9/30/03, in the process of overseeding back nine fairways and rough. Front nine to be done next week. Following week, the entire course.

9/30/03, in the process of overseeding back nine fairways and rough. Front nine to be done next week. Following week, the entire course.

A buddy and I used to play Tierra Rejada quite a bit several years ago. I remembered it as a solid, if uninspiring round with some interesting elevation changes and decent course conditions. Then co... Continue »

A buddy and I used to play Tierra Rejada quite a bit several years ago. I remembered it as a solid, if uninspiring round with some interesting elevation changes and decent course conditions. Then courses like Robinson Ranch, Moorpark C.C. and others in the LA/Ventura/Simi area opened up and we just sort of stopped playing Tierra. Not that it was a bad experience, just that the other options nearby were just better. I heard of this site last week and saw some good reviews of TR so I decided to go back after a two year absence. A few holes into my round I realized that the course was like an old girlfriend...the longer you don't see her, the better looking she gets in your mind...and when you finally do see her, you realize why breaking up with her years ago was the right decision.

Compared to the other nearby offerings Tierra just doesn't cut it. From the poor placement of the driving range (leading to an army of yellow range balls strewn along two separate fairways) to several gimmicky holes that interrupt the flow of play, Tierra is neither a smart nor compelling layout. Greens were extremely inconsistent. Some were extremely scarred by balls marks (apparently no one who plays there cares enough to fix their marks) while others were like a pool table and rolled very true.

Customer service was also a bit shakey. Although I had a twilight tee time I still think you should have at least one Marshal on the course at all times. We waited on tee after tee as the foursome infront of us allowed at least two full hole to open up in front of them. A call to the front desk let us know that there was no one on the course to speed them up and that they would send a message out to them via the cart GPS. Not very helpful.

All in all...not a BAD round, but I left realizing why I don't play there anymore. At similar price points and in the same area, there are just too many better choices.

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Played mid-day for twilight rate. Saved $25 per player. Very nice course. Front nine is a real challenge.

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Played mid-day for twilight rate. Saved $25 per player. Very nice course. Front nine is a real challenge.

Great course, great people.

Great course, great people.

I played sun 7-13 in the afternoon. Very cool layout, by the time I figured out that the greens were like cement i was well on my way to a smooth 46 on the front. The score got better on the back, 3... Continue »

I played sun 7-13 in the afternoon. Very cool layout, by the time I figured out that the greens were like cement i was well on my way to a smooth 46 on the front. The score got better on the back, 37, but all in all the course was in fine condition, very fair from tee to green, except of course no#17. But for the severness of the slope in the greens you have to soften them up a bit in order to get the ball on the right portion of the green (wedges included). The staff was very friendly no pushing you to play in 31/2 hours or any other crap you tend to find on a course that asks u for 80 bones to play. Ill be back 46 does not sit well..........................

Last week, at around 5, my son and I went to hit a bucket of balls there since they have a nice practice facility (where you'll also get a good workout as you walk back up from the driving range). The... Continue »

Last week, at around 5, my son and I went to hit a bucket of balls there since they have a nice practice facility (where you'll also get a good workout as you walk back up from the driving range). There was absolutely NOBODY there so I asked the girl what it would cost for us to get in a couple of hours. She just gave us the standard twilight. We didn't play - still too much, in my opinion. The reason I asked is because we had a similair situation at Lost Canyons a couple of weeks prior to this and the guy let us out for...well, I won't say 'cause he gave us an incredible deal. But hey, there wasn't a soul out there after 5! I would think that a little money is better than none. I have played Tierra Rejada a couple of times and enjoyed it very much but I don't think it's worth that kind of money especially with Rustic Canyon and Moorpark CC so close by. I'm glad that Lost Canyons was smart enough to take a little money over none - otherwise, it'd probably be long time before I played it since it's way more than I can afford. As for 17 at TR, my 8 year old loves it. He missed an ace by about an inch and ended up with a 6 inch tap-in for birdie. (someday, I hope to have the swing he has!) I had about 6 feet downhill and couldn't hit it hard enough to get it to the hole. They might think about at least mowing that green!

Except for the sand on some of the tee boxes, the course was in great shape. Greens were firm and fast, but they roll so well. Fairways were in awesome shape. Rough was high enough to be penalizing... Continue »

Except for the sand on some of the tee boxes, the course was in great shape. Greens were firm and fast, but they roll so well. Fairways were in awesome shape. Rough was high enough to be penalizing. The sand in the bunkers was excellent as well. Spoke to the gentleman in the proshop and he said the reconfiguration of #17 will happen as soon as they get "some approvals." Can't wait to see what it looks like when it's done.

Probably one of the most well maintained courses in the area. The personnel are absolutely fantastic. Will be even better once the mods are completed on number 17 and 18.

Probably one of the most well maintained courses in the area. The personnel are absolutely fantastic. Will be even better once the mods are completed on number 17 and 18.

Don't understand the raves about this course. A real mickey mouse layout, if you ask me.

Don't understand the raves about this course. A real mickey mouse layout, if you ask me.