Tee times are taken by computer, starting at 5am, up to 7 days in advance by telephone only. Confirmation numbers are issued, and you must have the number and photo identification with you when you check in with the starter 15 minutes ahead of time. If you're late, your time may be forfeited.

Insider's tip: Single golfers stand a good chance of getting on the course if they just turn up and wait for a threesome. The locals also sometimes circumvent the reservation system by spending the night in a camper in the parking lot. The starter lets these diehards on before the reservations made by the computer go into effect at 7:30am.

Golf professionals are available for lessons, and the pro shop rents clubs. Greens fees for out-of-towners are $48 during the week and $52 Saturday, Sunday, and holidays for 18 holes; $26 for 9 holes. After 4pm April through October and after 3pm November through March, the 18-hole fee is only $26. Cart rental is $28. San Diego city and county residents pay much less.