Walked the golds with my buddy Mark teeing off just before noon today 12/19/22 under cooler temps and at times maybe a club of wind. Course played long today with cooler temps but overall was really nice weather! Joined by two nice singles Ryan and Patrick. Pop was 4 hrs 30 minutes. The sunsets at piper are quite spectacular and today did not disappoint. We walked but still noticed great customer service by cart staging attendants and pro shop staff. They have a grass range and one of the most undulating putting greens you can putt on.

The greens here are just fabulous and always the star of the show here! Rolling a 12.5 on the stimp. Putting pure as glass. Must stay below the hole on most all green complexes here. Most complexes here are large in size. These are some of my favorite surfaces to putt on anywhere. Rating is a solid 9.5/10.

Man the fairways have come in nicely since my last round here which was mid September. One member we played with stated they overseeded some before the big rains. Fairways were very lush for December and rated a solid 8/10. There were some muddy areas of the fairways just before the greens in the chipping area.

Tees solid. Level and lush and in good shape. Rated 8/10

Was not in any bunkers but they looked firmer and raked.

Some of the rough is returning from the rains in between holes. Most rough was lush, muddy and could be a good lie, muddy lie or lost ball all within a couple yd radius. Rated 7/10.

I love the layout and beautiful scenery at Sandpiper. Many ocean views and 10 through 14 is a beautiful stretch of golf.

Highly recommended for beautiful quick greens, lush conditions and a beautiful scenic course on the ocean.

Walked the blues on a beautiful colder crisp late morning yesterday Monday 12/12/22. Joined by my buddy Matt and a very nice twosome teeing off around 1145am and finishing around 430pm for a 4hr 45 minute POP. Weather was around 54 degrees with little tono wind. Course drained well from the rains. Little to no roll on drives but the greens were receptive and not to many unplayable spots considering the downpour of rains we received Sat and Sunday evening.

Greens were in great shape. Rolling medium speed, soft on high approaches and still firm on chips. Rated 8/10

Fairways were lush for December standards especially 16 and 18 Fairways. A pleasure to hit off of. Rated 8/10

Tees were recently reseeded and are in very nice shape, Rated 8.5/10

Fringes were soft, wet and lush. Rated 7.5/10

Was in greenside bunkers on 3 and 15 that were more firm than soft but no issues with sand quality despite the heavy rains. Looks like all greenside bunkers and waste bunkers were raked and in good shape Rated 7.5/10

Rustic has it all length, good conditions, super fun layout, challenging short games areas, peace and quiet. Can get lost in solitude looking around on the back nine on 13 green looking at the beautiful open areas surrounding the course.

Highly recommended

Rode the blues as a part of GK/Golfmoose event Monday 12/5/22 teeing off on hole 1 shotgun start at 11am under cold and breezy conditions. Paired with Ron, Marc and Mike. All very good players who were a blast to play with. Total POP was around 4 hrs 40 minutes which for the amount of players the event had was not to bad.

Had the breakfast burrito which was good and spent some time on their practice facility which included very nice short game area and nice putting green. Range was on mats and if you are a bomber the range is short so I was aiming drives right of the driving range fence out into an open area. All staff in the pro shop were friendly. Old school locker room and an old school vibe here.

Layout is very fun and reminded me alot of Riverridge Lakes course back in the day. Large undulating fairways, slick and firm bigger green complexes with a decent sized track that played 6700 from the blues and 7000 from the blacks. I was told numerous times that the course lost 450 trees over the recent years. Many of the holes on the front nine play straight into the wind or downwind with some holes playing sidewind on the back. Most of the holes are straight in front of you with several others doglegging some. Defense of the course are the very fast greens and hundreds of greenside bunkers to avoid. I really enjoyed the layout.

The greens were the best surfaces I have putted on this year. Rolling close to a 12 on the stimp. Holding irons nicely with high trajectory or spin. If you were short sided chipping or had a downhill putt it took precision to get it close. I loved these greens and was able to see the lines very well today. Rated 9.5/10

Fairways were more firm than lush but had ample padding to compress irons. I know in the summer this type of base probably perks up nice with the warmer weather. Rated 7/10

Tees were level and in good shape. Rated 8/10

Rough around some of the chipping areas were drier but still provided enough of a base to open up the 60 degree wedge. Rough just outside the fairways was mowed down and easy to play from. Rated 6.5/10

Was in two greenside bunkers. Bunkers were all raked and in good shape. I did have a fried egg in one bunker and a firm lie in the other so lies could vary. As mentioned before if you can avoid these as there are many you are doing well. Rated 7/10.

