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I've played both courses at Robinson Ranch many times over the past many years. I've always enjoyed the two courses. They were always a bit overpriced unless you got an internet deal and the service was marginal, but the courses were solid and the pace of play was generally good. The course was usually kept in nice condition.

This is why I was shocked at the condition of the course when I played there on April 15th, 2014. The range and putting green were closed. The rough must not be getting any water and was sparse. And by sparse, I mean completely brown. If your ball rolled through the fairway and into the rough it just kept on rolling until it settled off the course and in the plants/brush. Hitting off of the rough was also a hair raising experience. The lie out of the rough can kindly be described as thin, or more honestly described as hardpan. If you've ever played these two courses, you would know that there are several holes with angles and dips that usually see your ball in the rough if your drive isn't absolute money. Without adequate rough, the course layout fails in my book.

The greens didn't hold very well most likely due to a lack of water on them, and when putting the speed was inconsistent from one green to the next. The greens here always have putted pretty true in terms of speed and the break takes several rounds to get a feel for, but they were always a fair challenge in my mind. Inconsistent speed led to some frustrating moments to say the least.

The excuse given for the course's condition was that we are in a drought in Southern California. This is true. However, to charge the normal fee for the course when it is such poor shape seems silly. I won't be going back to the Ranch until I hear from someone that the place is back to having green rough and properly functioning practice facilities, which I'm guessing won't be happening until the summer has come and gone at the earliest given the 100+ degree weather they can experience from June to September. As I said in my opening paragraph, I always liked the course and not necessarily the service or value. Well, if the course is in this condition there is nothing else enticing me to visit the place.
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Played on 12/28 and the day was post card quality. Mid 60's and nothing but sunshine and blue ocean. The course was well maintained and the staff was friendly. Bring extra balls because the course features several holes with narrow fairways and some water features. The holes are essentially stacked in a few rows down a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the views are fabulous on almost every hole. This stacking, however, is what leads to the tighter than average fairways and steep hills at their sides from which an errant shot will not be easily recovered. Greens were a bit slower than expected, but rolled very true and held approach shots well. If you prefer a links course as opposed to a target course experience, this may not be the course for you.

The pro shop and food service facilities were nice. The lockeroom was a bit weird in that you need a code to get in and there are no lockers for use, however I gather that the reason for the code is that the course is required to allow the public use of certain pathways and beach access points while also providing restroom facilities. This code keeps those folks from wandering into the club lockeroom for a quick shower and shave!

I don't think the place is worth $275, but if you can get on for sub $200 it is probably worth the experience. The course wasn't exceptional enough that I'll be back any time soon at these prices, but I am glad that I played it and had the experience. It is what it is, a course for vacationers and those looking for a round with a better view than the one normally afforded by their home course.

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