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Played with Uncleddboy23 December 26 with a 1030 tee time. Course was in very good condition. Greens ran fast and true, few if any bumps, greens tend to be quite big. Tee boxes generally good. Fairways were lush with few if any bare spots. Rough was generally good, with a few bare spots. Bunkers were good perhaps a bit inconsistent but generally good. Pace of play was good, did the front 9 in just under 2 hours, but the back 9 slowed a bit, still done in about 4 hrs 15 minutes so a good pace for a very popular and busy public course. Rates are excellent, especially if you get a City of Phoenix golf card for $100 rate is about $35 during week. It is a decent design/layout and definitely worth playing.
7 Likes.
Happy New Year to all the GK’ers! Have played The Foothills about 7 times in the past 2 weeks, starting December 19th. 2023, last round was January 1st, 2024. The course was bought last year or perhaps late 2022 and is now managed by Troon. The course is in pretty good shape in comparison to what it has been like in previous years. Greens are decent to good, fairways generally good, rough is mostly lush. Major improvements on the practice range. Downsides: Tee boxes are not level at all, on some you can’t find a level spot within one or two club lengths of the markers, secondly is the very poor condition of the bunkers, most have virtually no sand at all……I guess that makes them consistent!!! It is a very good layout/design. Current green fees are good value. The course is going to close in the summer to allow for a rebuild of all of the tee boxes, and hopefully refurbishing the bunkers. Rumour is some of the greens will be redone as well but couldn’t get confirmation of that. Pace of play was good, we teed off no later than 0940 on any day and were first out twice ( finished those round in 2 1/2 hrs.). Bev cart was around. Hopefully the refurbishment of the course brings it back to its former very high status.
7 Likes.
Second of our four round tour was here Feb. 15. I like the layout of the course just wish I could play it better!! Generally speaking the course was in good shape. They seem to have a recurring issue with some of the fairways and to a lesser extent the greens. The "new" Bermuda grass on the fairways in quite a few places has not grown in so very bare (and wet) in those areas. Some of the greens weren't great either, but tended to be around the perimeter of the greens and didn't really affect the putting....unless you were putting from the perimeter. Tee boxes were fine, bunkers, although mostly quite deep, were good, lots of sand, no rocks. POP was a tad over 4 hours. Service as always was excellent from bag drop, check in, starter to club cleaning at end of round. Driving range included in rate. One very annoying issue was the GPS on the golf carts. On several holes - 5 that I can remember-the cart would be "locked" with the message that you were in a restricted area return to the cart path....well we WERE ON the cart path !!! extremely annoying and causing slower play. As well from about the 7th hole onward to the 10th hole the GPS would chime-loudly-and the screen would tell you and remind you frequently to stop at the snack shack !!! The condition of the course may be one reason a reduced rate of $165 is in effect. As mentioned I like the layout and hopefully the conditions of the course, which as most of the GK'ers know, has been a bit of an issue for a few years now. Having said that the condition of the course is not bad just not up to their standard, and not a reason to play Rams Hill.
13 Likes.
Played the first of four courses here February 14th. The tee boxes, fairways and greens were in very good condition. The greens ran true and for the most part would hold a shot. Fairways were generally very good as were the tee boxes little divot damage and level throughout. POP was 4 hours on a 10 am tee time. Service was good check in NP, and the range was open (complimentary) and a pretty good practice area, with chipping area and practice bunker. Bunkers were a mixed bag some were in ok condition, others were in poor condition. The downside was the rest of the course, although mostly the esthetics of the "off fairway" areas. There were a number of trees/branches that were not cleaned/cleared up, some of the trees had been blown down or damaged for some time and hadn't been removed. Similarly the rough area wasn't tidy so to speak, lots of debris laying around. The course is a good track, everything is in front of you, with no hidden hazards. Our rate was $122. Good course and I'd play it again.
11 Likes.
Played Dec. 27th, with GK'er UncleDaddyBoy23 and 2 of my buddies from up north (Canada). One of them is a PHXGolf card holder so he got us a great rate of $40 or $55 with cart. I was very pleasantly surprised with this track. We played from the Silver tees 6403 yrds S 124, R 70.1, it would be nice if they had combo tees cuz next down were 5952. The course is in great shape, considering the amount of play this course gets, there were very very few ball marks on the greens. The greens were fairly fast especially with the grain, ran smooth and fairly true. South Mountain has an influence on the breaks. The fairways too were in excellent shape with 9&18 cart path only (for the most part) as the "rough" was over-seeded as well on those 2 holes. Tee boxes were level, a few divot marks on the par 3's some were sanded in others not. Rough was good unless you got way off line then it can be pretty bare, bunkers were in good shape (rake them after guys!!) with lots of good sand in them. Water comes into play on five holes. Front 9 is a decent nine, and the back has some really different and interesting holes. Glad I played with people who knew the course. All the staff were good, bev cart was around lots....possibly because 2 of the 3 in the group in front of us were loading up on beer all the time. POP was said to be 4;20 and it was, if not a bit under that. I don"t think we saw a Marshal at all, but could be wrong. This is definitely worth playing and I would certainly play it again!! Was really great to golf with UncleDaddyBoy 23 again, we had a great time enjoyed the course and the company.
