Played this course a few months ago and it was in good shape. Played 7/27 and I can't believe it's fallen off that quick. Fairways were brown and hard. Greens were hard and fast. Sign-up for the c... Continue »

Played this course a few months ago and it was in good shape. Played 7/27 and I can't believe it's fallen off that quick. Fairways were brown and hard. Greens were hard and fast. Sign-up for the casino's players card to save 20% off green fees. Still, @ $120 a round it to much money for the shape it's in. It's a tough course only made tougher when the prevailing winds kick up @ around noon each day. Hope they can get it in to shape for the tournament.

I agree with 1PLUS1's comments about Barona. I played Sunday July 29 and the course conditions were unacceptable. With a $70 twilite rate and regular rates up to $150, it seems reasonable to expect at... Continue »

I agree with 1PLUS1's comments about Barona. I played Sunday July 29 and the course conditions were unacceptable. With a $70 twilite rate and regular rates up to $150, it seems reasonable to expect at least some grass to be under your ball in the fairway. Unfortunately, the current fairway conditions are worse than what you would expect from an American Golf managed course. Barona is one of my favorite courses in the county and it is a shame to see these conditions. I played the course in late July last year and while the conditions are always firm at Barona in the summer there were no problems with the fairways last year. The firm fast greens and extensive bunkering at Barona require a high soft approach shot for many pin positions. A high soft short iron off hardpan is a tall order. Maybe if my index were plus 6 instead of 6, I would be comfortable with that shot. As it was, I found myself forced to play away from some pins because I felt a lower trajectory shot would be safer from the hardpan. I hate to say it, because I love the course, but I will not come back until they put some water on the fairways.

Played Saturday, July 21, and couldn't have been more disappointed! Fairways are brown and dry and, in many cases, lacking any turf at all; some have been aerated. Plenty of roll on the tee shot if ... Continue »

Played Saturday, July 21, and couldn't have been more disappointed! Fairways are brown and dry and, in many cases, lacking any turf at all; some have been aerated. Plenty of roll on the tee shot if you hit a low hard one but very easy to run through the fairway on some holes.

Conversely, the greens were in good shape as they held well-struck shots yet putted quite fast and true. Still, many scars remain on the putting surfaces from old, unrepaired ball marks. Spent quite a bit of time repairing these marks in order to give myself a smooth path to the hole.

Teed off at 2:25pm and followed a local club group of traveling golfers (10 foursomes); putted out on #18 at 7:35pm! Front nine took 2 hours and 40 minutes to play with no marshall in sight...unacceptable.

Had heard the course is being prepped for the Nationwde Tour event scheduled for later this year but wasn't able to confirm if this is the reason for the poor playing conditions. Or could it be that the water situation is a contributing factor?

Thankfully I was able to play at a drastically reduced greens fee. My advice? Do yourself a favor...steer clear of Barona until they get the golf course in condition worthy of their already overpriced fees.

Course was is great shape. played the twilight at 2:30. The service was very good for the cost. I have played every course in San Diego, rank this one the second hardest behind Madres. the slope of 13... Continue »

Course was is great shape. played the twilight at 2:30. The service was very good for the cost. I have played every course in San Diego, rank this one the second hardest behind Madres. the slope of 132 from the whites was tough. Even great drives would roll through the fairway and be lost. greens were hard and fast. You need to chip short, Cant attack these greens. If you have never played and want a challange, then it's a Must play!!

Great course and friendly staff.. I will be back with my golfing buddy's someday soon..

Great course and friendly staff.. I will be back with my golfing buddy's someday soon..

I played the late rate for $ 50 bucks, also you get 20 % off if you have a Barona players card (they will sign you up for one free). I also played from the gold tees (equivalent to blues tees). With m... Continue »

I played the late rate for $ 50 bucks, also you get 20 % off if you have a Barona players card (they will sign you up for one free). I also played from the gold tees (equivalent to blues tees). With my handicap I should of play from blue (white tees there). Course was in great shape considering they will be aerating next week. Very challenging course and also very scenic. Greens in top shape and fast. All the golf carts come equipped with ice coolers and 2 bottles of water. They only sell beer on the front 9 so stock up and place them in your ice cooler. I am definitely going to play this track again and the driving range is included with your fee.

Stop in the Casino and play a couple dollars with your Barona Club card and you will get free rooms and discounts on golf and merchandise.

Be warned it's a good piece of driving to the course but well worth the trip.

Tough !! this is a great track ! as stated by all before this is one super golf course. We were lucky, got off around 2 PM, no one around. The rough is up and thick, if ya miss the fairway its a goner... Continue »

Tough !! this is a great track ! as stated by all before this is one super golf course. We were lucky, got off around 2 PM, no one around. The rough is up and thick, if ya miss the fairway its a goner,,but, they give you room, soooo, if ya miss its your fault. Nationwide Tour playing thier championship here in October. They will not find a cupcake here. Played the Gold tees which would be blue anywhere else, Had a great time. Wish it was easier to get to. Then again the greens might just make one a bit daffy if played too often. I rate the overall experience a 9+.

This is the course that you'll say " d%mn it's so hard, but it feels so good! phew~" after the round. The course design is challenging and the green is difficult to read and rolls really fast. You get... Continue »

This is the course that you'll say " d%mn it's so hard, but it feels so good! phew~" after the round. The course design is challenging and the green is difficult to read and rolls really fast. You get to warm up with unlimited free range balls. If you want to play two good and inexpensive public courses in SD, first go to Torrey Pines, then head straight to Barona.

played 2/20 - 12 noon, $52 a very good deal,,, Havent been here in a few years, what a great track!. Conditions were very nice, staff is almost over the top trying to treat ya like a special customer.... Continue »

played 2/20 - 12 noon, $52 a very good deal,,, Havent been here in a few years, what a great track!. Conditions were very nice, staff is almost over the top trying to treat ya like a special customer. Greens are spotted with old ball marks, but,,, they have repaired and sprayed to make them go away faster,,they are smooth, they putt terrific and they are FAST. Fairways are great,, all in all a fun day.A little chore getting there,long drive for me. Think Cross Creek without all the funny stuff and you have Borona. A very fun destination.