Torrey Pines Golf Course

Yesterday, the boys and I celebrated the 4th of July on the South Course at Torrey Pines, and it was nothing short of spectacular. The course was in pristine condition, the weather was perfect, and the views were absolutely breathtaking. The holes were set up with serious difficulty, making every shot a challenge, and the greens played fast, keeping us on our toes the entire round. We had a blast, and the cart girls were awesome and super friendly, adding to the great experience. The pro shop was a golfer's paradise. I ended up dropping a rack in there and am already sweating bullets about my wife checking out the credit card statement next month. Sorry, honey! The only downside was the size of the driving range. It needed more bays, and the guy at the pro shop didn't give me the PIN code receipt--$8 down the drain. Overall, I'd definitely come back to Torrey Pines. Gerry's Score: 4.31/5

As a local, I really like playing this course. Not to say that it's easy, but mostly for the well-manicured greens and amazing views of the ocean and coastline and you may even see some paraglides from the gliderport nearly. It's also a great experience to play where the pros play and especially for a discounted rate if you have your Parks & Recs resident ID card. Note that it is on the windier side since it's atop a cliff, hence the gliderport being nearby. Not only the greens are well-maintained but so is the rest of the property which includes a lodge, the grill and other event areas. All of the staff I have encountered here are helpful and friendly and they seem like they love working here. This is a great course and even if you don't like golfing there are a lot of other areas on the property for non-golfers.

Torrey Pines Golf Course is stunning! It has some amazing views of the Pacific Ocean. Torrey Pines Golf Course opened in 1992 in San Diego. It's owned and operated by the San Diego Golf Reservations. You can book Tee Time reservations up to 90 days in advance. There are two different courses. North Course South Course. The North course was recently redesigned in November 2016. It also hosted the Farmers Insurance Open. Both courses offer beautiful views of the ocean. Each course has up to 18 holes each. You'll want to view the Torrey Pines Golf Course for the local rules and the course layout. If you like to golf, this is a must go-to golf course!

This is my second pga course to play. I understand the north isn't the challenging side but it's a nice course. Pretty well kept up. Just a great experience to be here.

What an amazing golf course! I played the south course Saturday morning on 7/6, and the conditions were immaculate! From the tee boxes to the greens, the conditions couldn't be beat! if you haven't played here before you are in for a treat! The ocean views were truly a sight to see! I will definitely be back!

My favorite golf course, it's a PGA course and you can walk it if you prefer to not take a golf cart. If you're a San Diego resident it's only about $60-$80 to golf here for 18 holes (must have a San Diego city resident parks and recreation card & it's even cheaper during twilight). There's a nice view of the water while golfing and fun to golf with a group of 4.

Beautiful day and gorgeous golf course. Was visiting for the Farmer Insurance Open. Spent the day at the suites on 18 watching the golfers come in and having some food and drinks.

This beautiful golf course next to the Pacific is so amazing. You see it on TV with those breathtaking drone shots.. and it's just as astonishing in person. Recently went to the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, and the experience was great. The staff and volunteers were all super friendly and helpful. The pro shop also has great merchandise. Picked up a towel and saw some nice Torrey Pines headcovers. The greens are always pristine, albeit fast and challenging. Fairways are fair, rough is rough. Views are breathtaking.. this place is a San Diego gem.

All serious golfers will know the name Torrey Pines when they hear it, as it is one of the most anticipated PGA Tour events of the year during the Farmer's Insurance Open. Being non-residents, we had to book our tee times 90 days in advance in order to play the North Course and South Course with an 11AM tee time. I would highly recommend doing this in advance, as these spots fill up right away. This is one of the most difficult courses I have played, but also the most fun and scenic! The green fees will be close to $600 if you're planning to play both courses as non-residents, but it's well worth the cost. The courses play around 7600 - 7800 yards from the tips, so it's a lot of fun for the longer hitters. Motorized carts can be rented; you can also walk the course, but caddies are not available. An absolute must for all golf enthusiasts, you won't be disappointed! Best, Charlie

Gorgeous course and incredible rate for SD residents. The course both South and North are beautifully maintained. In order to get a tee time it is usually very difficult unless you log on the day or two before you want to play and find something that is open when people cancel. otherwise, to schedule in advance you have to pay a extra fee if you want to do that more than a week in advance. That is usually the other way to be able to guarantee yourself a tee time. At 1 wk out when tee times open most of the good times have already been taken.