9 Likes.
Played December 26th, @ 11:09 we were paired with a couple. We booked on their website with a pre-paid rate of $135 We decided to play from the white tees, although they do have "combo" tees on the score card. They were starting on #10 the day we played. Greens were good to very good, would hold a shot and were smooth and medium-fast to fast speed. Some of the greens are undulating so be aware. No appreciable ball marks on the greens. Fairways were lush no severe divots, obviously some of the landing areas had some divot damage but most were filled with sand, the exception being where carts are restricted and most people, including myself, forget to take the sand bottles! Tee boxes were good, level and no divots to speak of. POP, we were advised was 4hrs 20 mins, we were done in 4 1/4 but the last 4 holes seemed to take forever to play. We had to wait on every hole, and the last 4 waited for what seemed an eternity. However all said and done 4 1/4 hrs to play was fine. I do like the layout of this track with some very interesting holes for sure. I try to play here every time I am in PHX area, but sometimes the prices are goofy. I checked out times at the beginning of December and the rate was $234. Good driving range with complimentary balls, and large putting area. The do have a practice chipping area fairly close to #9. If you are distracted by noise, the private jets from Scottsdale airport may bother you, they were leaving every 3-4 minutes for the entire front 9....but that doesn't bother me, and you will get used to it. No complaints about the course, staff were friendly, marshals were around, as was the bev. cart.
13 Likes.
Played December 23rd with a 0926 tee time. POP just under 4 hours!! and we had to wait on the last 4 holes. The course is in the best shape I have seen it in a long time, although I haven't played since pre pandemic due to travel restrictions. Course was sold to new owners who took over November 7th, and will be a Troon managed facility effective January 1st. Troon is excellent management company so I would expect a couple of improvements, but also certainly expect the prices to increase as well. We paid the rack rate of $79 (plus tx) so will likely go up to close to $100 after Jan. 1 The greens were fully grown in, and played fairly fast, no "pock" marks -looks like most folks repaired ball marks!! There are still some bare spots on some greens but not many, and tend to be on the fringes of the greens. Fairways were mostly good and lush, however there are still some areas that have historically been "bare" - #17 for example. Rough was dormant grass but was full, with a few bare spots. Desert does come into play on most holes, although for the most part the fairways are wide enough. Tee boxes were good. UPDATE; we played again on Dec. 25 from different tee boxes. These ones were not level, plenty of divots, and really bare where the blocks were!! We decided we would find grass in level areas and play from there....too bad. I have always liked the layout of Foothills but they have always had issues with water. Hopefully now that has been resolved. Be interesting to see how it goes with Troon. Merry Christmas to all fellow GK'ers.
10 Likes.
Played Raven December 20nd with a 1003 time, rack rate $135. Course is in great shape, as it usually is. Fairways were lush no bare spots. Greens looked a bit thin, but ran true and smooth. Rough was ok, bunkers were a mix, some had lots of sand, others not so much some with larger stones in them which shouldn't happen at this course. Bunkers here tend to be quite deep. Staff were very good as usual, from bag drop to starter to end of round. Range balls incl. Starter advised 4:20 round to be expected and it was to the minute. We had to wait on several holes but it wasn't really too bad, we tend to play quickly. Still one of my favorite courses in the area, but definitely not a "desert" type course, thousands of evergreen trees were planted when the course was built and they are still there!!! Enjoyable course for sure.
10 Likes.
Played Silverado for the first time on Monday Dec. 19. The 2 9's are quite different from each other, the back nine is a bit more open with larger landing areas. The greens looked a little bare, but that isn't unusual for this time of year, but they ran true, were smooth, mid range speed and few ball marks. Fairways were mostly lush a few bare spots, rough about the same. The course meanders through a wash, there are some area's where trees and "natural" areas do come into play more so on the front. The front 9 is easy to walk, however the back nine isn't as it stretches a long way with long walks between green and tee. Customer service was very good, bev cart was around frequently. No driving range (nets) there is a putting green. No GPS on carts. Pace of play was good at 4 hours - 1006 a.m. tee time.
14 Likes.
Played Dec. 10, 10:12 tee time. First time playing this course. Conditions were pretty good, greens were in very good condition, firm and fast but would hold a shot. Fairways were good, I thought more "lush" than the Stadium course (played on Dec. 7). rough was good, 2 cuts of rough. I think the fairways were more "level" and fairer than Stadium (again Ron will disagree) Down side of our round there was FIVE HOUR round with a morning tee time...to me that is totally unacceptable. We spoke to the marshal on at least 4 occasions about the pace of play, said he couldn't do much about it....if so why have a marshall at all? I enjoyed the course but hated the pace of play.....as a result not sure I'd play again.
12 Likes.
Played Dec. 7th, a noon tee time. The Stadium Course is quite a challenge, at least to me. It seems as if there is no flat lie on the fairways (Ron will disagree with me), with some crazy (and unfair) bounces. The one good thing is that you can see everything, the course is right in front of you, no hidden bunkers or other hazards. Greens have lots of undulation too. Greens were in very good condition, fairways were a bit thin in places but ok. Bunkers were good too although a bit firm at times. Pace of play was good just a tad over 4 hours. I have played it before, person I was with in PSP wanted to play it, if it was up to me I wouldn't play it again, there are more enjoyable courses around the area.
9 Likes.
Had a "free" day and thought I'd take a flier on Cimarron Golf Resort. Was a walk on...Tuesday at 10 a.m., paired with a couple from NorCal. Good rate of $84 incl. cart. This is an inland links course more or less. Fairly large green complexes with a variety of holes, played a combo tee set up again. The greens were running true, although they were fairly slow but in very good shape. Fairway's and rough were fairly lush too. There is a wash, and lots of desert that runs through this course, but the fairways are plenty wide enough. I was very pleasantly surprised at how good this course is, don't know why but was. It might be a challenge if playing in windy conditions as are many of the courses in PSP area. I would play it again for sure. Decent restaurant as well. Service was good, pace of play was ok, got held up once or twice but nothing major. The also have a par 3 or executive course here too, called the Pebbles with the big course called The Boulder ( if I recall).
9 Likes.
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