Golf Course Reviews
Golf Course Reviews: California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Utah, Florida, Hawaii!Finished at Woodland in 3 hrs. so I headed over here before my flight.
Fun 18-hole executive in good shape. Tees, fairways, traps all in solid shape. Greens were mostly small, smooth and medium-fast.
Front nine is a little pitch and putty but some solid golf holes on the back nine. Otherwise, good course to use a lot of your clubs on to practice. It was crowded but I had a cart, so I bounced around and played in 2 hours. Worked out perfect for me so a good spot to fit in some golf before a flight, right by the airport.
Fun 18-hole executive in good shape. Tees, fairways, traps all in solid shape. Greens were mostly small, smooth and medium-fast.
Front nine is a little pitch and putty but some solid golf holes on the back nine. Otherwise, good course to use a lot of your clubs on to practice. It was crowded but I had a cart, so I bounced around and played in 2 hours. Worked out perfect for me so a good spot to fit in some golf before a flight, right by the airport.
Toughest course on the trip. Super tight, somewhat quirky layout shoehorned into a hilly site. Course was in very good private course shape. Greens were fast, bunkers were fluffy and the ball sat up nicely in the fairways.
6,100 or so from the blue tees and it played much longer. Not a ton of roll in the fairways and many uphill shots made for a tough round. I forget the hole, but it was a 480-down hiller on the back that I missed a short putt after a short wedge and thought it was a breather par 5, nope! Back nine is much longer but more wide open. Add that to lots of tight treelined fairways on the front and it makes for a very tough albeit fun round.
Not sure if I'm supposed to mention it but mine was a preview round with a friend who is considering joining there. So, the opportunity to play this private course does exist. Worth a look if you want to challenge your game.
6,100 or so from the blue tees and it played much longer. Not a ton of roll in the fairways and many uphill shots made for a tough round. I forget the hole, but it was a 480-down hiller on the back that I missed a short putt after a short wedge and thought it was a breather par 5, nope! Back nine is much longer but more wide open. Add that to lots of tight treelined fairways on the front and it makes for a very tough albeit fun round.
Not sure if I'm supposed to mention it but mine was a preview round with a friend who is considering joining there. So, the opportunity to play this private course does exist. Worth a look if you want to challenge your game.
Nine dollars, nine holes who could ask for anything more. Got here at 6:30 right as they were closing.
I only took 3 clubs and was just crossing it off the list, but this is a really solid place to work on your game. Most holes are in the 130 range, but you can make your own yardages if you're practicing.
Greens were smooth and fast even though they were small. Bunkers were some of the most well sculpted I've seen on a short course. Filled to the brim with perfect sand better than many of the private clubs I played. Just an enjoyable 9 holes, I was done in 40 min, but you could spend plenty of time here and not get bored.
I only took 3 clubs and was just crossing it off the list, but this is a really solid place to work on your game. Most holes are in the 130 range, but you can make your own yardages if you're practicing.
Greens were smooth and fast even though they were small. Bunkers were some of the most well sculpted I've seen on a short course. Filled to the brim with perfect sand better than many of the private clubs I played. Just an enjoyable 9 holes, I was done in 40 min, but you could spend plenty of time here and not get bored.
Just up the road from Wood Ranch I teed off here at 4PM and the heat and lateness kept most of the people away, so another beautiful 2-hour round.
Course was in good private course shape all around. Greens were fast but reasonable. Not a long course but a solid challenge. There are some open holes but many of them play through chutes of trees. Lots of twists and turns and hills to keep you on your toes. Well worth your time.
Course was in good private course shape all around. Greens were fast but reasonable. Not a long course but a solid challenge. There are some open holes but many of them play through chutes of trees. Lots of twists and turns and hills to keep you on your toes. Well worth your time.
Played this course last Tuesday and noticed it was going to host a GK event.
They were working on the course so hopefully by the outing it will be in tip-top shape.
It's a fun layout and definitely worth playing, with a good mix of holes, however it was in public course shape. Greens were good and medium fast; traps and fairways were just OK.
Front nine was nice but the back side is where the course really shines. Elevation, water, length make for a truly engaging nine.
