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Torrey Pines South: Public Golf Review

A true municipal championship South Course with ocean cliffs and Tour history. Bookable by residents and non-residents through the city portal if you respect the 7 p.m. release and booking fees.

Golfers on coastal fairways overlooking the Pacific at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, San Diego

How to get on

Torrey Pines (North and South) is City of San Diego golf. Book online or in person through the official city booking portals. Tee times release daily at 7:00 p.m.

City materials (verify live before you book):

  • Residents: 0 to 7 days out with no booking fee; 8 to 90 days out with a non-refundable booking fee (listed at $32 per player per tee time on city pages).
  • Non-residents: 0 to 90 days out with a non-refundable booking fee (listed at $50 per player per tee time).
  • Daily limit noted on city pages: 2 times / 8 players per reservation holder.

Resident rates require a valid City Resident Golf ID at check-in. Booking fees do not apply toward green fees.

What the golf is like

South is the higher-profile of the two Torrey 18s: cliff-top holes, firm coastal conditions when dry, and a layout that hosts major championship golf. Expect a serious public test, not a filler municipal.

TBD Yardage / slope / rating: TBD from the current official scorecard.

North is the sibling option if South is gone. Same booking system.

Walk and pace

Cart and walking policies can vary by time and season. Confirm current walking / cart rules on sandiego.gov before you go. Coastal wind affects club selection more than most inland munis.

What it costs

From the City of San Diego 2026 Torrey Pines rate sheet (effective Jan 1, 2026; re-check the PDF before you book):

South Course green fees (18 holes)

Resident Non-resident
Weekday (Mon to Thu) $73 $258
Weekend / holiday (Fri to Sun) $90 $322

Twilight and junior/senior lines exist on the same PDF. Advanced booking fees are separate ($32 resident advance window / $50 non-resident on city materials). Confirm live on sandiego.gov.

Who should Wishlist it

  • Golfers who want a municipal U.S. Open host on the Played list
  • San Diego residents who can use the short window without the advance fee
  • Travelers who will pay non-resident rates for one coastal championship stamp

If you only have a loose Saturday plan and no portal alarm at 7 p.m., Wishlist it and treat booking like a project.

Fact box

Access
Public municipal, City of San Diego
Architect
TBD (confirm official course history before stating)
Fees
2026 city rate PDF (South resident $73/$90; non-resident $258/$322 weekday/weekend)
Booking
sandiego.gov portals; 7 p.m. daily release; resident/non-resident windows + booking fees
Walking
Confirm live cart/walking policy
Unverified / TBD
Exact yardage, slope, rating, architect credit line

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