Singing Hills lies in the Dehesa Valley, 30 minutes east of San Diego International Airport, with 45 holes spread across a river valley ringed by rocky, brush-covered hills. It has been a golf resort since 1956 and is now owned by the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, whose casino resort nearby provides the rooms. There are two 18-hole championship courses, Willow Glen and Oak Glen, and a remodelled nine-hole par-three course, Pine Glen. It suits golfers who want inland San Diego golf at a gentler price than the coast.
Singing Hills Golf Club at Sycuan green fees and tee times.
Book tee times online through the club website, which links to its EZLinks tee sheet, or through the Singing Hills app; you can also ring 1-800-457-5568. The last tee time each day is 4pm. The club does not publish a general visitor rate card. Its 2026 Singing Hills Card, a US$349 annual pass for regular local players, shows weekday Oak and Willow Glen rates of US$65 walking and US$85 riding before 1pm, but those are cardholder prices, not walk-up rates. The property hosts more than 260 tournaments a year, so weekend mornings can be taken by events; ask about twilight specials, which the club advertises on its deals page.
The courses at Singing Hills Golf Club at Sycuan.
Willow Glen (par 72)
The championship course, redesigned by Ted Robinson in 1980. Narrow fairways, doglegs, elevation changes and water crossings, with the Sweetwater River in play on many holes. Golfbreaks singles out the 4th, which drops from a raised tee to a green ringed by water. Its 2026 overseed ran from late September to mid October.
Oak Glen (par 72)
The original 1956 course, redesigned by Robinson in 1980 and by Dave Fleming in 1991. Tight fairways, rolling greens and mature trees. The 5th asks for an accurate drive across the Sweetwater River, and the club calls it one of the best holes in San Diego.
Pine Glen (9 holes, par 27)
A walkable short course reopened after a major remodel, with holes from 62 to 164 yards and mountain backdrops. It is the cheapest golf on the property and a good warm-up or family round.
The round, in perspective.
Oak Glen opened in January 1956 as the East course; Pine Glen followed in 1961 and Willow Glen in 1967. In the winter of 1979–80 floodwaters 200 feet wide swept through the valley, washing away 40 acres and damaging 40 of the 54 holes, and Ted Robinson rebuilt all three courses. The Sweetwater River still shapes the golf. Tees, fairways and rough are Bermuda grass, the greens are a mix of Poa and bent, and the club describes the fairways as wide and the greens small and receptive. Wildlife is part of the round, from red-tailed hawks to great blue herons.
Know before you go.
Last tee time
4pm daily
Rental clubs
US$80 for Oak or Willow Glen; US$15 for Pine Glen
Dress
Collared or mock-neck shirts for men; no denim, T-shirts, gym shorts or metal spikes
Shipping clubs
Ship Sticks delivery to the club, with storage until you arrive
Make the trip work.
The range opens at 6am most days and 7.30am on Tuesdays and Fridays, closing at 5pm or 6pm. The Red Tail Bar & Grill has been renovated and opens daily, with breakfast, a patio and theme nights. The club works with Ship Sticks, so you can send clubs straight to the property and have them stored until you arrive. The dress code is fairly relaxed: golf sandals and other non-metal shoes are allowed.
San Diego International (SAN) is about 30 minutes west by car. The address is 3007 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, reached by Interstate 8 and then the road down into the valley. A hire car is all but essential, as the valley has no useful public transport for golfers.
Sycuan Casino Resort is the partner hotel, a few minutes away, with a pool, spa, more than ten places to eat and a shuttle that runs between the hotel and the golf club. Note that all hotel guests must be 21 or over, which rules it out for many family trips. For a coastal base, the Omni La Costa and Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad are roughly an hour’s drive north-west.
Make a trip of it.
Pair Willow Glen and Oak Glen on consecutive days, then head to the coast for Torrey Pines, which needs more planning for visitors. Aviara and La Costa in Carlsbad complete a San Diego week. Golfbreaks also lists Steele Canyon, a Gary Player design about ten minutes away in Jamul. Off the course, Old Town San Diego and the Balboa Park museums are both under an hour away.
Find your season.
Inland San Diego is playable all year, warmer than the coast in summer and mild in winter. The main disruption is autumn overseeding: in 2026 each course closed for a few days, then ran walking-only and cart-path-only periods between late September and early November.
Yes. All three courses take public tee times online, through the app or by phone. There are memberships and a local discount card, but neither is needed to play. Tee times run until 4pm each day.
Who owns Singing Hills Golf Club?
The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation owns the club, which is why it is often called Sycuan golf. The tribe also runs Sycuan Casino Resort nearby, which offers a shuttle between the hotel and the courses.
Can I walk at Singing Hills?
Yes. The club prices walking and riding separately on both championship courses, and Pine Glen is a short, walkable nine. During the autumn overseed, some weeks are walking-only on each course.
Last checked 11 November 2026. This is an independent planning guide, not a first-hand review or a booking service. Check live availability, access, fees and travel details with the operator before booking. Airport suggestions are starting points for route planning.
