Bucket list checked off. Pro tip: don't run the La Jolla Half Marathon and then try to play 18 at Torrey Pines That said, this place absolutely lived up to the hype. The views were breathtaking -- ocean cliffs, paragliders floating overhead, and one of the most beautiful settings I've ever golfed in. The course itself was in pristine condition, and every employee we interacted with was courteous and accommodating. Yes, it's expensive, but it's 100% worth the cost for the experience. A truly unforgettable round. read more

Torrey Pines is visually one of the best courses I have ever played. With some of the most beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean that can be found at a golf course, it has an unforgetable view. The cliffside views from the course are what make this course so enjoyable as well as the conditions and layout of the course. The City of San Diego owns and operates the public municipal course that is Torrey Pines. The course is one of the top municipal owned golf courses in the nation and is home to many national and international golf events. These include the Farmers Insurance Open and the United States Amateur Championships Typically tee times may be booked up to ninety days in advance at the resort. There are two eighteen hole championship courses on the property that include the North Course and the South Course. The North Course was completely redesigned and the project was finished in 2016 and it improved the playing experience and the views for players. Both are courses that have incredible views of the ocean along with hole locations from the cliff sides that will provide an experience for every round. It would be wise to check out the local rules and get familiar with the course layout before playing. Torrey Pines is a must see and should be on every golfers to visit list and play at least once in their lifetime! read more

This first part of the review is solely based on attending the Farmers Open. Torrey Pines overall is an exclusive experience by itself, but add the Farmers Open and PGA professionals playing golf..... Wow! All the different tents and brands that are available to check out make it a pretty special place... if you can manage to get around... and if you can't afford it. The prices on pretty much everything is ridiculous. The drinks are 2 times what they cost at an outside bar. $18 for a beer!? Bruh, I'll start Sober at Torrey every time. The food variety is as expected. Nothing special, or unique to the event like Augusta has for the Masters... maybe they should create something like that. But that depends on who takes over, because Farmers might not have it after this year. Who ever takes it, should consider making a signature Open menu. Just a thought. The bathroom situation is pretty good. They kept them clean, well as clean as you can keep those things. What I didn't like about the event is all the carts. I think they're PGA and CBS people but they will literally run you over if you're not paying attention. I get that you have to get from one place to another, but be careful man! Also, I don't agree with the drivers picking and choosing who they give rides to. I saw some ladies who were older and visually needed help, but because they weren't flirty or influencer looking they just kept on moving and went straight for the drunk girls and gave them a ride to wherever they wanted to go. The merch tent is as expected as well. The prices are on the high end, but there are some cheaper items that even out the tent. This part is based on the course. I've never played here myself because it's ridiculously priced and I don't understand the booking tee time page. I have a San Diego Resident and it's to my understanding that there are days where tee times are available at $50 or so?.... Where and when, because I've never seen them pop up. But people swear they are there. So yeah, I don't believe it. Also, I've been told by people who have played here that they know ways around and get a hook up to get a good tee time. Well that's unfortunate for the general public who doesn't have these hook ups and that's probably why it's so hard to get a tee time here. The course looks immaculate and it's right by the ocean with a great view so I guess I can understand the green fees being so high, but not justifiably. Also, this is considered a municipal course right? Nothing about Torrey Pines makes it seem inviting to people who rather pay rent than play a single round of golf here. Again, I maybe wrong and I hope I am, but I'd rather play somewhere else 5 times before I fork out a green fee here. read more

The food, service, and the view are all good. The prices are a bit rough but they can charge $20 for a glass of wine and we will stay pay for it. Yes, I will be back. read more

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Beautiful golf course, well maintained, and gorgeous ocean views. It can definitely be intimidating to newer golfers, you won't regret playing here. The pricing is very premium and it is very hard to get reservations here, but to be expected for such a highly regarded and sought after golf course. If you are just visiting San Diego and want to try to play at Torrey, you should be planning months in advance unless you want to try to risk walking on. The driving range is fine. There are no yard markers (there are flags but no numbers) and there is a pretty big hill that makes it hard to see where your ball goes. Despite it being an "elite" golf course, I've found all the staff and fellow golfers to be friendly. read more

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A must for any San Diego resident. Played the North Course yesterday, and as always, it delivered. The tee boxes were in great shape, fairways were pristine, and while the greens ran a bit slow, the pin placements (Position 4) were especially tricky--definitely kept things interesting. Pace of play was decent, just under 5 hours with a few slow spots. The GPS-equipped carts were solid--new brakes, smooth ride--and the beverage cart made frequent rounds, which is always appreciated. The back nine on the North is one of my favorites: challenging layouts, blind shots, and sweeping ocean views. I've played the South too--stunning, but brutal. It's longer and tougher, though the views might just edge out the North. read more

