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Golf Course Reviews: California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Utah, Florida, Hawaii!9 holes Thursday with breezy cool mostly sunny spring conditions. CPO fyi but I always walk.
only $9 the green aeration in progress, greens closed. Playing to hardly discernible temporary with a flag and cup well short.
Not worth a review but now you know. Give it 21 days if you want 100% putting
From the top$$$$ to the bottom $ it's just golf, and that's fun.
Upfront with the work and green fees a bargain. Better exercise than range work.
only $9 the green aeration in progress, greens closed. Playing to hardly discernible temporary with a flag and cup well short.
Not worth a review but now you know. Give it 21 days if you want 100% putting
From the top$$$$ to the bottom $ it's just golf, and that's fun.
Upfront with the work and green fees a bargain. Better exercise than range work.
Played on Wednesday in company of a couple veteran loopers and Alex326.
The course is coming out of aeration (3/31) and the fairways had been plugged and filled also. The price adjustment made it playable for my level and the weather was another Monterey winter early spring stunner. Perfect for me high 50's under 10 mph breeze mostly sunny. Educational as well watching good players play well.
Not fair to rate conditions but beats most any other in their best shape. A couple days ago the greens were rated tough to putt. Today good but a few marks so a hop or bump could happen. Tee boxes were punched and sanded also. A bit of rain in the forecast and then sun next week and I'd say it's ready to go again. 100% in 7 days or less.
The staff is very nice and ample range time hitting off mats. Saw beverage cart at the right times and the early hole ocean views did not disappoint.
Not much 19th hole stuff here, but a short drive to Pebble and I was in the prime seat for Calamari and a PB pale ale at the newly renovated re-opened (11/2025) Stillwater bar over looking the infamous 18th. Memorable and recommended.
The course is coming out of aeration (3/31) and the fairways had been plugged and filled also. The price adjustment made it playable for my level and the weather was another Monterey winter early spring stunner. Perfect for me high 50's under 10 mph breeze mostly sunny. Educational as well watching good players play well.
Not fair to rate conditions but beats most any other in their best shape. A couple days ago the greens were rated tough to putt. Today good but a few marks so a hop or bump could happen. Tee boxes were punched and sanded also. A bit of rain in the forecast and then sun next week and I'd say it's ready to go again. 100% in 7 days or less.
The staff is very nice and ample range time hitting off mats. Saw beverage cart at the right times and the early hole ocean views did not disappoint.
Not much 19th hole stuff here, but a short drive to Pebble and I was in the prime seat for Calamari and a PB pale ale at the newly renovated re-opened (11/2025) Stillwater bar over looking the infamous 18th. Memorable and recommended.
I'm listening to my video of the women bagpiper preforming near sunset on the first tee Monday the 16th as I enjoyed a pint of 805 with my buddy Woody and other enthusiasts of ocean side links golf.
Always a joy to play with Alex and Bob here. Almost too warm but no complaints today or 39 days ago. Duplicate shorts and Vivid golf polo, all that was necessary. Should have applied sunscreen. Just fantastic to play two in a row in weather like this here.
Melancholy about the closure of a great track but understand and excited to see a "better" result with the redesign. Always a great vibe here and the staff is top notch. Dog friendly a big plus in my ratings.
My game a little rusty, no excuses! Parred the first hole to get my name on top of the leader board. Then went on a bogey hunt the rest of the way. My best drive of the day on 12 was in a divot! A second ball on 13 ends up 24" for a bogey.
Good news is the opportunity to play The Glass while we wait until spring 2027 for the re-do reopening here scheduled just before the US Open at Pebble.
Pacific Grove GL will definitely be on my list to play in the near future as well.
Was there before sunrise Tuesday morning to check it out.
Always a feel good experience every time, I visit this area I consider west coast paradise.
Always a joy to play with Alex and Bob here. Almost too warm but no complaints today or 39 days ago. Duplicate shorts and Vivid golf polo, all that was necessary. Should have applied sunscreen. Just fantastic to play two in a row in weather like this here.
Melancholy about the closure of a great track but understand and excited to see a "better" result with the redesign. Always a great vibe here and the staff is top notch. Dog friendly a big plus in my ratings.
