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From 7/1/24
Sandpiper was again great, but the group in front of us wrecked the show!
Again played SGC on a beautiful Monday. Please review course design details in prior reviews, as I will only note conditions and happenings of the day.
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition excellent.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition excellent.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with softness. Speed about an 10.5. Condition excellent but slower than normal.
Sand: raked but flooded with water in several bunkers or rock hard. Visited 3 bunkers and they were in below average condition due to flooding or dryness. Not sure what happened to the bunkers, as they are usually in very condition.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition excellent.
Water Hazards: Very scenic on Hole 18.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Driving Range: one of the best grass ranges you can find in California. Condition excellent.
Practice Putting Green: excellent condition but much faster than the golf course. It runs at 12 to 12.5.
Sandpiper was again amazing, other than bunkers. This is such a great course and always a special treat! Cant wait to play again.
Unfortunately, they placed a group in front of us that were not only atrocities as golfers, they had no etiquette or respect for other golfers due to their pace play violations and lack of care for the golf course. This group caused a log jam that resulted in having to wait 20 minutes between shots for most of the front 9. At one point they had more than 3 holes open ahead of them. Mind you, the group in front of them were 80 year old ladies who teed off just 10 minutes prior to these Abominations.
The pro shop had to send Marshalls out on 3 occasions to speed them up due to the amount of complaints. Worse of all, they would not let anyone play through and were condescending. These Abominations finally picked up their pace at the 9th hole when the Marshall threatened to remove them from the course. These Abominations had no business playing a great course like SGC.
Sadly, having to deal with this nonsense, sabotaged my game. Still played well, but not to my potential. I was 2 under through 7, but simply lost my focus and it was not sustained. 3 hours for that front nine was a game damper. I hope that I never see these Hack-Job Abominations at a golf course or facility again!
Sandpiper was again great, but the group in front of us wrecked the show!
Again played SGC on a beautiful Monday. Please review course design details in prior reviews, as I will only note conditions and happenings of the day.
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition excellent.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition excellent.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with softness. Speed about an 10.5. Condition excellent but slower than normal.
Sand: raked but flooded with water in several bunkers or rock hard. Visited 3 bunkers and they were in below average condition due to flooding or dryness. Not sure what happened to the bunkers, as they are usually in very condition.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition excellent.
Water Hazards: Very scenic on Hole 18.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Driving Range: one of the best grass ranges you can find in California. Condition excellent.
Practice Putting Green: excellent condition but much faster than the golf course. It runs at 12 to 12.5.
Sandpiper was again amazing, other than bunkers. This is such a great course and always a special treat! Cant wait to play again.
Unfortunately, they placed a group in front of us that were not only atrocities as golfers, they had no etiquette or respect for other golfers due to their pace play violations and lack of care for the golf course. This group caused a log jam that resulted in having to wait 20 minutes between shots for most of the front 9. At one point they had more than 3 holes open ahead of them. Mind you, the group in front of them were 80 year old ladies who teed off just 10 minutes prior to these Abominations.
The pro shop had to send Marshalls out on 3 occasions to speed them up due to the amount of complaints. Worse of all, they would not let anyone play through and were condescending. These Abominations finally picked up their pace at the 9th hole when the Marshall threatened to remove them from the course. These Abominations had no business playing a great course like SGC.
Sadly, having to deal with this nonsense, sabotaged my game. Still played well, but not to my potential. I was 2 under through 7, but simply lost my focus and it was not sustained. 3 hours for that front nine was a game damper. I hope that I never see these Hack-Job Abominations at a golf course or facility again!
10 Likes.
From 6/24/24
Enjoyed an excellent GK / Vivid Outing at the Bear. What a Great Day!
Bear Creek GC as a fun Players Course. BCGC is a very well-designed course that places premium on accuracy off the tee and into greens. The course features a clear definition between its mid-sized fairways and greens, and rough areas; there is well placed bunkering on all fairways and proximate to greens, along with some strategic trees and water hazards, all being punitive to wayward golf shots.
The course is generally flat but does offer elevation changes from tee to fairway and green, on some holes, along with some great views of localized mountains and housing. The course plays like a true Championship Style layout. If you miss your mark, you will be punished.
The course was very well manicured and in above-average condition. The course layout is rated a 5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.5 out of 5. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and lush, no damage. Above average condition.
Fairways: Green at times tight. Above average condition.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with medium softness. Noted a bit longer and slower than in the past. Speed at about a 10.5. No damage observed. Excellent condition.
Sand: Well maintained and medium to soft in texture. Above average condition.
Rough: Well defined from the fairway and green collars but not too overgrown, about 2 – 4 inches. Very grabby at times. Above average condition.
Waste Areas: Observed on various holes and did not offer much opportunity of recovery due to the overgrown nature. Above average.
Driving Range: The range is excellent, hitting off a grass surface. Situated on a flat section of the facility and hitting into a grassland with green markers at 100, 150, 200, 225, and 250 yards. Range ran out at about 275ish. Range balls were your typical rangers, generally in good condition
Practice Putting Green: Ample and very well maintained. Surface speed was consistent with the the course greens.
