SDA Golf Program Mission

The coaches at SDA will strive to:

  1. Foster a culture of excellence, integrity, and sportsmanship both on and off the golf course.
  2. Develop skilled athletes and confident leaders through dedication, teamwork, and personal growth.
  3. Inspire a lifelong love for the game of golf by promoting passion and commitment.
  4. Instill values of discipline, perseverance, and respect for others.
  5. Celebrate successes and learn from challenges to build resilience and character.
  6. Encourage camaraderie and mutual support among teammates.
  7. Balance athletic achievement with academic excellence by emphasizing the importance of education and time management.
  8. Promote community involvement through volunteerism, outreach programs, and acts of service.

SDA Golf Quick Summary

  • Home Course – Encinitas Ranch Golf Course
  • Team Size – Typically 6 to 9 members per team (Varsity and JV)
  • Varsity Level of Play – Top Varsity players can shoot below par to 40 for nine holes
  • Junior Varsity – We welcome all levels, skilled and developing talent.  It is essential to have beginning talent to develop for varsity play
  • Season – Spring, February through May
  • Time Commitment – Monday through Thursday only, no weekends
  • Practices – 3:45pm to 5:15, unless playing a practice round then approximately as late as 6:30pm
  • League – Currently we belong to Coastal League in the North County Conference
  • Weekly Matches – Varsity approximately 16 to 18 matches, JV approximately 10 matches
  • North County Conference League Tournament – 36 hole tournament at the end of the season
  • CIF San Diego Section Tournament – 36 hole tournament 18 hole cut


Head Coach Al Zamora


Asst. Coach Randy Noble