Saturday round at Mountain Meadows and was very excited to get back to this slightly out of the way track that always pr... » More

Saturday round at Mountain Meadows and was very excited to get back to this slightly out of the way track that always provided nice memories of fun rounds in days past. Today was mostly no different, however we got off to a poor start when our twosome had only been logged as a single so we were sent out as a twosome in between foursomes and the round lagged forever thanks that unfortunate positioning.

When we were actually playing golf though and not waiting for one of two different groups in front of us (we were allowed to play through at the 9th hole), the course was in really nice shape and is a very good value for riding from the blue tees at just $45. It's a very fun layout with some really nice par 3s and some tricky approaches that require some solid mental work to get the most out of each hole. Mountain Meadows is not particularly long, but it is narrow, has a lot of elevations and blind shots, and punishes errant shots with a multitude of tricky collection areas.

The greens are in very nice shape right now and were rolling at a consistent medium-fast speed throughout the round. Fairways mostly green and the rough very forgiving, it's a pleasant surface to hit from for almost every shot. The trouble areas? Well, some of the tee boxes are a little shaggy and could use a mow, and the bunkers were inconsistent at best. Many had very nice sand in them and plenty of it, while some were thinner and the greenside bunker on 18 even had twigs sticking out of it to make matters worse.

Overall though, a very nice day out at Mountain Meadows and I really wish this fun track was a lot closer to my place. The drive out in the morning is not too bad at all, but coming back across LA traffic to the South Bay in the afternoon is a bit of a nightmare. I will be back though without a doubt.
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Played the back 9 this morning, was the first time in over 5.5 years. This is my last time laying there for a while. At ... » More

Played the back 9 this morning, was the first time in over 5.5 years. This is my last time laying there for a while. At least until they repair the greens and tee boxes. Not one tee box was ok, holes, missing grass, uneven to where you almost couldn't find a small level section to tee off on. The greens looked like someone rolled through with wheels, that left indentations all over which made the greens bumpy and didn't roll true. On top of that, they say they open at 6am. There was about 10 of us waiting until nearly 6:30 before the cart guy asked us to give our names to some girl to track who went off before the proshop opened. I was really disappointed in the course and how things appeared and ran. Hopefully things turn around. It used to be one of my favorite stops.
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Played Fri Sept 13th, I saw the review by bogeygolf and told the group I play with but they wanted to play anyway. Big ... » More

Played Fri Sept 13th, I saw the review by bogeygolf and told the group I play with but they wanted to play anyway. Big mistake!!!! This course is NOT in good shape and is a waste of money and time to play right now. Tee boxes were not manicured, fairways green but had brown spots, rough was just left to grow,. Then there are the bunkers, mostly big holes of dirt and rocks. The greens were punched and were terrible, slow bumpy and sandy. The sand was so thick you left foot prints in them like you were on a beach. I will not return to this course.
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played here late morning a few days ago. it was a cool day so it was actually pleasant out in the inland empire. looks... » More

played here late morning a few days ago. it was a cool day so it was actually pleasant out in the inland empire. looks like the heat is back now. this is always one of my favorite course layouts, runs through the quarry beautifully and holes usually make you think a bit. customer service was mentioned in the previous reviews but there wasn't any when i got there, maybe it was a bit later. no one to drop a bag off to, had to flag down the cart guys to get a cart, and no one to check on us when we got back. no starter so i just headed out there with my buddy. the course itself was in better condition than i usually see it, pretty green, but still a big scruffy. the tees from the blues were okay, even the par 3's were okay since they mostly play from 195+ and most people don't take huge divots from that distance. fairways were actually pretty green but did have some brown and bare spots out there. rough was up just a bit and enough to affect our approaches for sure. bunkers out here were pretty bad as usual, pretty much playing out of dirt. i think the wind just makes it hard to keep sand here? worst part was the greens were very slow and bumpy. looks like they had just been verticut so either your putt was with the cut and had no break or it was against the cut and you had to slam the putt to get it there. often times putts would get knocked off line by bumps on the greens. frustrating. anyway it was still a fun day, POP was about 4 hours. for some reason i always score great on the front and get killed by the back. that's golf i guess.
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The Babe side is having a $44 dollar special everyday (except weekends) until further notice . So my buddy and I decided... » More

The Babe side is having a $44 dollar special everyday (except weekends) until further notice . So my buddy and I decided to give it a shot. Tee off at 6:40 am which was a good time because the heat is to return today hitting over 100 degrees. Most Tee boxes were chewed up and tough to find a flat spot. Fairways were nice but with a lot of divots that were not filled in with sand or dirt. Plenty of Sand in the bunkers, now the greens which I feel are the most important part of the Course. Greens were nice, rolled well and true with very little to none damaged. The Course was in pretty decent shape considering the amount of play its getting because of the $44 dollar rate.
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As it appears this course will in fact be closing, wanted to get back out, because time passes so quickly and suddenly t... » More

As it appears this course will in fact be closing, wanted to get back out, because time passes so quickly and suddenly the course will be gone. Always sad ! I have never been a fan of this course, always preferred the Classic, but closing any course is never good.

I have to say, the course is in very nice overall condition. Greens roll true, reasonably quick, fairways green with plenty of coverage. Both bunkers I found had good well maintained sand. No issues to complain about.

