Gary Player designed Steele Canyon as three distinct nine-hole layouts—Canyon, Ranch, and Meadow—that are paired for daily play. The Jamul property also offers a driving range, putting and chipping areas, instruction, and an on-site restaurant.

Golf in East County
8 courses · 1 with recent tee times · 7 with official booking links
Area orientation
What golf is available in East County?
East County groups full-length golf in Jamul, Santee, El Cajon, Lakeside, Ramona, and Rancho San Diego. The mix includes daily-fee and resort facilities plus Barona Creek's restricted-access booking model.
The comparison shows which courses have recent tee times and which require a visit to the official booking site. Restricted courses may have additional golfer or property-access rules.
Recent tee times are not guaranteed. Confirm availability and complete booking on the official course website.
Area map and course list
East County golf map and course list
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Recently checked tee times
Carlton Oaks is a Santee daily-fee course shaped by Perry Dye, with lakes, creeks, and bunkering integral to the layout.
Singing Hills groups three distinct layouts at the Sycuan resort: the full-length Willow Glen and Oak Glen courses plus the Pine Glen par-3 course.
Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley designed Mt. Woodson through Ramona's granite outcrops and steep elevation changes.
Barona Creek was designed by Gary Roger Baird Design International with senior architect Todd Eckenrode to follow the resort's rolling foothill landscape.
Ted Robinson designed San Vicente through Ramona's backcountry, and Andy Staples later renovated its greens, bunkers, and surrounding collection areas.
Cottonwood's active public layout is the Ivanhoe Course in the Rancho San Diego area, with the Sweetwater River corridor and mature trees running through the property.
Rams Hill Golf Club is a modern 18-hole, par-72 Tom Fazio resort course in Borrego Springs.
Course details
Compare golf courses in East County
Compare format, size, setting, practice facilities, access, and booking options.
| Course | Format | Holes / par | Length | Course character | Practice | Access | Search / booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele Canyon Golf Club | Full-length | 27 holes | — | Gary Player | Range + putting and chipping areas | Public daily-fee | Tee-time search |
| Carlton Oaks Golf Club | Full-length | 18 holes | 7,410 yards | Perry Dye | Driving range + short-game facilities | Public daily-fee | Official booking link |
| Singing Hills Golf Resort | Full-length | 36 holes | — | Willow Glen, Oak Glen, and Pine Glen | Driving range + practice areas | Resort | Official booking link |
| Mt. Woodson Golf Club | Full-length | 18 holes · par 70 | — | Lee Schmidt + Brian Curley | — | Public daily-fee | Official booking link |
| Barona Creek Golf Club | Full-length | 18 holes | — | Gary Roger Baird Design International + Todd Eckenrode | — | Resort | Official booking link |
| San Vicente Golf Resort | Full-length | 18 holes · par 72 | 6,633 yards | Ted Robinson; renovation by Andy Staples | Range + putting and chipping greens | Resort | Official booking link |
| Cottonwood Golf Club | Full-length | 18 holes | — | Sweetwater River corridor | Driving range + practice green | Public daily-fee | Official booking link |
| Rams Hill Golf Club | Full-length | 18 holes · par 72 | 7,232 yards | — | — | Resort | Official booking link |
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