliated. Umm, can you say customer service?!
Fourth — Never heard of this before, but we had to pay an additional $ 40.00 for the golf cart and range balls on top of $ 183.00 to golf?! That’s new. All the places we have EVER been the golf cart was included as well as the range balls.
Fifth — Then when we arrived, he was told he couldn’t hit the range balls we paid for because they wanted to get him out early since they had a no show. Hello, we showed up early so he could hit some balls to warm up and it was nothing but rush, rush, rush sorry but we need to get you out. We HAD 30 minutes before our PAID TEE TIME of what was it $ 43.00!
Finally I sent a private message to the golf course when we returned from vacation and have yet to hear from them so that to me speaks volumes that they could care less. Very upset to find out AFTER the fact locals only pay $ 61.00 quite a mark up for tourists if you ask me especially since it wasn’t all that. Hands down this was in the bottom 2 in all the places we have been and we have been to a lot!
Think long and hard before you consider golfing at this poor excuse of a golf course with zero customer service, this is one time we can honestly say we did not get what we paid for and we took it in the shorts! I have no clue how they have received anything but a one star… blinded by the game I guess! Seriously people save your money and go somewhere else that is worth the money. I would not have had a problem paying the price if it was worth it… But hands down, this was not!
Very Sad!

Torrey Pines is an awesome course with fantastic picturesque views from nearly every hole. The course itself is always well maintained and plays quite well. Fast greens, well manicured fairways, lush shrubbery and a rather difficult south course makes Torrey Pines one of my favorite courses in the U.S. Residents get a heavy discount with the residents cards which makes this place a favorable spot to play, assume you book a tee time well in advance. Overall, highly recommend playing Torrey Pines or just riding along and enjoying the views.
Pros–
Location
Views for days
Plays well
Challenging
Ambiance
Clubhouse
Resident pricing
Service
Cons–
Non resident pricing
Crowded

Tourist trap! If you want to play behind children, grandparents on a stroll and every jerkoff who got new clubs for xmas, play here. The reason residents play cheap is they’d never go otherwise. For visitors its a rip, especially the cart which is apparently a separate company that rapes the patrons who have already paid a ridiculously high green fee.
«Where do I get the cart?»
«If you want a cart you have to pay for it inside the proshop …»
«I just paid you.»
«That was for golf. The cart is separate.»
«This sucks! Its gonna cost me almost $ 100 to play twilight golf at 4 pm!!!»
«SUCKER!»
Note: he didn’t really say that.
Note: if want a beverage thats, «over there,» and its another separate and different company … I gave up and stole some ice from an abandoned ice bucket and waited for it to melt.
I’m never going back unless there’s an apocalypse or I get on the pga tour.
Not a bad golf course though. Not hard, not long, great views but thats about it.
OMG IT GETS WORSE! If you book in advance there’s a $ 43 fee just to make a reservation and no where on the website does it even mention that carts are not included in the exorbitantly high green fees.

I love to come play Torrey whenever I can. If you live in the city of San Diego you can get a residents card which saves you a lot of $$$, otherwise it’s quite expensive. The practice facilities are the worst part about the place. They have two nice large putting greens but the range is small, all mats, and the short game area is tiny as well. It’s also quite a ways away from the first tees. The course itself is always in fantastic condition and is a great course to walk.
For those of you who’ve never been there– there’s a starters booth where you check in, put your name on the wait list, or get your residents card. Close to that is the golf shop where you can buy apparel, balls, etc and that is also where you pay for a cart if you choose to purchase a cart to ride in.

Just had the good fortune of an afternoon round on the South Course. Staff was very pleasant and accommodating. The course was in terrific shape. Beautiful vistas from almost every hole. Difficult to get on as a visitor to the area, so jump at it if you get the chance. You won’t be disappointed.

I had the liberty to try out the South Course for the first time. I can see why this is where the Finals are held during the pro tour.
The maintenance of the course is as immaculate as the difficulty level.
Be sure to get your annual San Diego golf residential card because your weekday twilight green fee will be $ 37 instead of $ 110.
Can’t wait to return!

