Played this morning at a later time than usual and something I will not do in the future.

Turns out Wed is ladies day and the way these ladies play here is not conducive to great POP.

Weather is getting warmer up here after some very nice cool days. And the course is showing its colors from the heat. Lots of brown patches where the water is not reaching. And... » More

Played this morning at a later time than usual and something I will not do in the future.

Turns out Wed is ladies day and the way these ladies play here is not conducive to great POP.

Weather is getting warmer up here after some very nice cool days. And the course is showing its colors from the heat. Lots of brown patches where the water is not reaching. And other areas were the water has not drained well.

Had no issues with tee boxes. Nor any rough as it has all been mowed down.

Fairways have some firmness in them in some areas so rollout is good on some less on others. But good lies regardless of the grass.

Traps are all playable and most of the players here know how to use racks. Must be all us older ones?

Greens were soft and slow due to being watered against the heat. Practice putting green was the same way so that was good as one knew what to expect.

Good course to walk and plenty of trees to provide shade. And one of the few courses I have seen in a long time that has a bench on every hole when having to wait on players in front.

Two nice putting greens. And a very nice, though small covered driving range.
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Took part in a charity scramble on Monday 8/24 and with two, extensive, prior reviews, not much to add. Very nice conditions, facilities, views and layout. If you have the opportunity to play here in an event or otherwise, it is definitely worth checking off the list.

This will be late, short, and supplemental to earlier reviews. Course was a halfway point to meet a buddy coming up from Oceanside and me from Montrose. Nice enough course conditions and layout with nothing standing out as exotic. All grass areas from tees through greens were in good shape. Greens ran medium and the bunkers were groomed with sand a little more firm than soft. ... » More

This will be late, short, and supplemental to earlier reviews. Course was a halfway point to meet a buddy coming up from Oceanside and me from Montrose. Nice enough course conditions and layout with nothing standing out as exotic. All grass areas from tees through greens were in good shape. Greens ran medium and the bunkers were groomed with sand a little more firm than soft.

Golf carts were current. We rode but it's a good walking course with some contour and no significant elevation. Pace @ 4.5 hrs with another twosome who walked. It served our purposes exactly so not much to complain about and we had a good outing.
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I had the pleasure of participating in a contractor tournament this past Monday, and I was excited to return to this course for the second time. It truly is a gem, nestled in a beautiful setting. While I wouldn’t drive two hours just to play here, as an Orange County native, I find the course well worth the visit whenever the opportunity presents itself. With its three distinct... » More

I had the pleasure of participating in a contractor tournament this past Monday, and I was excited to return to this course for the second time. It truly is a gem, nestled in a beautiful setting. While I wouldn’t drive two hours just to play here, as an Orange County native, I find the course well worth the visit whenever the opportunity presents itself. With its three distinct nine-hole layouts, each round offers enough variety to keep golfers engaged and entertained.

Considering the scorching temperatures we've experienced lately, hovering between 90 and 100 degrees, the course conditions were surprisingly good for late summer. The tee boxes and fairways were well-maintained, providing a solid foundation for each shot. I did notice some minor issues with divots on the tees—possibly due to lack of upkeep over the busy weekend—but nothing too distracting. The sand bunkers were a standout feature, gleaming white and well-groomed, making it a pleasant surprise for any golfer caught in a tricky lie. Meanwhile, the greens were smooth, exhibiting a medium pace that challenged us just enough, with a nice firmness that kept the ball rolling true.

The golf carts were a great addition, equipped with GPS to help navigate the course effortlessly. While we didn't have a beverage cart roaming the fairways during this charity event, there was an abundance of libations at each hole, ensuring we stayed refreshed. I must commend the staff, who were friendly and incredibly efficient, skillfully managing the flow of 144 players. After the round, we gathered in the main ballroom, where the food was fantastic, providing the perfect conclusion to a wonderful day of golf.
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Played Arrowood on 08/26. After the greens fiasco, can we return Arrowood to the regular rotation? YES! Of course, finishing with 4 pars on the Quandary will make any reviewer happy and positive.

Greens are not back to where they were, and probably won't be for months. But they are playable. There are some bad patches, but I never had any of them in my line of play.... » More

Played Arrowood on 08/26. After the greens fiasco, can we return Arrowood to the regular rotation? YES! Of course, finishing with 4 pars on the Quandary will make any reviewer happy and positive.

Greens are not back to where they were, and probably won't be for months. But they are playable. There are some bad patches, but I never had any of them in my line of play. They keep the pins away from the really bad spots. Greens are a bit slow as they are letting the grass get healthy first. But they rolled much better than they look.

I would even say the bigger problem with the greens now is unfixed ball marks. A crazy amount of unfixed ball marks this morning. I had one 10 foot putt, and I had to fix 7-8 ball marks on my line. Half were poorly repaired, and half were not reparied at all.

The rest of the course is fine, even better than most for late August conditions.

Starter said that aeration is coming up (no date set yet), and after that the greens should take another leap forward.
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