Played an amazing round with my parents on both courses. While the weather wasn't necessarily on our side, the birdies were still flying! Course is immaculately maintained with exceptional views and even better vibes. Every club employee we encountered was professional and knowledgeable. Worth the splurge if you're visiting, and even better when you're a resident (be sure to grab your resident card before trying to take advantage of the resident rate)! Online service portal and phone-in services are seamless.

Bucket list golf course checked. Beautiful course with great staff.

Torrey Pines does not live up to the hype! I'm not sure why there's so much hype around this track, the fairways were in great shape and rough immediately following the fairways were in great shape... The greens had been punched in the last month but I could see them being in great shape soon... However the ground around the site do not come anywhere near the quality set by other courses at this price point... This track is fairly easy and the firm fairways help help for good chipping... but tee boxes are par at best.... Edges of bunkers / rough transitions could be much tighter and cleaner! It,s not worth the price tag or the trouble to secure a tee time... anyone that disagrees has never been to any one of the Monterey County / Pebble courses... At Torrey the service at the club does not compete, the food and availability of food on course does not compete... The combined hotel experience is far from par considering other golf experience options on the California coast line!

If you're a golf enthusiast, Torrey Pines is a must-visit destination. Not only is it a great place to watch the pros compete, but it's also an incredibly challenging and breathtakingly beautiful course to play. The course itself is a true test of skill, with narrow fairways, deep bunkers, and steep cliffs that make each shot a challenge. But the stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding natural scenery make it all worthwhile. Even if you're not a seasoned golfer, you'll appreciate the beauty of this course. But Torrey Pines isn't just for golfers - it's also a fantastic place to watch the pros in action. The course has hosted numerous PGA Tour events, including the U.S. Open, and the quality of play is always top-notch. Whether you're a die-hard golf fan or just enjoy watching the occasional tournament, you'll appreciate the level of skill and dedication on display at Torrey Pines. Overall, I highly recommend Torrey Pines for anyone who loves golf, nature, and breathtaking views. The course is challenging, but the experience of playing it or watching the pros is truly unforgettable. So if you're looking for a golf destination that will test your skills and take your breath away, Torrey Pines is the place to be.

Torrey Pines in La Jolla has been the site of an annual PGA tournament, and numerous junior golf tournaments for many years. As a public course, it also holds the distinction of having hosted two U.S. Opens in 2008 & 2021. It used to be your typical muni golf course w/ inexpensive pricing. However, it is much more of a resort course w/ the adjacent lodge, and having hosted the two U.S. Opens. The price for the fabled South course is $223. I heard the less popular North course is about half. Positives: Good challenge w/ a variety of lengths on the holes, elevation changes, and some bending fairways. You have to hit every club in your bag. Scenic ocean views giving it a feel almost like iconic Pebble Beach. I would much rather play the South Course vs more expensive courses in So CA like Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, or closely priced Trump in Palos Verdes, or Monarch Beach in Dana Point. Torrey Pines is a much better golf course. Lastly, friendly staff to make your day more enjoyable. Negatives: Slow play. Due to it hosting a PGA tour event and the two U.S. Opens, you get a lot of "hackers", and picture takers on the course. My friend and I are regular golfers and we know how to navigate our way around a course in the allotted time (typically 4:15). The guys we played with were just the opposite. We were constantly waiting for them to catch up, bc they hit so many bad shots, or lost a ball and had to hit a new ball. I got so fed up with these guys, I offered tips to improve their shot making. It speeded up play a little. It is hard to get a tee time. I heard locals tell me how difficult it was to get a tee time back in the say before online booking: Calling over and over again before you got into the system. It is still a difficult task, making you feel privileged to get a tee time. No GPS on the carts despite the high price tags (Golf is $202, and cart is $21). Courses that charge $100 or more almost always have GPS. GPS would speed up play bc most hackers don't have a range finder to help them determine distance to the green. GPS would help them w/ club selection and any other nuances like elevation changes, et al. All in all, a very positive experience. I look forward to playing the South course again soon.

Beautiful course my husband likes this course! He brought a college buddy here who lost his wallet and the course was so honest - John from the course called back our friend saying they found and had his lost wallet! Found in the golf cart. Thank you!!

Do you like hitting a small ball on pristine manicured grounds over looking the Pacific Ocean? Then look no further than the famed Torrey Pines Golf Course where many of golf greatest have set foot on. 3 fun facts about Torrey Pines (had to google these): 1. It's named for a rare pine tree 2. The site was formerly an army camp (1940) 3. It was a 2.7 mile circuit race course (1951) If you love golf then Torrey Pines is a must play due to the prestige and difficulty this course provides. It's great if you are a San Diego city resident as it's green fees are comparable to many local courses.

