Played here yesterday (6/7) for the first time ever alongside Jim "RatPatrol" Davis on a picturesque northern Arizona day; low to mid 80's and a slight/mild wind all day. This course is one a few publ... Continue »

Played here yesterday (6/7) for the first time ever alongside Jim "RatPatrol" Davis on a picturesque northern Arizona day; low to mid 80's and a slight/mild wind all day. This course is one a few public ones in the Prescott area and after having played here, can hold it's own. The property has two different 18 hole options and the South seems to be just as good as the North we played. Layout is parkland-style and a bit old school, but features a handful of long par 4's, plenty of uphill holes, and really good conditions all around. Tees: As Rat pointed out to me, all the tee markers seemed to be placed exactly 10 yards apart. Tee boxes themselves were a bit chewed up, but nothing so terrible it would cause a problem (played the gold tees). Fairways: Good to great shape. Visually green, offering a ton of roll (sometimes good, sometimes bad if you hit the ball like I did) and no bad lies really. Rough: Thick in certain areas, especially under the countless tress that line nearly every hole. Plenty of shots had to be "take your medicine"-types, as the rough did tend to make you rethink club selection. Sand: Was only in one bunker and it looked worse than it played; i.e. appeared as though there wasn't enough sand, was able to get a sand save! Rakes were available and for the most part people used them. Greens: The highlight for Rat and I. We came in expecting them to be like everything else in AZ right now; punched, dry, and awful. Pleasantly surprised to see they were smooth, popped with nice green color, and ran at a medium-med. fast pace with some tricky breaks. A pleasure to see Jim dominate them! ETC: Rather old and beat up property in every other regard. Clubhouse has what you need: pro shop with nice staff, lounge/bar with plenty of regulars, facilities for the men's club, etc. just don't expect anything fancy. Carts are also bare-bones, however they ARE gas powered so get ready to smell diesel all day. On the course, saw the cart attendant twice, noted that there were a few jugs of water peppered throughout the course, and of note to those who are used to picking up something at the turn, the 9th does NOT head back towards the clubhouse, so make sure you bring everything you need. For a great price of $45+tax, this is a great option if you are in the area. Highly recommend, especially if you enjoy airplanes as the regional airport is flanked on either side by holes from North.