They were working on the course so hopefully by the outing it will be in tip-top shape.
It's a fun layout and definitely worth playing, with a good mix of holes, however it was in public course shape. Greens were good and medium fast; traps and fairways were just OK.
Front nine was nice but the back side is where the course really shines. Elevation, water, length make for a truly engaging nine.
Finished the day here. Quirky fun little nine holer that was a bit more than a pitch and putt.
Decent shape if overpriced at $20. Interesting mix of holes thru a small housing development.
Six mostly short holes on one side of the road and three solid holes to finish on the other side.
It's got a creek that comes into play as well as some other water for some interest. Played in less than an hour and it's a fun nine.
Decent shape if overpriced at $20. Interesting mix of holes thru a small housing development.
Six mostly short holes on one side of the road and three solid holes to finish on the other side.
It's got a creek that comes into play as well as some other water for some interest. Played in less than an hour and it's a fun nine.
Headed over here after Via Verde and it was different in almost every way. It was somewhat crowded, just as hot but less steamy.
Solid layout in private course shape. Greens were fast, bunkers were full and fluffy and no bad lies anywhere. Good amount of elevation change and a good mix of easy and challenging holes. Front nine is flatter with more trees, back nine much hillier and more wide open.
Paid $149 to ride and it was the most expensive round on the trip, but I bounced around and finished in 3 hours on a holiday Monday, so I was more than satisfied.
Solid layout in private course shape. Greens were fast, bunkers were full and fluffy and no bad lies anywhere. Good amount of elevation change and a good mix of easy and challenging holes. Front nine is flatter with more trees, back nine much hillier and more wide open.
Paid $149 to ride and it was the most expensive round on the trip, but I bounced around and finished in 3 hours on a holiday Monday, so I was more than satisfied.
Played here last Monday, on a hot, sticky gross day. Off at 9 and done by 11 so it was bearable.
Staff were super kind and accommodating and I had the course mostly to myself.
I liked the layout and the elevation changes, but I paid a premium as a reciprocal on a holiday. It does have a handful of scenic holes.
Course was only in decent shape, greens and traps were good but some of the fairways were spotty and it looked like some of the lower holes may have had some flooding and were covered with leaves and some garbage. I assume since they were open on a maintenance Monday that it would be rectified.
I rode because it was so hot, but the course seems pretty walkable, so a twilight walking round would probably make it worth the money. Still glad I crossed it off the list.
Staff were super kind and accommodating and I had the course mostly to myself.
I liked the layout and the elevation changes, but I paid a premium as a reciprocal on a holiday. It does have a handful of scenic holes.
Course was only in decent shape, greens and traps were good but some of the fairways were spotty and it looked like some of the lower holes may have had some flooding and were covered with leaves and some garbage. I assume since they were open on a maintenance Monday that it would be rectified.
I rode because it was so hot, but the course seems pretty walkable, so a twilight walking round would probably make it worth the money. Still glad I crossed it off the list.
First out at 7AM last week to beat the heat and played previous days pins as maintenance crews were on every hole. Unique experience for me chasing the grounds crew.
Course is in immaculate condition, (best on my trip)and a very fun and challenging layout.
They had me tee off on the back as they were spreading fertilizer on the front and it was CPO
but it took only 10 extra minutes for me to play that side. And I didn't notice anything different.
Lots of great golf holes, good amount of elevation change and plenty of challenging bunkers. The greens we perfect even though they were wet they were still pretty fast. It was probably my favorite course of the trip. If it isn't sold out, I suggest you sign up for Johnny's outing, if it is I suggest going to the next one.
Course is in immaculate condition, (best on my trip)and a very fun and challenging layout.
They had me tee off on the back as they were spreading fertilizer on the front and it was CPO
but it took only 10 extra minutes for me to play that side. And I didn't notice anything different.
Lots of great golf holes, good amount of elevation change and plenty of challenging bunkers. The greens we perfect even though they were wet they were still pretty fast. It was probably my favorite course of the trip. If it isn't sold out, I suggest you sign up for Johnny's outing, if it is I suggest going to the next one.
