Every round at Rec is an absolute treat. The course has so much character, and it is always in excellent shape. There is no other course at these prices in Southern California that is better. By far the top course in Long Beach, especially given the fact that the new Skylinks seems to be having so much trouble with the sprinkler system and the greens.

We played twice in the past 2 weeks, and each round was less than 4 1/2 hours (isn't it sad that this has become a "good" time...what is wrong with golfers recently... hit the d%mn ed ball when it's your turn to play, and stop plumb-bobbing in 4 directions).

Also, the food at Rec is excellent, and the prices are extremely reasonable. Usually the restaurnant has far more non-players eating than players.

"Skylinks has finally re-opened, and the new course exceeds anything I could have imagined. The mounding and re-routing has created an entirely new look. New trees, flat tees, cavernous bunkers with pristine sand, the largest undulating greens I have ever seen, water on 4 holes, and excellent condition. The new fees are appreciably more, but well within the value of this beautiful course. Eat your heart out Eldorado and Recreation Park, theres a new sheriff in town. The clubhouse is not available yet, and there wont be a liquor license for a month or two, so BYO food and beverage if you want."