Just played Arroyo Trabuco. The layout is great. But ...
There were black plastic linings coming up from around 4 greens that interferred with putting from the fringe.
Greens were cut too fine as the dirt was holding spike marks instead of them disappearing in the grass.
Therefore putting was a challenge as was holding the green with approach shots - greens are too hard cut this way. The speed was fast - I like fast. Just need to soften up the greens. There were areas around some greens that had sod placed. So they are improving things ... just the plastic lining coming up is unacceptable.
Fairways were firm but playable. Usual divots in landing areas but most were filled.
Sand traps were fine. Well raked. Good sand - easy to get up & down from.
Teeboxes were good. Some not in play had new grass being grown. Those will be nice, someday soon.
Staff was excellent. Really friendly and attentive.
This course needs some improvements. I'll play Shorecliffs, instead, for the immediate future.