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Played Nickaus Tourny Course March 28, 2009 from modified Blacks. First off, the day was glorious. 80 degrees with a light breeze. The course was in fine shape. Greens were sanded and very hard, but they did receive well struck balls, and they roled nicely. The course itself is a challenge, but playable. There is a lot of visual noise on this track. Notice the sand traps that look to pose a threat but are actual out of play. Also, Nickaus likes to direct the golfer's eye to certain areas of the fairway. Beware of this, 9/10 it's an attempt to get you to try a shot you probably should not. The rough was cut way down as not to be a problem at all. There are multiple levels for fairways (which are often built up on plateaus) and lower collection areas. Most of these areas look more threatening then they play. Fiarways are wide open, but the real challenge, of this course, is around the greens. The green complexes can be hazardess if you are in the wrong area (which usually means being long or on the short side of the hole. Think about your misses, and where you want to be if your shot is poorly played.

Other than that, it is a very good track, that I will play again. Note: The wind kicked up on the back nine. It was at least 45 mph. Three club wind easy. Just as difficult at ones back as in one's face. Play attention to club selection (duh!!) And........ENJOY
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I played the Mountain View course on sunday April 20, 2008. The course is in great shape. The greens are running smoothly and about 11 on the Stimp. I would drive out there just to practice. the driving range and chipping are "great", I spent an hour and ahalf after the round just hitting balls. I lament that there is not practice facilities in the Los Angeles area that can hold a candle to those in the desert or beaumont. A great day of golf.
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I played "The Babe" on Sept. 12, 2007. What a wonderful track. The renovations are subtle. The bones are very much the same. Just some polishing up on green complexes, fairways, and the like. Only played front nine. The design of this course is first rate. Hazzards and tee boxes are all in the right places. The course is strategic and care must be used to score well. The greens are usually subtle, but with some huge undulations that can be seen. Good use of elevation changes. Good tracking. The Tee shot from the tips on #1 is the best of any course in Southern California. The better player and longer hitter needs to work the ball both ways off the tee. But still, the course is right in front of you. If you can score here, you can play anywhere. By the way - i shot a 36 on the front. Proud of that little fact.
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I played Skylinks last week and enjoyed the golf course. Yes, the grass is dormant, but it reminded me of many golf courses around the colder regions in the country during winder. And, I thougt it looked beautiful in its own way. The greens were running well, and though firm, they were receptive to decently struck balls. I had more than a few balls suck back. I found the greens to be fairly tricky with some good undulations. The layout is intelligent, and they make very good use the limited space. Great bunker layout. Most bunkers are deep and it's best to stay out. But, the sand is quality, although a little fluffy. I played from the black tees and the course is about 6800 yards from there - decent distance. Always watch out for the short par fours. Best not to be tempted by a well guarded green. Just play for position with an iron off the tee. Overall. I will play there again. Green fees are too high, but hey, what are you going to do. It was fun golf.
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