Played Saturday morning, 5-2-15. I've been curious about Rustic and finally got around to playing it. As a single, I was paired up with two fine gentlemen who were very experienced with the course. I didn't realize how large the greens were, and some of the greens were very hard to read. Green speed was fast (compared to city of LA muni's) but not overly slick, and I enjoyed the options available on most approach shots on this links style course. I wasn't in any bunkers but they looked OK, and the fairways were generally lush enough so you're not left with difficult approach shots even after good tee shots. POP was excellent, as we never waited on any shots, and we finished in a leisurely 4:15. I walked/carried, and it was a do-able hike (although I did get one quick ride on the back of a cart up one of the steep hills on the back 9). Would definitely play again.

Played Saturday morning, 4-18, POP was 5 hours for our five-some. We played behind a four-some of ladies who after the first hole, played quite fast. Conditions were solid: level tee boxes; smooth greens; decent bunkers (I was in one). The fairways overall, except for a few bare spots, were my favorite part of the course. Good drives gave you good lies. I also really like the layout of this course which is so different from other similarly priced muni's where one hole just blends into the next. This aspect of the layout is more true with the back 9. The front 9 has several short par 4's which are drive-able for the longer hitters. There are two par 5's with a force carry over water, with the second one being the more challenging. Recommended, especially for those who aren't comfortable on 6000+ yard courses.

Played on Saturday, 8:20 tee time, 3/28/15. Almost perfect weather greeted us at LV, where I had never been able to play in the morning. I got lucky with the tee time, and our foursome enjoyed a course with more than lush enough fairways, medium speed greens, and level tee boxes. Compared to my few prior rounds at LV, I was not waiting on every shot, and we finished in 5:10. Unfortunately, I found the sand more than a few times, and I had a terrible time in them; I don't think it was the quality of the sand but my hesitant bunker shot. Thankfully, the tee shots generally fit my eye, and I cranked some good ones out there. I hope to play again when a morning tee time can be had.

Played on Saturday, 2-28-15, early. No POP issues because there was no one in front or behind us. Finished in less than 2 hours, hitting multiple shots a few times. I hadn't played here in over a year, and I had been turned off by the poor conditions, and extensive green damage. But things looked MUCH better, with good fairway coverage and decent tee boxes. The greens were slow but looked healthy overall. I wasn't in any bunkers but they looked ok. I like the design of this 9 hole course, and I'm glad things have improved since I prefer it overall to Alta Dena.

Played on 2-16-15 (Presidents' Day), with a tee time of 9:20. POP was about 4:10, and our fivesome didn't have to wait at any tee boxes. Conditions were good: pretty fast greens, lush fairways, even tee boxes, and playable sand. The course obviously is a shorter one, with not many hazards or OB areas but it is conducive to a relaxing round where you can work on your par 3 game, chipping, etc. For $30 (walking), the price is reasonable too. No major complaints at all and but for the drive, I'd like to play more often.

Played on 1-24-15 (Saturday), with a 12:30 tee time. We teed off 20 minutes late, and POP was bad for the first 12 holes. We watched the threesome in front of us tee off at every tee box. As for the course, I liked the overall design; hardly any flat holes; sufficient lushness on the fairways. However, the greens were ROCK HARD, which often penalized good approach shots and made putting on the difficult greens that much harder. But for the greens, I would certainly consider playing there again, despite the POP. But unless I hear otherwise, the greens will keep me away.

Played Saturday morning, at 10:30 (12-20-14). First time I played Rancho in many years, and the fairways and greens were in good condition, very playable. POP was about 5.25 hours, with the most back-up on the 11th hole (long par 3, with a snack shop). I've forgotten about the humped fairways on several par 4s, and with no really short par 3s or par 4s, there aren't any really easy holes. I do like finishing with two short-ish par 5s. I wasn't in any bunkers so no opinion on the sand but overall, I was pleased with the course, and I hope to return soon.

Played on 12-14-14, at 9 am. POP was good, barely over 2 hours (which is faster than normal). As usual, the fairways were green and lush, but several greens were below par. Something is causing the grass to die in various spots, resulting in many little bumps that affect the roll. Otherwise, the course was what you could reasonably expect. I wasn't in a bunker so no comment there. If your time is limited, and you're near the west side, this course should do the trick.

Played on 11-15-14, Saturday morning. POP was 4:15. First time playing here, and I found the course interesting in design, tough but fair. The greens weren't overly fast and some were hard to read. The fairways were in good condition overall, and the tee boxes were mostly level. Most of the non-par 3 tee shots had something unique about them, and a few holes had major ob/hazards that could swallow up your tee shot. I was in the sand once and found it to be of high quality. This course is on the pricier side so I can't play it often but look for a discount and it will be worth your time.

Played on 11-11 (veteran's day) in the am. Playing conditions were solid, with mostly lush enough fairways and greens of slow/medium speed. Sand was fluffy enough as well. POP was affected by a slow-ish group in front of our threesome but the marshal was visible and he did return one of our headcovers. Overall, this course is an enjoyable track to walk, and since it has a number of 300 yard par 4s, it is not too daunting for the high capper. Also, the par 3s are interesting, and the course is not stricken with one identical hole after another. This course is a good value, and I hope to make it a more regular part of my rotation.

Like the prior reviewer, I played Saturday morning (at 9 am), in a friendly threesome. First time playing here, visiting from LA, and overall, I enjoyed the course. The greens were FAST, especially compared to muni's in LA county, and there are interesting and challenging holes throughout the course. If you carry and walk, like I did, be prepared for some serious hiking. My only disappointment was some thin areas on the fairways less than 100 yards from the green; these lies sometimes required clipping the ball just perfectly, which I find very hard to do. I wish those areas were more lush. But otherwise, the POP was good and worth the price ($50).

played 11-2-14, in the morning. We were lucky to have absolutely perfect weather conditions, with a clear view of the entire ocean and Catalina. A gentle breeze which also added to the resort like ambiance. This was my first time playing here, and although we played at a discounted rate of $37, I think the price is still a little too high for what you get -- 9 par 3s, several quite short, combined with awesome ocean views and pristine greens. The greens actually were quite fast but after a few holes, got used to the speed somewhat. The greens are generally quite big and they are protected by many deep bunkers; luckily, I avoided them entirely. POP is not an issue, and this is one of those, play-it-once kind of places and/or take visiting friends/family for a non-serious round of golf by the ocean.