My lady and I recently had the opportunity to each play two rounds at the Torrey Pines Golf Course. This is where the Farmers Insurance PGA tournament is held and where the 2021 U.S. Open took place. This is a 36-hole golf facility owned by the city of San Diego. It sits on coastal cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. We played the South Course the week after the Open and it was in marvelous condition .... but off the fairway, "challenging". For non-San Diego residence it is not inexpensive (& tricky to get a tee time) but if you are an avid golfer, something you may want to try to do ..... if in the area.

It is extremely disappointing to find out Torrey Pines Golf Course does not honor their military discount for active-duty Army National Guard Soldiers, who have been protecting our country for almost a year, because the Pro Shop staff do not consider them to be on a real deployment since they serve under the Army National Guard. Last time I checked, regardless of what military branch a person chooses to serve in or where they're deployed too, these individuals made an oath to their country to serve and protect regardless of where they are mobilized. I guess since these Army National Guard Soldiers, who have been away from their home and families for almost a year, serving to protect our freedom, don't get to be called real Soldiers because they chose to protect their homeland and don't get to partake in the golf courses military discount, even though they were told on the phone when making the reservation, on more than one occasion, they would receive the discounted rate. I sure do hope the individual(s) who worked in the Pro Shop yesterday, think about the amount of disrespect they gave to those individuals, as these currently deployed Soldiers have far more respect and dignity than the person who checked them in. These Soldiers ended up paying the full non-resident rate, as they drove several hours to take a break from their military duties for some well-deserved R&R.

Torrey is a very known goof course for every golfer, especially since there has been numerous PGA tournaments played here by numerous iconic golf legends. The over all layout of both South & North courses are beautiful. Of course the South course is the more advanced course (where most of the professional tournaments are played) and the North is more for the moderate golfer. But either way both are beautiful. The parking is vast and there isn't much trouble finding the course. Inside the pro shop has everything. From clubs, apparel, souvenirs, to anything golf related. Tee times are usually booked in advance and there's a huge price difference when having your San Diego residency card. So if you have an SD resident address, I highly recommend paying the cheap amount to obtain that card (you're literally looking at a 60% price difference). So if you're a golfer and in need to experience the iconic course that professional legends once played then I highly recommend Torrey Pines! Wasn't the first time playing here, and definitely won't be the last!

