I’ve been looking forward to playing Maderas Golf Club for a long time and yesterday was well worth it. I have not experienced many Johnny Miller layouts but if this course is what they typically are,... Continue »

I’ve been looking forward to playing Maderas Golf Club for a long time and yesterday was well worth it. I have not experienced many Johnny Miller layouts but if this course is what they typically are, I want to play more. The layout at Maderas is fair, yet challenging and above all beautiful. Big severely undulating greens, many challenging perfect positioned sand traps, elevation changes, doglegs in both directions, water hazards (ponds, lakes, creeks), majestic oak trees, exceptional use of the natural terrain – one of the most entertaining and thought provoking layouts I’ve played…an INSTANT top 10 favorite courses for me.

Today the course was in great shape and no doubt, within a couple months will become immaculate as temps warm up. The course did NOT overseed for the first time this winter and as a result, the bermunda fairways are in the process of waking up from dormancy yet thick/matted creating compete coverage and excellent lies/roll. (not overseeding removes the transition period and allows the current bermunda grass to be stronger since it does not have to complete with rye – transition periods can take up to 3 months in San Diego – I thought this was a very smart move by them). The greens were smooth (with the exception of some unrepaired ball marks for previous groups – which we fixed off course), around a 10 on the stimp, held shots well and true. The rough was dormant but coming back (this will be a much tougher course in the summer if they let that bermunda rough get up). The tee boxes were is great shape, level and lush.

The facilities at Maderas are top-notch high class with a spectacular clubhouse that provides beautiful views for the course and scenic surroundings. Speaking of surroundings, one can not help but notice the stunning multi-million mansions up on the hill tops surrounding the course. Regarding the service, it’s a Troon property…exceptional as expected.

I recommend playing this course now and even more so in a couple months. Love it.