My game a little rusty, no excuses! Parred the first hole to get my name on top of the leader board. Then went on a bogey hunt the rest of the way. My best drive of the day on 12 was in a divot! A second ball on 13 ends up 24" for a bogey.
Good news is the opportunity to play The Glass while we wait until spring 2027 for the re-do reopening here scheduled just before the US Open at Pebble.
Pacific Grove GL will definitely be on my list to play in the near future as well.
Was there before sunrise Tuesday morning to check it out.
Always a feel good experience every time, I visit this area I consider west coast paradise.
Played the Links @ SB with Alex326 and Bob as previous review indicated. I was prepared to play in any weather when asked to join more than a month ago. It was a day of days. Best treat that can't be beat at the Duke's $$. The staff gave us VIP treatment and the course was playing at my favorite links style best.
I'd post 10 in every category, then might be accused of over rating by the algorithm but not lying! Not many days no complaints, all compliments. This was one. And with experience of former rounds got the arrival right. Using Spyglass to warm up and portion of 17 mile drive to get to course ready to go. Maybe that's a possible change coming some type of warm up area. I think it's time for irrigation replacement also. As a resort many forego playing here for some reason when it is included in the stay? I don't know why...
If the redo changes that for the better I'm for it
I'd post 10 in every category, then might be accused of over rating by the algorithm but not lying! Not many days no complaints, all compliments. This was one. And with experience of former rounds got the arrival right. Using Spyglass to warm up and portion of 17 mile drive to get to course ready to go. Maybe that's a possible change coming some type of warm up area. I think it's time for irrigation replacement also. As a resort many forego playing here for some reason when it is included in the stay? I don't know why...
If the redo changes that for the better I'm for it
1/31 second out 7:30 in the fog until the predicted lifting and then clear skies on the back. Cool winter conditions. Greens maintained well medium speed.
Bunkers holding the new sand well maybe a little thick or I just dug in too deep on 11th green side.
Fairways winter conditions with variable sections of thick and dormant thin mixed.
Thicker rough is noticeable stopping roll-out but generally lower cut.
Winter rules when warranted. After fog lifted I played it down.
Groundskeepers doing good work with seasonal and irrigation work on sprinkler heads.
Tee box on 14th par 3 white tees has been roped off a long time and now reopened. We could not see any improvement with the temporary tee box to left still flatter and better. Good time, beverages reasonable and wide selection.
$52 to walk got around quickly at our own pace. 4hrs
Will be pretty with the spring bloom of the surrounding orchards soon.
Bunkers holding the new sand well maybe a little thick or I just dug in too deep on 11th green side.
Fairways winter conditions with variable sections of thick and dormant thin mixed.
Thicker rough is noticeable stopping roll-out but generally lower cut.
Winter rules when warranted. After fog lifted I played it down.
Groundskeepers doing good work with seasonal and irrigation work on sprinkler heads.
Tee box on 14th par 3 white tees has been roped off a long time and now reopened. We could not see any improvement with the temporary tee box to left still flatter and better. Good time, beverages reasonable and wide selection.
$52 to walk got around quickly at our own pace. 4hrs
Will be pretty with the spring bloom of the surrounding orchards soon.
Played Thursday 1/29 early tee time. With a weak fog lingering on the front yielding to sunny skies as we turned. POP 4:10 riding. Seasonal fog kept the 40 degree temps around and layering was important. $53 with cart joining a long established weekly group of seniors I had played with a few years back. Listed M-Th $61
Course was damp with morning dew. Through the green damp not many if any muddy areas a few clumps. Long time wet areas (like approach on #1) drainage added this winter. Some of the briar patches also addressed this winter. Notably right side of 7. Still shots out of the ample corridors are goners. Tee boxes good all flat with #7 white redone and grown out just needing to be mowed. Without leaves on the mature trees hard to tell but I think some work on those as well to allow more sunlight. Seems more open summer will tell.
Greens good in-line with rates. A bit slower and a few ball marks as expected at this public course privately owned. Fairways in winter condition. The bunkers are variable I was in one greenside which was fine.Fairway bunker on LS 18 was being worked on and unmarked but we played it as obvious GUR. Others appeared fine, but my partners commented not enough sand.
Dig deeper into other reviews for details if you need more. Final word the consistency of conditions from year to year and season to season is what stands out to me. Recommend.
