Great golf course. I enjoyed the layout and experience thoroughly. The conditions were exceptional for a new course. I DON’T think the greens are as nice as Robinson Ranch or Moorpark Country Club but they are very nice. Some of the pin placements are pretty treacherous but in general IMHO they were fair. I think what I like most about the layout was the risk/reward tee ball shots. 17 is a great hole where you can take driver to cut of the corner but risk coming up short into the bunker or pulling long into the water. On some holes, the fairways bottle neck pretty good at about 250 from the blue tees. Was frustrating at first but it makes for a good risk/reward decision. This is a course you need to play a few times before you can expect to score well. I’m looking forward to my next round.

Played today and the course is in excellent shape. At first I was a disappointed with the fairways, especially on holes 1 & 3, but the playing conditions improved as the round went on. Greens are in terrific condition. Not mentioned in the Greenskeeper report is they have a really nice “grass” driving range. This was my first time playing Moorpark County Club and it won’t be the last. Took me just over an hour to get there from Pasadena. Well worth it.

Course played wet today but other than that in good condition. I’m not a big fan of Montebello Golf Course but my buddies are because it pretty long for a par 71. Good golf course. Probably better then Santa Anita but not as good as Rio Hondo.