National City Golf Course

Fun little 9 hole course but the cost is too much! Little neighborhood kids running around on the course as well, I would expect the price to be lower for this crapy lil course but it’ll work if your jones-​in for a quick 9!

NCGC is a great place to learn the game of golf. It’s an executive 9 hole golf course situated between the 54 and 805. The layout of the course is varied, and unlike other executive courses, the majority of holes are par 4’s with 1 par 5 and 3 par 3’s. While they may be significantly shorter than standard par 4’s, with many of them that can be approached with a wood or hybrid, they can be a little challenging if your not accurate off the tee. For instance the first hole may be less than 230 from the tips, but the fairway is less than 50 yards wide, with out of bounds on both sides. The cost is reasonable with a twilight rate that is very hard to beat. The course itself is in playable conditions, with the greens being the best aspect. The fairways and rough could be in better shape, but doesn’t take too much away considering the price. The clubhouse is small and you can get much of your basic needs such as drinks, golf balls, apparel and food. The range is artificial turf with only a practice putting green and no place to work on short game. Another cool aspect is they modified the course to accommodate foot golf. While I’ve never played it, I think it’s a great way to make use of the course. It can be rather slow depending on the day, as I’ve mentioned this is a place you take beginners to learn. If you don’t want to spend 5 hours playing 18 holes and just want a golf fix, this place should be given a try.

You get what you pay for. Can’t complain at $ 15 for a round. Just don’t expect it to be Augusta. But if you want a full length course for a great price come here. Always have enjoyed my rounds here.

My grandpa used to golf here way back when in the 90’s. He’d let me tag along and I’m sure all I did was talk his ear off… Fast forward 25 years and the course is still there with people golfing and playing soccer?! Grandpa would not believe his eyes. Basically, footgolf is golf with a soccer ball. You share the course with the actual golfers (and personally, I kinda feel like a jerk taking over their course).
I don’t know much about golf courses but I can tell you this is no Torrey Pines. It’s a small little course and could use some extra TLC. Having said that, it’s the perfect course for footgolf.
Tips — call early to schedule your time. We were turned away the last time we went because we didn’t have an appointment. Also, bring your own soccer ball if you can as you have to pay for the rental.
The staff are fine. Not overly friendly but not overly rude either. Would I return? Probably, footgolf is a great way to waste a Saturday morning.

For under $ 15 for cart and green fees you can’t beat the price. Course is in ok shape. Staff is ok. Nothing to rave about. Other than the guy that makes the bloody Mary’s on weekends, the rest of the staff looks forced to be there. If you book a late tee time be prepared as they remove the flags for safe keeping. Yes, you read that right. They make you play WITHOUT flags. GM says that people steal them, so I understand why they remove them. However, I don’t understand why they do it with people still playing. The staff stays there until everyone is gone. Why not send the kid in the cart barn when the last cart comes in? Or follow the last group in? Seems just plain stupid to me. Two stars because it’s cheap to play, and it’s usually wide open.

This is a great short course for practice, however they have installed «Foot Golf» flags, plus very large deep holes on the fairways and kids running everywhere. All of this is very distracting and if your golf ball lands in one of those deep soccer ball holes, just forget it! I always enjoyed coming here for a quick 9 holes, but I don’t think I will be be back. I am not interested in playing golf on a soccer field. National City Golf Course what were you thinking!

Listen, this is not Augusta National, but it is a relaxed nice little course that you can get in and out in less than two hours. Course is in good shape. Friendly staff and nice people working the clubhouse/​grill. It is in a sketchy part of town but not anything to worry about. Good place to have some beers and walk the course. Good times.

Went here for some Footgolf, never played golf before but footgolf was fun. Golfers were respectful and some even let us go before them while they waited. Felt a little out of place since it’s the same field golfers use but after we started and had some quick conversations with some golfers they made it feel more comfortable. Will definitely go again.

Kind of ghetto to me, but that’s because I’m spoiled. I used to work in the fitness center at The Crosby and I got to golf there whenever I wanted. I have been to National City Golf Course twice. I have had a positive experience both times.
This is a nine hole course with Par 5’s, Par 4’s, and Par 3’s. There’s a small pro shop here and an overpriced snack bar. There are rental clubs available and cart rentals. Walking in unrestricted here, but why walk? Driving the cart is the best part about golfing. You can book a tee time online too and their website has a list of the green fees. This is an inexpensive golf course and not the nicest, but great for beginners.

For a fast low-​stress course I don’t think you can beat NCGC.
Pros:
I’ts an executive that lets you use your driver.
— Has a par 5 and five other holes over 200 yards.
Low fees.
Friendly staff.
Out of bound shots sometimes bounce back in off the fence or the cliffs.
Cons:
Only 9 holes. But then again that could be a plus.

Came here today to have some early morning coffee and listen to the birds sing. I did not play golf but I love coming here just to watch others play. They had a tornament going on and my parents were in it. He won two different trophies. This place rocks. The employees are awesome and the scenery is amazing.

