The Crossings at Carlsbad

Golf is held to a higher standard on the coast of the Pacific with today’s feature: $69 for Unlimited Golf with Cart and Range Balls Sunday to Thursday OR 18 Holes with Cart and Range Balls on Friday and Saturday at The Crossings at Carlsbad in Carlsbad ($140 Value. Expires March 1, 2012.)

Located just a short distance from San Diego, The Crossings at Carlsbad can succinctly be described as "majestic." This 18-hole championship layout, so named for the five bridges which bind the course together, meets golfers' every expectation while playing out over 1,000 acres of coastal habitat. Recognized as one of this nation’s best, course architect Greg Nash clearly demonstrates the reason for his inclusion on that list with The Crossings: Combining the natural terrain with carefully crafted and purposeful bunker complexes and water features, Nash has created one of the most elaborate course designs in the area. Home to wetlands, sage brush and other plant, animal and bird life, these pristine fairways are accompanied by quick, smooth greens — a true testament to the dedication of the The Crossings' maintenance staff.

Reaching over 6,835 yards from the tips with a rating and slope of 72.6/132, The Crossings at Carlsbad offers five sets of tees, catering to any and all skill types in a challenging environment. Amid the beautiful, scenic backdrops of both the Pacific Ocean and the California Peninsula Mountain Ranges, you’ll find yourself negotiating thoughtful pin placements, green undulations and tricky sand traps. So whether you’re looking for a relaxing weekend round or a demanding day on the links, The Crossings offers an experience worth revisiting.

Before you start your round, calibrate your game at The Crossing’s lighted practice facility featuring new tee-line turf technology. Working on your game on this state-of-the-art turf is exactly the type of experience that can change your expectations of a driving range. After soaking in the sun all day, make a point to reflect on your round while visiting The Canyons Restaurant & Bar located in The Crossings’ 28,000 square-foot clubhouse, with Pacific Ocean views, an open patio and fire-side dining — in fact, it's a perfect destination for events even above and beyond a day of golf.

So take the opportunity to check out The Crossings at Carlsbad, the astonishing Greg Nash-designed gem and one of San Diego’s most brilliant public courses!