There's a reason why I stay away from these tracks (Wilson/Harding) for a reason and drive outside the city to play even though I live literally 1 minute away. For as much play as these courses get and how they pack them to the gills, you would think they would groom the dam fairways a bit better and maintain some kind of lushness. I played Harding on Friday (1/18) and was so deeply disappointed in the condition, besides the greens that were actually rolling a bit quicker than usual. Every great drive I had I would be penalized with such a horrible lie whether in a divot or thin lies with nothing but wet ground. It's a shame because I think Harding has one of the prettier closing holes that I enjoy playing. I then played Wilson on Monday (1/21) and the conditions were no different. Again, great long drive only to be stuck in a divot or thick patch of wild grass that they try to pass off as rough or thing, muddy lies that wouldn't allow for a the ball to sit up or get any decent hit. I've always enjoyed these tracks when the conditions are a bit better and not too busy, and I know it's winter and courses dry out, but I have played Robinson's and played out in the I.E. and I have to say, it's like hitting of nice, green carpet on those fairways. How the hell can L.A. City courses have the audacity to raise their green fees, pack the courses so much with eager hackers and not have it in their right mind to get some decent greenskeepers that know how to maintain a fairway? I won't be coming back to these tracks for a long while. It's not worth my money. I'd rather spend it on gas to drive 30 to 45 mins, even an hour, to pay what they charge at Wilson, with cart included. What a rip off!

This could be such a great track if they kept it up. The greens were slow, the fairways thin, and rough non-existent most holes. The back 9 seemed to be in a little better shape than the front. The water hazards were nice from afar, but far from nice. Drove all the way from L.A. to play in a tournament, won't ever do that again. Unless they really bring it back to what I can only imagine it used to be. I enjoyed the layout, just not the conditions.

Woods Valley Golf Club Review
Valley Center California Golf Course Reviews

What a breath of fresh air this course was. Some reviewers on here sneered at the idea this was considered the "poorman's Pebble." Maybe it wasn't, but for the green fees and the views as well as the condition this course is kept, it definitely beats any muni course here in L.A. Although the greens were a bit slow, not snail paced, but slow enough, then needed to be with the kind of breaks and slopes you're facing. I thoroughly enjoyed this course and would love to go back again in the near future. Great staff, friendly starter, and at 6:30am, you can finish in 4 hours easily... walking. It wasn't a difficult course, per say, but nice layout and very well maintained. A gem indeed.

Morro Bay Golf Course Review
Morro Bay California Golf Course Reviews

I haven't played this course since it they switched the 9's. Was lucky enough to get out on Monday (holiday) at 7:48am. Pace of play was not too bad, despite the slow 4-some in front of us, and the even slower twosome in front of them. It was a blessing getting out early as it appeared to get busier as the day progressed. I still hate the old #10, which is now #1, hole. Kind of a really dumb layout. I also don't like finishing the front 9 on a par 3. I miss the old par 3, which would be #6 Hole (old #15.) I've always liked this track, not the greatest, but can be fun with a few challenging holes. I have always been impressed how they've maintained the greens here, for as much play as they get. They hold yet role rather smooth (not too fast, and not slow at all.) I do wish there was enough money that the city would put a little more TLC to the fairways and also the palm trees and landscaping. Those first two opening holes are horrendous looking with hard pan, dry fairways. And a net would be nice to separate the driving range from the #1 fairway as to not have to spend more than the needed time to look for your ball amongst all those range balls. Other than that, I don't play this course very often, but when I do, as long as I'm having a good to decent round, as I did this day, I thoroughly enjoy playing here. A lot more than the madness at Wilson or Rancho.

Hansen Dam Golf Course Review
San Fernando California Golf Course Reviews

If there's one good thing to say about this course it's that I've never seen the greens in better condition as they are now. The course itself is in it's typical muni condition from sooo much play it gets, but the greens have been rolling close to true. Very impressed. And of the two tracks in GP, I've preferred playing this track, not only because it gets less crowded than Wilson, but I think it has a bit more character and the finishing hole is quite a nice picturesque view from tee to green. I also have been loving that I can play this course in 3.5 hours (walking), as long I'm up before the roosters crow.

Harding Golf Course Review
Los Angeles Golf Course Reviews

Have always enjoyed this course when it is kept in good shape. I've seen a bit beat up before, but they've managed to maintain it in good condition. The fairways were in good shape and the greens were rolling pretty true, although #1 green always seems to be eaten up or bare on the outer ridges. Other than that, when wind isn't blowing, this a fun track, especially when they have their weekly deals.

