Played the course today. Had a 7:38 start time but it rained last night and was still drizzling this morning so we got there early and was hardly anyone there. Starter let us out 20 minutes before our scheduled time. We only play this course a few times a year in our rotation but I must say the staff is topnotch. From the Clubhouse to the starter to the Cart gals. The advantage of going out early on this course is that for a public course they ROLL the greens! We had PERFECT lies for our putts all morning! Fairways are like most of the courses in the County right now, pretty dry and you get some tight lies that can be formidable. I won't comment much about the sand because of the overnight rain and drizzle but the couple times I found it I was able to get out with no trouble. Fun round and because we were only the 3rd group out we finished in 3 hours 20 minutes!

Made our once a year appearance here using their Cyber Monday Special that they offer for $55. It's the only time we show because the course is out of our price range. The staff is always great here I must say. Pleasant and helpful in every way. We got off a full 20 minutes before are scheduled time ( it was about 7:20 am). The course was in better shape than I was expecting. The fairways had some pretty tight lies and just a few bare spots. Rough was decent. The greens were another matter. They wouldn't hold any shots from distance. Pretty hard and VERY fast. Too fast for me and my partner. The sand traps were probably the best I've seen locally and I know because I probably should have had a beach chair in my bag as many times as I found them. It was an enjoyable round and we'll be back next year.

Played today for the first time in almost a year. We were very disappointed the last time with the course conditions (this track ain't cheap!) so we took it out of our rotation. Had been hearing that things were better so we gave it a try. Got out quick (before our scheduled time) and knew they had been changing over the turf and conditions vastly improved. Greens were in very good shape! Hardly ANY ballmarks! (one of my major peeves!). Rough, not too bad but thick enough that you could chunk it or fly it. Found the sand on a few holes. Some traps better than others. Had a very enjoyable round. Staff always very accommodating. My playing partner and I are Seniors so we get a pretty good rate. I'd look for deal if I was anyone else because it is pricey but then again its south OC and that can be expected.

Played the Quarry today as is our trek once a year (because of distance from home, not the course). Had an early start time and the place was already getting crowded but we actually got off before our scheduled time. Course in fantastic shape. Fairways very nice and few divots, greens a bit slow but immaculate. This is just a wonderful course with majestic views and challenging holes. If there is any downside it would be the traps. I prefer some fluff and I found these a bit rocky and hard. The two I found I didn't have trouble getting out of but no "thump" If you EVER have a friend/relative visiting take them to this course! Fees are also reasonable. Great value.

Played today on a Month of May senior special of $29! A deal if it was a dog patch which it was not. Haven't played here in over a year. Was never excited about them combining the two courses to make one...but....that being said we got out a half hour before our scheduled start time. Course exceeded my expectations in the shape it was in. Fairways reasonable, greens a little bumpy but I made a few from outside 10 feet. Enjoyable round.

Played this morning. Usually try to play this course at least once a year during the winter months. A little to hot for summer. Course in decent shape. Some tight lies in several fairways. They probably don't put much water on it during the winter. Greens pretty hard and fast. Hard to get close to the hole from distance. Rough not too bad, pretty lush actually. Some traps better than others. Very enjoyable round. Staff is excellent. We were a twosome and had a rather slow foursome in front and the Marshall asked if we wanted to play through. We were in no hurry so we declined. Have you EVER had a Marshall say that to you?

Played today with the Senior deal(cheap rate, lunch & Beers!). For the life of me I can't understand why the owners don't dump some money in this course. With its location and the proximity to two very over-priced courses this place could be something..At any rate we got off on time and the fairways on the front nine were pretty beat (they usually are). Greens were really pretty good. Ball rolled pretty well. I really like the back nine on this course. Fairways are much better. Only play this course if you get a deal and you'll have a good time.

Played Black Gold yesterday with my golf partner. Our usual once a year foray to this course using their "Black Monday" special for seniors. Course is way over priced for us "regular" guys but worth it for a deal. It was in much better shape than I expected. Fairways better than decent. Greens a little hard but in pretty good shape. Pin placements very, very difficult. Were they getting ready for the Open or what? LOL. Traps very good ( I found a few!) Nice thump when you made contact. Rough was brutal. Add a stroke if you found it. Staff was great. All in all a fun round. Would play this course more often but for the normal price.

Played today as a threesome and went out early and we cranked it. Finished in a little over 3 hours. Hadn't played here since late last summer and was anticipating a fun round, which it was. First off, the staff here is very professional and on top of things. Now this course isn't cheap unless you get a deal or perhaps you have their "Creek Card". Fairways were wonderful. Ball set up nice on almost every hole. Rough long enough to make it interesting. Sand traps just Ok but I didn't have any trouble getting out. The BIG downer is the Greens! Unfixed ball marks EVERYWHERE! This is too nice a course for Management to over look this issue. Made for very difficult putting! Hopefully this issue will be addressed because this a fun and challenging track.

Played yesterday and got out before the Men's group as a twosome. Usually play this course a couple times a year and it was pretty much what I expected. Fairways were OK considering the time of year, rough was decent and sand fair. Greens were a little inconsistent from the front nine to the back nine. An enjoyable round. Its a fun course and the staff is always very friendly. Great starter who keeps things moving without having an attitude.

Played today,out early and were the second ones out. Course in pretty decent shape after the rains. Great senior rate. Fairways pretty good, few thin areas but not bad. Greens were either fast or slow. Guess we were either before or after the mowers! Traps ok. The tough part was the pin placements. This course has many undulating greens and two tiers. Mnay placements were either on the side of a hill or at the bottom of one. Enjoyable round though. Friendly staff & starter.

Played Talega today. Played it back in July and the course is worse off now. Supposedly they're changing over the grass ( or so we've been told)and the fairways are terrible. This course IS NOT cheap even with a senior rate. The carts are a good distance from the putting green. We had no key in our cart so I asked the starter. "you get a key when its your time to tee off" So I said "At these prices I have to WALK over to the putting green" What a jerk. Fairways are in terrible shape, greens are fine, rolled pretty well. Rough has not been cut in probably months. Some traps are fine, others terrible. Pace of play could have been improved if starter knew what he was doing. Needless to say we will be taking this course off our rotation. Your money would be better spent playing just about any Muni than springing the big bucks for this place. Too bad really. Used to be a pretty nice track.