Played midday Sun Mar 14. The greens still are a little bumpy from the recent aeration, but they are very playable and fairly quick. The rest of the course is in A+ condition. The fairways are imma... Continue »

Played midday Sun Mar 14. The greens still are a little bumpy from the recent aeration, but they are very playable and fairly quick. The rest of the course is in A+ condition. The fairways are immaculate - just pristine. The rough has been cut back, and is fairly uniform. Today was a postcard day at the Ike; lots of snowcapped mountains to look at. Marshals were out and were friendly and helpful. Now if we could only get the golfers to rake those bunkers...

Played on 2/12, around 12:30 tee time at what I think is a steal of a rate, $55 on c4tt. This course is a tough one for sure. In fact, due to the recent rains the rough is consistently lush and beau... Continue »

Played on 2/12, around 12:30 tee time at what I think is a steal of a rate, $55 on c4tt. This course is a tough one for sure. In fact, due to the recent rains the rough is consistently lush and beautiful, but punitive to the extreme. No intermediate cut, so it's fairway or bust - you're going to be pitching out to the fairway instead of taking your approach. Lost one or two balls due to the thick rough, even though I hit them only a few yards off the fairway. Greens were fabulous - fast, challenging, and consistent. As for layout, I found it be a good mix of elevation changes, doglegs, and water hazards. The back 9 is better than the front in my opinion, helped by the fact that the conditions are not as damp as the heavily shaded front nine. The hole locations on the par 3's were very evil, most notably the uphill #9 was tucked in the back left of the green protected by numerous bunkers. #13 was tucked in the front right, maybe 5 or 6 paces in front of the bunker (think #12 at Pebble Beach on a Sunday, except right side instead of left). Cart girl came around 2 or 3 times total, more than adequate. Overall, a great experience...but beware, if your a high HCP like me, you're in for a high score for sure.

played mid-morning Sat Jan 16. The course is in great shape. The greens are very slick right now - gear down and stay below the hole! The rough is very lush as well, so keep an eye on those tee bal... Continue »

played mid-morning Sat Jan 16. The course is in great shape. The greens are very slick right now - gear down and stay below the hole! The rough is very lush as well, so keep an eye on those tee balls because it'll be hard to find your ball in certain spots.

I played on Dec 21. I was really excited about finally making it to the Ike, but 9 holes and 2 hours 45 minutes later, I was really disappointed. Even after driving the hour from Westlake Village,... Continue »

I played on Dec 21. I was really excited about finally making it to the Ike, but 9 holes and 2 hours 45 minutes later, I was really disappointed. Even after driving the hour from Westlake Village, I decided to skip the back nine since we were on pace for a 6 hour round, and the course design left a lot to be desired. The first two holes showed a lot of promise, but each hole after that was a simple straight-away, tree-lined, monotonous hole after another. I loved the green complexes. Greens were fast, with a lot of slope. Putting was a really fun challenge. I just got bored with each hole looking like a bowling lane. Combine that with no concern from the marshal to speed up play, or even address it, I decided to beat the rush hour traffic home. Conditions were pretty good. Fairways were a little wet and spotty, but greens, rough, and traps were excellent. The barbed-wire fences lining some of the holes, and sound of jack-hammers didn't quite give you the feeling of a walk in the park. If it wasn't for the pace of play, I'd think about coming back to see if the back nine is any better, but I don't have that much patience. For what they charge, they should really try to make the experience more enjoyable.

Loved the course, the fairways, the greens, and the first class service. The free ride to the range and back to the course is awesome!!! This is a test of golf and I enjoyed it only because I have m... Continue »

Loved the course, the fairways, the greens, and the first class service. The free ride to the range and back to the course is awesome!!! This is a test of golf and I enjoyed it only because I have made huge improvements in my game. My plan is to get to scratch with this as my home course!!! All other courses will be super easy after that!

I love this track, Bring your A driver, this course has some serious holes. I could play this course every day and not get bored.

I love this track, Bring your A driver, this course has some serious holes. I could play this course every day and not get bored.

Course has been one of the Top Ten in the Area. Iv'e played this course at least 7 times this in the last 12 months and has been challenging every time. Love the set up, the organization and especiall... Continue »

Course has been one of the Top Ten in the Area. Iv'e played this course at least 7 times this in the last 12 months and has been challenging every time. Love the set up, the organization and especially how professional the course looks. Recommend it to all my friends to play it at least twice.

The "Ike" is as good as I remember from many years ago. The course is one of the best in So Cal. You will need every club in your bag to do well.

The "Ike" is as good as I remember from many years ago. The course is one of the best in So Cal. You will need every club in your bag to do well.

Played on Sun Aug 30. One of my most favorite courses. In excellent shape...as usual. My post today is about the exceptional staff. We got in 11 holes on the Ike when we noticed a column of smoke-... Continue »

Played on Sun Aug 30. One of my most favorite courses. In excellent shape...as usual. My post today is about the exceptional staff. We got in 11 holes on the Ike when we noticed a column of smoke-very close by. Then the helicopters circling overhead. The marshall came out to let us know a golfer flicked a lit cigarette onto the brushy slope between holes 1 and 18. We were told to return to the clubhouse. The staff was great ! A gentleman that got to the front desk played 16 holes and was given a full rain check. We opted to start on 1 on the babe...and played all 18. Would a management company such as American Golf, Donovan or Eagle do the same?

Dave Youpa....you've got a great staff, both in the shop and maintaining two great courses.