Staff is always friendly and accommodating. Still feel the cost is a bit high, but it's Orange County, so I guess not ? Let's hope they can delay the closure for as long as possible !
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Played yesterday early in the morning after not playing here for several months. The course was in decent condition. ... » More

Played yesterday early in the morning after not playing here for several months. The course was in decent condition. Some thinning due to the heat in the fairways and greens. They are overwatering the course which made it somewhat muddy. Hole #3 had temporary tees set up in the middle of the fairways and was aerated. Greens rolled true but some showed divot damage. Sand traps contained appropriate amount of sand and was soft enough to get your club under the ball. POP was 4 hours. Staff as always friendly.
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Stayed a couple nights at San Vicente Inn playing the course Wednesday morning at 10:30. Usually lighter turnouts that d... » More

Stayed a couple nights at San Vicente Inn playing the course Wednesday morning at 10:30. Usually lighter turnouts that day but steady member play seemingly women early then men's groups following along with public mixing in leaving few open times till afternoon. After a good breakfast at onsite Oaks Grille chipped and putted around practice green then called to tee behind a local twosome. Played a couple balls following along after 2 twosomes and a five. Back nine affords little opportunity to skip around therefore stayed in pattern to finish at 4 1/4 hours. Course has a fun mix of holes none alike and well separated from each other. There were several lakes, a creek and water drainages crossing the mostly tree lined fairways with a few large boulders lurking about. The white boxes 6228 were in good shape par 3s showed wear but easily playable. Fairways were green and ball sat up for woods and clean divots with irons. In two greenside bunkers one very damp one dry with the first an easier play out of than the dry one. Greens were much slower than the previous day at Barona and the front nine much smoother than the back when the poa annua began blooming with footprints taking hold. Really liked the course, surrounding mountain scenery, serenity and lots of turkeys moving about. Staff was friendly even made sure I got a yardage book and explained routing. Thursday morning greens were sprayed as part of regular maintenance to extend current conditions as they have detrimental pH, salts and nutrient problems which will require an entire course closure to completely rebuild them along with bunker renovations in the near future.
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Played on Thursday, 9/12. Palm was one of the first out of over-seed and is one of the few currently open. Walked in aro... » More

Played on Thursday, 9/12. Palm was one of the first out of over-seed and is one of the few currently open. Walked in around 2 and found it a little busy for a Thursday afternoon, was on the 1st tee at 2:30 solo, behind 2 PGM students playing the tips, and a 4 in front of them. Finished in exactly 3 hours and paid $25.

Course was Cart Path Only. Tee boxes level, some were pretty long. Fairways have grown in nicely, there's a couple of holes that need some help, but overall good. Rough is varied, but super thick to just longer than fairway. Bunkers were the same, a little heavy. Greens were fantastic. Smooth but they were slow, medium speed.

Palm is a shorter course, but so much fun to play. Good par 3s and some "go for it" par 5s.
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Played 9/12/19 @ 1115am with the greenskeeper coupon- thanks Johnny! What a deal! Check-in was a breeze, the guy at the ... » More

Played 9/12/19 @ 1115am with the greenskeeper coupon- thanks Johnny! What a deal! Check-in was a breeze, the guy at the desk said they had punched the greens about 4 weeks ago. Tee boxes were ok, some were really bad- mainly the par 3s. Fairways were mowed down and had a lot of roll out, especially on the downhill holes- 11, 15, 18. Rough not really an issue, just a couple of inches longer than the fairways. If you wander any farther than that, it’s almost a jungle. Sand was great, although there were rocks mixed in. Greens have issues, some had bare spots on them- 8, 10, 13, 14. They kept the flags away from them, but I did have to putt through it once. Played 2 rounds in 3.5 hours passing through a couple groups... All in all a wonderful course! The views on the back 9 looking over the valley are incredible. The course has some issues with the greens, but for the price and the views, it’s worth it if you’re in the area. I don’t think I would drive up here just to play this course though.
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Not a whole lot to add to Nick's last review. He pretty much nailed the conditions spot on. Greens are in excellent sh... » More

Not a whole lot to add to Nick's last review. He pretty much nailed the conditions spot on. Greens are in excellent shape right now and have the perfect balance between size, speed and undulations to make them fun, challenging yet manageable.

All tee boxes were in great shape (except #14) and fairways presented good roll and lies. Layout is fun and challenging as well. Some water hazards and forced carries to go along with trees (in the fairways no less) that have to be navigated.

POP was whaterver I wanted it to be. Had the course virtually to myself. My game was off a bit so I frequently dropped a second ball to hit an extra shot here and there. Still finished in under 3 hrs

All in all it's a great course with a nice rustic style restaurant. It's worth making the drive up to the "central coast". Course is also in the middle of a great wine region. Golf in the morning, wine tasting in the afternoon... sounds like a perfect day.
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Went to Barona Tuesday about noon and after signing up for the Classic Card went over to the course for twilight first u... » More

Went to Barona Tuesday about noon and after signing up for the Classic Card went over to the course for twilight first using large uncrowded all grass range, chip area and practice green. Headed alone to first tee at 12:40 in nice GPS cart with plenty of provided water bottles, ice chest and ball/club washer. Was informed prior to paying course was under some back nine maintenance which was mainly one fairway area roped off GUR and the two par 3 tee boxes were all being reseeded but playable. Hoses with sprinklers were running in a couple fairways but we're not a hinder. Played 6231 silver tees having level neatly mown well covered boxes which looked the normal for others as well. Bermuda fairways were very nice down the center with drying occurring further out toward edges. Had no problems hitting from fairways and most were lush around greens. Not much rough and balls rolled good/bad distances. Found 4 greenside bunkers all with fine white sand easy to play out of. Grass was a little ragged along cart paths probably late season impacts. Greens were smooth and somewhat fast not lightning tho. Played second ball at times and afternoon breeze made last few holes long but easy 3 hour round only glimpses of a few others enjoying the day. Great cart guys pickup/drop off in lot and starter at counter informative and personable. Fun time recommend.
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