San Diego has a reputation as a paradise for casual golfers, and it is. But it also has some brutally difficult tracks that will test anyone who thinks their game is in good shape. These are the ten hardest courses in the county, ranked by the people who play them regularly. Torrey Pines South The …
Torrey Pines and the U.S. Open: Why We’re Hopeful About a Return
The USGA has now mapped out its U.S. Open host sites all the way to 2051. Torrey Pines isn’t on that list yet — but there’s real reason for San Diego golf fans to stay optimistic. A couple of dates remain wide open, exciting improvements are on the horizon here at home, and the South …
12 Best Restaurants and Bars Near Torrey Pines for Post-Round Drinks and Dining
La Jolla sits right at the doorstep of Torrey Pines, and it happens to be one of the best eating and drinking neighborhoods in San Diego. Whether you want a burger and a beer or a proper sit-down dinner with ocean views, here is where to go after the round. The Grill at Torrey Pines …
The Best San Diego Golf Courses for Groups and Bachelor Parties
San Diego is one of the best bachelor party destinations in the country, and golf is a big part of why. Good weather year-round, courses that range from relaxed to resort-level, and enough off-course activity to fill every hour between tee times. Here is how to put a great group trip together. The Best Courses …
The Broken Leg Heard Around the World: Tiger’s 2008 US Open at Torrey Pines
There are great sporting performances and then there is what Tiger Woods did at Torrey Pines in June 2008. Five days of golf played on a broken leg, a torn ACL, and a level of competitive will that left everyone who witnessed it struggling to find adequate words. Doctors had told Woods he had two …
Torrey Pines Tested: What Past Winners Tell Us About the 2026 PGA Championship
When looking ahead to the 2026 PGA Championship, one of the most compelling ways to anticipate the style of play and likely contenders is by studying past winners at Torrey Pines. While the major won’t be held there, Torrey Pines has consistently proven to be one of the toughest and most “major-like” venues in professional …
Hawaii’s Sentry, Sony Open off PGA Tour schedule in 2027
The PGA Tour will not be in Hawaii in 2027 for the first time in 56 years as it moves toward a revamped schedule that no longer will start the season in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The Sentry was canceled last January on drought-stricken Maui when the grass on the Plantation Course at …
Torrey Pines Golf Course Clubhouse Master Plan Presentation
On March 19th, the Municipal Golf Committee received the initial presentation of the Torrey Pines Golf Course Clubhouse Master Plan—an exciting and important milestone for one of the most iconic municipal golf facilities in the country. At Torrey Pines Golf Course, the standard has always been excellence. From hosting major championships to welcoming golfers from …
Future US Open venues and dates
As of 2024, the USGA has already settled up future US Open venues and dates through 2039. However, we can speculate on sites and dates through 2051. The new USGA deal established Pinehurst No. 2 as the first-ever US Open anchor site. Deals with Oakmont Country Club and Pebble Beach Golf Links also provide some …
US Open Venues and Dates Beyond 2051: A Mix of Certainty and Speculation
Looking back at the 2023 US Open held at the Los Angeles Country Club, we can see that the USGA had already set the stage for a series of future championships, extending their vision up to 2035. Notably, they offered a sneak peek into their plans as far as 2050, with Pebble Beach Golf Links …