I am giving this course 2 stars, not because of the course itself - which is pretty mesmerizing, apart from the pace of play- but because of it's customer service. This past June, my wife told me her coworker from Scottland would be in town for a couple of weeks in September, and would absolutely LOVE to play Torrey South with me. Typically, like most San Diegan's I avoid TP during morning/early afternoons and opt to walk on or score a late tee time to get our twilight rate. But being that he was a guest and wanted to experience TP through the eyes of someone from the home of golf - I splurged and spent $60 reserve a time advance for a what-would-be a $128 loop. After 6 weeks of anticipation, it was the day of our 2 pm tee time. Martin did not have cell service, so we had been communicating via email when he had wifi access. During the late morning of 9/14, I had to put out a fire at work (not an actual fire) so I scrambled to El Cajon and then East Lake to put it out. The delay was taking longer than expected, at this point it was 1 pm (hour before tee off). I checked my phone and I saw my tee reservation had been updated - Martin had checked in. Great. I figured that since part of my twosome that was booked a month and a half in advance, was secured...what little I knew... A little more time passes and at 1:15 pm I was finally en route to TP...I knew I was going to be coming in hot (not proud of it) but had to do what I had to do with work...In an attempt to notify the club, I called BOTH torrey pines as well as the city of San Diego's golf service to alert them. SD did not answer and TP's lines were NOT open because they are "under staffed"....So there I was, no one to contact speeding (not SUPER fast) on the 805 trying to get there in time to at least grab a sleeve of Taylormade Soft Responses before I hit the first tee. I changed out of my work shirt and into a golf polo at a red light on Genesee, and made it to the parking lot about 1:52 pm. From there, I grab my bag in a rush from my trunk, made sure I had my San Diego City card - because they do not have digital copies (also BS), and promptly walked to the pro shop as I tucked in my polo with my clubs on my back. At 1:55 pm I make it into the pro shop. There were two desk attendants helping guests (one in white polo), and one person ahead of me in line - 'I MADE IT!!!' I thought to myself as I let out a big exhale. I overhear the attendant (don't recall what his name was) telling the man "you're up - you better get going - hope you make it - your on the first tee of the South course." Another sigh of relief, someone else had checked in at the same time I did. "Hi, I'm Weston Buckner, I must be playing with the guy you just checked in." The attendant looked at me and said "I don't know what to tell you..." Like, what do you mean???? He went on to tell me he hung on to the tee time as long as he could, and that they usually surrender tee times 30 minutes in advance (WHICH IS CRAZY), but because he was feeling 'whatever,' he gave me 20....I missed my tee time. I was livid. He told me he tried to call me, which was a LIE because I had been trying to call HIM - and rather than telling him to shove-it, I swallowed my tongue, and walked out to the patio so I could at least see Martin off on his loop. What happened next set me off.... I approach the patio, which over-looks the first tee of TP South (#10 of the North course as well) and see my group...of 3...looking around as if they were waiting for someone (ME!). Then it all hit me like a ton of bricks - white polo, the guy in front of me in line, was given my tee time right in front of my eyes! Not called 30 mins before, or 20 mins, or 10 (you see where I'm going with this) but literally - RIGHT INFRONT OF ME...this was all playing through my head as I witnessed white golf polo cruise into frame of the 1st tee - and seeing the befuddled look on Martin's face thinking 'I didn't know Caitlin (my wife) married an Asian guy....' That said I am Asian, but only half and it's neither here nor there. Still standing on the patio - I stood thinking about the good times I was looking forward to, meeting Martin - my pen pal for the last 6 weeks- while feeling absolutely no control over anything (so at least that part felt like golf)...they had not even tee'd off yet. "Should I wave?" I thought to myself "Should I go down there and shake his hand as well as the f***** they gave my tee time too?"...I couldn't do it. All I wanted to do at that point was get hammered drunk or something, so I could feel in control again. On my way home, I called my brother-in-law (who's a PGA teaching pro) and another friend who's a head pro at a course in North county, both confirmed what I went through was complete BS. Rather than getting tossed and probably hurting myself or someone else, I ate some Wendy's, and walked on at Admiral Baker North (in excellent shape btw). I love golf, just not the people who work at TP.

It's Torrey Pines. We all know it's an amazing course. And the price is the price. You have to decide if it's worth it to you. Obviously, it was worth it to me (non-SD resident price - south course). I played on November 23, 2021 and the course was in beautiful shape. It's being prepared for the Farmers Insurance Open so it's about as good as it gets. So was the weather. Coming from LA I would say the Trump Palos Verdes course is the most comparable course I've played. Between the two, Torrey is better. Here's why I think that. Both courses are gorgeous with lots of ocean views. The Trump course is definitely visually more interesting. Its design aesthetic is much more purposeful where you can see every tree, bush, perennial ryegrass, stone etc. was placed there on purpose. Torrey is also gorgeous, but there is a starkness to it where you see lots of green grass and Torrey pine trees scattered about and that's it. But it's enough. You get a peaceful feeling from it. So many areas look like the golf course version of an infinity pool where the grassy field seems to merge with the ocean and sky. It's pretty spectacular. Both courses are challenging, but Torrey seems more fair. I found the Trump greens to be ridiculously hard where you can putt for a 6 footer and have the ball roll completely off the green. Torrey's greens aren't easy, but they aren't ridiculous either. And the conditions of the greens were near perfect! There's hardly a ball mark, and the firmness and consistency of the greens were the best I've seen. It's an 11 on a 10 point scale. The sand consistency is perfect too. What makes Torrey hard, but fair and fun is its length. I played the green tees. I'm not the longest hitter (270-280 yards driver) but it felt like the par 4's were like par 5's. I definitely wasn't hitting 9's and P's on my approach here. More like 6, 5, 4, even a hybrid on the par 4's. The day I played, my drives were clearly the strongest part of my game. Long and straight. STILL it was a challenge to get on in regulation. If you're spraying drives, seriously good luck. One last thing, the rough is pretty penal. Not US Open penal, but not easy. The worst thing is that it eats up your ball. It's really hard to even find your ball at times so if you're in it, start looking for it asap bc it may take a while to find it. Just for perspective, I've been playing golf for 38 years. When I play 18 I fully expect to break 80 every time. On the day I played Torrey, I luckily had my A game (or close to it) and I shot an 86! And you know what? When I walked off the 18th I had a huge, satisfied smile on my face. Yeah, this course isn't easy. Anyways, If you get to play Torrey, congratulations and good luck!

