Played 10/16/22 at 2:15 pm in a GK Cup 19 match. The course had had rain over the previous 2 days, but overall conditions were decent with good coverage on the greens, although the longer rough was we... Continue »

Played 10/16/22 at 2:15 pm in a GK Cup 19 match. The course had had rain over the previous 2 days, but overall conditions were decent with good coverage on the greens, although the longer rough was wet and juicy. Fairway lies were spotty with many scattered shredded/bare-ish areas. Traps looked like they had adequate sand after a bunker rehab earlier this year. Tees OK. Course crowded, pace poor - we finished 12 holes in just under 4 hours and completed #16 in the dark.

Still a good bargain and acceptable conditions in central OC.

Teed off about 7:15 Wednesday morning finishing in 3:50. The greens have recovered from the heat wave of a few weeks ago. They were lush and green. The greens rolled with medium speed, smooth, and hel... Continue »

Teed off about 7:15 Wednesday morning finishing in 3:50. The greens have recovered from the heat wave of a few weeks ago. They were lush and green. The greens rolled with medium speed, smooth, and held shots. The fairways are a little bit better than a few weeks ago. Mostly good coverage with some thin areas scattered about. The rough has mostly good coverage with some thin/bare spots and was long enough to affect shots but not too penal. The bunkers were in good condition. The tee boxes had decent coverage although they are mildly unlevel like most courses. The staff is always friendly.

Walked on Wednesday morning about 6:30 and teed off about 7am. Played in 3:45. The summer heat has taken a toll on the greens and fairways. The greens had brown spots but they rolled smooth with mediu... Continue »

Walked on Wednesday morning about 6:30 and teed off about 7am. Played in 3:45. The summer heat has taken a toll on the greens and fairways. The greens had brown spots but they rolled smooth with medium+ speed. They played a little firm especially on pitch and chip shots. The fairways are a mix of good green lies and brown thin lies. I would imagine that the fairways should recover nicely as the temperatures cool down. Overall the fairways are playable. The rough was mostly good and green with some thin/bare spots and long enough to affect shots but not too penal. The bunkers were in good condition. The tee boxes have decent coverage but are mildly unlevel. The staff was friendly.

Played here on 7/30 at 8am with a POP of just under 5 hours. Staff/practice area nice as always. I really enjoy the new condensed design and was happy when I played a few months ago and the conditio... Continue »

Played here on 7/30 at 8am with a POP of just under 5 hours. Staff/practice area nice as always. I really enjoy the new condensed design and was happy when I played a few months ago and the conditions were pretty great. They had re-sodded the areas around the bunkers and greens, the fairways were a little thin but playable, and the greens were awesome. Medium speed and true with nary a bump. Unfortunately the conditions have deteriorated a bit. I'd rate the tees, rough and bunkers as a 5 with the fairways improved to a 6 and the greens a rough 4. They really grew them out in the heat and are way too soft and med/slow for my liking. Given the prices at other courses, still worth it though. Recommended.

Played Mile Square Park yesterday at 11:00 am. Course is in good shape. Despite tons of play, and a relative value compared to other Orange County courses, the greens were well maintained running at... Continue »

Played Mile Square Park yesterday at 11:00 am. Course is in good shape. Despite tons of play, and a relative value compared to other Orange County courses, the greens were well maintained running at 9. The rough was not very thick, but there are dry patches throughout. Lots of construction in the back 9 as they are bulldozing the old holes. Sand was in average shape and fairways were mowed and the ball sat up nicely. We had to play preferred lies because there was several occasions we had bare dirt when we strayed from the fairways. Customer service was fine and snack shop was open. There is still some temporary tee boxes on the back 9 holes.

Played this morning and the course is in really good condition. I have not seen the fairways in such great shape as they are currently. They are green and cut short so you get some rollout on drives... Continue »

Played this morning and the course is in really good condition. I have not seen the fairways in such great shape as they are currently. They are green and cut short so you get some rollout on drives and are great to hit fairway shots from. The greens are in great shape as usual with less ball marks. The tees are the only questionable area of the course as well as the rough which is hit or miss. The sand traps are very good as well. My theory is now that there is only one course to maintain the condition has really improved.

Back to Mile Square for a GK Cup 19 match with FirstFlightFX-101 on a perfect day for golf. Conditions at Mile Square continue to be very good. Greens are consistent, roll medium-fast, and have good c... Continue »

Back to Mile Square for a GK Cup 19 match with FirstFlightFX-101 on a perfect day for golf. Conditions at Mile Square continue to be very good. Greens are consistent, roll medium-fast, and have good coverage. They are pretty firm and even wedge approaches were taking big bounces. Ballmarks as a result are pretty small indentations and sometimes can’t even be found. Fairway lies are good and rollout is good as turf is getting drier. Rough in many places has dried out with the summer and is thinned, but around greens you can still find lush areas. Traps have plenty of fine-grained heavy sand. Tees are level and mostly OK – a couple of the par-3s were more torn up/bare. Course was crowded after a morning group outing and pace was steady but deliberate at just under 5 hours. Still recommended.

Played here with mild temps, blue skies & light winds. I met up with GK'r dconnally to put in our first match of cup 19. We warmed up on the range with mats. There are 3 putting greens and a chipping/... Continue »

Played here with mild temps, blue skies & light winds. I met up with GK'r dconnally to put in our first match of cup 19. We warmed up on the range with mats. There are 3 putting greens and a chipping/sand green(1 putting green was closed & being looked after by greens staff). Check in was smooth and orderly. We were paired up with youngsters Vince and Cole, gentlemen golfers, and bringing the long ball.
Tees were mostly good, until the back 9, where about 5 of them were drying out and showing mixed bag of turf to terra coverage. Still, they are level and you can find your better 3points to launch from.
Fairways were good, healthy enough to provide good play from and trim enough for some generous roll out.
Rough was healthy and with a variety of challenging cuts(but never really penal). Only a few areas on the back 9 were noticebly patchy, but well into the second cut.
Traps(all) were the highlight, with nice texture and brightness, and showing signs of recent machined grooming. Dave mentioned recent renovations to traps, and it shows.
I found the greens to be favorable for judging speed a break, while rolling smooth and medium pace. They felt slightly softer underfoot, than the way they were holding and showing ball marks(firmer and with more release than expected). This didn't take long to adjust to.
The drink cart was absent today, but the snack bar was open, quick and freindly. The POP(4.5hrs) was steady, and I saw the Rangers patrolling out there about 5 times(very minimal waiting). A non-shot gun tournament had preceded us, but the pace and greens reflected their respect for golf. Rakes, ball washers and plenty of course restrooms. I had a good match with Dave, scored well and would return here again.

Wallked on Friday morning teeing off at 7am finishing in 4:05. The greens were in great condition rolling smooth with medium+ speed and holding shots. The fairways had very good coverage. Tee balls ha... Continue »

Wallked on Friday morning teeing off at 7am finishing in 4:05. The greens were in great condition rolling smooth with medium+ speed and holding shots. The fairways had very good coverage. Tee balls had some rollout but not a lot. The rough around the greens was good and long enough to affect chips but not too penal. Rough along the fairways was mostly good with some thin/bare spots. The bunkers were in excellent condition. They were groomed with quality sand. There was a foot print or two on occasion. I guess some people are afraid of rakes. The tee boxes had decent coverage although a couple of the par 3 tee boxes were a bit chewed up. Along with the new sand in the bunkers it appears to me that the overall condition of the single course has continued to improve over the last six months. The staff is friendly.