Chipping Green: Also ample and very well maintained. Several pins noted to work on the short-game, along with sand bunkering.
POP: 4.75 hours – No wait was encountered on any hole.
This track is Grade A. Its layout is spectacular, and the use of the topography and land could not be better. If looking to join a quality golf club with the emphasis on Player’s Type Golf Course, this is a great one to be a part of.
Really enjoyed this course and certainly wish I could play it more often. If I lived closer, this would be a club I would consider joining. I fully endorse playing this track when given the opportunity. Very much looking forward to my next visit here.
Thank you Johnny, and GK for this outing!
Enjoyed an excellent GK / Vivid Outing at the Bear. What a Great Day!
Bear Creek GC as a fun Players Course. BCGC is a very well-designed course that places premium on accuracy off the tee and into greens. The course features a clear definition between its mid-sized fairways and greens, and rough areas; there is well placed bunkering on all fairways and proximate to greens, along with some strategic trees and water hazards, all being punitive to wayward golf shots.
The course is generally flat but does offer elevation changes from tee to fairway and green, on some holes, along with some great views of localized mountains and housing. The course plays like a true Championship Style layout. If you miss your mark, you will be punished.
The course was very well manicured and in above-average condition. The course layout is rated a 5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.5 out of 5. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and lush, no damage. Above average condition.
Fairways: Green at times tight. Above average condition.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with medium softness. Noted a bit longer and slower than in the past. Speed at about a 10.5. No damage observed. Excellent condition.
Sand: Well maintained and medium to soft in texture. Above average condition.
Rough: Well defined from the fairway and green collars but not too overgrown, about 2 – 4 inches. Very grabby at times. Above average condition.
Waste Areas: Observed on various holes and did not offer much opportunity of recovery due to the overgrown nature. Above average.
Driving Range: The range is excellent, hitting off a grass surface. Situated on a flat section of the facility and hitting into a grassland with green markers at 100, 150, 200, 225, and 250 yards. Range ran out at about 275ish. Range balls were your typical rangers, generally in good condition
Practice Putting Green: Ample and very well maintained. Surface speed was consistent with the the course greens.
Chipping Green: Also ample and very well maintained. Several pins noted to work on the short-game, along with sand bunkering.
POP: 4.75 hours – No wait was encountered on any hole.
This track is Grade A. Its layout is spectacular, and the use of the topography and land could not be better. If looking to join a quality golf club with the emphasis on Player’s Type Golf Course, this is a great one to be a part of.
Really enjoyed this course and certainly wish I could play it more often. If I lived closer, this would be a club I would consider joining. I fully endorse playing this track when given the opportunity. Very much looking forward to my next visit here.
Thank you Johnny, and GK for this outing!
11 Likes.
From 6/17/24
Wood Ranch is always so lovely and consistent in quality!
Played WRGC on a beautiful Monday at the GM Event with Johnny, Ron, and Andrew. It was an amazing time with wind speeds around 10 - 20 mph. Pace of play was around 5 hours. I note the following conditions:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition excellent.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition excellent.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with softness. Speed about a 10.5 in speed but tricky with tough pin placements. Condition excellent.
Sand: very well maintained, and heavy. Condition excellent.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition excellent.
Water Hazards: Very scenic on Holes 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, and 18. Condition excellent.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Loved the Wood Ranch experience once again! This is a Grade A track that thrives in quality and consistency. One of the best courses in Ventura County and all of SoCal! Looking forward to the next opportunity to play here!
Wood Ranch is always so lovely and consistent in quality!
Played WRGC on a beautiful Monday at the GM Event with Johnny, Ron, and Andrew. It was an amazing time with wind speeds around 10 - 20 mph. Pace of play was around 5 hours. I note the following conditions:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition excellent.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition excellent.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with softness. Speed about a 10.5 in speed but tricky with tough pin placements. Condition excellent.
Sand: very well maintained, and heavy. Condition excellent.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition excellent.
Water Hazards: Very scenic on Holes 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, and 18. Condition excellent.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Loved the Wood Ranch experience once again! This is a Grade A track that thrives in quality and consistency. One of the best courses in Ventura County and all of SoCal! Looking forward to the next opportunity to play here!
10 Likes.
From 6/3/24
Sandpiper is mighty fine right now!
Played SGC on a beautiful Monday. I will spare you the course details, as you can research such on my prior reviews and will stick to conditions. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition excellent.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition excellent.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with softness. Speed about an 11. Condition excellent.
Sand: very well maintained, and heavy. Condition excellent.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition excellent.
Water Hazards: Very scenic on Hole 18. Just don't jump in or drink from, if you want to live.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Sandpiper was looking and playing so fine on this day! I can't wait to go back to this always amazing golf course.
Sandpiper is mighty fine right now!
Played SGC on a beautiful Monday. I will spare you the course details, as you can research such on my prior reviews and will stick to conditions. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition excellent.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition excellent.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with softness. Speed about an 11. Condition excellent.
Sand: very well maintained, and heavy. Condition excellent.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition excellent.
