Sycuan Resort

Willow Glen is one of two 18-hole courses at Sycuan Resort, located in the foothills east of San Diego in El Cajon. The course was originally designed by Cecil B. Hollingsworth and later renovated by Dave Fleming. Sycuan Resort operates on land owned by the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, and the golf facilities are part of a larger resort complex that includes a casino, hotel, and event spaces. The setting features rolling terrain typical of Southern California's inland valleys, with native vegetation and views of the surrounding hills. Willow Glen plays through varied topography with elevation changes that create visual interest and strategic variety. The routing takes advantage of natural contours, and the course incorporates water features and bunkering that define playing corridors and green complexes. The design balances risk-reward opportunities with more straightforward holes, making it accessible to a range of skill levels while still presenting challenges for accomplished players. As part of a resort destination, Willow Glen serves both guests and local members. The course is maintained to standards consistent with its role in a competitive regional golf market, and it complements the resort's other championship layout. Sycuan's facilities include practice areas, dining options, and amenities typical of a full-service golf resort. The course benefits from the generally favorable year-round climate of inland San Diego County, which allows for consistent playing conditions across most of the calendar.