Encinitas Ranch
Tee sets
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCP 0–9 | 6,587 | — | — |
| HCP 10–18 | 6,220 | — | — |
| HCP 19+ | 5,890 | — | — |
| HCP 0–24 | 5,235 | — | — |
| HCP 25+ | 4,690 | — | — |
Hole-by-hole
| Hole | Par | Yards | Handicap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 347 | 15 |
| 2 | 3 | 192 | 9 |
| 3 | 5 | 527 | 13 |
| 4 | 4 | 342 | 3 |
| 5 | 4 | 354 | 11 |
| 6 | 3 | 160 | 17 |
| 7 | 4 | 365 | 7 |
| 8 | 4 | 407 | 1 |
| 9 | 5 | 497 | 5 |
| 10 | 4 | 442 | 16 |
| 11 | 5 | 540 | 10 |
| 12 | 3 | 169 | 18 |
| 13 | 4 | 398 | 2 |
| 14 | 4 | 433 | 12 |
| 15 | 4 | 373 | 6 |
| 16 | 4 | 361 | 14 |
| 17 | 3 | 185 | 4 |
| 18 | 5 | 495 | 8 |
| Total | 72 | 6,587 |
What tees should I play at Encinitas Ranch?
Encinitas Ranch offers 5 sets of tees ranging from 4,690 to 6,587 yards. Most mid-handicap players will get the best experience from the HCP 19+ tees at 5,890 yards. Players who carry the driver 250 yards or more can move back to the HCP 0–9 tees at 6,587 yards, while newer players, seniors, and anyone prioritizing pace of play should choose the HCP 25+ tees at 4,690 yards.
How do you play the signature holes at Encinitas Ranch?
Hole 6 at Encinitas Ranch is a 160-yard par 3 that plays as the 17th-handicap hole. At 160 yards, club selection matters more than power: pick the club that covers the front of the green and swing within yourself. Local note: The green sits exposed on the bluff and the sea breeze knocks down anything hit high — take one extra club and flight it under the wind.
Hole 8 at Encinitas Ranch is a 407-yard par 4 that plays as the 1st-handicap hole. As the hardest-rated hole on the scorecard, treat par as a good score here — a bogey on hole 8 costs you less than a double made chasing a hero shot. At 407 yards, a fairway-finder off the tee leaves a short-to-mid iron approach; favor the fat side of the green and keep the ball below the hole. Local note: The fairway tilts toward the canyon on the left; start the tee ball up the right edge and let the slope feed it back to the middle.
Hole 10 at Encinitas Ranch is a 442-yard par 4 that plays as the 16th-handicap hole. At 442 yards, this long par 4 demands a solid tee shot in the fairway; if the approach is more than a mid-iron, playing for the front edge and a chip is smart. Local note: This one turns back into the prevailing ocean breeze — by afternoon it plays a solid two clubs longer than the card says.
Hole 11 at Encinitas Ranch is a 540-yard par 5 that plays as the 10th-handicap hole. At 540 yards, longer hitters can consider reaching in two, but the percentage play is a comfortable layup that leaves a full wedge into the green. This is the longest hole on the course, so discipline off the tee matters most here. Local note: The old flower fields frame the right side and everything kicked that way runs toward trouble; favor the left half on the layup.
Who is Encinitas Ranch a good course for?
Encinitas Ranch is a par-72, 18-hole layout measuring 6,587 yards from the longest listed tees, with 4 par 3s and 4 par 5s. Averaging about 366 yards per hole, it is a balanced test that suits most handicap levels — course management and approach-shot distance control matter more than pure length. With 4 par 5s, there are real scoring chances for players who lay up to a full wedge distance instead of chasing greens in two.