Water Hazards: Very scenic on Hole 18. Just don't jump in or drink from, if you want to live.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Sandpiper was looking and playing so fine on this day! I can't wait to go back to this always amazing golf course.
10 Likes.
From 6/13/24
Buenos Dias from Coral Canyon! You are one fun and challenging course!
Coral Canyon is another hybrid Desert / Mountain Championship Course that features elevation changes, strategic bunkering, limited water hazards, beautiful nature, canyons, along with beautiful views.
The course was very challenging and required precision off the tee and on approach shots. Grateful my game was on, otherwise this course can really beat up players who are not precise. Not saying the place was too tight or unreasonable, but it is visually intimidating at times and surroundings are always penal with lost ball being a high possibility.
The course played its yardage, fairways offered moderate roll out on drives and greens held approach shots well. The course was well manicured and in really good condition. The overall course layout is rated a 4.5 out of 5 and conditions are rated a 4.4 out of 5 for this time of year. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition above-average.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition above-average.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with firmness. Noted to be undulating and hard to read at times. Speed about a 11. Condition above-average.
Sand: very well maintained, and heavy. Condition above-average.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition above-average.
Water Hazards: limited and well maintained. Noted people fishing in one of the lakes after the course closed.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Driving Range and Practice Areas: The range was nice and off grass that was in good of shape. Range included various markers from 75 - 250 yards. Range balls were quality Yellow-Ranger golf balls that were well maintained. I also noted a very nice chipping.
Practice Putting Greens: Two were noted. Medium and in very nice condition. Speed was consistent with course.
POP: 4.23 hours – no wait was encountered but there were plenty of golfers playing.
Pro Shop: High quality and beautifully stocked. Service received was excellent.
Food: Nice restaurant and very good food!
Customer Service: Perfect!
I really enjoyed this course and note such as a good test of golf for even a low handicap golfer. This is a course where you do not want to lose your focus, or it will get you!
Another great course in Southern Utah, that is strongly recommended. The design is outstanding, just make sure you bring your Game. Would play here again, anytime!
Grade A for CCGC. Do not pass this one up on your St. George Golf Trip!
Buenos Dias from Coral Canyon! You are one fun and challenging course!
Coral Canyon is another hybrid Desert / Mountain Championship Course that features elevation changes, strategic bunkering, limited water hazards, beautiful nature, canyons, along with beautiful views.
The course was very challenging and required precision off the tee and on approach shots. Grateful my game was on, otherwise this course can really beat up players who are not precise. Not saying the place was too tight or unreasonable, but it is visually intimidating at times and surroundings are always penal with lost ball being a high possibility.
The course played its yardage, fairways offered moderate roll out on drives and greens held approach shots well. The course was well manicured and in really good condition. The overall course layout is rated a 4.5 out of 5 and conditions are rated a 4.4 out of 5 for this time of year. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition above-average.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition above-average.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with firmness. Noted to be undulating and hard to read at times. Speed about a 11. Condition above-average.
Sand: very well maintained, and heavy. Condition above-average.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition above-average.
Water Hazards: limited and well maintained. Noted people fishing in one of the lakes after the course closed.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Driving Range and Practice Areas: The range was nice and off grass that was in good of shape. Range included various markers from 75 - 250 yards. Range balls were quality Yellow-Ranger golf balls that were well maintained. I also noted a very nice chipping.
Practice Putting Greens: Two were noted. Medium and in very nice condition. Speed was consistent with course.
POP: 4.23 hours – no wait was encountered but there were plenty of golfers playing.
Pro Shop: High quality and beautifully stocked. Service received was excellent.
Food: Nice restaurant and very good food!
Customer Service: Perfect!
I really enjoyed this course and note such as a good test of golf for even a low handicap golfer. This is a course where you do not want to lose your focus, or it will get you!
Another great course in Southern Utah, that is strongly recommended. The design is outstanding, just make sure you bring your Game. Would play here again, anytime!
Grade A for CCGC. Do not pass this one up on your St. George Golf Trip!
10 Likes.
From 6/11/24
Finally experienced the Amazing Sand Hollow Golf Course!
SHGC is no doubt a great golf course, which receives its Gusto from the very scenic and beautiful Back 9 that runs along the Cliffs of Sand Hollow State Park. The Front 9 is more resort style and flat, but still very fun and nice.
SHGC is another hybrid Desert / Mountain Championship Course in Southern Utah that features elevation changes, strategic bunkering, beautiful nature, canyons, along with breathtaking views. Albeit most of the topography change is along the back nine.
The course was challenging but always fair. The course played its yardage, fairways offered moderate roll out on drives and greens held approach shots well. The course was very well manicured, but it came with a price. On this day, it seemed like staff was working on every hole on the front nine. The front nine was less enjoyable because it was distracting to hear loud lawnmowers, blowers, or maintenance equipment far too often.
The overall course layout is rated a 4.5 out of 5 (Front 9 - 4.0 and Back 9 - 5.0), conditions are rated a 4.6 out of 5 for this time of year. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition excellent.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition excellent.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with firmness. Noted to be undulating and hard to read at times. Speed about a 11.5. Condition excellent.
