Got to play in yet another GREAT GKer Event/Golf Course at a stellar course: CrossCreek Golf Club, Sat. 5/18.
Bea... » More

Got to play in yet another GREAT GKer Event/Golf Course at a stellar course: CrossCreek Golf Club, Sat. 5/18.
Beautiful day - weather and wind cooperated nicely. Arrived early to enjoy the Best Part of these events....hanging out with GKers old and new. This course greets you with excitement as you crest the hill craning to see the several meadow holes laid out before you, then wind down into the quaint Clubhouse/parking area. Each hole is unique and beautifully laid out from the next (not one paralleling the other). Nice Pro Shop; Stellar Staff/Very friendly and eager to assist. Starter was very well versed in course nuances, providing guidance with regards to treating lost balls as lateral hazards due to rattlesnake/poison oak concerns in the deep rough areas. Course amenities were sufficiently maintained for comfort stops. We stocked up with refreshment needs from the clubhouse, but there was a Cart girl available as well. Practice facilities were nice consisting of practice greens and an average sized grass driving range area. Oh, Don't confuse 18th green with chipping area--not that I did that, but it is possible. ;) Tee boxes were in excellent condition, level, and lush with a couple on the back 9 feeling a little spongy/thicker and in need of a trim, but nothing major to complain about. Fairways were exceptional as well. Rolled out nicely, and divots were filled in as they should be. Bunkers were in good shape (ones I got stuck in), with adequate sand to hit out of and raked. Greens....THIS is where the major challenge of this course comes into play for me. Rolled true/med fast/fast (unless you were unfortunate enough to play after the sprinkler system kicked on :( -- I understand the necessity to water; but in the middle of an event? Greens were quite the challenge, some like putting on a whale's back. I planned my approach shots based off of front to green reading due to roll out/on/off of some holes. There were No major ball marks to speak of. Rough was a manageable length, and anything outside of it should be treated with respect (i.e. significant poison oak and rattlesnake possibilities). Notorious Wind of the Temecula Valley could certainly wreak havoc with an afternoon tee time; but not a major factor for us this event. Pace of Play was good; we only slowed down/waited a bit on a few holes.
Overall we thoroughly enjoyed this course (well ....except for the 18th for me/intimidating).
Only comments of note for concern/possible improvement:
- CARTS: No GPS which for a course with Zero cell phone reception, having GPS w/service call feature would be beneficial to report issues with carts; health concerns/snake encounters; and hole layout. (Note: Starter did provide yardage booklets). The Clubhouse is however set up with Wi-Fi.)
Upon arriving, carts were not quite ready; needed quick recharge (as a precaution) to support our event. Unfortunately looked like at least 3 carts didn't quite make it/left vacant on the course. Our cart's (#63) brake system could certainly use an overhaul (same issue with cart #43 we had several weeks earlier). Just difficult to brake/stop and unnerving grinding when they finally did come to a stop.

In summary (from this girl golfer's perspective), this course was interesting/fun to play with plenty of challenge and a breathtaking/serene layout. Friendly/caring staff and EXCEPTIONAL GKers. Will certainly be back for another round.
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Good mix of easy and difficult holes. Well maintained for a muni. Lot of elevation change for a course in the middle of ... » More

Good mix of easy and difficult holes. Well maintained for a muni. Lot of elevation change for a course in the middle of a city. Recommend if you never played it, gotta try it out.
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Tee Time: 5/22/2013 1:00pm tee time with internet rate of $19.00 with a cart. Played with buddies and GK members Nickesq... » More

Tee Time: 5/22/2013 1:00pm tee time with internet rate of $19.00 with a cart. Played with buddies and GK members Nickesquire1 and RGM2525

Weather: 15-20mph breeze for most of the day...High 60's

Tees: Black

Fairways 7/10...I last played here 6 months ago..they have improved a lot. Most areas were lush to mid lush green grass with very few green hard pan spots.

Greens: 6.5/10 They were running around a 9 on stimp were bouncy on some putts but overall they were above average and held shots with spin. The major defense on the greens here are the major undulations.

Tees: 6/10 Lush for the most part some divot damage on par 3's and some un level tees

Bunkers: 7/10 Was in one bunker greenside on #3 and it contained white beach sand that was firm and packed and decent

Rough 7/10.. Lush in some spots from 2-3 inches, other parts of the course might be hardpan depending on where you end up.

Pace of play was great today at 3 hours 30 minutes.

Overall 7/10...This is a short tree lined course that you can build your confidence score wise if you are playing well. The major defense of the course is the afternoon wind, undulating greens and certain tight tree lined holes. A course I will throw in the rotation maybe twice a year.

Thanks to Nick and Ron for the game and Ron for the hook-up on the internet special.
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Played while on vacation with RGM2525 & Longball23 on a breezy weekday afternoon. Excellent value on an internet rate of... » More

Played while on vacation with RGM2525 & Longball23 on a breezy weekday afternoon. Excellent value on an internet rate of $19, included a cart for 18 holes. We barely waited a shot AD and got around in 3.5 hours.

The greens were decent, firm, medium fast but occasionally bumpy. The sand was excellent, I was in enough around the greens to get a good sample. The tees were generally lush with a few unlevel. The fairways were much improved from the last time I played here 1 1/2 years ago, I would call them good today. The rough was generally lush and well kept up for the most part.

Maintenance as a whole looked like a +, I noticed numerous trees had been trimmed since the last time I had played here. The customer service in the pro shop and the snack bar have always been good here in my opinion.

Fun little course and you couldn't beat the price today. Felt like visiting an old friend.
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Foursome teed off about 9:30. Greens have mostly recovered from punching but are still a bit bumpy. Fairways and rough... » More

Foursome teed off about 9:30. Greens have mostly recovered from punching but are still a bit bumpy. Fairways and rough in great shape with few bare or wet spots. Tee boxes are flat and a little thin. Traps were well-raked, dry, and soft.
Great views of ocean, breeze comes up around 11:00. Back nine more challenging with elevation changes and canyons.
Finished in just over four hours. Senior rate makes this a real sweet deal!
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Played here 8 years ago and loved it! It felt like home (Balboa Park GC San Diego)! I hooked up with some regulars and f... » More

Played here 8 years ago and loved it! It felt like home (Balboa Park GC San Diego)! I hooked up with some regulars and fell right in. I love old school courses like this one, great/interesting layout, pretty darn good conditions for a muni, medium speed greens but true and consistent, my kind of green fees (under $50) and just a nice relaxed experience. If you just like to golf and don't need someone trying to take your clubs and clean them etc this is a great place for you!
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