Course was damp with morning dew. Through the green damp not many if any muddy areas a few clumps. Long time wet areas (like approach on #1) drainage added this winter. Some of the briar patches also addressed this winter. Notably right side of 7. Still shots out of the ample corridors are goners. Tee boxes good all flat with #7 white redone and grown out just needing to be mowed. Without leaves on the mature trees hard to tell but I think some work on those as well to allow more sunlight. Seems more open summer will tell.
Greens good in-line with rates. A bit slower and a few ball marks as expected at this public course privately owned. Fairways in winter condition. The bunkers are variable I was in one greenside which was fine.Fairway bunker on LS 18 was being worked on and unmarked but we played it as obvious GUR. Others appeared fine, but my partners commented not enough sand.
Dig deeper into other reviews for details if you need more. Final word the consistency of conditions from year to year and season to season is what stands out to me. Recommend.
Played on Mandatory Golf Friday 1/16 to open up the 2026 season.
Called to be added a last minute addition to the group my buddy booked early in the week. Was too nice weather wise not to adjust my schedule and get out there. Many others had the same idea as the course was busy busy. Being in the foothills above the fog a factor too. 9 hole rate $19 walking / $28 shared cart holding prices from last year. 2 1/2 hr POP
Course is in good muni shape. Two and 1/2 holes CPO and some wetness lingering after a lot of early Jan rain. Now 7 days of mostly sunny with 7 more forecast. Conditions should be improving daily through the green. The greens good running a bit slower than normal. #2 back left gur one spot. I said to my friends who don't play much that these greens are the most tricky to putt because the nuances are not revealing to the eye. Deceptive speed so a lot to like. Score well here you can score anywhere.
Not much to add from my previous reviews. Repeating it's a kool laid back family vibe here. Local favorite of many, good value. Recommend
Called to be added a last minute addition to the group my buddy booked early in the week. Was too nice weather wise not to adjust my schedule and get out there. Many others had the same idea as the course was busy busy. Being in the foothills above the fog a factor too. 9 hole rate $19 walking / $28 shared cart holding prices from last year. 2 1/2 hr POP
Course is in good muni shape. Two and 1/2 holes CPO and some wetness lingering after a lot of early Jan rain. Now 7 days of mostly sunny with 7 more forecast. Conditions should be improving daily through the green. The greens good running a bit slower than normal. #2 back left gur one spot. I said to my friends who don't play much that these greens are the most tricky to putt because the nuances are not revealing to the eye. Deceptive speed so a lot to like. Score well here you can score anywhere.
Not much to add from my previous reviews. Repeating it's a kool laid back family vibe here. Local favorite of many, good value. Recommend
This private course is about an hour north of Sacramento. I have played it a handful of times in the last 12 years. Recently twice this year (2025) using the Golf moose voucher.
Since GK and moose are working events in SoCal I asked John to put this course up for review in case a GK'er wants to "Know Before You Go" Here goes. 1:20 tee time
Consistent CC level of course conditions and walk-able. Most recent visit 10/30 was a great weather day and the tee sheet after 11 was filled with Golf moose players using their 10/31 expiring vouchers. That made it for slow play and we skipped the middle three holes on the back 9. To find open spaces coming in 16-18.
Greens had been micro punched but rolled real smooth firm and speedy. Great bunkers with white sand and carpet like fairways and penal thick rough. Mature Oak tree and redwood borders course can be and stretched to 6900 from the tips. All the golf anyone needs.
Warm-up areas (practice green, driving range) close to modest clubhouse. With outside snack shack for beverages. Laid back CC style. More pickups than sedans can seen in the parking lot and blue jeans ok for course attire.
One of the best courses in the area attested by the player I met last Sat. He mentioned the dues at around $400 a month. I think a discount is offered if you live long distance away.
Now you know if you see the golf moose deal again. Buy it and try it. I will make the hour drive with voucher in hand and use it early. Recommend.
Since GK and moose are working events in SoCal I asked John to put this course up for review in case a GK'er wants to "Know Before You Go" Here goes. 1:20 tee time
Consistent CC level of course conditions and walk-able. Most recent visit 10/30 was a great weather day and the tee sheet after 11 was filled with Golf moose players using their 10/31 expiring vouchers. That made it for slow play and we skipped the middle three holes on the back 9. To find open spaces coming in 16-18.
