La Costa's Legends golf course is an old school Dick Wilson gem
CARLSBAD, Calif. -- An old school classic golf course designed by Dick Wilson, the Legends Course at the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa has a rich history of playing host to professional golf tournaments.
In 2010, Omni La Costa Resort and Spa began a run of hosting the LPGA with the new Kia Classic. Before that, the courses at La Costa were the site of the PGA Tour for 25 years, including the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship in 2000 and 2002.
While professional events are played on a combination of holes from the Champions and the Legends Courses, the Legends is perceived to be a little tighter with more narrow fairways. The par 5s are particularly strong, including the 575-yard 17th, which plays along the central lake on the property.
La Costa Resort in Carlsbad - Legends Course - No. 10
A water hazard crosses the fairway on the par-4 10th on La Costa's Legends Course.
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La Costa Resort in Carlsbad - Legends Course - No. 15
You have to cross water twice on the short par-4 15th on La Costa's Legends Course.
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La Costa Resort in Carlsbad - Legends Course - 15th hole
A look back from the green on the 15th on the Legends Course at La Costa.
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La Costa Resort in Carlsbad - Legends Course - No. 17
The par-5 17th on the Legends Course at La Costa brings water into play on the second and third shot.
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La Costa Resort in Carlsbad - Legends Course - No. 6
The par-3 sixth hole on the Legends Course at La Costa can be a little tricky, especially if the wind is blowing right to left.
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La Costa Resort in Carlsbad - Legends Course - No. 9
The ninth is another example of a strong par 5 on the Legends Course at La Costa.
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La Costa Resort in Carlsbad - clubhouse
The back of the clubhouse provides a good view of the golf courses at the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa.
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2100 Costa Del Mar Rd
Carlsbad, California 92009
San Diego County
Phone(s): (760) 438-9111, (760) 931-7595
Website: omnilacosta.com
