Torrey Pines Walk On Help

You shouldn't have a problem getting on as a single. Even as an out of towner, there are usually enough groups with openings in them that you shouldn't have to wait more than an hour or two, tops. Just put your name in with the starter and be prepared to practice or grab some food until your name is called.

The challenge for us non locals is trying to get an entire foursome to yourself, which can be next to impossible on a busy summer day. There is no reservation system for out of towners, so you basically have to show up at the crack of dawn and be prepared to wait all day if need be. Or - if you're like a colleague of mine, who was desperate to show some clients a good time but didn't want to wait all day - you give the starter $200 and tell him you would sure appreciate it if he could squeeze you in at the first opportunity.

2 will be a little tougher, but should still be doable. Just block off the whole afternoon and be prepared to wait for a bit. Honestly, I'm not sure when twilight even begins at Torrey, but I'd get there at least 90 minutes beforehand.

I hear the greens get pretty messy in the afternoon with that Poana (sp?) grass.

You can get a tee time as an out of SD county player, but you are going to pay a high fee. I dropped over 400 on the Friday after Thanksgiving last year; two players at 10:00 and the cart cost extra. I don't recall how far out those arrangements were made. Twilight would be considerably cheaper.

Here's the current info:

http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/golf/torreypines/reservations/fees.shtml

It was worth every penny though.

The North course isn't so difficult, is arguable more scenic and is less expensive.  Just saying.

Just called the reservation system, currently the best time for two on the North after 2 PM is 4:15.  Sunset is 7:24, you wouldn't be able to finish, but you could play a nice 9 hole round.

You can use the automated phone system yourself, 619-570-1234.  Keep trying, I've had luck one or two days before the round as some folks will cancel their rounds and if lucky you can pick those up.