Greens had been micro punched but rolled real smooth firm and speedy. Great bunkers with white sand and carpet like fairways and penal thick rough. Mature Oak tree and redwood borders course can be and stretched to 6900 from the tips. All the golf anyone needs.
Warm-up areas (practice green, driving range) close to modest clubhouse. With outside snack shack for beverages. Laid back CC style. More pickups than sedans can seen in the parking lot and blue jeans ok for course attire.
One of the best courses in the area attested by the player I met last Sat. He mentioned the dues at around $400 a month. I think a discount is offered if you live long distance away.
Now you know if you see the golf moose deal again. Buy it and try it. I will make the hour drive with voucher in hand and use it early. Recommend.
14 Likes.
Late fall review playing same time different date as last few.
On the predawn Nw drive and the first 4-5 holes the fog factor came into play. Almost burning off completely but then coming in as high clouds 42 degree tee off temp joined by two some from Yuba City to the north. Good company made it a fun round to compare notes and tales.
As 1st four-some got around nicely no rush under 4 hour pace 3rd out.
Wet with dew through the green made scoring more difficult. Leave season and rough thick enough to lose a ball or two. Which overall is good because it makes the course more challenging. Greens fresh mowed in good muni shape. Didn't visit any bunkers and with improved scoring (triple/triple) on the front 9 back to back par 5's (4&5) could have made a better than average total on the card.
Still a recommend as a good value and vibe.
On the predawn Nw drive and the first 4-5 holes the fog factor came into play. Almost burning off completely but then coming in as high clouds 42 degree tee off temp joined by two some from Yuba City to the north. Good company made it a fun round to compare notes and tales.
As 1st four-some got around nicely no rush under 4 hour pace 3rd out.
Wet with dew through the green made scoring more difficult. Leave season and rough thick enough to lose a ball or two. Which overall is good because it makes the course more challenging. Greens fresh mowed in good muni shape. Didn't visit any bunkers and with improved scoring (triple/triple) on the front 9 back to back par 5's (4&5) could have made a better than average total on the card.
Still a recommend as a good value and vibe.
Played early out Saturday 18 on the 18th with near perfect weather. Cool light breeze later on the back 9 and no river fog which can be troublesome in certain seasons here. It's been awhile according to my last posted reviews here (2019?) Seems I might have played once in between, I digress.
Easy check-in and booking calling into the proshop after seeing the only early time I liked in the area scouting golfnow online. Saved $10 @ $69 using the walking option. A single broke off from a three some in front of us on #1. We followed them as two since our other pair were no shows. Made for good pace take your time enjoy the walk. A tourney must have been held the day before empty table and chairs on many holes. Bonus leftover carafe of margarita with limes and cups on the 10th tee. Waste not want not wasn't horrible!?
Course amazingly consistent remembering prior play years back and similar playing conditions to the last review by Mko. I have been playing here since moving to CA in 2002 and I discussed this with my buddy. We have played here and had good times over 20+ years now.
For that I tip my cap to the ownership group with courses from here near the Sac airport to Truckee CA. At any of the venues (5) good valued fun experiences.
Today a little dew slowed the roll out in the short stuff. The greens fully healed from aerification and rolling the usual med-slower be aggressive on the uphills, less break than you read. I hit it shorter now, helped keep errant shots out of the edges.
Losing two balls < than usual.
Bunkers a bit thin and wet. Some wet areas through the green with recent fall rainy days.
Good fun and value, as expected recommend.
Easy check-in and booking calling into the proshop after seeing the only early time I liked in the area scouting golfnow online. Saved $10 @ $69 using the walking option. A single broke off from a three some in front of us on #1. We followed them as two since our other pair were no shows. Made for good pace take your time enjoy the walk. A tourney must have been held the day before empty table and chairs on many holes. Bonus leftover carafe of margarita with limes and cups on the 10th tee. Waste not want not wasn't horrible!?
Course amazingly consistent remembering prior play years back and similar playing conditions to the last review by Mko. I have been playing here since moving to CA in 2002 and I discussed this with my buddy. We have played here and had good times over 20+ years now.
