The Vineyard at Escondido

Rates: $23 - $55
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The Vineyard at Escondido is a great track with contrasting 9s. The front nine takes you through some environmentally sensitive areas so keep your ball away from the swamp and water. The front 9 also forces you to play a lot of target golf. The first hole is relatively benign. Don’t be afraid to blast a shot down the left side. It opens up after the row of trees that line the front part of the fairway. The next 2 holes force you to play precise approaches. Always play to the fat side of the greens here and get out pars if you can. The short par 4 seventh is reachable with a well struck driver. Make sure you can carry it at least 260, otherwise it’s in the swampy area.

The back 9 takes you through the wine country that’s behind the course. Rolling hills and stiff winds can play havoc with a good a score from the front 9. Try your best to keep the ball in the fairway and hit the center of the greens.

Directions:
From Interstate 15
Take Via Rancho Parkway Exit East
Head One Mile to San Pasqual Road and turn right
The driveway to the course is mile down the road on the right

David Rainville