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What a disappointment! Great views but greens and approaches were in poor shape. No water on course. Half-way house was closed. No rangers seen for entire day to speed up play. read more

Torrey Pines Golf Course has long been recognized as one of the nation's premier golf facilities. With majestic views of the Pacific Ocean and magnificent coastal cliffs. Named after the tree; Torrey pine (Pinus torreyana) is a rare pine species in California, United States. It is a critically endangered species growing only in coastal San Diego County, and on Santa Rosa Island, offshore from Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara County. This majestic golf course was designed legendary architect William Bell and his son in 1957. Torrey Pines may be best known for Tiger Woods' success here. It is where he won the Junior World Championship and eight PGA TOUR titles!!!!!!! There are two courses: the North and the South, the later is more challenging, due to many factors, mainly it's design and the dreaded wind which affect any players game. Have visited this gold course pre Yelp. It is as breathtaking then as it is now. Being a spectator during a PGA tour game here was cool, since the public is allowed to get close to the players but be respectful of their space or you will be escorted out by security. When there's no PGA tournament, the course is open to the general public. You can make reservations in the club house, where you can also rent the cart and golf gear for a fee $$$. There are at least two putting greens you can practice which needs no reservations. The club house shop has everything you need to play golf and look as cool as a golf pro, even if you're not lol Torrey Pines golf course is among the premier courses and is a must visit. Recommend read more

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On my long long long bucket list but unfortunately my first visit was only as a ride along caddie and cart driver!! Super nostalgic and super excited but staff at check in and cashier were absolutely terrible!!! Rude, unprofessional, short and absolutely tried to ruin our day!!! Fortunately all other staff especially the food and beverage directors were amazing!!! Super tentative and accommodating all day!! The course well unfortunately all the greens were punched a week prior so they were borderline unplayable without any compensation for green fees either!! Over all the course was okay but definitely the highlights were the surroundings of ocean views and beautiful scenery in La Jolla!! read more

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Torrey freaking Pines! I live in San Diego and started playing golf three years ago. Finally getting out to Torrey was a golfing bucket list and it didn't disappoint. My buddy and I played Torrey North (easier of the two courses) and loved it. It's pretty wide open outside of a few holes and a lot more forgiving than I thought it was going to be. That said, don't let it fool you. lol. Torrey is Torrey (one of the best courses in the country) for a reason. The rough can be pretty tricky, scratch that they can be brutal, especially if you play before or after any of the PGA tour stops. Thankfully, we didn't play near tournament time, so it was a lot more amateur friendly. The greens were pretty quick (which I love) and there's plenty of sand to test your skills "at the beach". Most of the back 9 has views of the ocean, including a few that are right on the coastline. Beautiful. I'm a high teens handicap and I shot in the mid 80's. My buddy is a 7 handicap and shot in the upper 70's. If you're a single, you can go in the waiting list and have a good chance of getting out. Anything more than that, I'd recommend booking your tee time online to make sure you can get on. If you're a local, without question get your locals card and enjoy a very inexpensive round at one of the coolest courses most of your buddies will never play. We loved it and will be back for more. read more

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I played the South Course. First time playing the course. It was a very tough, however a very beautiful course. The course will challenge every aspect of your game. Greens play fast. Definitely want to play there again. Highly recommend. read more

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This is a review for the driving range at the Torrey Pines golf course. Please see my photo of the operating hours. Driving range is small - maybe two dozen stalls hitting off mats. Chipping area is often closed, but when it's open, it features a large green and surrounding area with bunkers. You could easily spend hours here working on your short game. The practice putting green is next to the clubhouse and uses target sticks not actual cups (disappointing). Not a bad option for practicing your game if you are nearby, but not a destination in itself. read more

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This course is beautiful. You really can't beat the views/location. However, the people that work in the pro shop are AWFUL. I am not sure why they are so ill-tempered and rude. It's such a beautiful setting. Maybe they get paid peanuts and take it out on the customers. Who knows ...but after going several times over the years and having to deal with the same poor attitudes it sure seems like a problem with the culture here... and it does start you off on the wrong foot. I hope the management starts to do some better managing of their people. I've had my fill. read more