For that I tip my cap to the ownership group with courses from here near the Sac airport to Truckee CA. At any of the venues (5) good valued fun experiences.
Today a little dew slowed the roll out in the short stuff. The greens fully healed from aerification and rolling the usual med-slower be aggressive on the uphills, less break than you read. I hit it shorter now, helped keep errant shots out of the edges.
Losing two balls < than usual.
Bunkers a bit thin and wet. Some wet areas through the green with recent fall rainy days.
Good fun and value, as expected recommend.
Played Thursday and left it to my buddy to book the time. The greens had been verti-cut and rolled. The practice green unusable as it was only cut and debris covered. The course greens putted ok considering a bit slow but consistent. Some have bare spots baked out fringe areas. On the back we waited from 13 on a few minutes for the roll and blow crew to finish up details. 3 hour POP.
That's the highlight here. Continues to provide a place to play but not being maintained to 5 rating level.
Shaggy tee boxes. Bare areas in place of rough on every hole.
Bunkers packed and unplayable with weeds growing in them. Fairways blotchy.
A third area course run and being run down under Charlie Gibson management.
Trying not to be bias but honest as a former charter member. When it was a mostly private club one of the best. Now not even a shadow of it's former glory.
Better than working or watching tv. Better courses close by is the continued sad trend.
That's the highlight here. Continues to provide a place to play but not being maintained to 5 rating level.
Shaggy tee boxes. Bare areas in place of rough on every hole.
Bunkers packed and unplayable with weeds growing in them. Fairways blotchy.
A third area course run and being run down under Charlie Gibson management.
Trying not to be bias but honest as a former charter member. When it was a mostly private club one of the best. Now not even a shadow of it's former glory.
Better than working or watching tv. Better courses close by is the continued sad trend.
Played with Alex late August. First time for the renovated Jay Blasi designed championship 18. All the good boxes checked for a great day of play.
Those familiar with the old nines on the north side of the property will notice some redirected holes, a couple new ones and a few you'll recall for the most part with new contours.
We played in near perfect weather conditions with little to no wind and mild sunny temperatures. I think with a club or two prevailing wind the course will be better protected.
Big expansive tee boxes with the back tees some 50 - 60 yards or more. The same grasses from tee to green and no rough of any length. Santa Ana bermuda is the tight lie grass type and it offers a great links style surface to play the close to the ground game.
Prestige bentgrass greens quick and firm also. Large offering many pin placement options.
Just a few trees on the course in play and only a couple water hazards.
Should be a great match play course and the meaningful distance difference of the tee markers would help even up index differences in my opinion.
Parred the long par 3 5th, shaping the driver R to L onto the large green 2 putt.
The 13th green, 14th tee, 17th green, and 18th tee are in close proximity to each other and are a bit congested in that area the first time through to figure it out.
Overall I feel it's an improvement to have the 18 holes and Ridge 9 par 34 (7-4's/ 2-3's) separated. the ridge 9 is a combo of old merlot and chardonnay with two new greens.
At NCGA rate good value and it's walk able. I'll be back.
Those familiar with the old nines on the north side of the property will notice some redirected holes, a couple new ones and a few you'll recall for the most part with new contours.
We played in near perfect weather conditions with little to no wind and mild sunny temperatures. I think with a club or two prevailing wind the course will be better protected.
Big expansive tee boxes with the back tees some 50 - 60 yards or more. The same grasses from tee to green and no rough of any length. Santa Ana bermuda is the tight lie grass type and it offers a great links style surface to play the close to the ground game.
Prestige bentgrass greens quick and firm also. Large offering many pin placement options.
Just a few trees on the course in play and only a couple water hazards.
Should be a great match play course and the meaningful distance difference of the tee markers would help even up index differences in my opinion.
Parred the long par 3 5th, shaping the driver R to L onto the large green 2 putt.
The 13th green, 14th tee, 17th green, and 18th tee are in close proximity to each other and are a bit congested in that area the first time through to figure it out.
Overall I feel it's an improvement to have the 18 holes and Ridge 9 par 34 (7-4's/ 2-3's) separated. the ridge 9 is a combo of old merlot and chardonnay with two new greens.
At NCGA rate good value and it's walk able. I'll be back.
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