This review is for the Golf Shop during Labor Day weekend. We were planning on playing the course but we wanted to wait until we had our own foursome. Went into the golf shop looking for some souvenirs for some of my golfing friends back East. They had lots of US Open 2021 Torrey Pines logo items. Hats, ball markers, bag tags, shirts, jackets. The older man ( not college aged) working behind the counter pointed out a bag tag that could be engraved on the back. The engraving cost was included in the tag cost. They did engrave it for me. My fiend loved it. Also got a few hats. Can't wait to go back and play the course or ride the cart! Everyone was very professional and actually tried to sell me something! I love that they pointed the "free" engraving out.

Where to start? Staff in clubhouse not very friendly. Attitude. First fairway on South Course there's a maintenance guy with a cart in the middle of the fairway about 210 out watering the grass. Didn't flinch as we teed it up. Barely missed him. Then there's a F-18's, F-35's, V-22's and UH-60's flying right over head all day long. Incredibly distracting. The maintenance guys also have no sense of where and when to be working as the golfers are trying to play. The couple we got joined up with were mid 70's, both were at least 40 handicaps and brutally slow. As a result, my partner and I had to play way too fast to try to keep the group on pace. We fell two holes behind after 6. Quit after 9. If we had to have paid visitor rates I would have sought a refund. On the positive side, the course is in superb condition hence two stars.

I first played Torrey Pines in 1968 with my brother. It was a nice municipal course then ... and an experience to remember. Fast forward to today. Torrey Pines is a great golf facility with its two 18-hole PGA courses hugging the top of Torrey Pines bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Torrey Pines is still a municipal golf course owned and maintained by the City of San Diego, but it looks and plays like a world-class private course. In addition to the golf courses themselves, Torrey Pines has a driving range, practice greens, excellent Pro Shop, and the Grill at Torrey Pines in the Torrey Pines Lodge.

This is such a beautiful place to play golf. And yet, the golf we played was so ugly. If you're a golf fan, or you've ever been near golf fans, you probably recognize the name of Torrey Pines. It sits on the coastal cliffs of La Jolla, and as you'd probably imagine, it's gorgeous. This isn't Pebble Beach though. Regular people can play the course if they want, and it's not really any pricier than most other courses. If you play at "twilight" (after 1 pm in February), it's even more affordable because you may not be able to get a whole round in before dark. This is particularly appealing to me, because I don't want to play more than 13 holes of golf anyway. I get bored, and I find that's about the time I stop being remotely decent if I've been steadily drinking beer. Amateurtip (the opposite of a protip): If you step up to the tee with a silver ball (looks like a mini-disco ball), then the other golfers will know you are truly a force to be reckoned with.

I was visiting San Diego for a weekend and thought to myself - why not take a lesson at the famous Torrey Pines golf course! I'm a novice golfer and was very nervous about taking my first real lesson at such a prestigious course. The lesson was a little over an hour long and our instructor (and golf pro), Mike M., was phenomenal and made me feel really comfortable. I'm an engineer during the day, so he tailored the lesson to make it super engaging for me. It was like a mini physics lesson at the golf course lol! He used a slow motion camera to track the angles of my body and showed me exactly where I could improve. He was constructive with his feedback and texted us the photos/videos of ourselves so we could use as references later. The pricing was extremely fair and overall I walked away learning a lot about correcting my body motion.

So tired of them not saying anything about the course being under maintenance when booking.

Absolutely beautiful courses in a stunning setting. Nevertheless, the driving rangee is embarrassingly small, cramped, poorly designed, and overpriced. The pro shop is mostly branded apparel for vacationers. There is no onsite restaurant. And, tee times are hard to come by and wildly overpriced. Unless you're a local with money to burn, play somewhere else, and visit Torrey no more than once or twice.

Wow, Torrey Pines! What a beautiful course! My boyfriend REALLY wanted to come play out here during our visit to San Diego and we're so glad it worked out. We spent our last day here and it was the perfect way to wrap up our trip. My boyfriend got partnered with three other guys who were a hoot to hang out with. The course was a fun challenge for them all and I personally enjoyed driving the golf cart. It seemed like each hole just got prettier and prettier. Like I said, it was the perfect way to wrap up our trip. We really enjoyed the course!

Torrey Pines North and South were in excellent shape. Unbelievable views and the course can be really playable. The staff was fantastic and I will absolutely be back in the future!

