Torrey Pines is owned by the City of San Diego. It sits on sandstone cliffs above the Pacific in La Jolla, next to the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. The South Course hosted the 2008 U.S. Open, when Tiger Woods won in a Monday playoff on a broken leg, and the 2021 U.S. Open. It also hosts the PGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance Open every winter. Local residents pay municipal prices, and visitors pay a lot more. The real challenge for a visitor is getting a tee time, so it helps to understand the city’s booking system before you plan the trip around it.
Torrey Pines green fees and tee times.
Most of the tee sheet goes to San Diego residents who hold a resident card. Non-residents book through the city’s ForeUP portal, online or in person, from 0 to 90 days ahead. Each player pays a non-refundable US$50 booking fee per tee time on top of the green fee. New times are released at 7 pm daily, and each reservation holder can make up to two bookings a day, for up to eight players. The tee time is non-transferable and cannot be rescheduled. The player who booked must be there and play, and must check in at least 30 minutes before. Green fees are paid on the day. Non-residents can also join a virtual standby list on the day for no-shows. The Lodge at Torrey Pines keeps tee times for its guests.
INDICATIVE GREEN FEE · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026From US$258
South Course non-resident weekday green fee (Mon–Thu); US$322 Fri–Sun. Cart US$48 and the US$50 advance booking fee are extra. North Course from US$163. Prices change by season and booking route, so confirm the current rate with the operator. Official rates ↗
The courses at Torrey Pines.
South Course
This is the championship course, used for both U.S. Opens. Non-residents pay US$258 Monday to Thursday and US$322 Friday to Sunday and holidays. Twilight is US$156 or US$194. A round can take a long time on a full public tee sheet, so book early if you can.
North Course
Weiskopf’s redesign has firmer, more varied greens and some of the best clifftop views at the facility. Non-residents pay US$163 on weekdays and US$204 at weekends. The North shares the clubhouse and range with the South and is used during the Farmers Insurance Open.
The round, in perspective.
William F. Bell designed both courses, which opened in 1957. Rees Jones rebuilt the South Course in 2001 to make it a major venue, and from the back tees it is long, with kikuyu rough and deep greenside bunkers. The best holes run along the canyon edge, including the par-three 3rd, which drops towards the ocean, and the 4th, a par four along the cliff. The North Course was redesigned by Tom Weiskopf in 2016. It is shorter and has more ocean views for the money, and many visitors enjoy it more than the South. Both courses are mostly flat to walk. Morning marine layer and afternoon sea breezes are the main weather changes.
Make the trip work.
If you can be flexible, aim for a weekday and set a reminder for the 7 pm release. If you cannot get a South Course time, the North is a strong round and often easier to book. The fees in 2026 have been in force since 1 January. Budget US$48 for a cart, or walk. Leave time for the Torrey Pines Reserve trails or the gliderport cliffs nearby.
San Diego International (SAN) is about 15 miles and 25 minutes south, traffic permitting. It has direct flights from most US hubs and some from Europe. Los Angeles (LAX) has more international flights and is about two hours away by car. A car is the simplest option, though rideshares are easy from La Jolla hotels.
The Lodge at Torrey Pines, built in the Craftsman style, overlooks the 18th holes. It has reserved tee times and stay-and-play packages, which makes it the most reliable way onto the South Course. The Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is also next to the course. La Jolla village, ten minutes south, has many hotels and restaurants. Del Mar, just north, is quieter and close to the beach.
Make a trip of it.
Several resort courses nearby take visitors: Aviara in Carlsbad, Maderas in Poway and the Coronado municipal course across the bay. Away from golf, you can see the sea lions at La Jolla Cove, walk in the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve or spend an evening in the Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego.
Find your season.
You can play Torrey Pines all year. The courses are closed or restricted around the Farmers Insurance Open, usually in late January or early February. “May Grey” and “June Gloom” bring overcast mornings. September and October often have the clearest, warmest days.
Yes. Non-residents can book up to 90 days ahead through the city portal, paying a US$50 booking fee per player. They can also join the virtual standby list on the day. Most times go to San Diego residents.
How much does it cost to play Torrey Pines South?
In 2026, non-residents pay US$258 Monday to Thursday and US$322 Friday to Sunday and holidays. Twilight is US$156 or US$194. A cart costs US$48 more, plus the advance booking fee.
Does the Lodge at Torrey Pines guarantee tee times?
The Lodge keeps a block of tee times for hotel guests and sells stay-and-play packages. This is the most reliable way to plan a South Course round months ahead without depending on the 7 pm public release.
Can I transfer or reschedule a Torrey Pines tee time?
No. Non-resident tee times cannot be transferred or rescheduled, and the player who booked must be present and play. Check in at least 30 minutes early or you lose the time.
Last checked 4 October 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.
