One of the worst if not worst golf course I have ever played. I thought some of the fairways were a joke (#s 4, 16, 18 easily come to mind), the greens were not good at all for such a large tournamen... Continue »

One of the worst if not worst golf course I have ever played. I thought some of the fairways were a joke (#s 4, 16, 18 easily come to mind), the greens were not good at all for such a large tournament like the San Diego City Amateur, and the holes were just not inspiring at all. Sorry guys, just not a good place to play

CPennbo's review is accurate. Conditions are average at best, greens are slow and bumpy and fairways are very thin. Had a number of shots from the middle of the fairway which would have been better of... Continue »

CPennbo's review is accurate. Conditions are average at best, greens are slow and bumpy and fairways are very thin. Had a number of shots from the middle of the fairway which would have been better off in the rough due to the lack of grass on the fairways. A good lay-out but the conditions just aren't good enough right now to warrant playing.

This is my favorite course. It's very different and presents lots of challenges. However they've really let it's condition decline in the two years since I played last. Fairways are retreating and loo... Continue »

This is my favorite course. It's very different and presents lots of challenges. However they've really let it's condition decline in the two years since I played last. Fairways are retreating and looking really bad, greens are starting to follow. SHAME ON SAN DIEGO CITY. This is a true gem with gorgeous views in a really nice city. They should focus a little on this track instead of just Torrey Pines. It was sad to see such a grande dame look so shabby. Hopefully they'll realize what's up and bring it back to glory.

I suppose all the SD golf staff has been so focused on Torrey, that poor Balboa looks as bad as the typical American Golf cheap-o muni-style property. I waslked on at 830am as a single on Sunday...an... Continue »

I suppose all the SD golf staff has been so focused on Torrey, that poor Balboa looks as bad as the typical American Golf cheap-o muni-style property. I waslked on at 830am as a single on Sunday...and teed off like immediately. I guess that's like getting excited walking into an empty restaurant at lunchtime.

Played 7/3 @ 1:00. Let's just say I'm done playing this course. Conditions are bad. Greens are not true by any means. Fairways look like a calico bass. Rough is inconsistent. In the past I have ... Continue »

Played 7/3 @ 1:00. Let's just say I'm done playing this course. Conditions are bad. Greens are not true by any means. Fairways look like a calico bass. Rough is inconsistent. In the past I have defending the course but not anymore. Oh and they raised the rates ($29 to walk). There are much better courses at or around that rate in SD. Farewell Balby...farewell!

This track has so much potential. It really could be a GREAT course if they had any grounds crew what so ever. Course was in terrible shape except for the greens. 60% of the fairway should have been m... Continue »

This track has so much potential. It really could be a GREAT course if they had any grounds crew what so ever. Course was in terrible shape except for the greens. 60% of the fairway should have been marked under repair, though only one spot was and it was nearly a swamp.
The tee boxes were the worst I have ever seen. I don’t think one was level, or fully covered in grass. Thankfully it was only $17 for resident twilight. Otherwise I would have demanded my money back.

Played June 21. Previous reviewer is pretty much spot-on, the rough is very difficult to hit out of, fairways are decent and greens rolled ok, if a little slow, probably because it was so hot over the... Continue »

Played June 21. Previous reviewer is pretty much spot-on, the rough is very difficult to hit out of, fairways are decent and greens rolled ok, if a little slow, probably because it was so hot over the weekend and they wanted to make sure they had enough water in them. Still one of the best muni's around.

Played 6/17/08 @ 2:30. Course is in decent shape. The rough in some spots is really tough. Greens rolled pretty good. Fairways are tightly mowed. All in all not overly bad conditions for a Muni.

Played 6/17/08 @ 2:30. Course is in decent shape. The rough in some spots is really tough. Greens rolled pretty good. Fairways are tightly mowed. All in all not overly bad conditions for a Muni.

Played 6/7/08. Cow pasture? I beg to differ. I've played Balby for many years now its unfair to give it such a bad review. O.K. its not in U.S. Open condition like Torrey but its very playable. G... Continue »

Played 6/7/08. Cow pasture? I beg to differ. I've played Balby for many years now its unfair to give it such a bad review. O.K. its not in U.S. Open condition like Torrey but its very playable. Greens are a bit inconsistent (some fast some slow) but its in pretty good shape for a MUNI! Fairways are decent, tees are Muni style. Rough is thick in spots. Balbly has always had irrigation problem in certain spots.