Sand: very well maintained, and heavy. Condition excellent.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition excellent.
Water Hazards: None Applicable.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Driving Range and Practice Areas: The range was very nice and off grass that was in good of shape. Range included various markers from 75 - 300 yards. Range balls were quality Top-Range golf balls that were very well maintained. I also noted a very nice chipping area and practice bunker. Excellent practice facility here.
Practice Putting Greens: Two were noted. Medium and in excellent condition. Speed was consistent with course.
POP: 4.9 hours – wait was encountered on numerous holes on the back nine, but this was expected at the tourist attracting golf course. A lot of Tourist Golfers here.
Pro Shop: High quality and beautifully stocked. Service received was excellent.
Food: Nice restaurant with very good food!
Customer Service: Excellent.
Really enjoyed this course and I strongly endorse playing SHGC if given the opportunity while having the time. This course is another fair test of golf that comes with a great surrounding environment, and a Back 9 which is very special and hard to beat!
I will play SHGC again if given the opportunity. This was a top-level experience! Grade A, all the way.
Finally experienced the Amazing Sand Hollow Golf Course!
SHGC is no doubt a great golf course, which receives its Gusto from the very scenic and beautiful Back 9 that runs along the Cliffs of Sand Hollow State Park. The Front 9 is more resort style and flat, but still very fun and nice.
SHGC is another hybrid Desert / Mountain Championship Course in Southern Utah that features elevation changes, strategic bunkering, beautiful nature, canyons, along with breathtaking views. Albeit most of the topography change is along the back nine.
The course was challenging but always fair. The course played its yardage, fairways offered moderate roll out on drives and greens held approach shots well. The course was very well manicured, but it came with a price. On this day, it seemed like staff was working on every hole on the front nine. The front nine was less enjoyable because it was distracting to hear loud lawnmowers, blowers, or maintenance equipment far too often.
The overall course layout is rated a 4.5 out of 5 (Front 9 - 4.0 and Back 9 - 5.0), conditions are rated a 4.6 out of 5 for this time of year. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition excellent.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition excellent.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with firmness. Noted to be undulating and hard to read at times. Speed about a 11.5. Condition excellent.
Sand: very well maintained, and heavy. Condition excellent.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition excellent.
Water Hazards: None Applicable.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Driving Range and Practice Areas: The range was very nice and off grass that was in good of shape. Range included various markers from 75 - 300 yards. Range balls were quality Top-Range golf balls that were very well maintained. I also noted a very nice chipping area and practice bunker. Excellent practice facility here.
Practice Putting Greens: Two were noted. Medium and in excellent condition. Speed was consistent with course.
POP: 4.9 hours – wait was encountered on numerous holes on the back nine, but this was expected at the tourist attracting golf course. A lot of Tourist Golfers here.
Pro Shop: High quality and beautifully stocked. Service received was excellent.
Food: Nice restaurant with very good food!
Customer Service: Excellent.
Really enjoyed this course and I strongly endorse playing SHGC if given the opportunity while having the time. This course is another fair test of golf that comes with a great surrounding environment, and a Back 9 which is very special and hard to beat!
I will play SHGC again if given the opportunity. This was a top-level experience! Grade A, all the way.
6 Likes.
From 6/10/24
Had the treat of playing at Copper Rock Golf Course in a fun money game with my Oldest Daughter on the Bag! It was a Magical Day at one of the best golf courses I have ever played!
CRGC is a Hybrid Desert / Mountain Championship Course that features countless elevation changes, strategic bunkering, fairway mounding and moguls, streams, waterfalls, lakes, arroyos, beautiful nature, copper rocks, lava rocks, canyons, along with numerous water hazards. In many ways this course reminded me of Nicklaus Design without being such (Designed by Dale Beddo), as architecture was immaculate for the amazing topography offered by Southern Utah. There was never a copy-paste or boring moment on this course, with views being simply breathtaking. I am still buzzing from playing this track!
The course was challenging but always fair and played in a “what you see, is what you get” manner. The course played its yardage, fairways offered moderate roll out on drives and greens held approach shots well. The course was very well manicured and in Outstanding Condition for the time of year! The course layout is rated a 5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.8 out of 5 for this time of year. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition excellent.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition excellent.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with medium firmness. Noted to be undulating and tricky to read at times. Speed about a 11. Condition excellent.
Sand: very well maintained, and heavy. Condition excellent.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition excellent.
Water Hazards: Water features were very well placed but never unreasonable to the player. Such were noted to be very attractive which provided an additional beauty element to this very fine golf course. Condition excellent.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Driving Range and Practice Areas: The range was incredible with its glorious back drop of Zion National Park and Sand Hallow State Park. Furthermore, the range was off grass that is in as good of shape as quality fairways. Range included various markers from 75 - 300 yards with runout at about 350 yards. Range balls were quality Callaway range golf balls that were very well maintained. I also noted a very nice chipping area and practice bunker. Excellent practice facility here.
Practice Putting Greens: Two were noted. Large and in excellent condition. Speed was consistent with course.
POP: 3.5 hours – no wait was encountered on any hole. We paced ourselves accordingly.
