Round 3 just down the road from The Bridges. We booked ahead online and selected their pre-paid option that saved some $$$. $45 for two players after 2:00 instead of $60. We arrived closer to 1:30 and... Continue »

Round 3 just down the road from The Bridges. We booked ahead online and selected their pre-paid option that saved some $$$. $45 for two players after 2:00 instead of $60. We arrived closer to 1:30 and the course was wide open so we were able to tee off right away. We ultimately caught up to groups on the final 5 holes, but still enjoyed a nice 2.5-hour pace. Conditions were decent, though inconsistent at times. Tee boxes were fine. Fairways were adequate for the most part with some thin sections, so some spots better than others. Rough was pretty rough. Very patchy with a lot of bare areas. The greens were good. Firm-ish and rolling well at medium-fast speeds. Bunkers not that great. Overall, okay for winter season, but definitely rough around the edges. The pro shop guy remarked before our round that Canyon Lakes was much more forgiving and fair than The Bridges. I guess it depends on your preferences and skills, because I was way more uncomfortable on a lot more tee shots here than I was at the other course. Lots of side-hill slopes and big trees in play to force some tough angles. It is not a long course, though, so it's all about hitting your targets and it's definitely more forgiving around the greens (as long as you stay below the hole). Otherwise, it's a fun layout with hilly terrain and some fun to be had riding the slopes. Not a must-play, but an interesting East Bay option to consider for sure.