Would recommend a membership here if I lived close just to be able to putt these greens everyday.

Had such a fun and great round walking the blacks this morning 12/4/2022 at 1120am for GKs 20th anniversary with Mark, Ron and Rob. Ton of birdies, couple loose swings and a ton of fun with a really great group of guys. I think we came in with around a 3 hr 40 minute POP.

All staff encountered were great, friendly and the food was good afterwards.

I love to practice and they have a designated area called the playground that has 3 multi tiered chipping greens to work on your short game. Could have spent a whole hour there chilling with a drink. They have 2 seperate putting greens and an elevated range on mats.

First time here from the drive down from Moorpark. Missed the early morning traffic not too bad of a drive early. First impressions were good. This goat guy is a workout to walk. You must be in good shape to do so. The layout on par 4s and 5s let's you hit driver but there are also smarter plays like laying up. Nice mix of short and medium length par 3s with some of them having huge drop offs if you miss club

The greens were mostly small targets and I would say in decent shape. Some of the greens had areas of bumpiness but not to bad. Rated 7/10

Fairways for the most part contained semi lush lies and were in decent shape. I loved all of the par 4s and 5s where you could shape shots around overhanging trees. Rated 7/10

Tees for the most part were level and in decent shape. Rated 7/10

Was not in any bunkers

Rough was chewed up in some spots nice in others. I was told they added grass to some areas around the greens. Rated 6.5/10

Great place to work on your irons, chipping and shaping shots around dogleg.

Glad I got a chance to experience it! I would recommend it to all players.

Walked the blues this morning 11/26/2022 with my buddy Ron RGM2525 in just over 4 hrs with some waiting on a beautiful morning with the breeze picking up to 10-15mph the last 3 holes. Thanks to Stacy and her wonderful staff for having us out.

La Purisma has made some nice improvements from my last round out here a year ago. They have removed all the reeds along the lakes edges and reinforced the structure walls. Beautiful shining lakes now. They have also added new soft sand to mostly all of the bunkers which looks great. The course really is in great shape for late November.

The greens were in great shape. Quick and firm on sidehillers and downhillers and accepting full iron shots very nicely. Probably an 11 on the stimp. Rating the greens a solid 8.5/10

Fairways had nice semi lush to lush coverage and in really nice shape with your ball sitting up nicely. Many mounds and slopes and undulations in the fairways to negotiate here. Rated 8/10

Tees were mostly level and lush. Tees on par 3 3rd and par 3 13th could be more level but that's nitpicking. Rated 7.5/10

The rough just off the fairways does not look long but it is thick and must be negotiated just perfectly on irons. Rated 8/10

Was in 2 greenside bunkers today. Perfectly raked and as mentioned above the sand is very new and very soft. High ball flights are most likely every time at this time to get plugged. Rated 8/10.

My favorite golf course. It has everything. Great tough layout, very good conditions, peace and quiet amongst rolling hills and terrain.

Highly recommend getting out if you can.

Walked the blues this morning 11/14/22 at 1130am with my buddy Matt joined by two nice singles. Pace of play 4 hrs 10 minutes with a 5-10mph wind under sunny skies around 67 degrees.

The greens are quick and heading into winter firmness especially on downhillers. The recent maintenance done weeks ago has healed nicely. They are holding shots with spin or higher trajectory irons very nicely. Rated 7.5/10

Fairways are transitioning from lush to semi lush/firm with more roll out. Still nice surfaces to hit from and creeping ever closer to a true links style firmness which is how the course is meant to be played. Rated 7/10.

Tees nice and level and lush and in good shape. Rated 8/10.

Greenside rough awesome 9/10. Fairway rough in the 6.5/10 shape.

Was not in any bunkers but they looked firmer and raked nicely. Rustic has some waste bunkers scattered throughout the course notated by blue stakes.