Pro Shop: High quality and beautifully stocked. Service received was excellent.
Food: They had a small restaurant adjoining to the Pro Shop. It was limited, but certainly not bad or great.
Customer Service: Perfect!
Really enjoyed this course and I strongly endorse playing CRGC if given the opportunity. This course is a fair test of golf that comes with a great surrounding environment, and an overall beautiful scenery.
I will play CRGC again if given the opportunity. I place this course as my favorite course in Utah! This was a 5 Star Experience!
So blessed for the opportunity to have experienced this course!
Had the treat of playing at Copper Rock Golf Course in a fun money game with my Oldest Daughter on the Bag! It was a Magical Day at one of the best golf courses I have ever played!
CRGC is a Hybrid Desert / Mountain Championship Course that features countless elevation changes, strategic bunkering, fairway mounding and moguls, streams, waterfalls, lakes, arroyos, beautiful nature, copper rocks, lava rocks, canyons, along with numerous water hazards. In many ways this course reminded me of Nicklaus Design without being such (Designed by Dale Beddo), as architecture was immaculate for the amazing topography offered by Southern Utah. There was never a copy-paste or boring moment on this course, with views being simply breathtaking. I am still buzzing from playing this track!
The course was challenging but always fair and played in a “what you see, is what you get” manner. The course played its yardage, fairways offered moderate roll out on drives and greens held approach shots well. The course was very well manicured and in Outstanding Condition for the time of year! The course layout is rated a 5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.8 out of 5 for this time of year. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition excellent.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition excellent.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with medium firmness. Noted to be undulating and tricky to read at times. Speed about a 11. Condition excellent.
Sand: very well maintained, and heavy. Condition excellent.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition excellent.
Water Hazards: Water features were very well placed but never unreasonable to the player. Such were noted to be very attractive which provided an additional beauty element to this very fine golf course. Condition excellent.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Driving Range and Practice Areas: The range was incredible with its glorious back drop of Zion National Park and Sand Hallow State Park. Furthermore, the range was off grass that is in as good of shape as quality fairways. Range included various markers from 75 - 300 yards with runout at about 350 yards. Range balls were quality Callaway range golf balls that were very well maintained. I also noted a very nice chipping area and practice bunker. Excellent practice facility here.
Practice Putting Greens: Two were noted. Large and in excellent condition. Speed was consistent with course.
POP: 3.5 hours – no wait was encountered on any hole. We paced ourselves accordingly.
Pro Shop: High quality and beautifully stocked. Service received was excellent.
Food: They had a small restaurant adjoining to the Pro Shop. It was limited, but certainly not bad or great.
Customer Service: Perfect!
Really enjoyed this course and I strongly endorse playing CRGC if given the opportunity. This course is a fair test of golf that comes with a great surrounding environment, and an overall beautiful scenery.
I will play CRGC again if given the opportunity. I place this course as my favorite course in Utah! This was a 5 Star Experience!
So blessed for the opportunity to have experienced this course!
8 Likes.
From 5/19
Played another very fun round of golf at one of my favorite courses in the Desert and Valley. This a great course layout designed by Jack with strategic challenges and scenic views.
For the positive, the layout is fun and challenging. The layout and design are an A+. This is a great course for an advanced golfer, yet playable for mid-level golfers.
ESG is a fun Players Course that is a reasonable test of golf with wind speeds that exceeded 20 mph in the afternoon.. ESG is a very well-designed into the desert and places premium on accuracy off the tee and into greens. The course features clear definition between its mid-sized to wide fairways and rough areas, well placed bunkering on fairways and proximate to greens, along with strategic water hazards on a couple of holes, with fast greens.
The course layout is rated a 4.8 out of 5, conditions are rated a 3.0 out of 5. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Average condition
Fairways: Mixed green, yellow, and dry and at times tight. Average condition
Greens: Damage that included dirt spots, dead spots, and bumpiness. Speed cannot be determined as each spot presented its own challenge. Poor condition
Sand: Maintained and firm. Average condition.
Rough: rough was defined from the fairway and green collared but not too overgrown, about 2 – 4 inches. Very grabby at times. Average condition.
Waste Areas: - Waste areas on various holes did not offer the opportunity of recovery due to their overgrown nature. Above average.
Driving Range: None available. Large hitting nets with multiple stalls available for warm up. A nice chipping area was present.
Practice Putting Green: 2 small greens noted on site, condition average.
POP: 4.75 hours
The facility included a nice restaurant, and pro shop. Service received at both was good in the morning only.
However, the restaurant closed after 2 pm and made it clear that they did not want to provide service for their customers after 2 pm. They were very rude about it as well despite many customers requesting food and drinks. They had advised that they were closing at 5 pm when I made the reservation but changed their mind and were unapologetic on our golf day. Furthermore, this misrepresented their hours on their website as well.
Dog Vomit Rating for them in this area! Won't eat here again!
Really enjoyed this layout, morning food, and the quality of my play for the day. However, conditions and service here were below average, which was surprising.
