
Crosby Course
The Crosby Club at Rancho Santa Fee




About this course
The Crosby Club at Rancho Santa Fe occupies rolling terrain in one of San Diego County's most established residential enclaves, roughly twenty miles north of downtown San Diego. Designed by Fred Couples in collaboration with Brian Curley and opened in the late 1990s, the course reflects Couples' playing sensibilities—emphasizing strategic options from the tee and rewarding well-positioned approach shots. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and native vegetation characteristic of Southern California's coastal foothills, with fairways framed by mature eucalyptus and oak trees. The layout presents a variety of hole types across its par-72 design, mixing risk-reward opportunities with more straightforward tests of accuracy. Several holes feature elevated tees that provide views across the property and toward the surrounding countryside, while greens are typically contoured to accept thoughtful approaches but penalize careless execution. Water comes into play selectively, and bunkering follows a naturalistic style consistent with the regional landscape. The Crosby Club operates as a private equity club, serving a membership drawn largely from Rancho Santa Fe and nearby coastal communities. The club takes its name from Bing Crosby, whose family had historical ties to the area, though the course itself was not directly associated with the entertainer during his lifetime. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse designed to complement the understated character of Rancho Santa Fe, a community known for its privacy and agricultural zoning that preserves open space between properties.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in CA
Quick facts
- Location
- San Diego, CA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 2001
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Fred Couples, Brian Curley
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,812 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.7/135
- Course Vaults score
- 7.1
Getting there
The journey to The Crosby Club at Rancho Santa Fe begins at San Diego International Airport, a mere thirty minutes north along the coastal corridor where Interstate 5 gives way to the pastoral elegance of North County. Private arrivals often favor McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, positioned discreetly closer to the enclave and favored by those who prize efficiency and discretion. The final miles wind through eucalyptus-lined lanes and gated drives into Rancho Santa Fe proper, where the village's legendary privacy and old California grace set the tone for arrival at one of the region's most exclusive member retreats.

FAQ
Common questions about Crosby
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Crosby has a Course Vaults score of 7.1 out of 10 based on 18 logged golfers.
Crosby was designed by Fred Couples and Brian Curley.
Crosby is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Crosby is 70.
Crosby plays 6,812 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Crosby is 135.



