Oak Glen Course
El Cajon, CA, USA
Oak Glen is one of two championship courses at Sycuan Resort, located in the foothills east of San Diego near El Cajon. The course was originally designed by Cecil B. Hollingsworth and later renovated by Dave Fleming, reflecting a blend of traditional Southern California golf architecture with modern updates suited to the region's rolling terrain and climate. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography characteristic of this transitional zone between coastal valleys and inland mountains. Players encounter elevation changes and canyon features that define the strategic character of the layout. The design incorporates native vegetation and mature trees, including the oaks and sycamores that give both the course and resort their names, creating a parkland feel distinct from the desert courses found further inland. Oak Glen serves as part of a resort amenity alongside its companion course, Willow Glen, offering visiting golfers access to two contrasting layouts within the same property. The course provides a test for a range of skill levels while maintaining playability for resort guests. Sycuan Resort operates on land owned by the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, and the golf facilities are part of a broader hospitality complex that includes casino gaming, dining, and lodging in the East County San Diego area.
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
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Best in USA
Unranked
Best in CA
Public: #39
7.8
16 players
A really solid public track in the SD area. Very scorable front 9 and a more difficult back. It was in very good shape when I played and the pace was fine, not super speedy not slow. I really enjoyed the handful of island/peninsula greens. The green complexes in general were really solid with good contouring and fair but tough breaks. Good putters will enjoy it. 4-5 holes stand out with the rest of them kind of blending together. My main critique is the major change in yardage between the front and the back. From the tips, the front is 3100 and the back 3700, which is just a big switch up in the middle of the round instead of distributing distance throughout. Very walkable and overall enjoyable and would gladly play again.
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FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Oak Glen at Sycuan Resort has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 8 explicit golfer ratings.
Oak Glen was designed by Cecil B. Hollingsworth and Dave Fleming.
Yes. Oak Glen at Sycuan Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Oak Glen is 72.
Oak Glen plays 6,594 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Oak Glen is 127.
