Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Courses were envisioned by legendary course architect William P. Bell to be wind and sea swept golf courses that would afford golfers both rugged play and breathtaking surroundings. His son William F. Bell ensured and oversaw the completion of the north and south courses which opened in 1957.
Both courses test a player's skill with tight fairways, lush rough, as well as trees, bunkers, sand and often challenging weather conditions. Both courses have many breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean that caresses the rugged coastline laying below the parallel fairways. In addition, majestic views of huge natural canyon complement the ocean horizon. Both courses play host to the Buick Invitational and the Junior World Championship each year.
In 2001, celebrated golf course designer Rees Jones was given the task of remodeling the South Course, an endeavor that has been met with almost universal acclaim. Now an impressive 7,702 yards in length, the Torrey Pines South Course hosted the 2008 USGA United States Open Championship "a Duel for the Ages."
Torrey Pines has long been recognized as one of the nation's premier golf facilities. Often referred to as a "golfer's paradise." Torrey Pines North and South Courses are municipal courses, owned and maintained by the City of San Diego. In addition to the North and South championship courses, facilities include a driving range, practice putting greens, food/beverage carts and a restaurant/grill at the Lodge at Torrey Pines which is adjacent to the golf course. The golf shop at Torrey Pines (one of the largest green-grass golf shops in the US), offers an expansive array of golf merchandise, golf clubs and shoe rentals, hand and power golf carts. Group and individual golf lessons are offered by the pro shop staff.
Both courses test a player's skill with tight fairways, lush rough, as well as trees, bunkers, sand and often challenging weather conditions. Both courses have many breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean that caresses the rugged coastline laying below the parallel fairways. In addition, majestic views of huge natural canyon complement the ocean horizon. Both courses play host to the Buick Invitational and the Junior World Championship each year.
In 2001, celebrated golf course designer Rees Jones was given the task of remodeling the South Course, an endeavor that has been met with almost universal acclaim. Now an impressive 7,702 yards in length, the Torrey Pines South Course hosted the 2008 USGA United States Open Championship "a Duel for the Ages."
Torrey Pines has long been recognized as one of the nation's premier golf facilities. Often referred to as a "golfer's paradise." Torrey Pines North and South Courses are municipal courses, owned and maintained by the City of San Diego. In addition to the North and South championship courses, facilities include a driving range, practice putting greens, food/beverage carts and a restaurant/grill at the Lodge at Torrey Pines which is adjacent to the golf course. The golf shop at Torrey Pines (one of the largest green-grass golf shops in the US), offers an expansive array of golf merchandise, golf clubs and shoe rentals, hand and power golf carts. Group and individual golf lessons are offered by the pro shop staff.