Played for 1st time in late November, about 9 a.m. temps in the high 40's to start, mid 50's to finish and the wind was nearly non-existent. No driving range, but a net/shed to sort of loosen up. Vis... Continue »

Played for 1st time in late November, about 9 a.m. temps in the high 40's to start, mid 50's to finish and the wind was nearly non-existent. No driving range, but a net/shed to sort of loosen up. Visually beautiful course. Right near the ocean, though no real views, but true links style golf with tight, comfortable fairways, rolling mounds and pretty fast given the amount of rain this area gets. Not a long course, and that's probably a good thing because it is a pretty small footprint for the entire course and oncoming golfers from other holes are definitely in the line of fire for wayward shots. Keep an eye out for them and just wait a few seconds for them to clear to be sure no one is in danger. It is a shot making course with small and beautiful greens which rolled exactly as they should on the Pacific coast. Bunkers, tee boxes and greens were perfect for looks and play. Greens are tricky and even though I had a good ball striking day I misread a bunch of makable birdie putts inside 10 feet. The rough (not the first cut, which is green and lush) is a little weird in that the locals call it "long grass" and you aren't supposed to drive near it with carts; yet most of the "long grass" was cut or chewed down to ground level on this day, with small patches of longer, wispy stuff. A bit confusing to a newcomer. Lots of memorable holes and the 18th, played from the 2nd to longest tee this day, is 588 yards as opposed to the 640 yards from the tips, is one of them. A great hole ending with an uphill 3rd to a very small green near the hotel. The place is filled with friendly and helpful staff members, bars and food spots - including a great bar/grill tucked into the weather sheltering dunes near the 9th hole, well away from the clubhouse. The entire property is a lot of fun. Would highly recommend and will return. The summer months must be awesome here. Definitely check it out.