Sorry to report that current management appears to have let conditions slide. Where I noticed the biggest decline is in the green conditions. Used to be pretty decent but are now slightly below average and quite frankly look to me to be somewhat neglected. I will continue to play when I come out to visit relatives in the area, but until conditions improve I can't say that I am eagerly anticipating playing here which is a change for me.

Greens haven't fully recovered, and some have been re-sanded, almost all they've let grow a bit and are quite slow. Good news is that everyone wanted to play Balboa so there is minimal wait list, and finished in good time (for LA City course) of about 4 3/4 hours.

Played December 5, 2007. Overall conditions were average. Most fairways are thin in spots and several have been punched with holes still visible and not filled in. Hole 10 is a whole other catagory which I would almost characterize and being plowed! They were deep punching while we were playing through, and it appears they were doing it two directions side-to-side and foward-backward. I have never seen a fairway so deeply punched with big divots also pulled up an inch or so. Starter failed to mention when teeing off. Well all the fairways are somewhat thin and need work, so since we're finally getting a little rain, I suspect the grounds superintendant thinks now is a good time. Hopefully they'll get back soon. 10th hole is going to take a little longer. Pace of play was 5 1/2 hours which is, unfortunately, typical. I enjoy playing here, but won't be back very soon.