I’m dating someone who’s really big on golf. My work gave some passes to attend The Farmer’s Open! He was super stoked to check it out and I was happy to attend. I’m always down for some new adventure. Torrey Pines Golf Course is out of our area, and out of our league so I knew I’d except something fancier.
Parking suggestions were terrible and I am unsure if they have a designated lot? We were a few blocks away and had to walk. They offered shuttle services because the event was all weekend and slightly large. I mean there were legit golfers playing!
I came hungry and their initial stand had crappy coffee and the world’s most expensive nature valley granola bar. It got me by temporarily. They had porter potties all around if you had to use the restroom, there were washing stations though — I didn’t actually use them, lol. Most of the course was blocked off and the security is tough. They are really strict on allowing you to take pictures of the players.
We essentially stalked Rickie Fowler the entire time. He’s a pretty young thing, lol. Each hole had it’s own personality, the course offered amazing lawn, beautiful views. We enjoyed ourselves. It was hard to comment on the food. After the morning purchases, I was more interested in eating somewhere else.

The name sells itself. If you know a little bit about golf and if you’re from Southern California, then Torrey Pines should ring a bell. It’s a course that Tiger Woods has dominated. Rates are easily into the triple digits. Views are spectacular and something to marvel about. It’s common to see non golfers strolling around and snapping pictures, not on the actual course obviously.
I had the pleasure to play on the North course recently. They say the South course is for the singled or no handicapped players. That’s probably where the pros play I’m assuming. Frankly, I didn’t care which course I was playing as long as I was playing at Torrey Pines period.
North course wasn’t too difficult. The course is well maintained and as I stated before, the views are worth you snapping some pictures with your cell phone. There are some tricky holes where it will test your abilities to control your shots, keep it in between narrow fairways, as well as taking the elevation changes and wind speed/​direction into consideration. You are playing next to the ocean after all so wind can change at any minute. Don’t be discouraged if you donate some golf balls into the cliffs or the Pacific Ocean, I guarantee you’re not the only one to do it. Otherwise, North course is pretty fair and open. I expected it to be much tighter but many holes were somewhat driver slice/​hook friendly. The greens were in good condition but not too, too tough to read.
Throughout the day, we encountered many fighter jets and military planes taking off above us. I believe Marine Corps Air Station Miramar is right east of Torrey Pines. The roars from those engines aren’t golf friendly but I personally didn’t have any problems with them. They’re amazing to see them in action.
Their pro shop is pretty big and have a lot of stuff. It’s not only golfer friendly but also made out for tourists to buy products that have «Torrey Pines» plastered on it. The driving range is small and may get packed. It’s a nice walk away from the general area.
If you ever get the opportunity to play at Torrey Pines, I would highly recommend it. I hope to make it back one day. Some of the views alone deserve 5 stars.
Next stop on the Cali golf course list, Pebble Beach…

Golfed the north course today and, as someone who golfs multiple courses, the pros and cons are clear. PROS– the views are pretty amazing and most holes (11 or so) run back and forth toward the ocean. Service at the grill, golf shop, and carts was excellent. Food was good and carts are moving. Lastly, greens are in great condition. CONS– you are essentially paying for the view. The fairways are embarrassing for a course of Torrey’s alleged stature. Where I from, we call the type of grass «crab grass». It’s cut real short but is still punishing for a shot that, I believe, should be rewarding. They try to grow a Bermuda grass, but it seems to be over run by this crab grass. Lastly, if your on vacation, as I am, and you have someone walking the course with you, they will make you purchase a walking cart for show. Pretty ridiculous seeing as we all know what is going on.
All in all, I’d play again if I was with a group of buddies on a golf trip; however, I wouldn’t if I had the choice alone.

Played the North course this week for the 2014 USPFC games. What a wonderful course! Nice resort atmosphere comparable to your Pebble Beach or Sand Piper resort courses. Any course that brings the Pacific Ocean into play or has spectacular views of the Pacific is worthy of a good rating.
Torrey Pines: South course considered to be the harder of the two. For single handicappers. North course, friendly of the two. Playing the North course you’ll understand why it’s easier. Open fairways, large landing areas and decent greens (fast, forgiving and kept up in good condition). Lucky for us, they recent cut the grass in the rough areas. I actually shot a decent score on North. It was nice to actually be able to pull out the #1 wood. As I said, the course was playing in good condition, everything was super green!
The clubhouse is nice, they have a nice pro shop (who wouldn’t pick up something from the shop?). The prices are a bit high but that is to be expected.
Check the Torrey Pines or county of San Diego websites for pricing, walking on and reservation. If I can afford it or have some time, I’d definitely be back to play! Loved Torrey!