This is the most overrated famous bucket list golf course I've played. The views and greens are great. The rest of the course is in rough condition. The fairways are dry and made of crab grass that pulls your club with these thick blades of grass. The pace of play is very slow as tourists like to take their time since it's a famous course. Glad I got to knock this off my bucket list but not playing here again.

Soooo disappointed...devastated, actually. I bought a round for my husband's birthday for October 6 , 2020. This was one of his "dream" courses. We are on a fixed income, so this was a huge expense: $209 plus a $40 booking fee. Initially I bought a round at the north course. My husband wanted to check to make sure the course wasn't being aerated. They told him that they had been working on the north course and it wasn't in good shape. So we changed the tee time to the more costly south course. This was a HUGE deal to him... he was so excited to play where the pros play! It was a disaster. The fairways were abhorrent, I guess they stopped watering... they were brown... but they left piles of grass all over the fairway. We lost several balls ON the fairway. AWFUL! We rented a cart for forty dollars. Technically the course was walkable but this was a special day. This was a mistake. The cart was the most outdated, run down cart imaginable. The battery has to be shot.... we CRAWLED along the course. It was ridiculous. One star for the views and for the fact that the greens were in good shape. Minus four for not telling us any of this when we called and specifically asked about the conditions of the course when we made the reservations. What an awful, disappointing day.

Torrey Pines Golf Course is one of the places I met Tiger Woods years ago during a fund raiser. I'm not an avid golf player but wanted to add a congratulatory post to Tiger knowing it's been years since his last major win. This golf course is beautiful and well maintained with spectacular greens and views. The hotel on site is also fantastic with first class service. A+

4 1/2 stars, but I'm going to be a homer and round up. Torrey Pines should really be separated into two reviews, as the North and South courses are very different experiences. Both host the PGA Tour's annual Farmers Insurance Open, so regardless of which course you choose, you get to play a beautiful PGA Tour course. Getting a tee time for either can be a challenge, but is doable for the persistent, or for those willing to pay an extra $30 per person for an advanced reservation (at least eight days in advance). At as little as $27 for residents (weekday twilight on the North Course), it's one of the greatest golf bargains around. The South course is one of the toughest golf courses you will ever play. It, of course, hosted the US Open in 2008 and will again in 2021. It is also used for three of the four rounds of the PGA Tour's annual Farmers Open, fka Buick Invitational, Andy Williams Open, San Diego Open, and a million other names. Seriously, this tournament used to change its name more often than Sean Puff Daddy Combs P. Ditty [symbol] Cat Stevens Abdul-Jabbar, or whatever he's called these days. Rates range from $38-76 for residents (with purchase of a $25 residents card) and up to around $250 for non-residents. Even the non-resident rate is a relative bargain for the chance to play a US Open course, of which only a small handful are open to the public. In short, the South is a brute. It stretches out to about 7,800 yard from the "you've got to be kidding me" tees, but even from the 7,000+ tees, plays very long, as the ocean air, patchy kikuyu grasss, and thick rough do not give up yards easily. Deep bunkers pinch both the fairways and greens, and the greens themselves have lots of undulation, both subtle and not so much. The rough is sometimes very thick (but not always), making it assured that you will hit a few ugly shots trying to negotiate your way out of it. Is it Pebble Beach? No, the South is more tough than great -- too tough, in fact, for many locals, who stick to the North -- however, if you like a challenge, you'd be hard pressed to find one better. And of course, the ocean views are pretty damn good. The North Course is no pushover, but is much more forgiving than its patner, with one exception -- the greens tend to be incredibly firm. The North also plays host to the PGA's Farmers Open, as the pros play one of their four rounds on this easier, but not easy, track. Most locals prefer playing the North course, as it won't beat you up nearly as much as the South. That said, it's no pushover, and the firm greens give some players fits. Also, the views on the North are generally superior, as there are ocean views from virtually every hole, with the entire back nine providing one epic view after another. This peaks at the downhill par three 15th, which looks like you are hitting your tee shot into a perfect picture postcard, which you basically are. Also, don't miss the view from the back tee box on the 16th, as its panoramic look down the coastline is one of the best on the course. So, you really can't go wrong playing either of the Torrey Pines courses. There are a few downsides, however. I mentioned that getting a tee time can be a challenge. Also, the courses are heavily used by players with -- let's just say a varying degree of golf etiquette -- so expect ball marked greens and, although generally good, not elite country club quality conditioning. Finally, play can be slow at times, especially on the North Course. (Yes, oddly enough, the tougher South usually has a better pace of play.) However, to get to play at perhaps the finest municipal golf facility in the country, overlooking the Pacific, AND at a fair price, these drawbacks are easy to accept.

