Tecolote Canyon Golf Course in Clairemont has shrunk from 18 holes to nine to accommodate ongoing work on a $55 million sewer line replacement that is also affecting nearby hiking trails.
The course was reduced to nine holes last week and is scheduled to close completely sometime this fall as sewer line works kicks into higher gear. The course is slated to fully reopen next spring.
During the nine-hole phase, golfers can expect to see heavy equipment, open trenches, safety fencing and typical underground construction operations, city officials said.
The golf course will reveal specific hole closures when customers book tee times. The driving range remains open.
Portions of some nearby hiking trails at the Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center are being temporarily closed due to heavy construction vehicles, narrowed pathways and deep excavations.
The September Street trail loop is not affected by the ongoing work and will remain open.
The sewer project will rehabilitate and replace 4.7 miles of old lines to prevent ruptures and add capacity for future development.
This project includes 700 linear feet of 16-inch water main to supply the golf course and serve as a backup for the surrounding communities, which include Linda Vista and the University of San Diego campus.
The project, which began last year and is being completed in phases, is expected to be done in 2027. Pipeline work from the Nature Center to the USD entrance is done, with work now underway from the USD trail to the golf course.
Tecolote Canyon is owned by the city but run by a private operator. In addition to owning operating three golf courses — Torrey Pines, Balboa and Mission Bay — the city of San Diego owns seven other courses that are run by private operators.
The others are Carlton Oaks in Santee, the Vineyard on the city’s border with Escondido and five in San Diego: Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, Mission Trails, Presidio Hills and Pro Kids Golf Academy in Colina del Sol.
Originally Published: August 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM PDT