They are losing portions of the fringe areas on the front of 13 and 15. I'm sure the course will be returfing those areas soon.

Rustic's back nine as the sun is setting is epic. Course is in good shape and firming up for the winter. Highly recommended

Rode the blacks this morning 10/31/22 playing 27 holes in around 5 hrs total. First time touching the sticks in a couple weeks after getting hammered by the flu. Played as a single for the first 16 holes and joined by two nice dudes for the final 11 holes. Thx to Tierra rejada staff for having me out on a jammed Monday morning. Cart barn, starter and grill staff all were friendly and awesome. Had a breakfast burrito this morning that was delicious.

The greens were in good shape considering they punched not to long ago. For a perfect pure roll they probably need a week or so. Holding irons very nicely and for just recently being punched rolled fast. 7/10.

The fairways were in good shape mainly lush, some thin and wet spots here and there and in very playable shape. 7/10

Tees were being resodded so not fair to rate them.

Bunkers looked firm on top but the two I were in had plenty of thick beach sand underneath. 7.5/10

Rough was lush in most spots and mainly grabby and wet and in decent shape.

Overall would give the course a 7/10 rating and well worth playing. Love coming here to challenge myself with some narrow landing areas and some tricky tough holes. Also some birdie holes to take advantage of. Quirky golf on some holes yes but I appreciate and enjoy playing here each and every time.

Recommended.

Walked the Orange Tees this morning 9/19/2022 with my buddy Matt at 11:40am under perfect weather conditions
Temps in the high 70s with a light breeze. We played as a 2some and had a comfortable POP at 4 hrs.

Last round here was in May and the conditions out here are terrific considering it will be fall soon and it gets very hot in Ojai the last 3 months.

Fairways were very lush with great lies throughout. You still get some roll and hitting irons here is such a treat. Rated 9/10

The greens were in great shape with just minimal ballmarks. They were rolling pure and were very soft and receptive on approach shots. Rated 8/10

Tees were all sanded and it looks like mostly all tee boxes were recently leveled. For me as long as they are level I'm good. Rated 8/10

Was in one bunker greenside on 16 that was in great shape. All bunkers have that white thick fluffy beach sand. Rated 8.5/10

Rough was in good shape just off the fairways, fairly uniform couple inches long. Rated 8/10

Just love Soule Park. It's in such great shape and it always has fit my eye.

Would highly recommend to anyone in the area. Great track in good condition

Rode the golds on a bday round at one of my favorite tracks in socal under windy conditions for the front nine and the wind dying some on the back nine. Weather was chamber of commerce SB weather around 75 for a high. Thanks to Kyle and his professional staff for a great day out on the links.

My 2nd time playing here this calender year.

The practice facilities are nice with a beautiful sloped putting green which you can also hit short pitches to. They also have a grass range which is nice. I have eaten here before and their burgers are good. Cart barn staff and starter were friendly. We got off right on time. Carts had GPS, two Sand fill bottles and comfortable seating.

The greens here are super slick and terrific. You come and play these greens if you really want to know where your putting and chipping touch is. I would say downhill putts were a 12 on the stimp. Very little ballmarks and still receptive on iron shots with spin. The green complexes themselves slope mostly from back to front and its a must to stay level or below the hole. Rating these greens a solid 9.5/10.

Fairways for the most part had mostly all green and lush lies. Nicely padded. Rated 8/10

Tees were mostly lush and level and in good shape. Rated 8/10

Was in one bunker greenside 14 that was easy to splash out of. The bunkers have a brownish color to them and a clay like texture. Rated 7.5/10.

The biggest difference that I saw today from past rounds were they removed many trees and cut down major areas of rough between holes like 15/16.right of 17 and many other areas of the course. I'm assuming this was done to speed up pace of play??

Anyway playing well always helps but had a blast today. I just love this golf course and with LA Purisma being semi close if I lived up here those two would be getting my business all day.

Highly recommended.

Rode the Blues this morning 9/6/2022 as part of the Gk/Golfmoose outing with hot temps reaching 92 degrees for a high. Not to bad when riding. Paired with John, Ron, Mike and Mark. Great fun group.

