Played in the GK plays event here at Mt Woodson and had a great time. This was my first time here. Wow, what a setting and layout of holes. I can see why many in GK, hold this course in high regard. C... Continue »

Played in the GK plays event here at Mt Woodson and had a great time. This was my first time here. Wow, what a setting and layout of holes. I can see why many in GK, hold this course in high regard. Come see for yourself.
I think conditions overall were good, as was customer service. POP was way less than 4.5 hours, respectable for a prime mid-moring weekend slot. Woodson will challenge you as well as reward you, and have you wanting to come back again for more. Recommended.

Had a great time playing in the GK Event this past weekend. It was pretty hot day out there when the breeze didn't blow, but otherwise not too bad.

Mt. Woodson is definitely a favorite of mine in S... Continue »

Had a great time playing in the GK Event this past weekend. It was pretty hot day out there when the breeze didn't blow, but otherwise not too bad.

Mt. Woodson is definitely a favorite of mine in SD County. I think it's such a unique setting and has some incredible views. The course itself is definitely short in length but not in character and difficulty. If you're even a bit crooked off the tee (I was ALL DAY) it's going to be an expensive day in lost balls. But if you can figure out a way to hit it straight you can really score here.

AS for the conditions, I thought they were really good considering the heat. The fairways (those I found) were really lush and great to hit from. There were some burned out areas on high points/mounds, but nothing that proved problematic.

The greens were really healthy and i thought rolled pretty true. A bit soft on approach shots but firm and fun to play on around the greens. I really enjoyed playing on them.

I was in one bunker and had to move my ball due to the Covid no rake thing but the sand was good. Tees seemed a bit chewed up but I'm guessing you have a shorter course where a lot of people use irons and the tee boxes themselves are pretty small in square footage. Probably an ongoing battle out there. Plenty level though so that's all I need.

The POP was pretty awesome at under 4 hours and the staff was great, from the beverage cart girl to the lady in the snack bar.

I just think Mt. Woodson is one of the cooler golf experiences in San Diego and I'd definitely recommend it. Super fun day!

Played Mt. Woodson as part of the GK Plays event on 8/16/2020. We had a great time! The course was in nice shape, the service was great, and everyone was friendly and willing to help when needed.

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Played Mt. Woodson as part of the GK Plays event on 8/16/2020. We had a great time! The course was in nice shape, the service was great, and everyone was friendly and willing to help when needed.

The tees were a bit shaggy, but were level, well defined, flat, and with minimal damage. Some very challenging tee shots from the blues with some big carries and partially blind shots, but this just added to the enjoyment and challenge.

Fairways were a bit narrow, but well maintained, lush with very few bare spots and a cushion in spots that demanded that you consider your lie in many places. Flier's were not uncommon. The greens were somewhat undulating, but fair and I thought slightly slow. In that respect I think it was a blessing as faster greens could really prove to make this a beast. There were quite a few ball marks, but the greens were very receptive.

The layout was amazing. Some of the views are spectacular! This is not a course to just grab driver and pound the ball as far as you can. Definitely a thinking players course. When first looking at the scorecard it feels like with the shortness overall, this course could be taken advantage of, but it's a sneaky tough track and one I look forward to coming back to.

If there was one shortfall, it would be the carts are dated with no GPS. Fortunately, I had a device to assist me, but as a first time player there, I can't imagine tackling this without some kind of device. Overall it was a great time and I look forward to playing there again when I get back down to the San Diego area.

Grouped up with AndrewZ28, SeveB, and his nephew for an enjoyable round of golf during the GK event. I always look forward to playing this course as I love the target aspect of a majority of the holes... Continue »

Grouped up with AndrewZ28, SeveB, and his nephew for an enjoyable round of golf during the GK event. I always look forward to playing this course as I love the target aspect of a majority of the holes. I also know that I will be getting a well conditioned course for a great price.

Taking in the fact that it has been 90°-100° every day for the last few weeks this course is still in good shape. there are a few areas that are burned out but the rest is lush as can be. The fairways that I encountered were very lush in parts with a couple areas burned and firm. I would say 80% lush carpet like conditioned. Rough was a little worse as they are focusing on watering the fairways and greens. Greens were nice to hit into soft enough to hold most shots and get a little spin. I found a lot of sand yesterday and I would rate them at a 6. There was enough sand to make proper contact but I would like to have a little more especially on hole 6. One downside is the lakes are not completely full of water and the lake on 8 is back to being a stinker covered in algae. I am surprised that the lakes on 5 and 6 which was recently renovated were probably at 40% capacity. I assume they are using the water for irrigation which is understandable.

