TECOLOTE CANYON GOLF COURSE
🇺🇸 San Diego, CA, USA
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Tecolote Canyon Golf Course occupies a natural canyon setting in central San Diego, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and opened in 1967. As a municipal facility, it represents Jones's work in public golf during an era when he was simultaneously creating championship layouts across the country. The course sits within Tecolote Canyon Natural Park, threading through the canyon floor and along its slopes, with the surrounding urban development visible from elevated portions of the property. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography, with elevation changes that distinguish it from flatter municipal options in the region.
Jones's design philosophy is evident in the strategic bunkering and green complexes that require thoughtful approach play. The canyon terrain creates natural doglegs and forces golfers to navigate changes in elevation throughout the round. Several holes play along the canyon walls, while others occupy the more level canyon bottom. The layout measures over 6,400 yards from the back tees, providing a substantial test for better players while remaining accessible to recreational golfers from forward tees.
Tecolote Canyon serves a diverse San Diego golfing population and maintains a steady pace of play typical of well-utilized municipal courses. The facility includes a driving range and practice areas. The course's location near Interstate 5 and its proximity to Mission Bay and other San Diego neighborhoods make it a convenient option for residents and visitors seeking an affordable round on a Jones design within the city limits.
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Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Tecolote Canyon was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr..
Yes. Tecolote Canyon at Tecolote Canyon Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Tecolote Canyon is 58.
Tecolote Canyon plays 3,161 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Tecolote Canyon is 101.
Tecolote Canyon is a 18-hole course.