Private Golf Courses in the Rancho Santa Fe Area
Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club
This is my club – where the members are friendly and the golf is challenging. The pros are all excellent. Junior Golf is very active part of the club. Both the men’s and the women’s clubs are very active, and there is always an opportunity to join in a golf activity. My favorite is the Golf Fore Fun on Friday nights in the summer – 1 hour of an informative group lesson followed by wine, heavy hors d’oeuvres and laughs.- Year Built – 1927
- Course Architect: Max Behr
- Location: 5827 Via de la Cumbre, RSF
- Phones: Clubhouse: 858-756-1182 / ProShop: 858-756-1182
- Website: www.rsfgc.com
In 2002 the Club completed a $3.4M renovation of the course In 2008 the Club finished the new Clubhouse and Player’s Clubhouse This beautiful renovation, I feel, is going to add significantly to our real estate values. The course was already considered one of the top 100 golf courses in the U.S. With these two beautiful new clubhouses, the club is not only the best deal in town, but a phenomenal experience. This is a non-equity membership – You must own property in the Covenant to be able to join the golf club.
FEES:
- Initiation fee: $50,000 – not transferable, no refunds
- Dues: $ 5,800/year per family
- Guests Mon-Thurs - $75 / Fri-Sun & Holidays $90
PAR: 72 from the Black Tees, Yardage: 7035, Slope: 142, Rating: 74.7
NOTEWORTHY EVENTS:
- Bing Crosby’s Clambake Weekend (celebs, bus.men & pros) 1937-1942
- San Diego Open – 1954
- SCGA Amateur – 2000
- USGA Junior Championship – 2006
Many members volunteered for this event. What a fun time we had watching these young athletes compete at the highest level.
Many members volunteered for this event. What a fun time we had watching these young athletes compete at the highest level.
The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe
The Bridges is an exclusive enclave that was designed and built to preserve the natural habitat and terrain. The community is built around a challenging and beautiful championship golf course. The 35,000sq.ft. Tuscan-style clubhouse completed in 2000 is grand, yet inviting. It has set the bar for other local golf clubs to emulate. When the clubhouse opened, the members were enjoying champagne with the clubhouse behind a huge curtain. When the curtain came down, the music started and an opera singer then sang from the 2nd level balcony! Quite spectacular, but not unexpected at this club! The club prides themselves on details, such as knowing each member’s favorite drink and having it ready for them when they enter the bar. There is even a stash of Oreo cookies in the hallway as a fun thing for a member who loves them!
- Year Admitted to the SCGA - 1999
- Architect: Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
- Location: 18550 Seven Bridges Rd, RSF
- Phones: Clubhouse: 858-759-7200 / ProShop: 858-759-7204
- Website: www.thebridgesrsf.com
This became The Bridges after an unsuccessful attempt by another group to start a golf course. The transformation has been remarkable with no detail overlooked. Its gorgeous Tuscan style 35,000 s.f. clubhouse, completed in 2000, has raised the bar locally for elegant, yet comfortable, dining and entertaining. The staff prides themselves on details, such as knowing each member’s favorite drink and having it ready for them when they enter the bar. There is even a stash of Oreo cookies in the hallway as a fun thing for a member who loves them!
FEES:
- Initiation fee: $350,000
- Monthly dues: $ 1,452
- Guests: $ 110
- Social membership: $100,000
- Monthly dues: $ 452 (Must own property in The Bridges)
PAR: 71 from the Black Tees, Yardage: 6901, Slope: 143, Rating: 73.7
NOTEWORTHY EVENTS:
- The Battle of the Bridges – 2003 Tiger Woods and John Daly
- The Battle of the Bridges – 2004 battled Phil Mickelson and
- The Battle of the Bridges – 2005 Retief Goosen in a best ball match!
The Crosby @ Rancho Santa Fe
This championship course is located on Bing Corsby’s original estate! Another large and beautiful clubhouse with swim and athletic club and tennis facilities, and 1.5 miles of the “Coast to Crest Trail” along the San Dieguito River.
- Year joined the SCGA – 2001
- Architect: Schmidt Curley Design Group w/Fred Couples
- Location: 17481 Bing Crosby Blvd., San Diego (92127)
- Phones: Clubhouse: 858-759-7220 / ProShop: 858-759-3845
- Website: www.thecrosbyclub.com
Fully transferable initiation fees:
- $115,000 for residents of The Crosby / $140,000 for non-residents
- Monthly dues: $700, including cart fees
- No minimum on food & beverage
- Guests: $80 relative / $100 non-relative
- Sports Membership: $25,000 – includes limited golf
- Monthly dues: $250
PAR: 70 from the Black Tees / Yardage: 6804, Slope: 140, Rating: 73.3
Del Mar Country Club
This course was bought out of bankruptcy by Alan Paulson who developed it into a prestigious golf club. The perfectly manicured course is absolutely stunning with rolling hills, sparkling water features and the 50,000 sq.ft. clubhouse has hosted many large private events.
- Year joined SCGA – 1993
- Architect: Joseph L. Lee
- Location: 6001 Clubhouse Drive, RSF
- Phones: Clubhouse: 858-759-5500 / ProShop: 858-759-5520
- Website: www.delmarcountryclub.com
- Initiation fees:
- $160,000 residents
- $ 60,000 non-residents
- Monthly dues: $1175 residents, $880 non-residents
- Guests: $100
PAR: 72 from the Blue Tees / Yardage: 6950, Slope: 138, Rating: 74.0
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club was built on land owned by City of San Diego. By agreement the club had to develop the unused portion into 9 more holes of golf or return the land to the City. That 9 holes was completed in 2004. The course hosted the 1984 Olympics Equestrian events headed by Prince Phillips of England. The course recovered nicely from the horse divots!
- Year joined SCGA 1984
- Architect: Ted Robinson
- Location: 15150 San Dieguito Road, RSF
- Phones: 858-259-8811 / ProShop: 858-259-8819
- Website: www.fairbanksranch.com
- Initiation fee: $75,000
- Monthly dues: $ 795
- Food & Beverage Minimum: $300
- Guests: Mon-Thurs: $95 / Fri-Sun, Holidays: $110
- Carts: $13 per person
PAR: 72 from the Black Tees / Yardage: 7184, Slope: 131, and Rating: 74.9
The Farms Golf Club
Gated enclave of luxurious custom homes surrounding this very challenging course designed by Pete Dye. Tom Lehman and John Fought were kinder in their renovation. In my memory this was the first luxurious clubhouse to open in the area in the early 90’s.
- Year joined SCGA - 1988
- Architect: Pete Dye originally. Renovated in 2000 w/Tom Lehman
- Location: 8500 St. Andrews Road, RSF
- Phones: Clubhouse: 858-756-5885 | ProShop: 858-756-5884
- Website: www.thefarmsgolfclub.com
- Initiation fee: $55,000+
- Monthly dues: $ 1,060
- Guest w/Mbr: 95
- Guest w/o Mbr: 150
PAR: 72 from the Black Tees / Yardage: 6911, Slope: 143, Rating: 73.9
- Nancy White, CRS, GRI, PMN, SRES