Sierra Lakes Golf Club Review
Fontana California Golf Course Reviews

I have to say, this has to be one of my favorite courses. It does treat me very well and allows me to score decently. I did have two issues, 1. the sand traps. These have always been an issue as they are usually thin and hard, and inconsistent. Definitely cost me a couple of strokes. 2. I love the contour of the greens here, but they were really off this time around. Sure, they were quick, but they were also bumpy and not rolling true. A couple of times the ball would just have a enough roll to reach the hole and then get knocked off line at the last second due to the grain of the grass. They needed to be cut and rolled. This too cost me a couple of strokes, birdie scores as that. Other than that, the fairways were in grrrreat shape. I love this course and will always go back more than a couple times a year. It's worth purchasing the Advantage card for this place.

Oak Quarry Golf Club Course Review
Riverside California Golf Course Reviews

I played here the Friday before Christmas for the first time and was greeted with an hour frost delay. The way they handled that was pretty good, it was understandable why there was such a huge back up. I enjoyed the layout and the difficulty of this course. For those that complain about the ball running longer than usual and ending up in a burn, 1. the starter warns you off the bat that you'll be getting a good 20 to 30 yards extra roll due to the condition of the fairways and greens 2. you have GPS on the cart that tells you exactly how far to the burns. If you can't figure it out, that's your own fault. And I guarantee that if you played a real links in Ireland/Scotland they don't have painted fairways. (There's the flag, now get there somehow.)
Here's my gripe from my return to this course last week 12/30/11. We had a 9:44am tee time and weren't expecting a delay due to frost since temps were supposed to be near 80 degrees. But it seems that they felt the need to really pack in the course for the holiday weekend (note: they were not charging holiday rates, a huge plus in my book) as there was a good 30min to 45min delay. We didn't tee off til' 10:20am. This makes for a miserable round when you have to wait half hour and then wait on every hole while the group behind you is on your tail constantly. I want to come to this course, I enjoy it, I'm hoping this was just a holiday incident because I would love to be able to tee off on time and play under 5 1/2 hours next time we come out here. The staff is pleasant, and really appreciated the 2 for 1 coupons for having to wait, but we shouldn't have to wait. This isn't some crappy, rundown muni, otherwise I'd stay in my hood an put up with overpriced green fees and hackers.

Links at Summerly Golf Course Review
Riverside County California Golf Course Reviews

Played this course for the first time and I have to say, I enjoyed getting my ass kicked. It's the kind of course that you need to play once to get familiar and know where to hit and how to play it. A lot of blind shots that can hurt you, but I liked the lay out. Now that I'm familiar with this course I will be going back... for some more punishment. The only downfall to my first visit was the frost delay with an hour wait (had a 9:20am tee time, didn't tee of til' 10:30am.) I wish they would have done a shot gun start rather than have everyone wait at the first tee, made for a longer round than should have been and didn't enjoy the group behind us constantly on our butts pushing and rushing us when there was no where to go. Didn't help that the twosome we were paired with were novices and hacking a bit, but weren't slow. I can't wait for this course to come back to life after winter conditions, also would be nice to have people fix their ball marks as these greens would be much quicker without all the bumps and marks. For the price, this is worth the drive for a fun round of golf.

Links at Summerly Golf Course Review
Lake Elsinore California Golf Course Reviews

I don't know what kind of courses some of these commentators have been playing, but Yucaipa should be called Yu-CRAP-a. I was disappointed by the conditions this course was in, especially after hearing and reading differently. Fairways... what fairways? Couldn't tell the fairway from the second cut of rough on most fairways, couldn't get any roll off the tee. The greens were bumpy and mediocre at best. The layout was interesting, can't say that it was a bad layout, but definitely leaves with something to be desired. No marshals on the course to be seen, which was needed since it was very slow paced on the front (a single was playing two balls off the tee with three groups behind him left waiting!) It's noticeable that this was once, and can be again, a nice course. The maintenance is lacking as there many bare spots on the course and some greens had them as well. I guess you get what you pay for ($29 online) only to be surrounded by hackers. The best thing about this course were the beautiful young ladies working the pro-shop, other than that, I'll pay a bit extra and hit Tukwet or Soboba down the road.

This can be a fun, yet very frustrating track if you don't play it smart and keep it straight. Small, yet tricky greens but they need to really work on most of the tee boxes... bare and uneven at times.

Played on June 23rd and had the course all to ourselves, basically. If heaven is anything like that, I can't wait to die and get there. The course is in great, immaculate shape. Fairways are great, the rough is a bit high, but not unplayable. The traps were in good condition, although some were thin and packed. The only complaint I had was the greens. For being such a high rated course, the greens were too slow. If you played the break, you'd come up short, if you played through the break, you'd end up way past the hole. If they cut them and roll 'em they will be in great shape and make for better putting. Other than that, I couldn't recommend this course enough. Worth the drive and even better if you play during the week. Had a 9:40am tee time, got out at 9:00 and finished by 12:45. And who would ever think that a rock quarry can be so scenic.