The staff was mostly great but at the turn the starter gave us flack saying we need to keep up with the group ahead which we had been the entire front 9. We also finished the front in 3hr 50min but he was rude and insisted to keep up. I heard rumblings from other groups that the on course Marshall was being picky too but we didn't have any issues with him.

I highly recommend playing here but just know there is no driving range and the worlds smallest putting green 8'x8' with two holes. The original one was let go and is just burned out grass now. Make sure your driver is accurate otherwise you're gonna have a bad time.

Played Mt. Woodson on 8/16/20 as part of the GK plays event. It was a great time despite the heat.

Overall the course is in very good shape and I would recommend for anyone trying to get an hone... Continue »

Played Mt. Woodson on 8/16/20 as part of the GK plays event. It was a great time despite the heat.

Overall the course is in very good shape and I would recommend for anyone trying to get an honest assessment of their ability to drive the ball very strait. The course is not that long but it’s difficulty comes in the fact that the fairways are narrow, the greens are small and there is minimal rough. There is a lot of out of bounds areas on almost every hole.

The course was in really good shape despite the heat wave that has been rolling through San Diego county. The tee boxes were a little shaggy for my taste. The fairways were pretty good with minimal bare spots and nice cushion. The bunkers were not overly sandy and provided enough lose sand to get your club through. The greens seemed pretty good despite being a little slower than I was used too.

We had a great time at the GK plays and the nachos I had After the round were worth the money. Can’t wait for the next GK plays at Dessert Willow.

Played 6/27/20 3:00pm. Last Tee time of the day, but heard they will be extending last tee soon. No problem getting 18 in. Course is in over all great condition. Love the fairway's. Great coverage. Gr... Continue »

Played 6/27/20 3:00pm. Last Tee time of the day, but heard they will be extending last tee soon. No problem getting 18 in. Course is in over all great condition. Love the fairway's. Great coverage. Great roll & nice lies. Greens were very receptive running a little on the slow side and a little bumpy in the afternoon. You can really see all the footprints in the waning light. love twilight golf here with the great views of the valley. Easy recommend.

Played 5-30-20 3 pm POP 3.5 hrs. Course is in overall very good to great shape. Fairway's mostly green and lush. Ball sat very nicely. Greens were receptive and were rolling at a solid medium pace. Th... Continue »

Played 5-30-20 3 pm POP 3.5 hrs. Course is in overall very good to great shape. Fairway's mostly green and lush. Ball sat very nicely. Greens were receptive and were rolling at a solid medium pace. The afternoon Poana can cause a few bounces, but mostly ran well. Weekends are very full & busy, but no issues getting the round in on the afternoon start. Easy Recommend!

Played 2-15-20 12:40 POP 4.5 hrs. The frost has taken a pretty good bite out of the visuals. Like Forest92 mentioned, the course is firm and fast. Even the greens were a little faster than typical. ... Continue »

Played 2-15-20 12:40 POP 4.5 hrs. The frost has taken a pretty good bite out of the visuals. Like Forest92 mentioned, the course is firm and fast. Even the greens were a little faster than typical. But as dry and thin as it might look, it still plays great. Enough cushion from the fairway's to make great contact and put some stank on the balls for the firm greens. Traps & tees typical mediocre. Over all in very playable condition and still one of my favorite courses to play.

Played today, 2/13, pop 4h 10min. Pleasant reception in the Proshop and the starter got us off a little early, my wife and I joined a local
Fairways were mostly dormant so got good rollout and hardly... Continue »

Played today, 2/13, pop 4h 10min. Pleasant reception in the Proshop and the starter got us off a little early, my wife and I joined a local
Fairways were mostly dormant so got good rollout and hardly any bad lies, rough pretty much the same. Tees a little beaten up, sand was a little hard but not too bad. The highlight was the greens, pretty well devoid of ball marks and were relatively fast with a lot of subtle breaks.
Always fun to play this course, short but very challenging with lots of ups and downs.