Good course in decent shape. Same problem as always with this course. Teed off late, I don't think I have ever teed off on time here on the weekend. Ended up quitting after playing a 3 hour front nine... Continue »

Good course in decent shape. Same problem as always with this course. Teed off late, I don't think I have ever teed off on time here on the weekend. Ended up quitting after playing a 3 hour front nine. Guy in golf shop said there was a really slow group that had been asked four times to pick it up. IMO that is two times too many. Hope that group plays every weekend out there because that is my last time playing a weekend round there.

Decent course but stay away on the weekends!!!

The Vineyard at Escondido Review
Escondido California Golf Course Reviews

I played out here on Sunday, 11/4. I've posted about The Vineyard before and what I think about the layout and customer service and nothing has changed. This is a really fun course and the people wh... Continue »

I played out here on Sunday, 11/4. I've posted about The Vineyard before and what I think about the layout and customer service and nothing has changed. This is a really fun course and the people who run the place are great. It's always a pleasure to play here.

Right now they have recently overseeded the fairways and tees so it is cart path only and you get some shaggy lies in the fairways and some bare spots on the tees. However, I think that in about three weeks or so this course is going to be in incredible shape. The greens are really recovering well from the punching and were firm and rolled really well. You could tell they were punched in the not so distant past, but I played a bit before they did the aerification and the greens are already showing a great improvement.

I say wait about three weeks and get out to the Vineyard. I think you'll be happy you did.

The Vineyard at Escondido Review
Escondido California Golf Course Reviews

Played here on 9/29 for only the second time, the first a few years back. I enjoy playing this course but did not remember it only having two par 5's - one on the front and one on the back, even at... Continue »

Played here on 9/29 for only the second time, the first a few years back. I enjoy playing this course but did not remember it only having two par 5's - one on the front and one on the back, even at that it is still plays 6,500 from the back tees. Very well-maintained and scenic course, with the front nine being tight and flat. The back nine for the most part is uphill or downhill and much more wide open. Greens were great as were fairways and rough - only complaint would be tee boxes which were somewhat tore up from use. Worth the drive and green fees - also located next to North County Fair Mall for food and shopping.

The Vineyard at Escondido Review
Escondido California Golf Course Reviews

Played on 6/15. Overall the conditions were very good. The fairways, rough, and tee boxes were all in excellent shape. The sand traps were good but a bit on the wet side. The greens were in good shape... Continue »

Played on 6/15. Overall the conditions were very good. The fairways, rough, and tee boxes were all in excellent shape. The sand traps were good but a bit on the wet side. The greens were in good shape. They rolled medium speed (9 on stimp according to marshal) and smooth. The greens are a bit on the firm side so allow for some run out even with short irons. The layout was enjoyable. All 4 par 3s are on the short side but 3 are fronted by water hazards. There are a couple of par 4s that are pretty long but play down hill and typically with the wind (according to the marshal). It is a golf course that all levels can enjoy. They have a large driving range that rotates between mates and grass along with 2 putting greens. The staff was very friendly.

The Vineyard at Escondido Review
Escondido California Golf Course Reviews

We played at The Vineyard for the second week in a row and had a great experience both times. The course is in fantastic shape and the pace of play both days was great (although the back nine yesterd... Continue »

We played at The Vineyard for the second week in a row and had a great experience both times. The course is in fantastic shape and the pace of play both days was great (although the back nine yesterday took a bit long). The course itself is a good challenge for all golfers, although we played the white tees and I think you lose A LOT on the par 3s as they are really short. However, they all have some sort of water hazard that makes them interesting, but when they are almost all around 100 yards you would like a bit more out of them. The customer service from the beverage cart and bar were great and it made for a fun day. I highly recommend getting out there in the near future as the course is in great shape, its fun to play, and there are good deals to be found online.

The Vineyard at Escondido Review
Escondido California Golf Course Reviews

I played on Sat 9/10 late twilight. Got through about 5 holes without too much waiting then the pace bogged down. I guess what do you expect on a Sat right? I hadn't played here in a few months, bu... Continue »

I played on Sat 9/10 late twilight. Got through about 5 holes without too much waiting then the pace bogged down. I guess what do you expect on a Sat right? I hadn't played here in a few months, but the course was in great shape. The greens were in great shape rolling a touch slow but not bad. The fairways were still in great shape. Front nine has long fairly narrow fairways at times, creating a situation where hackers are hitting into each other's fairways - guilty as charged. It is a fun layout through with a totally different feel on back nine from front nine.

Play here on Sunday 8/28 -

This course is an American golf course - which kinda surprised me. However, they had very good practice areas. The range was grass and mats - and you hit into this uphil... Continue »

Play here on Sunday 8/28 -

This course is an American golf course - which kinda surprised me. However, they had very good practice areas. The range was grass and mats - and you hit into this uphill range -
They have a big putting area (there are actually two, but the other is smaller) that gives you an idea of how the greens are actually rolling.

The course has some really good holes, a lot of different holes to challenge your game. Especially your second shots into greens. Several of the holes where very fun. The front nine is different from the back - Front nine seems more flat with trouble around you, while the back nine was more of a rolling feeling with trouble around you.

Greens rolled very good, please fix your ball marks, and held shots fairly well. A lot of tiers on the greens and the greens where fairly large on the back.

When the wind is up, the course is harder due to most holes playing into the wind. The vineyard is very noticeable on the back nine. And helps to give you a calm feeling while playing a fairly challenging par 5 - hahaha.

Overall the course was nice to play and I would play it again in my future visits to Escondido.

First time playing this course...Excellent deal of $39.00 per person (w/cart) for 7/30-31 weekend. Well Worth the money. Course was Lady friendly with tee boxes giving us a break, even though I lost... Continue »

First time playing this course...Excellent deal of $39.00 per person (w/cart) for 7/30-31 weekend. Well Worth the money. Course was Lady friendly with tee boxes giving us a break, even though I lost more balls here (4) than any other course I've ever played - if you go in the hazzard areas they are protected and you cannot go in and retrieve your ball. I lost two in water hazzards :( Bunkers were very nice soft white sand and made it fairly easy to get out. Certainly need a cart though...wouldn't recommend walking. I thoroughly enjoyed playing it. The Back 9 were beautiful overlooking the Vinyards and nearby hillsides and beautiful homes. Several blind shots on some holes so be careful of people shooting into you. Facilities are wonderful and Staff very friendly. I really liked the GPS in the carts, but don't rely on them too much. Husband did really well and was even par on the front 9, 18th hole kind of drop kicked him so he ended up with a 74. Me (110) I've always wanted to play this course and am very glad I did (will be keeping an eye out for more "deals" in the future.

Played here yesterday (Th 1/20) and the line was almost back to the clubhouse with carts waiting to tee off! We got 10:38 on the phone and it ended up 10:37 when I showed up and there was another gro... Continue »

Played here yesterday (Th 1/20) and the line was almost back to the clubhouse with carts waiting to tee off! We got 10:38 on the phone and it ended up 10:37 when I showed up and there was another group at 10:37 as well! We teed off 30+ minutes late with walkers and slow golfers all over. It was a long day! They wouldn't admit to overbooking (just that all times were booked), but the starter did say the computer and front desk were not in synch -- so they were pretty much double-booked a lot! Hope they get that straightened out soon!