Learn More About Southern California Public Golf Courses

Although San Diego golf courses and San Diego public golf courses abound, one of the best courses in this warm and wonderful part of California is the San Diego Riverwalk Golf Course. A public golf course that was once the host to the PGA Tour, today's San Diego Riverwalk Golf Course has been updated a bit from earlier years, but loses none of its vintage appeal for golfers who take advantage of this wonderful course and book tee times.

The San Diego Riverwalk Golf Course, which opened in 1997 and was designed by Ted Robinson Sr., is built along the scenic San Diego River, and the river plays a large part in the layout of the golf course. Riverwalk is the only one of the San Diego golf courses that features twenty-seven holes that are par seventy-two. Created out of three nine-hole courses, San Diego Riverwalk Golf Course abounds with water. Water is used on half of the twenty-seven holes, and a beautiful waterfall is featured on the signature hole of the course.

Earlier in its history, this southern California public golf course was known by several different names. In the 1960s the course was known as the Mission Valley Country Club, and later was called the Stardust Country Club before achieving its current name. In years past, San Diego Riverwalk Golf Course has been the host for the Farmers Insurance Open, which is part of the PGA Tour, although it was formerly known as the San Diego Open. From the 1960s until the 1980s, celebrity Andy Williams hosted this popular event.

In addition to the San Diego Riverwalk Golf Course, many golfers also spend quality play time at other San Diego golf clubs and San Diego public golf courses. Popular San Diego golf clubs include the lovely Vineyard at Escondido. Here you will experience a scenic layout that winds through acres of verdant wetlands with stunning mountain backdrops. Lush, rolling fairways meander along wildlife preserves. One of the popular San Diego public golf courses is the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, With eighteen holes and rated at par seventy-two, many golfers enjoy the amazing views of the Pacific Ocean while playing the wide fairways and trying to stay clear of the bunkers. Child care is available here, as is a fitness facility, jacuzzi, spa, sauna room and swimming pool, so that the entire family will have an active time here.