Course was in pretty good shape considering it's winter here in SoCal. We got started about 45 mintues late due to a frost delay. It's one of the things you have to worry about at this course in the winter if you book early times. They did a great, great job of using a shotgun start to get the times back on track. The greens were a little grainy. The fairways were very good. The sand traps have little sand in them right now and are very firm.

I hadn't played the course in a while and I forgot how good the layout was. I was a little disappointed in that they had verticut the greens and put on a thin layer of top dressing two days ago. It caused the greens to be a little bumpy, but didn't affect play too much. The fairways were spotty. Very plush in some areas and thin in others. I think that is to be exepected somewhat during this time of year. Overall, I really like the course and won't wait so long to go back.

Played 4/14. I've been playing Brookside for 15 years. It was in the best condition I've ever seen the course. The greens had been aerated about a month ago and they were perfect. No signs at all of the aeration. We had to play the back first because of small tournament going off on one. We had no problem coming around finishing on the front nine. If only they could keep the course in this condition..... I would want to play there all the time. It's truly a great "old-style" layout.

Played Sunday, Feb. 13th. Unfortunately, the course was sopping wet from an early morning rain. As expected the rain softened up the greens and made them a little bumpy. Other than the wetness, the course was in very good condition. It's really important to understand where the valley is when reading putts. At $50 bucks, this course is especially a good value.

Played 6/21 using a $39 email offer (Included Hot Dog and Chips). The course is especially a good value at this price. The greens had been sanded within the last couple of weeks, but really didn't have too much effect on putting. Course was in fantastic condition. You can really cut your driver loose on this course. Lots of room off the tee. Enjoyed the course a lot. Highly recommeneded.

Played 6/16. The course is in the best condition I've seen it since it opened. The greens are getting better as they mature. You can tell the roots are growing deeper. The ball holds better coming in these days. My only complaint about the course is the sand traps. They are rock hard only about an inch below the sand. They really need to take a look at fixing these. Even with the traps, the course is a great value and a lot of fun to play.

Played Sunday, 6/6. Course was in very good shape. Greens were soft and held approach shots, yet putted very smoothly. Fairways were in very good shape. This course is a great value, especially on the weekend.

Played 1/18. Couse was in pretty poor shape even considering winter conditions. Greens were very bumpy Fairways were mostly thin. Tee boxes are completely beat up. Some are unlevel. Course is only worth the value if you are paying resident fees. Even then, it's a close call.

Played early 1/18. Unfortunately, we had to play the first four holes in a very heavy fog. Couldn't see the fairways. Couldn't even see the greens or pins on approach shots. The greens were perfect. Very fast as they dried out. The fairways were good, but kind of thin. Overall, I really like the course. It has a few too many elevated greens for my taste, but the course is a great test of your game.

Played 1/11. Every aspect of the course was in excellent condition. Well, maybe the fairways were slightly thin, but not bad. I like the course layout a lot. You seem to hit every club in your bag. Good Par 3's. You can spray it around a little off the tee, but your approaches are much tougher. I don't especially like holes 6 and 12, but their are many fine holes on this course. Highly recommend this course. Great staff too.

Played 12/30. The greens were possibly the best I've ever seen them at Encino. The rest of course is in the worst shape I've seen since I started playing there about 8 years ago. Almost no grass on the fairways. Almost every shot is like hitting off hardpan. Great, if you want to have a lot of practice making sure you strike the ball first. The tee boxes are also pathetic. So is the sand. At $22 to walk, the golf course is a questionable value. There is absolutely no excuse for the city letting the course degrade into this type of condition. I know it's winter, but this was sad.

Played 12/22. Course was in very good condition. The greens were smooth and medium speed. The fairways are very good, but not fantastic. They still need a couple of years I think. They are beautiful and green, but you still get quite a few lies without much grass under your ball. Overall, this is one of my favorite courses to play. Played with a guy from Seattle. He was blown away visually by the course. Playing the course from the different tee boxes allows you to have major changes in your golf experience. The architects could not have done a better job on this course. Definitely in my top five courses in SoCal.