• Carlton Oaks Country Club - Designed by golfing course great Pete Dye, Carlton Oaks is also famous as the course where Phil Mickelson played as a youngster.
• Tecolote Canyon Golf Course - The breathtaking views of Tecolote Canyon make for a memorable experience, while the undulating green will test your putting skills.
• Singing Hills Golf Resort - Great for beginners looking to polish their talent, this 18-hole par 3 course also has a driving range, plus putting and pitching greens.

As a municipal course, Torrey Pines is open for everyone to play on. Because it's owned by the city, it's one of the cheapest and most popular courses.

With 36 holes available and located on cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this course offers stunning views and an illustrious history, having hosted one of golf's most prestigious tournaments – the US Open – as recently as 2008. If you can't find a tee time here, browse our other golf deals in San Diego and benefit from a discount of up to 70% with Groupon.

Resident ID cards are priced at $25 and last for a year. To qualify to buy a resident ID card, you must live within San Diego districts or own a residence there. Once you have a resident ID card, you can reserve tee times at one of the three San Diego golf courses operated by the city's Parks & Recreation Department – Mission Bay, Balboa Park, and Torrey Pines.

At San Diego Country Club, there are several different types of membership, including Junior Executive Membership, Non-Resident Membership and National Membership. Established in 1897, the club is one of the most historic in the San Diego area and boasts a championship-standard 18-hole course.

It's undoubtedly one of the most admired San Diego golf resorts – but it's well worth checking out our golf packages elsewhere in the city too.