Maderas Golf Club
San Diego, California
Carved through rugged North County San Diego terrain, Maderas is consistently rated the top daily-fee course in the region. The dramatic layout features waterfall-backed greens, canyon carries, and elevation changes that create a memorable experience.
History & Heritage
Maderas Golf Club opened in 1999 in Poway, north of San Diego. Designed by Johnny Miller and Robert Muir Graves on dramatic canyon terrain. Since opening it has been consistently rated the top daily-fee course in San Diego.
The name means wood in Spanish. Miller utilized every aspect of the hilly landscape to create a course both visually stunning and strategically demanding.
Signature Holes
Dramatic par 4 in the canyons with significant elevation change.
Stunning downhill par 3 with canyon views. Most photographed hole.
Signature hole. Picturesque par 5 requiring strategy as a true three-shot hole.
Strong finishing par 4 with waterfall behind the green.
What to Expect
Dramatic round through hilly terrain. Wide fairways but canyon carries demand thoughtful management. Waterfall-backed greens create stunning visuals.
At 7,167 yards from the tips with multiple tees for all skill levels.
Playing Tips
Elevation changes affect club selection. Downhill holes play shorter, uphill approaches need extra club.
Greens are firm. Play to centers rather than tucked pins near canyon edges.
Highlights
- ✓ Top-rated daily-fee course in San Diego
- ✓ Dramatic canyon and waterfall features
- ✓ Johnny Miller design
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