Cart guy didn't greet us or give us carts at arrival, self service. After the round, he took our bags of and placed them on the ground after our round. Didn't even use the stand. Employees just wanted to leave and did not care to provide any customer service. So bad! Complete fail in this regard.
EGC is a shadow of what it once was, sadly. Hoping they recover as this is a solid track.
Played another very fun round of golf at one of my favorite courses in the Desert and Valley. This a great course layout designed by Jack with strategic challenges and scenic views.
For the positive, the layout is fun and challenging. The layout and design are an A+. This is a great course for an advanced golfer, yet playable for mid-level golfers.
ESG is a fun Players Course that is a reasonable test of golf with wind speeds that exceeded 20 mph in the afternoon.. ESG is a very well-designed into the desert and places premium on accuracy off the tee and into greens. The course features clear definition between its mid-sized to wide fairways and rough areas, well placed bunkering on fairways and proximate to greens, along with strategic water hazards on a couple of holes, with fast greens.
The course layout is rated a 4.8 out of 5, conditions are rated a 3.0 out of 5. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Average condition
Fairways: Mixed green, yellow, and dry and at times tight. Average condition
Greens: Damage that included dirt spots, dead spots, and bumpiness. Speed cannot be determined as each spot presented its own challenge. Poor condition
Sand: Maintained and firm. Average condition.
Rough: rough was defined from the fairway and green collared but not too overgrown, about 2 – 4 inches. Very grabby at times. Average condition.
Waste Areas: - Waste areas on various holes did not offer the opportunity of recovery due to their overgrown nature. Above average.
Driving Range: None available. Large hitting nets with multiple stalls available for warm up. A nice chipping area was present.
Practice Putting Green: 2 small greens noted on site, condition average.
POP: 4.75 hours
The facility included a nice restaurant, and pro shop. Service received at both was good in the morning only.
However, the restaurant closed after 2 pm and made it clear that they did not want to provide service for their customers after 2 pm. They were very rude about it as well despite many customers requesting food and drinks. They had advised that they were closing at 5 pm when I made the reservation but changed their mind and were unapologetic on our golf day. Furthermore, this misrepresented their hours on their website as well.
Dog Vomit Rating for them in this area! Won't eat here again!
Really enjoyed this layout, morning food, and the quality of my play for the day. However, conditions and service here were below average, which was surprising.
Cart guy didn't greet us or give us carts at arrival, self service. After the round, he took our bags of and placed them on the ground after our round. Didn't even use the stand. Employees just wanted to leave and did not care to provide any customer service. So bad! Complete fail in this regard.
EGC is a shadow of what it once was, sadly. Hoping they recover as this is a solid track.
9 Likes.
From 5/18
The Demise of SilverRock...
What happened to SilverRock! What a disaster it has become.
Played a very good round of golf at what was formerly my favorite course in the Desert and Valley. This place has turned into a ruination with its service and horrible course conditions. I play here every year on my Desert Trips, and this has the looks of a course that may be going under.
For the positive, the layout is superb. For a someone who is a real golfer, the layout and design are as good as it gets in the Desert and Valley.
As for the reality of things, the Starter insulted and cursed profanities at one of our playing partners calling him an a**hole because he was unable to share a cart due to recent flu, however, the cart was paid as a required single, and the Starter continued his tirade with the intent of ruining the golf round for the entire group because he could not get his way. I have never seen actions like this on a golf course from any type of employee. This man needs to be fired and sent to anger management and self-respect counseling. He really made a complete fool of himself.
On top of that, the Golf Cart Drink Lady, did not serve us once on the course despite it being 103 degrees. We even attempted to chase her down twice to purchase drinks, while yelling please stop, and she drove off as quickly as she could. On one occasion she clearly saw our group and made a full effort to avoid us by driving off and hitting the gas on her cart. Based on the perspective of this individual and her actions, it was evident that she was not there to provide service and was in a rush to get to her other job, most likely.
SilverRock is a fun Players Course that is a legitimate test of golf with wind speeds that exceeded 20 mph at times. SilverRock is a very well-designed course that places premium on accuracy off the tee and into greens. The course features clear definition between its mid-sized fairways and rough areas, well placed bunkering on fairways and proximate to greens, along with strategic water hazards on a couple of holes, and normally with fast greens.
However, on this day they were not Greens, they are to be referred to as the Dirts! Dirt and disease everywhere and areas of fury overgrowth. Worst greens I have ever played on, it was frankly sad, especially based on the price and past conditions.
The course layout is rated a 5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 2 out of 5. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: notable damage. Average condition for a Muni.
Fairways: Mixed green, yellow, and dry and at times tight. Average condition for a Muni.
Greens: An absolute disaster. Extensive damage that included dirt spots, dead spots, fury overgrowth, and bumpiness. Speed cannot be determined as each spot presented its own adventure. Failure in condition.
Sand: Maintained and firm. Average condition.
Rough: rough was defined from the fairway and green collared but not too overgrown, about 2 – 4 inches. Very grabby at times. Average condition.
Waste Areas: - Waste areas on various holes did not offer the opportunity of recovery due to their overgrown nature. Above average.
