Sportswriter Tod Leonard's review of public golf courses in and around San Diego

On a scale of 1 - 10, Oaks North Golf Course scores a 9 in San Diego Union-Tribune Sportswriter Tod Leonard's review of public golf courses in and around San Diego. Only four courses rated 10.

The following is Leonard's review for Oaks North:

Oaks North Golf Course

9 out of 10.

Overview

In the view of many, this course, tucked away in the Rancho Bernardo surburbs, is the best of its kind in the county, because it has 27 tree-lined holes, is superbly maintained and has excellent greens.

Birdies

This is a great place for all skill levels, and seldom are beginners and kids afforded such a finely-turned course on which to learn. The consistency is so good here we’ve never seen it in even marginal condition. And because the greens are so good, it truly does mimick the better championship courses in the area. Large putting green and one practice green are very popular with locals.

Bogeys

The general-public prices are somewhat steep for an executive course, but Oaks North doesn’t seem to be hurting for players. Driving range is short and dropoff in the middle not good for gauging distance.

Favorite Hole

The fourth on the East Course is a 166-yard downhiller with a pretty pond to right and back with bunkers protecting on the left.

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