Played here last week for first time in over 10 years and I forgot how beautiful the experience was to play this south course. So rich in history and I was here when tiger woods won his last US Open back in 2008. The course is walkable as it is relatively level with many ocean views that make it a great experience. To get the best prices you need to buy an annual players card for $25 for the year and you can get e south course for $78 to walk and another $25 if you prefer to ride. The non resident rate is over double but might be worth it to tourists looking to feel the history of this course firsthand. The north course is a better deal at I think at about $57 so maybe I'll play that one next time I get the chance.

I have mixed feelings about Torrey Pines. Played the South course with some family members and we had a wonderful day together. The views of the Ocean are beautiful, but as other reviewers have mentioned there are other public courses in California with the same views that are in great shape and are half the price. If you aren't a San Diego resident, it is stupidly priced to play a round here. And trying to get a tee time was incredibly difficult. The course itself was in great shape and fun to play, though many of the holes were kind of boring and not as challenging as I thought a PGA tour course was going to be. The pro shop has a bizarre vibe about it. The employees basically ignore you, when you come to the counter they are "too busy" talking to each other to ring you up. Both times I was in there I had to interrupt their conversations and ask if the register was open that they were standing behind.... Obviously it was open, they were just too enthralled in bragging to their colleagues about the lowest score they had on such and such course. I wanted to love Torrey Pines, and in many ways I did, but unfortunately there were bits and pieces that wouldn't have me running back to play the course anytime soon.

Well I have to agree, this is the most beautiful golf course in the USA. Amazing views. Stunning. The people here are very friendly. They also have a nice golf shop!

Gorgeous grounds. Well maintained. Spacious. Great ocean views. Owned by the city, not The Lodge. We took a stroll here at sunset as we were guests at The Lodge and it was so scenic! Don't know how long it takes them to cut the grass, but it's maintained very well from what we could see. Seems Iike there's always people cleaning out there on the grounds during the day!

BEAUTIFUL OCEAN VIEW from just about everywhere on both golf courses !

The golf was good and made up for the awful customer service, which is say quite something! There is a guy named Carl at the bad drop off spot when you pull into the parking lot. All I can say is what a total, and complete asshole. This is your first exposure to the vaunted Torrey Pines--the face of a great golf course--a complete, abusive A-Hole! Also, in the pro shop you check-in, but you can't buy range balls here. You pay for range balls at the merchandise/check-out desk. But, you'll be told that you can buy balls with a credit card at the ball dispensing machine at the range--about a 1/4 mile away from the pro shop. Of course, when you get there--you can't pay for range balls with a credit card! Thanks pro shop personnel--enjoy your exercise walk going all the way back to buy balls from the merchandise desk! As I said, the course makes up for the poor experiences getting onto the course. Some other employees are quite nice, and are sympathetic to the horrible experience you'll have getting checked in.

Torrey Pines is of course is the crown jewel of the San Diego golf scene and rightly so. For residents, the price is unbeatable but there are a few minor downsides. - Expect a 5 hour round or more particularly once it nears the Farmers Classic. The rough on the south gets so thick that you can't see your ball unless you're on top of it. This causes delays as people search for their ball. The downside is you'll lose a lot of balls but you'll find a lot of balls just walking in the rough. - There aren't a lot of water fountains or jugs on the course, both north and south. - Tee times require some planning ahead especially if you have a big group. But if you're a single, it's easy to walk on even on the weekend. The north is easier than the south but both are equally crowded. Service wise, I've never had any problems. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Overall, it's a terrific golf course and must see if you're visiting San Diego.