Driving Range: The range was dry and hitting off dirt mainly. Good for me as a low handicapper as I had to focus on perfect ball contact and compression, which carried over to the course for a very good ball striking round. But horrible if expecting grass to hit from. Balls were average condition Pinnacles, expected better. You are on a flat section hitting into a grass valley with green markers at 100, 150, 200, 225, and 250 yards. Range ran out at about 300+ish.
Practice Putting Green: Absolute trash like the course Greens, aka “Dirts” on the course.
POP: 5 hours – wait was encountered on numerous holes. Course playing speed was evident mismanagement with no Marshalls on the course. Pretty sad.
The SilverRock facility included a nice restaurant, and an average bungalow pro shop. Service received at both was average at best. However, the food was very good.
Really enjoyed this layout, food, and the quality of my play for the day. However, conditions and service here were an absolute fail, at the lowest level of golf. Can’t believe what we paid, for what we received. And to compound it, one of our playing partners was a first timer here who we hyped the course up for. He was very disgusted and wanted his money back.
Again, this place looks like it is in major trouble. With all the unfinished and abandoned construction, absolute failure of service and conditions, along with the general vibe, I can only presume the worst.
Play here is you are paying half the price or if their service and conditions are significantly improved.
Wishing SilverRock better days! They are pretty rough right now...
The Demise of SilverRock...
What happened to SilverRock! What a disaster it has become.
Played a very good round of golf at what was formerly my favorite course in the Desert and Valley. This place has turned into a ruination with its service and horrible course conditions. I play here every year on my Desert Trips, and this has the looks of a course that may be going under.
For the positive, the layout is superb. For a someone who is a real golfer, the layout and design are as good as it gets in the Desert and Valley.
As for the reality of things, the Starter insulted and cursed profanities at one of our playing partners calling him an a**hole because he was unable to share a cart due to recent flu, however, the cart was paid as a required single, and the Starter continued his tirade with the intent of ruining the golf round for the entire group because he could not get his way. I have never seen actions like this on a golf course from any type of employee. This man needs to be fired and sent to anger management and self-respect counseling. He really made a complete fool of himself.
On top of that, the Golf Cart Drink Lady, did not serve us once on the course despite it being 103 degrees. We even attempted to chase her down twice to purchase drinks, while yelling please stop, and she drove off as quickly as she could. On one occasion she clearly saw our group and made a full effort to avoid us by driving off and hitting the gas on her cart. Based on the perspective of this individual and her actions, it was evident that she was not there to provide service and was in a rush to get to her other job, most likely.
SilverRock is a fun Players Course that is a legitimate test of golf with wind speeds that exceeded 20 mph at times. SilverRock is a very well-designed course that places premium on accuracy off the tee and into greens. The course features clear definition between its mid-sized fairways and rough areas, well placed bunkering on fairways and proximate to greens, along with strategic water hazards on a couple of holes, and normally with fast greens.
However, on this day they were not Greens, they are to be referred to as the Dirts! Dirt and disease everywhere and areas of fury overgrowth. Worst greens I have ever played on, it was frankly sad, especially based on the price and past conditions.
The course layout is rated a 5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 2 out of 5. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: notable damage. Average condition for a Muni.
Fairways: Mixed green, yellow, and dry and at times tight. Average condition for a Muni.
Greens: An absolute disaster. Extensive damage that included dirt spots, dead spots, fury overgrowth, and bumpiness. Speed cannot be determined as each spot presented its own adventure. Failure in condition.
Sand: Maintained and firm. Average condition.
Rough: rough was defined from the fairway and green collared but not too overgrown, about 2 – 4 inches. Very grabby at times. Average condition.
Waste Areas: - Waste areas on various holes did not offer the opportunity of recovery due to their overgrown nature. Above average.
Driving Range: The range was dry and hitting off dirt mainly. Good for me as a low handicapper as I had to focus on perfect ball contact and compression, which carried over to the course for a very good ball striking round. But horrible if expecting grass to hit from. Balls were average condition Pinnacles, expected better. You are on a flat section hitting into a grass valley with green markers at 100, 150, 200, 225, and 250 yards. Range ran out at about 300+ish.
Practice Putting Green: Absolute trash like the course Greens, aka “Dirts” on the course.
POP: 5 hours – wait was encountered on numerous holes. Course playing speed was evident mismanagement with no Marshalls on the course. Pretty sad.
The SilverRock facility included a nice restaurant, and an average bungalow pro shop. Service received at both was average at best. However, the food was very good.
Really enjoyed this layout, food, and the quality of my play for the day. However, conditions and service here were an absolute fail, at the lowest level of golf. Can’t believe what we paid, for what we received. And to compound it, one of our playing partners was a first timer here who we hyped the course up for. He was very disgusted and wanted his money back.
Again, this place looks like it is in major trouble. With all the unfinished and abandoned construction, absolute failure of service and conditions, along with the general vibe, I can only presume the worst.
Play here is you are paying half the price or if their service and conditions are significantly improved.
Wishing SilverRock better days! They are pretty rough right now...
