Since given the go to rate private courses, thought I would add Canyon Oaks to the list. You need to be invited to play here by a member as I have been told but I have played here every year for the ... Continue »

Since given the go to rate private courses, thought I would add Canyon Oaks to the list. You need to be invited to play here by a member as I have been told but I have played here every year for the last several years as a college buddy of mine is a member. On a very warm day, we had an 8:45 tee time.

I have never played here where the course conditions weren’t excellent and today was no exception. Fairways were in great shape overall. Some were a bit dry but not many. Tee boxes were well kept. Wasn’t in any bunkers but my friends who were tell me they were damp and firm. The greens were very nice even though they were aerated about 3 weeks ago. I have played here however when they were very fast.

This course is a challenge. They tell me it’s one of the toughest in No. Calif. I believe it. From the blues, it’s just under 6400 yards but it seems to play much longer rated at 70.5/139. It's hidden in the canyons with many trees and elevation changes and many beautiful homes lining some of the fairways. My only complaint is the golf carts. They’re old and a bit beat up. Very friendly guys in the pro shop. Met the current pro who is very outgoing and is very accommodating.

I know I’ll be back again later in the year as a group of us get together a couple of times a year but if you ever get a chance to play here, do it!!