Played this course a few times thirty-five years ago when it was called Willow Park. Never thought much of it and it never made our local rotation. Fast forward: it is now called Redwood Canyon and all I remembered of it was the driving range where you hit balls into a giant pond/lake.
Since it played like a new course and I had low expectations I was very impressed. I remember it being short, mickey mouse and always mushy. It seems it's a little shorter now as it tops out at just under 6,000 from the tips. Many of the holes seem like their own entity in a nice, secluded canyon setting. Very scenic.
$30 to walk after 3PM, (think it drops to $20 after 4) not sure how much for a cart. Very reasonable and a pretty easy walk, tee boxes mostly close to the greens. Biggest transfer was crossing the big parking lot between 9 and 10. Fairways had some spots and different kinds of grasses, but I didn't encounter any bad lies. The greens were smooth and of medium speed. Bunkers looked crunchy but reasonable full of brown sand. Saw lots of unraked footprints as I walked by them and had to fix a million ball marks but that was pretty much it for bad stuff. We waited on every shot but finished in well under four hours. Not a hard course but not a pushover. Lots of tree trouble, and a creek meanders thru the course and slightly wayward shots will bounce into it.
I only played it because I was getting my car worked on a half hour away and I seemed to have lost my old scorecard if I ever had one. So, either they fixed it up, I have a terrible memory, or trees and canyons really fill out over 35 years (or all of the above) I left pleasantly surprised and would recommend checking it out if you had the same previous views that I had.
The shop guys were all helpful and as a big bonus I think it may run 15 or 20 degrees cooler in the summer than some of its more inland neighborhoods.
Since it played like a new course and I had low expectations I was very impressed. I remember it being short, mickey mouse and always mushy. It seems it's a little shorter now as it tops out at just under 6,000 from the tips. Many of the holes seem like their own entity in a nice, secluded canyon setting. Very scenic.
$30 to walk after 3PM, (think it drops to $20 after 4) not sure how much for a cart. Very reasonable and a pretty easy walk, tee boxes mostly close to the greens. Biggest transfer was crossing the big parking lot between 9 and 10. Fairways had some spots and different kinds of grasses, but I didn't encounter any bad lies. The greens were smooth and of medium speed. Bunkers looked crunchy but reasonable full of brown sand. Saw lots of unraked footprints as I walked by them and had to fix a million ball marks but that was pretty much it for bad stuff. We waited on every shot but finished in well under four hours. Not a hard course but not a pushover. Lots of tree trouble, and a creek meanders thru the course and slightly wayward shots will bounce into it.
I only played it because I was getting my car worked on a half hour away and I seemed to have lost my old scorecard if I ever had one. So, either they fixed it up, I have a terrible memory, or trees and canyons really fill out over 35 years (or all of the above) I left pleasantly surprised and would recommend checking it out if you had the same previous views that I had.
The shop guys were all helpful and as a big bonus I think it may run 15 or 20 degrees cooler in the summer than some of its more inland neighborhoods.
Played last week, course is in solid shape all around. Reasonable rates in the afternoon make it well worth it.
Played here to wait out the traffic before the ride home. Almost had buyer's remorse. All fivesomes and we were on a 3-hour pace for 9 holes. Luckily things picked up and it was only 2:40 Ish.
Solid locals course all around. Tees, fairways, greens all good. Wasn't in any bunkers but they looked playable if a little thin. Ended up very impressed with this course. It's a full nine-hole par 36 layout with some tough holes (448 par 4) and some easier ones. $15 to walk this one seems like a steal another $12 to ride, but very walkable. Played with 4 locals who play here all the time and had a lot of fun. I think the restaurant just recently opened for business. Well worth it if you don't have time for a full 18
Solid locals course all around. Tees, fairways, greens all good. Wasn't in any bunkers but they looked playable if a little thin. Ended up very impressed with this course. It's a full nine-hole par 36 layout with some tough holes (448 par 4) and some easier ones. $15 to walk this one seems like a steal another $12 to ride, but very walkable. Played with 4 locals who play here all the time and had a lot of fun. I think the restaurant just recently opened for business. Well worth it if you don't have time for a full 18
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