Guide Note

Torrey Pines Golf Course is a municipal golf course located in La Jolla, California. In 2008, Torrey Pines became the first city-owned golf course in history to host the U.S. Open.

Fast Facts

1. Location: La Jolla, California
2. Opened: 1957
3. Founder: William Bell
4. Par during U.S. Open: 71¹
5. Distance during U.S. Open: 7,643 yards¹
6. Green fee for non-residents: Monday to Thursday, $160; Weekends, $200¹
7. First municipal course to host U.S. Open
8. Hosted U.S. Open for first time in 2008
9. Hosts Buick Invitational each year
10. Located on site of former U.S. Navy training base
11. 70% of tee times reserved for residents of San Diego¹
12. Overlooks Black's Beach, open to nude bathing¹

Torrey Pines was constructed by architect William Bell on the site of a former U.S. Navy training base in 1957. Owned and operated by the City of San Diego, Torrey Pines has two separate courses, the North Course and the South Course. Both courses offer expansive views of the Pacific Ocean. The 2008 U.S. Open took place on the South Course, which was remodeled in 2001 by golf course designer Rees Jones.