
Oak Glen Course
Sycuan Resort



About this course
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.
Rankings
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
Best in USA
Best in CA
Quick facts
- Location
- El Cajon, CA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1956
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Cecil B. Hollingsworth, Dave Fleming
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,594 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.8/127
- Course Vaults score
- 7.8
Getting there
Sycuan Resort sits just thirty minutes east of San Diego International Airport (SAN), accessible via a straightforward drive through the urban fringe that gradually yields to the rolling foothills of the inland valleys. The route traces eastward along Interstate 8, then climbs gently into the chaparral-dotted terrain of El Cajon, where the landscape opens into a more spacious, sun-baked California interior—a marked departure from the coastal density left behind. For those arriving by private aircraft, Gillespie Field (SEE), a well-equipped general aviation facility, lies mere minutes from the resort and offers a more discreet entry point. The final miles wind through native oak and sage scrub before arriving at Sycuan Resort, where the Kumeyaay heritage and modern hospitality converge on grounds that feel distinctly removed from the sprawl below.

FAQ
Common questions about Oak Glen at Sycuan Resort
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 17 logged golfers.
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.




