Top Golf Courses in San Diego: Torrey Pines, Four Seasons Aviara Golf Club, La Costa Golf Resort and Spa

Golf Where the Pros Play

Lola Inez
San Diego is a beautiful city with year round perfect weather, and very close to perfect golf courses. A favorite for professionals, beginners, and golf enthusiasts that simply care to watch, this is the place to be to play and watch golf alike. This article will review a few of the top golf courses in San Diego California.

Of the top golf courses in San Diego, Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course is a favorite to residents and visitors alike. This beautiful course has been a part of the city of San Diego since 1957. Beauty surrounds the course as it sits on the coastal bluffs between the La Jolla and Del Mar communities. Divided into North and South, the two 180_hole Courses are favorites to the PGA Tour. Having been renovated and redesigned by Rees Jones in 2001, this very challenging course plans to host the U.S. Open in 2008. Though it is a home to professionals, it is also available and open for the public. The catch however will be in getting a tee time, which is so difficult at this that it is done through a telephone lottery system. You must call seven days in advance of the date you which to plan. Be aware the lottery is conducted at 7:00PM every evening. Should you get to play, or watch professionals play, not only will you enjoy the game and the competition, but the ocean views themselves are a spectacle to behold throughout the course of a game. Green fees are based on location, day, and time. Visit the Web site for more details.

One of the next top golf courses in San Diego is the Four Seasons Aviara Golf Club located North of the city in the beautiful Carlsbad Community. The beautiful course is breathtaking as it offers views of the ocean, the valleys of Carlsbad, overlooks the Batquitos Lagoon, and is surrounded by several species of beautiful native flowers. This particular course is an Arnold Palmer designed course, is said to be the best maintained in the city, and has been voted one of the top resort courses in the U.S. You will be very pleased with the Four Seasons Aviara Golf Club staff as they cater to their patrons. This lovely golf resort has in addition to its superbly designed course, a restaurant and bar, and golf shop. The Four Seasons Aviara Golf Club is known locally for being the home to many corporate events in the San Diego area. As with most of the top golf courses in San Diego, this one is also in a natural setting that is spectacular. Green fees are based on dates, times, and locations. Visit the Web site for further information

The La Costa Golf Resort and Spa is the next of the top golf courses in San Diego to be reviewed. Located in the North County coastal area of San Diego County, this beautiful resort golf course is one of the most beautiful and famous golf resorts in the city. A part of the La Costa Country Club, the Spanish inspired architecture, and the beauty of Carlsbad are only part of the amenities that welcome one visiting this resort. Divided into North and South Courses, this very versatile 18-hole golf course is designed for players of all abilities, though it has been home to at least two PGA Championships. Green fees are based on dates, comes, and locations. This particular top golf course in San Diego is known to be to be booked as far out as two years in advance for tournament and corporate events. Visit the The La Costa Golf Resort and Spa Web site for further information.

No matter where you choose to golf in San Diego, the beauty of the city will make your experience that more enjoyable, but imagine golfing at one of the top golf courses in San Diego. Visit Torrey Pines Golf Course, Four Seasons Aviara Golf Club, or The La Costa Golf Resort and Spa on your next visit to "America's Finest City."

Published by Lola Inez

Lola is a freelance writer, world traveler and explorer, and a dedicated yogi.  View profile

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