The City of San Diego is temporarily pausing tee times at the City-owned and leased Tecolote Canyon Golf Course as crews continue work on a major infrastructure project running through the course. During the temporary closure of the golf course, the City is also taking steps to sign a new lease with an operator for the golf course. 

The City is rehabilitating and replacing 4.7 miles of a major sewer line that runs through the golf course. The line was originally built in the 1950s and this project will strengthen the system for decades to come. Construction began along Tecolote Canyon in late 2024. In August 2025, the course was reduced to a 9-hole layout to allow for crews to continue construction and prioritize public safety. Now, all 18 holes are closed. 

Additionally, as the City’s lease with golf course operator American Golf Corporation has ended, the City is currently in the process of preparing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a new lease, which is anticipated to be issued within the next 30 days.  

Proposals will be evaluated based on vision for course improvements and capital improvements plan, operational experience, financial capacity, and the ability to deliver strong, sustainable operations for this City-owned asset.  

“Tecolote Canyon Golf Course is a beloved course for many, and our goal is to make sure it continues providing enjoyment for all,” said Economic Development Director Christina Bibler. “This is an opportunity for us to revisit the management of the course, improve operations, better align with market value and enhance long-term revenue and public benefit.”  

The golf course is planned to reopen upon the conclusion of the infrastructure project, which is scheduled for this summer, and after an operator is selected and a new lease is approved by the City Council.  

Visitors to Tecolote Canyon and the nature center on site may have noticed impacts due to the construction project. Once sewer improvements are complete, a five-year vegetation restoration effort will begin to ensure the canyon’s ecosystem thrives for generations to come.  

Visit sandiego.gov/TecoloteCanyonTrunkSewer to learn more about the infrastructure project and other impacts along the canyon.