Recently, we went to the iconic Lodge At Torrey Pines to celebrate a friend's birthday at this 5 star Diamond Resort.It is a special place located on the ocean and famous Torrey Pines Golf course that recently held the US Open in 2021 won by John Rahm. John Rahm and many other golfers as Rory McIlroy also stayed at The Lodge during the tournament. We were told that Rory loved the Sloppy Joes served on the lunch menu. We did too. The service staff prides itself to attention to detail and The Lodge features great rooms, restaurants, pool and spa for the perfect retreat from the stress of modern-day life.
From the Oakland airport, it is a short direct flight to San Diego known as “America’s Finest City. It is a 30 minute ride from the airport. You are welcomed at the front door by friendly gentlemen dressed in green kilts. The fresh smell of the ocean and wood burning fireplaces is very soothing.
We checked into our 600 square foot room with a balcony overlooking the ocean and famous 18th hole on the Torrey Pines South Course. We had a great lunch at the lodge grill and enjoyed the calamari and the famous Sloppy Joe sandwich. After lunch, we picked up some souvenirs at the nearby Torrey Pines Golf Shop. The following day The Lodge arranged a tee time for us to play the South Course.
We all played very well. Halloffamer MJ rode with us and was asked to sign a scorecard that was displayed with many other famous people in the starter shack on number one at the famous Torrey Pines South Course. My round was highlighted with a par on the signature par three hole overlooking the ocean and another par on the famous final 18th hole.
We concluded this fabulous golf trip with a sensational.dinner at nearby ‘Jake’s On the Beach’ in Del Mar enjoying fresh ahi, ribs and a spectacular ocean view sunset. The famous Hula Pie dessert was a perfect ending to a great Torrey Pines experience.
We would highly recommend putting Torrey Pines on your golfing ‘bucket’ list.
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