Update:

I actually received a call from the Pro-Shop Manager in relation to the treatment that my foursome had received from members of his staff (see post below). It is good to know that someone at the course is interested in ensuring that each customer gets treated with respect. Unfortunately my image of Soboba Springs is tainted and it is unlikely that I would golf there in the future.

As a relative new comer to the game of golf I am disgusted with the treatment I received at Soboba Springs Golf Course on August 21/04.

My foursome teed off early Saturday morning, after completing two holes we were approached by the course marshal with an option:

-Stand by while three groups from the men’s club played through
-Begin the round over again at the next available time

At this point in our round our foursome was not holding any other group up. Although relatively new to the sport I know full well about the courtesy rule of letting faster groups play through. On this day it is my opinion that only one of the three men’s groups that we were forced to let play through would have had any chance of catching us. In fact the last of the three groups was a group of 5 (2 walking) and held us up on each and every hole for the rest of the round.

After a 45-minute wait, we continued to play a round of golf on a course that was not in the greatest shape, the fairways were soggy and the tee boxes were poor at best.

When our round was complete we inquired as to why we received this type of treatment, at that time the only explanation from the Pro-Shop (Sherman) was that we should have known better than to bring beginners to their course on the weekend. This is unacceptable; if Soboba Springs wishes to only cater to experienced golfers then they should clearly state this prior to allowing anyone tee off (Weekend or Not).

After this experience I will never golf Soboba Springs again, I am certain there are other courses in the area that are in better shape and have staff that know how to treat paying customers with respect.