I haven’t played here in a number of years and wanted to give Legacy a chance. Played around 1036 on 6/23 and was paired with a twosome.
They have a great driving range and practice area. Range balls are included which isn’t noted on their booking engine. The golf carts here are newer and very comfortable with the Shark experience and GPS.
Course conditions were mostly poor especially the greens, tee boxes and bunkers. The greens were bare and very bumpy. Bunkers were either muddy messes or hard packed and crusty. Lots of bare spots on the fairways and tee boxes.
I don’t think it’s a good choice gives conditions and pace of play.
Pace of play was an issue all round. We waited on every tee box and every second and third shot. Nearly a 5 hour round on a course that isn’t very difficult.

I played Sterling Grove at 1030. A few groups out but not super busy. I didn’t get paired with a group so I went out as a single. I followed a 2 but pace of play wasn’t bad.
As always, customer service here is great with everyone encountered.
They have an expansive practice area in great condition with plenty of targets on the range.
My round didn’t start with a great welcome. They were aerating tee boxes and it took me three holes to get ahead of them. No fault of the crew as they were moving fast but my first two tee boxes were unplayable. Beyond that, the other tee boxes had been aerated recently and were on the thin and dry side. Hard to get a tee in them.
The fairways were in decent shape but on the thin side. Playable but not great. Greens were all dry and brown. Completely playable and fun to putt on.
Sterling Grove is still a great course with a challenging layout and tricky greens. I enjoy this course and consider it a good play right now.

I played here on 6/8, 1250 tee time. First time playing here after hearing good things about the course and I’m glad I went out here. The course and facilities have a good vibe to them. I like the range set up and the flight deck feature. I didn’t use it but looks like it would be fun to give it a try one day.
I was impressed with course conditions. Everything about the course was in great shape. Nice variety of holes with options on many of them.
The Quandary was a fun way to finish the round. They were made more difficult with the wind being against us but still a fun way to end.
Pace of play was slow and the round was nearly five hours with a couple slow groups in front of us but still a fun day.

I’m on vacation in Carlsbad and wanted to play here for the second year in a row. No issues getting a tee time.
I enjoy this course and the setting. It makes for a fun round.
Course conditions overall were very good except the bunkers. They had very little sand and it was nearly impossible to make a good shot from them. As the previous reviewer stated, they have a couple areas roped off due to water damage. The only hole I feel it affected was #10. The tees were moved up and was cart path only.
I was paired up with another single and we were wedged between foursomes so pace of play was slow for us but it was about 4 1/2 hours.
I’m glad I made it out here again and think it’s a good play.

I got out to Palm Valley on 5/13, Saturday, on a 921 tee time. This was my first time playing here in a couple of years. Rate was around $70 with range balls included.
The driving range was open with plenty of space and decent range balls. I’m always happy when a course includes range balls. I’ve played here a number of times over the years and see a definite effort to improve the overall experience.
We played the original 18, North/South combo. Good variety of holes but wish it could play South/North because north #9 is a great par 5 finishing hole.
Conditions overall were mixed. Lots of thin, bare spots in the fairways. Some nice green fairway spots but mostly brown and thin. Greens were firm and thin but putted consistently and good speed.
Pace of play was an issue throughout the round. Waiting began on the second hole and never really opened up. A couple holes had two foursomes waiting.
Overall, it’s a fun, easygoing course but not someplace you need to play. Better conditioned courses at the same price are out there.

I played the Red course on a 1021 tee time on 5/6. The course complex was busy due to a tournament on the Gold course. Nobody at the bag drop.
Range balls included in the tee time and the range was in good shape with plenty of space and balls.
I had booked as a single and was told by the starter I was paired with three others. They didn’t show on time so I went out as a single. Ran into a sixsome who let me play through and another 4 that also let me play through. Play moved pretty quickly and I got through in about 4 hours but had to wait on nearly every shot.
I haven’t played here in a number of years and was surprised by conditions. Overall they were very good. Only negatives are the greens were very firm. Well struck shots still rolled out and I didn’t have to repair a ball mark all day. Sand traps seemed like they had too much sand. Difficult to get out of them. Also, many tee boxes were firm and difficult to get a tee in.
I have always enjoyed this traditional, non desert course. The finishing three holes are still difficult with a long, right to left par 4, a 225 yard par 3, and a true three shot par 5.
Rack rates on this course are still high but deals are out there. A good play right now.