National City Golf Course is great starter. But for all you mid-​handicapped golfers and better, it may be a waste a time for you. This is a quick 9 hole course that you can complete in about an hour and a half if there’s no wait.
As for me, I’m a high-​handicapped golfer that enjoys a quick and painless round from time to time. All the par 4’s and most par 3’s are par/​birdie holes. I don’t drive it far, but have on these greens. Perfect for beginners or someone looking for a quick round that can boost your ego.
Some Pointers/​Comments:
–Greens and fairways aren’t perfect. Sometimes you are not rewarded with a good lie on the fairway.
–Driveable par 4’s
–Hole 2 is a par 5 that’s slightly uphill and narrow. During the summer, the hill on the left can assist you with your hooks. The ball will run safely down the fairway.
–Practice range is on mats, which make you feel that you’re hitting your iron flush. Don’t fall for this. Wish their practice range is on grass.
–Specials: Look for their specials. Sometimes they have deals that includes free lunch.
–Parking sucks when it’s busy. Watch where you park as well. The 9^th hole weekend golfers might put a dent in your hood or possibly break your windows if they over shoot this hole.

I’ve played here twice and it’s a fun little course. It has a couple of challenging doglegs, a 500 yard par 5 and a long drive down a canyon over a ball-​eating seasonal creek full of brush. I’m pretty new to the game, but my brother and I played this with a third walk-​up in 2 hours and only had to occasionally wait for the group in front of us. Twilight prices of $ 5.00 for nine holes can’t be beat.

This is the first place I started playing when I first got into the game. That was years ago and I still play here. It’s a great course to play especially if your first getting into the game. The 9 hole course is very forgiving with minimal hazards. The course is also inexpensive to play, around $ 12 walking. They have a driving range and a putting green to practice. They also have a casual restaurant so you can enjoy a burger and a beer after. Best thing to come out of National City besides my wife.

What is unique about this course is it is the only exec course in San Diego with a par 5. Great for beginners because the par 4s are short (only one is 300 yards; quite a few of them are driveable with a tee shot). Someone with a 15 handicap would probably shoot about 2 – 3 strokes over par.
Cost is inexpesive ($ 12 for 9 holes). Good breakfast.
The only down side is that the pro shop does not open until 7AM. Considering that sunrise is 5:30 AM in the summer…

Ive been to this place a couple of times, nice greens and there’s actually a par 4 and a par 5 that makes it fun a little bit challenging. Theres this par 5 where you have to hit it over a River with thick brush… yea lot of fun
Pros:
Cheap
*In the Middle of National City
*Quick 9 holes. perfect for a long lunch break
*They rent golf carts by the cart not per golfer (single cart standard rate)
*Putting greens and driving range for practicing
*Fun course to play
*did I mention affordable? yea I love that part since all golf is not cheap
Cons:
*People here are not organized. NO TEE TIMES
when there’s a rush, people begin lining up behind you and without organization congestion builds up and it makes it uncomfortable
*People here are cranky
Overall, cheap, fun and somewhat challenging

This is a great place for beginners like me. I have been trying to get better at golf, but this is a very frustrating sport! This course is a great place to practice until you sharpen your skills. In addition to the nine holes, there
is also a putting green to practice on and a driving range.
Only a few things bother me about this place and one is when we are asked to speed up our play, even though there is no point because the group ahead of us is just as slow. However, the thing I hate the most is the idiot players who don’t call out fore when hitting behind. It’s pretty damn rude and disrespectful. If I were to every get hit by one or it falls near me, I will consider it mine. Plenty of beginners come here to play, so is it really surprising you may have to wait at times?
Tip: Bring a cart and come here during twilight hours so it’s cheaper for you and anyone else in your group.

This course is ok… Actually, the only time I ever played here was when I received an email for a «glow golf» tournament. Now, I have never played glow golf before, so I thought this should be interesting.
Perk– the cost to enter the tournament included carne asada, rice, and beans with one drink ticket, 2 glow balls, and some light stick things… oh, and a raffle ticket.
«Non» Perk? — I’m not sure what this course looks like during the day, but the night we played the fairways and greens seemed to be in kind of bad shape.
I don’t see myself driving back to play this course, however if it were a block or so from me then I would play it just to swing the club.
All in all, I give this course 3 stars, mostly because the GM and starter were really nice guys and the carne was on spot!

Short and inexpensive. If you are new to the game start here and have at it. Go for the ace on #9.

«The Nasty» is a great place if you want to feel really good about your golf game. Their par-​4s are driveable so eagles are possible if you can get on in one. Their par-​5 is also reachable in two for long hitters so low scores are quite possible.
But therein lies my complaint with this place. A lot of players, (including myself) think they can hit like Tiger Woods, so they end up causing log jams as they wait for people to clear out from the greens. They then step to their ball and end up hitting 75-​yard shanks onto other holes’ fairways.
Overall, this 9-​hole course is decent if you want to fine tune your game. Come with low expectations and you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Just don’t mind the neighborhood kids cutting through the course. After all, it is «The Nasty».