They have 2 beautiful practice chipping/putting greens along with a seperate practice facility down the hill running alongside the 11th hole. There range is elevated and we were on mats today to save the range turf for the LPGA tournament early next month. All staff encountered were friendly filling up our carts with extra ice. No GPS on the carts but they did have sprinklers in the fairways and provided pin sheets on the carts.

The greens were fantastic rolling close to an 11 on the stimp with very few ballmarks and holding shots beautifully. Was surprised with how much backspin we were getting and my shot on 10 down the hill stayed in its pitch mark 10 feet from the hole. The greens here are fairly large and very undulating making putting premium here. Rated 8.5/10

Fairways were in great shape. Mostly all padded and lush. High standards here. Rated 8.5/10

Rough was a 9/10 lush but still playable. Great shape. Possibly with the greens highlight of the course

Was in one bunker that had perfect sand. I saw all bunkers raked. 8/10

Tees were lush and level and firm. Really had to stick the tee in strong. 8/10.

My 3rd time playing this awesome golf course. It has its accolades of hosting a US Open qualifier and will be a great host for the LPGA early next month. Parkland style with a few tight holes, awesome doglegs, strategic fairway and greenside bunkers, raised undulating greens and enough trouble to warrant the mid 130s slope. Would rate it right up with La Purisma and Moorpark CC as the tougher courses in the area. I would recommend a membership here in a heartbeat.

Walked the blues this morning at 8am with a very nice elderly threesome in 4 hrs 15 min waiting on the group in front for most the day. It was beautiful at 8am teeing off and heating up by the time we reached the back nine. Very friendly starter, nice sloped putting green with mats on the range today.

Rustic is in great shape!

Fairways were in very good shape considering we are hitting the hottest part of the year. Mostly lush, 90 percent lush with very few brown areas. So lush your not getting much roll out here currently. Rated 8/10

Greens on the back were slightly sanded and were rolling a tad slower than the front but in darn near perfect shape. Very receptive greens for Rustics standards. Rated 8/10. Fringes here are soaked in spots and can play slow.

Tees were nice and lush and level. Very few issues even on par 3s. Rated 8.5/10

Rough is perfect greenside 9/10 and not bad just off the fairways 7/10

Was not in any bunkers but they looked firmer. Speaking of sodding and bunkers they did some work just right of 17 green by adding some sod and a new bunker that looks fantastic.

Highly recommended. With hot weather coming up get out there early to beat the heat especially if you are walking. Was glad I played my home course today on my 800th GK review.

Out at Sunset Hills CC this morning 8/22/22 with the GK/Golfmoose crew on a perfect day for golf around 82 degrees with about a club wind. Pop was just shy of 5 hrs riding. Paired with a great group of guys Johnny, Kyle and Andrew. My 3rd time at this private.

Practice facilities include 4 stalls of mats where you can hit to targets anywhere from 60 yds up to 160yds. They also have a hitting cage in the upper parking lot, They had a full bar right next to the two adjacent putting/chipping greens that were in great shape. Carts were comfortable and provided coolers and sand fill but no GPS. All staff encountered were super friendly.

The greens were in great shape. Superintendent should receive a raise. They were rolling around an 11 on the stimp. Not any ballmarks just pure as gold. Holding shots with spin very nicely. Perfect combo. Most of the green complexes here are small targets with a few exceptions. The members are blessed here to putt these greens. Rated 9.5/10

Fairways were mostly lush and nicely padded and considering water restrictions and dry weather I thought they were in good shape. Minor brown spots here or there that did not effect lies or play. Rated 7.5/10.

Tees were mostly lush, mostly level and in above average shape. Rated 7.5/10

Sand was thick beach sand in the one greenside bunker I was in. Rated 8/10.

Rough was mostly lush and in decent to good shape. Rated 7.5/10.

Fringes were thick grabby kikkuya grass. No bump and running chips around here.

Layout is up and down hills with some awesome dogleg holes like 1,2 ,15 and 18 that dogleg left and 3 and 13 doglegging to the right. If you can keep the big dog in play there is a score to be had, if he is acting up it could spell trouble. Accuracy a premium here. We loved our round and thanks to Johnny, Sunset Hills CC and Golfmoose for a great day.