I was invited to play a shotgun tournament on 4/10 with a 1pm start. I haven’t played here in a number of years. The going rate for play is anywhere from $200-$250.
I felt course conditions didn’t warrant the price they are getting. I was expecting more pristine conditions.
The course was fun with a few fun and challenging holes sprinkled throughout. Conditions were ok. The fairways were on the thin side. Greens were good with some difficult pin positions. Customer service throughout was great.

I was in Laughlin for a friend’s birthday and a Hall and Oates concert. Had a foursome at LR at 1010 on 10/22. Rate was $80.
Check in was easy. Range balls are included. The range was on the shaggy side with long grass in the hitting areas. Plenty of targets at good yardages.
The wind was up in the Laughlin area and made a challenging course even more challenging. Most holes played into a hurting side blowing wind. Made many approaches and par 3s very difficult.
The course was in immaculate shape. The greens were a little slow for my taste but I’m glad they were given the windy conditions. Tee boxes and fairways were in excellent conditions.
The negative aspects of the course were the bunkers and pace of play. Bunkers were thin on sand and full of rocks. Pace of play was about 5 hours due to an extremely slow fivesome. Seems the marshals were aware but did nothing to speed them up.
I’m really glad I got the opportunity to play the course and can’t wait to get back and give it another shot.

I got out to Talking Stick Piipaash for a 903 tee time on Thursday, 9/1. Rate was $40 with range balls included. Yesterday was the first time I’ve played here in at least ten years.
Looks like a lot of play going on early with a few groups here and there when we played.
Course conditions were good for late summer in Arizona. The fairways weren’t super green but had playable grass on them. No rough to speak of on the course with desert areas if you went way offline with tee shots.
Greens were on the firm side but rolled good. The front pin locations were in difficult spots and all pin locations seemed to have you putting uphill with some pretty severe breaks.
Overall, a fun play given the price. The course isn’t going to kill you with forced desert carries but still provides an average challenge.

I got out to Cimarron for the first time as a single around noon. Rate was $42. I’ve wanted to cross this course off the list and I’m glad I made it out there to give it a try.
Not too much playing going on and I played through a twosome and didn’t see anyone else until 15.
They had a great driving range and practice area. Plenty of grass and ample targets.
I’d say this course is in great late AZ summer conditions. The fairways were carpet like with only a few dried out spots. Tee boxes were all in level spots and had enough grass. I was only in one fairway bunker and it was mostly dirt.
The greens were in great shape. No bare spots and few ball marks. All the greens were a consistent and good speed. Not many breaks but some difficult pin locations with many on the back.
The course sets up challenging but fair. Ample room off the tee and opportunities to recover. Par 4s were varying lengths.
I played out here because most courses in my area were closed or cart path only due to a huge rainstorm in the Scottsdale/PV area last night. I’m glad I chose this course. I’d recommend giving it a shot with current conditions.

I got out to the Raven on 8/6 for a 936 tee time with two friends. Rate was $64 with range balls included.
The course was busy but on time for the most part. The range was set up almost to the very edge but decent conditions to hit.
Overall, the course was in typical AZ summer conditions. Raven gets a ton of play and the course shows. Tees were decent. The fairways were dry and a little thin but playable. The greens were good but on the slow side.
The bunkers, both fairway and green side were in poor condition. Little to no sand in all save for one I was in.
Raven is pretty wide open with chances at recovery throughout. It’s been a few years since I played here and it will probably be a few more before I come back. Better courses are in the area at a similar price point.

I got out to Quintero for a Saturday, 7/17, 1035 tee time with a friend for a two ball. We got paired with a single.
I’ll hit the negatives first. On course amenities are few and far between for a course like Quintero. The F&B staff we encountered throughout were rude and disinterested in taking care of us. Our cooler had two water bottles but no ice. The first beverage cart we saw didn’t seem overly excited to fill our cooler up. Two water and ice station on course but one had no ice and the other wasn’t working. No other water available in 112* temps. We saw the bev cart twice during the round. Do yourself a favor and stock up beforehand.
Pace of play was brutal. It was a five hour and twenty minute round with waiting on every shot from 10 three 18. We never saw a player assistant. Apparently, two foursomes a couple groups ahead decided to play as an 8 for a few holes.
Positive part of the day was the course was in good to great summer conditions. Greens were sanded but didn’t affect anything negatively. Rolled medium fast and true. Fairways were thin in spots but that’s expected this time of year. I wasn’t in any bunkers but they looked ok. Tee boxes were mixed. Some very level and some not so much. They had a number of tee boxes closed and under renovation.
Overall, a fun, challenging and visually beautiful course but not for almost 5 1/2 hours.