La Jolla · United States · California
Torrey Pines Golf Course
South Course
This grand public course overlooks the Pacific. Located in La Jolla, California, it is set on clifftop parkland terrain. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a quintessential American golf experience, rich in history, architectural choices, its relationship to the landscape, and the strategic demands it places on the player. The Round selects South Course because it belongs to the personal list of courses played or absolutely must-play.
clifftop · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,040 m · 1957
At a glance
This course is included in The Round Atlas as a personally played or priority course. Grand parcours public dominant le Pacifique.
Geography & setting
The South Course is located in La Jolla, California, in the United States. The course unfolds across clifftop parkland terrain. This geographical description should be complemented by the exact nature of the soil, the altitude, prevailing exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, a par of 72, and measures approximately 7040 meters from the championship tees. It leverages its clifftop parkland setting to dictate angles, hazards, and green approaches.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/golf/torreypines