Carlton Oaks Golf Club

Carlton Oaks Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course in Santee, California, just 20 minutes northeast of downtown San Diego, set in a picturesque river valley. A favorite for locals and visitors seeking value and a varied, challenging layout, the Dye family—led by Perry Dye with cues from Pete Dye—designed a course that rewards smart angles and bold play. The track stretches to 7,090 yards (par 72) from standard tees, with a 7,410-yard maximum for longer hitters and five additional tee options to fit every skill level. Expect railroad-tie bunkers, pot bunkers, large waste areas, mounding, and dramatic peninsula greens on holes 11 and 12 across a tranquil pond. The famed Oak Trap stretch (holes 10–12) gives way to cottonwood-lined scoring zones that reward precise approach shots. Practice facilities include a driving range, chipping area with a bunker, and a putting green; The Oaks Bar & Grill serves meals with TVs and views. Book your round at GolfWithBrio.