Played the North Course yesterday. I can not express how unhappy I was with all of it. First, let's talk about money. I'm a resident and had a friend visiting. My resident card cost $25 meaning I could play Friday for $58. I reserved a tee time last week and they required a $60 deposit. Seemed fine, right? You don't want people not showing up. What they didn't say was the $60 is a "reservation fee" and is gone as soon as you click. My friend had to pay $160. So, total price to play Torrey Pines North for me and my friend on Friday at noon with range balls: $317. You say, "Well, hell, it's Torrey Pines, must be worth it, right?" Now, let's talk about the course: The driving range is horrible - you wait in line for a rusty bent stall - old worn mats - the ball kept rolling into the worn spot and half the stalls didn't have a rubber tee. There are a few distance flags, but you can't see them clearly from most of the stalls. The North Course was "under construction" and so we didn't expect perfect, but it was pretty obvious that they could care less about the golfers. Construction vehicles were racing across the course during our whole round. My friend kept comparing it to his military days on the base. Even the holes that weren't under construction were worn out. Horrible fairways and piles of old mowed grass. The greens were leopard spotted throughout with some sort of other invasive grass. It's obvious that no one takes pride in maintaining this course. Get em in and get em out and charge the out-of-town people as much as you can. The service part and checking in reminded me of LAX at times with about the same level of cheer. I'm originally from LA and and Torrey Pines North is a lower-end LA municipal course at best, and more so because of the prime real estate. There's really not much here aside from distant ocean views. It looks like there could be a signature hole here somewhere, but the course is so beat up that nothing seems memorable. I make a good salary, so a couple hundred dollars for me and my friend to play golf is no big deal, but I know when I've been cheated.

BEAUTIFUL! Everywhere you look you see the ocean. Both the north and south courses are equally as beautiful. I love playing here. It never gets old. I just got my resident card so I love that I can book my tee-times online.

This is the golf course that made me fall in love with golf again. They have amazing service, beautiful greens and the course is challenging, but not so challenging to the novice. I highly, highly recommend making your tee time reservations though San Diego Golf reservations. They offer discounted green fees and did all the leg work for us. When we arrived, we valeted for free at the Lodge. The day we were going to golf, I made reservations on Open Table for the restaurant. We had a really nice time sitting outside and looking onto the green for a drink and meal before we tee'ed off. Pro tip: Since it's a public course; if you don't have a foursome, you may be matched up with other players. But, this was actually a fun experience and the boyfriend and I really enjoyed it. The only areas for improvement would be to freshen the food in the beer cart. But the drinks were cold and delicious. If you're golfing in San Diego, this is where you need to go.

Probably the best value SD golf course if you have the resident's card. Tee times are available online and are released 7 days beforehand. Make sure you bring your residence's card here, because they were unforgiving about looking you up on their system without the card Played the North Course and it's a great time. Most people walk here because the carts aren't allowed to go off the cart path for a lot of the holes. Because of the lack of carts, the pace of play is pretty slow here (4.5-5 hours for 18 hole round) Conditions were decent. The fairways were clean, but there were a lot of grass chunks and ball marks all over the green. I wouldn't recommend playing here during the winter months, when the course is preparing for tournament conditions. It's ridiculously difficult to hit out of the rough and it's incredibly difficult just to find your ball in the rough. Lost 1-2 balls because I simply couldn't find my ball despite everyone in my group helping me with my search and saw my ball off the tee. This was a reoccurrence throughout the night. Overall, it's a great course with fantastic scenic views and a good mix of easy and difficult holes. Can't beat the value here, paying less than $35 for a PGA course with a residence card.

They dramatically improved the pro shop and the people working there are much friendlier and the overall check-in experience is more streamlined and expeditious. Still, the play is terribly slow, but the views more than make up for that. Two real stinkers though: 1. Cart Food is outrageously priced = $9.00 for a little hot dog. $4 for a bag of chips. $6 for a 20 oz Gatorade. Truly absurd. 2. There is NO WATER to drink on the course. No Dixie cups with water jugs. No water jugs at all to fill up your own cup or bottle. They had a total of TWO water fountains between both courses when I played this week and 1 was broken and the other was all crusted over and rusty. This is a major health hazard and safety issue in not allowing people to stay hydrated. Most people are going to expect water to be available out on be course and not be forced to buy $4 waters from the cart girl.

Played the north course in early June 2022. Our cart ran out of power after the 13th and we couldn't complete the round. Front nine was fun but I didn't find the undertow as hard as I expected. Favorite holes we played were 10 and 11. 10 finishes with the Pacific set behind the pin. Fun shot to take not wanting to overshoot. Green on 11 is really protected by 3 bunkers. Intimidating with a slightly uphill shot. Overall an amazing municipal course. Local rates can't be beat.

Stayed there with daughter , on my 60th birthday what a disappointment .some of the staff was up. To par , the rest was why am I bothering them asking for water . Bartender at Hilton just rude . Not to mention the staff at course and the starter at north course stick up his .... I use to play Torrey all the time .back in the late 80 s never ran into that problem . Course was in horrible condition . Thanks for the wonderful time

This course lived up to its hype and maybe even better! Course scenic views were amazing, conditions were great, and the food there was really good! Even with non-resident rates, it was worth every penny. Cant wait to tee offf again!