I love Torrey Pines golf course and I've played it so many times, but when I went the other day, they said the greens had been punched, but they did not tell us that the fairways had no grass and we're also punched in all sand and they charged us the same price! They charge does the same rate for the green fees and the card that they would normally charge if the course was in good shape, and I did not think that that was fair at all! So I'll give the people that run it in the city of San Diego, truly less than one star, but I will give the vistas at that golf course 5+ because it is beautiful, but they really should've discounted the price because the course was in terrible shape! So if you're on a fixed income and you want to get good, golf deals right now is not the time to go to Torrey Pines. It is in terrible shape and they're not giving you a discount for that fact! read more

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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. read more

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Beautiful course by the water. Extremely clean, the grass is well maintained, and the sand is great. Definitely not an easy course. read more

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very disappointed! I have enjoyed the cardic crack sandwich in the past - this week it was all grizzle and no flavor on Thursday 1/8 Also there was an 'appreciation fee/charge' added to the bill - what the heck was that for? View is gorgeous but everything else horrible! read more

Beautiful golf course, this review is on their customer service and policies. Immediately after I tee off on the first hole I get a call that there's a family emergency. I drive off the course, return the cart, get in my car and leave the course. On my way to the hospital I call the pro shop to explain the situation, the pro shop attendant tells me that once you tee off there are no rain checks or refunds under any circumstances. So I spent $150 to hit one ball at Torrey Pines. These people are wild! read more

Paid $320 in greens fees and they can't have someone manning the half way house at 1 pm. Unbelievable

Torrey Pines is a great championship golf course that is best played by striping every fairway. If not, you probably won't find your Misses in the rough. Even during PGA tournaments, the ball is hard to find in the rough. The course is very long but flat and the weather is not always Sunny and warm, but rather very foggy with overcast. The range is not that complementary very small with mats and expensive. I would say the best way to walk on is just to show up around 2:00 PM and go directly to the pro shop starter. I've had nothing but good experiences with the pro shop customer service. Good merch too. read more

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I drive a ways to hit golf balls at the driving range, I skipped my local location because I wanted a relaxing beautiful experience in Torrey Pines, so I thought. I guess they don't invest in the range like the course but it is quite disappointing. My small driving range is way green and nice. read more

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The course is great but the staff is terrible especially whoever is at the desk who sets the tee times been here a couple times and doesn't matter whose there no greeting or hello and act annoyed that you're even there crazy considering how much they charge to pay the course I'll give names if the owners want pretty unacceptable read more

Gorgeous course! Great staff, well maintained, driving range is easily accessible, food and drinks are wonderful. read more

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Played South Course 2 days in a row, great course, greens were perfect tough to read ! All the putts had a break toward ocean. Staff was great , very professional. Definitely going back to play again. read more

Absolutely stunning course. We came for the State Farm open and what an incredible experience. Stunning grounds, great vendors and most of the workers and staff at the vendors were all super friendly. Can't wait for next year! read more

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. read more

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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 read more

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Beautiful public golf course with stunning ocean views off some great cliffs which brings the sky gliders by for extra entertainment. Pace of play is good and you definitely want to make reservations well in advance of your trip here. Would not recommend going the weeks leading up Farmers Open because the rough is extremely tall & challenging. Definitely gives you greater appreciation of good the pros are! read more

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Awesome course. Don't expect to shoot a low score here, chances are you won't. Just enjoy the views, and play ready golf, so you don't annoy the locals. read more

First of all what an amazing course and a real privilege and honor to play today. Of course there is a but..... we had an 8am tee time. We are no professionals and understood to play as fast as possible. We finished our round at 4 hours and 15 minutes. But the ranger was targeting us and kept watching us making us so uncomfortable to enjoy a round of golf we traveled by plane, hotel, and $250 to play. That was so disappointing. He was disrespectful to us and I think you really need to check him. I hope you see this and respond because that made it not enjoyable. Thank you read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Got a last minute 9 hole tee time on South Course. Played the last hole in the moonlight! read more

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What an incredible experience. Played the south course and it was a real treat. The course layout is really fun and the views are truly fantastic. The staff is friendly and the course is in very good shape. It's not in the condition of pebble beach but it's less than half the price so I wasn't expecting perfect condition. Greens were true, tee boxes and fairways were great. I can't wait to play this course again. Wind is definitely a factor. Some very challenging holes but overall very open and playable. The food at the course is excellent. Had lunch at the grill and it did not disappoint. Saw the beverage cart at least 4 times during our round. Overall just a very well run golf course and with the history of the course it makes for an unforgettable day. read more

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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. read more

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

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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