Seeing how close I live, I really should play Balboa more often. I try, but it’s not always easy to get on. I guess one of the downfalls to being homeless is that most courses don’t let  me play shoeless with my clubs I made out of broom sticks and dead pigeons. When I have been able to sneak on, I have been surprised by how challenging the course really is. The course is not always in the best condition, but I think that the condition adds alot to the character of the course. I don’t think a course like Salt Creek would look right in Balboa Park. The course is narrow and forces conservative play. It’s a local favorite, and it shows when you try to walk on. The tee time reservation system is ridiculous ( touchtone system for Balboa 18, Balboa 9, Mission Bay and Torrey Pines) but fitting as the course is managed by the city. Balboa Park is a Ballast Point Big Eye IPA. Usually overshadowed by their more popular relatives, but surprisingly can hold their own.

Balboa Park Municipal Golf Course
2600 Golf Course Drive
San Diego, CA 92102
Pro Shop: 619-239-1660
Tee Times: 619-570-1234 (for all San Diego Municipal Courses)