Twin Oaks Golf Course

Twin Oaks Golf Course sits in San Marcos, a city in northern San Diego County where rolling coastal hills transition into inland valleys. Designed by Ted Robinson Sr. and opened in the 1970s, the course reflects Robinson's characteristic approach to Southern California public golf—strategic use of water features, mature tree plantings that define corridors, and routing that works with the natural terrain while creating distinct playing zones. Robinson, who designed numerous courses throughout California during his prolific career, typically emphasized playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating visual interest through landscaping and hazard placement. The layout at Twin Oaks moves through terrain that offers moderate elevation changes and views across the surrounding San Marcos area. Water comes into play on several holes, a Robinson signature, requiring golfers to make risk-reward decisions on approach shots and occasionally off the tee. The mature oak trees that give the course its name, along with other established vegetation, frame fairways and create a parkland character distinct from the more open desert-style courses found farther inland. As a daily-fee facility serving the North County San Diego golf market, Twin Oaks provides accessible public golf in a region with strong year-round playing conditions. The course caters to local residents and visitors seeking a traditional tree-lined layout with enough variety and challenge to reward thoughtful play while remaining approachable for recreational golfers.