This course is a bit of a drive for myself. The course is in unbelievably great shape. It gets county club status mos... » More

This course is a bit of a drive for myself. The course is in unbelievably great shape. It gets county club status most definetly because there is not a lot of people that drive here to play. It is pretty far from pretty much anything ;it's out in the hills. but on GolfNow tee times for 30 bucks is hard to pass up. Worth the Drive. The course from tee box to green is just about superb! If you don't play on the PGA tour leave your driver in the bag, very easy to lose lots of balls. when you go out to this course it is a MUST that you use your smart game, this is a thinking course. We found ourselves teeing off with long irons almost all day. Some of the most beautiful holes in southern california (genius design). If this course was in the city, you would easily be charged over $100 during the week to play, it kills some of the nicer course around san diego, yet it is very affordable, make the drive. it's worth it, you'll be telling your friends what a gem this track is and how challenging it is as well
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Great course, excellent condition and fine service. Very interesting holes, most with severe elevation changes. The fe... » More

Great course, excellent condition and fine service. Very interesting holes, most with severe elevation changes. The feel of the course changes dramatically throughout the round. First you start by winding through canyons with narrow fairways. In the middle holes you are in the middle of a housing tract with wide meandering fairways. Then for the last four holes the monster strikes. Fairways laid out at an angle with plenty of traps and hazards so to just keep the ball in play is challenging. Greens are elevated and tucked behind more hazards.

Greens were very hard and fast even though they had a thin layer of sand applied to the surface. Without the sand they would have beedn brutal.

I definitely suggest you choose yoiur tees very carefully. the whites were a shade short of 6000 yards and gave me plenty to think about. With all the challenges that the course provides you need to shorten the yardage or the day will be very long.
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I was really worried about playing this course from the reviews but it was actually very playable. First of all it was ... » More

I was really worried about playing this course from the reviews but it was actually very playable. First of all it was in immaculate condition, groomed fairways and rough. I played from the white tees and on only one hole was there a forced carry on the drive. The course played more like a resort layout than desert target golf.

The friendliness wears off when you approach the greens. They were HARD. It was nearly impossible to get any shots with medium or long irons to stop on the green. Most of the time you hit sort and run the ball up - unfortunately many greens did not have openings at the front. The speed of the greens was awesome, but true. Took about 6 holes to really get the feel of the pace. Not many big breaking greens so once you calibrate the speed, putting became enjoyable.

Fortunately I played on a Charles Schwab freebie - regular price for a visitor was north of $200. I believe there's a discount rate for Vegas residents of $600 for 10 rounds.
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Played in 4 1/2 hours from the tips starting behind the senior skins game @ noon. The fairways are going dormant again, ... » More

Played in 4 1/2 hours from the tips starting behind the senior skins game @ noon. The fairways are going dormant again, but the poor areas are well marked as ground under repair. They have sanded and are attempting to renovate the bad spots. Tees and aprons look great. A couple of greens , specifically #1 have a bad spot they are repairing. Overall however, the greens are excellent. Sand traps are well maintained and have higher quality sand than most courses in the area.
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Played mid-morning 11-15-08. I play here regularly, and have been coming here since the course opened (when there was n... » More

Played mid-morning 11-15-08. I play here regularly, and have been coming here since the course opened (when there was no home development), so I know this course and facility well. I have to tip my cap to the new owner and superintendent. On this particular day, the course was in absolutely beautiful shape. Every aspect of the course was top notch - I have never seen this course in better condition. Never. Perhaps this is because 1st stage of PGA qualifying was held here (I think). Whatever the reason, the Champions AND Legends course (which I played thru 10 holes in the afternoon for $5) were pristine. Typically, most players here complain about the bunkers; they lack sand, they're hardpan, they're full of rocks, etc. Not today. Every bunker looked as if it had been dragged - they were fair and playable. I noticed a few other changes. There was complimentary coffee right next to the check-in desk - a nice touch on cold mornings. Additionally, they parked a food cart stocked with breakfast burritos, etc., in the cart staging area. Smart move. Instead of golfers having to wait for the dining staff to show up in the morning, you could simply go to your cart and purchase something off the food cart - very efficient. The starter, Keith, is the one of the nicest, friendliest and knowledgeable starters I've ever met. I think the new owner is making the right moves so far - I sure hope he keeps it up!
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Played on Tues. Course is in great shape, everything was lush and green. Tee boxes still have some uneveness, but genera... » More

Played on Tues. Course is in great shape, everything was lush and green. Tee boxes still have some uneveness, but generally in good shape. Fairways were rolling well, rough was punishing at times. Greens were in excellent shape, lush, rolling true and quick, some had a couple of ball marks but we took care of them. 8AM tee time, got out on time, 2 for 1 coupon was a great deal. Finished in 4 hrs with hunting for ball on 3 holes, did not hold up anyone behind us, 2some in front of was quick.
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