Not the usual creek experience this time out. Played Friday, July 1st. First $35 creek card time (3:30). They were 30 minutes behind. Very slow play. Greens and tee boxes were in bad shape, but h... Continue »

Not the usual creek experience this time out. Played Friday, July 1st. First $35 creek card time (3:30). They were 30 minutes behind. Very slow play. Greens and tee boxes were in bad shape, but here's the caveat...they're prepping for the SCGA Amateur July 8-10. So, they're saving the "good" tee boxes for the tourney. So, blues and whites were hitting from same tee box and they are all hacked up. They're letting the greens grow long so they can cut 'em just before the tourney. Lightly sanded, too, or fertilized. So, crappy tee boxes and bumpy, slow greeens. Don't go back til after the tourney.

We were first group out after a tournament on Friday, June 10th. Played in four hours. Course is in great shape. Only sign of fairways being aerated was on 11. Other than that, good shape. Staff ... Continue »

We were first group out after a tournament on Friday, June 10th. Played in four hours. Course is in great shape. Only sign of fairways being aerated was on 11. Other than that, good shape. Staff was polite. Sirloin burger in bar good. Onion rings bad!

GREENS WERE CUT JUNE 9. FAIRWAYS ARE TO BE PUNCHED AND SANDED

GREENS WERE CUT JUNE 9. FAIRWAYS ARE TO BE PUNCHED AND SANDED

excellent course to play. very enjoyable.

excellent course to play. very enjoyable.

First off, kudos to John & Greenskeeper.org for putting on a great tournament. Golfers were treated first class the whole way, with range balls, free drinks around the course, plus delivered, a nice ... Continue »

First off, kudos to John & Greenskeeper.org for putting on a great tournament. Golfers were treated first class the whole way, with range balls, free drinks around the course, plus delivered, a nice little intro on the first tee and a very well run touranament. I encourage everyone to not miss the next one. Course was in great shape from tee to green. Sand traps were in great shape, and I speak from way to much experience. Two completely different nines, with the back nine being much tougher. You actually feel like you are at a different course, it is very secluded. Only minor issue I thought the greens were a little slow, and a little firm. Again, though, a great day of golf

Played 6/5/05 in Greenskeeper tournament and had a good time playing a top notch course and meeting fellow members. Thank you Johnny GK. From tee to green this place well maintained. I found the bunke... Continue »

Played 6/5/05 in Greenskeeper tournament and had a good time playing a top notch course and meeting fellow members. Thank you Johnny GK. From tee to green this place well maintained. I found the bunkers way to often and can verify sand quality is good. For future Greenskeeper outings, fellow members come on out and enjoy.

I had to get out and try Tijeras Creek Golf Club before the Greenskeeper.org Tournament, Sunday, June 5th.

This was my first time playing Tijeras Creek Golf Club and I really liked the service, clu... Continue »

I had to get out and try Tijeras Creek Golf Club before the Greenskeeper.org Tournament, Sunday, June 5th.

This was my first time playing Tijeras Creek Golf Club and I really liked the service, clubhouse, practice facilities, playing conditions, but most of all, the layout. It’s a tale of two nines with the front nine relatively flat, carving its way through homes, with somewhat forgiving fairways that entertain many strategically placed bunkers, hazards, and mature trees, fair yet well protected undulating greens, some intimidating par 3’s with forced carries over water, some great scoring opportunistic par 5’s, and a solid mix of par 4’s. The back nine, well, it’s just incredible. A great mix of holes with some spectacular par 3’s, tricky par 4’s, and an overall layout that’s a bit shorter then the front nine but more hilly and challenging. It’s carved into the natural terrain beautifully and in such a way you sort of lose yourself on it. I mean you really get a sense of seclusion while being completely caught up in the thought provoking holes. Look out although for some blind shots and hidden hazards. Make sure you take a little extra club when in doubt because the large majority of trouble fronts the greens. As good as the front nine is, it’s the back nine that will keep you coming back over and over to play this course.

Regarding the playing condition, this is a very well maintained golf course with the lush fairways topping the list. The greens were in good shape but a little soft and bumpy in spots. The tee boxes due to their small design did show considerable divot damage on a few par 3’s but over all were level and lush. The rough was lush, cut at a forgiving 1 to 2 inches yet still defined the fairways well. The sand traps all contained high quality sand and were well kept. Overall, the course is in great shape and only going to get better over the next month as they prepare it for the SCGA Championship on July 8-10th.

The course is in awesome shape. Greens were perfect. Just cut this morning. Very true. Fairways were cut nice and tight. Rough is pretty short right now. Last time out the rough was at least 2 i... Continue »

The course is in awesome shape. Greens were perfect. Just cut this morning. Very true. Fairways were cut nice and tight. Rough is pretty short right now. Last time out the rough was at least 2 inches. Now very short. Only complaint is most of the sand in the traps was very wet. They're watering a lot due to the heat. The greens will be awesome for the tournament!

Another good day at Tijeras. Unfortunately Creek Card $35 rate after 2pm goes bye bye May 1st. Too good to be true. Greens were bumpy; especially on front nine. Fairways great. Sand in bunkers pr... Continue »

Another good day at Tijeras. Unfortunately Creek Card $35 rate after 2pm goes bye bye May 1st. Too good to be true. Greens were bumpy; especially on front nine. Fairways great. Sand in bunkers pretty consistent. Marshalls are very considerate.