Why is the South so much tougher than the North? At the Farmers Insurance Open, which is played on both Torrey courses, the scoring average on the South is always higher than it is on the North, sometimes by as many as three or four strokes.Jun 15, 2021
The North Course is shorter and less expensive than its brother. For many, it is more scenic than the South, having more picture-perfect opportunities along the track. The North Course is more popular for the less-experienced golfer but will still put up a good fight for the better ones.
What's the vibe here? The iconic Torrey Pines Golf Course is known for its two 18-hole championship courses that sit on a cliff overlooking the Pacific. The South Course is the more challenging of the two and hosts the annual Farmers Insurance Open.
Dress code is pretty lax, and fivesomes are permitted.Jan 24, 2021
"Torrey South is fair yet very difficult from the back tees driven by both length (7,700 yards) and challenging approach shots. Difficult yet still fair for the scratch golfer but very challenging if you're not much longer than average off the tee."May 3, 2021
Torrey Pines Golf Course FeesCity of San Diego RESIDENTNON-RESIDENT18- Holes$58.00$160.0018- Holes Twilight$34.00$96.009- Holes (back 9 - 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. Sat./Sun. walk up tee times only)$34.00$96.00CART FEES$40.00$25.00 (Twilight)19 more rows
The design of the course: While the North Course runs 7,258 yards from its back tees, the South Course totals 7,698 yards. As a result, the South Course is the longest-played course for a regular PGA Tour event. Both courses have five tees each, as well four par-5s and four par-3s.Jan 23, 2019
Inside the courses: Torrey Pines -- North and SouthCourse SuperintendentJon MaddernGrassBermudagrass; perennial ryegrass (tees); Kikuyugrass (fairways); Poa annua (greens); Perennial ryegrass; kikuyugrass (rough)Tournament Stimpmeter12 ftSand bunkers78Water hazards110 more rows•Jan 22, 2012
How much does it cost to play Pebble Beach? The minimum cost to play a round at Pebble Beach is $575. However, this fee is only for guests at the resort. If you wish to play as a non-guest, the cost is between $575 and $595 with an additional $45 cart fee.Feb 1, 2022
Anyone can walk up and play either the South or North Course the same day without a reservation.Mar 8, 2015
North Course at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course does not allow metal spikes.
Guests of The Lodge at Torrey Pines are welcome to enjoy a round on this stunning course with our exclusive golf packages. To schedule a tee time during your stay, call us at (858) 453-4420.
Originally designed by William Bell in the late 1950s, the North and South courses have both been renovated since, the South by Rees Jones, the North by Tom Weiskopf.
Jeff Lewis (Panelist since 2003; has played 97 of the World Top 100): Torrey’s ranking is extremely high. It’s hard not to get a kick out of walking in the footsteps of our heroes when certain venues routinely host huge, televised events.