26 Likes.
From 4/29/24
The Oaks at Valencia is a well-designed golf course that offers a variety of golf holes that are fun, interesting, and challenging. The course is built onto a scenic mountainside that features views of localized mountains and housing. This gorgeous course features large mature trees, strategic bunkering throughout, large waste areas, and several elevation changes. Be ready to hit up and down hills when playing here!
The Oaks places premium on accuracy off the tee as you are hitting into narrow to mid-sized fairways, and into small to medium greens from the fairway or on par 3s. The course defends itself with specified landing areas off the tee, well positioned bunkers, medium length rough, and fast sloped greens. There were a few doglegs and some blind shots with significant elevation changes. This course always requires the execution of quality golf shots, as being offline here introduces difficulty to achieve recovery, as there are hazards or OB on every hole. The course played slightly longer than its yardage, and fairways provided limited to medium roll out on drives and approaches with wind speeds between 10 mph to 20 mph on this day.
The course is very well maintained and in overall very good condition. The course layout is rated a 4.1 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.4 out of 5.
I note that 16 of 18 holes are rated 4.4 or better for layout, however, the two par 5s on the back nine are a bit interesting in a not so good way due to odd elevation changes, blind shot requirements to odd landing areas that include unconventional green locations. This would be OK for one par 5, but not for both par 5s on the back nine. These two holes are the primary reason the layout rating is down to a 4.1. Thank goodness the remainder of the course is pretty awesome!
I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition very good.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Grabby with limited rollout. Condition very good.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, on the medium to firm side, and tricky to read at times. Speed about a 11. Condition very good.
Sand: Maintained with heavy consistency. Condition above average.
Rough: Maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition very good.
Waste Areas: Maintained with overgrown nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition very good.
Driving Range: Incredible driving range! You are hitting off an artificial turf surface down into a valley with an incredible mountain backdrop. This range was as good as it gets for the location and ran out at over 320 yards. I noted classic yellow range balls that flew well and were in very good condition. Love the Driving Range experience here!
Practice Area: Chipping area present was very nice, and the large putting green was in great shape and perfectly set. Conditions excellent on both. Speed of the practice putting green was consistent with the course's greens.
POP: 4.75 hours – very limited wait was encountered. We paced ourselves accordingly.
Other: Noted a nice golf shop, high grade.
This is a great golf course without a doubt, that requires a solid golf game to score. I loved this track and hope to be able to play it again in the future. Fully Endorsed!
Thank you Johnny and GreensKeeper.org, Golf Moose, and Vivid Golf for this Awesome Outing!
The Oaks at Valencia is a well-designed golf course that offers a variety of golf holes that are fun, interesting, and challenging. The course is built onto a scenic mountainside that features views of localized mountains and housing. This gorgeous course features large mature trees, strategic bunkering throughout, large waste areas, and several elevation changes. Be ready to hit up and down hills when playing here!
The Oaks places premium on accuracy off the tee as you are hitting into narrow to mid-sized fairways, and into small to medium greens from the fairway or on par 3s. The course defends itself with specified landing areas off the tee, well positioned bunkers, medium length rough, and fast sloped greens. There were a few doglegs and some blind shots with significant elevation changes. This course always requires the execution of quality golf shots, as being offline here introduces difficulty to achieve recovery, as there are hazards or OB on every hole. The course played slightly longer than its yardage, and fairways provided limited to medium roll out on drives and approaches with wind speeds between 10 mph to 20 mph on this day.
The course is very well maintained and in overall very good condition. The course layout is rated a 4.1 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.4 out of 5.
I note that 16 of 18 holes are rated 4.4 or better for layout, however, the two par 5s on the back nine are a bit interesting in a not so good way due to odd elevation changes, blind shot requirements to odd landing areas that include unconventional green locations. This would be OK for one par 5, but not for both par 5s on the back nine. These two holes are the primary reason the layout rating is down to a 4.1. Thank goodness the remainder of the course is pretty awesome!
I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition very good.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Grabby with limited rollout. Condition very good.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, on the medium to firm side, and tricky to read at times. Speed about a 11. Condition very good.
Sand: Maintained with heavy consistency. Condition above average.
Rough: Maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition very good.
Waste Areas: Maintained with overgrown nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition very good.
Driving Range: Incredible driving range! You are hitting off an artificial turf surface down into a valley with an incredible mountain backdrop. This range was as good as it gets for the location and ran out at over 320 yards. I noted classic yellow range balls that flew well and were in very good condition. Love the Driving Range experience here!
Practice Area: Chipping area present was very nice, and the large putting green was in great shape and perfectly set. Conditions excellent on both. Speed of the practice putting green was consistent with the course's greens.
POP: 4.75 hours – very limited wait was encountered. We paced ourselves accordingly.
Other: Noted a nice golf shop, high grade.
This is a great golf course without a doubt, that requires a solid golf game to score. I loved this track and hope to be able to play it again in the future. Fully Endorsed!
Thank you Johnny and GreensKeeper.org, Golf Moose, and Vivid Golf for this Awesome Outing!
8 Likes.
From 4/8/24
Enjoyed another wonderful GK / GM Outing at WRGC. WRGC is a fun Players Course but on this day it was tough test of golf with wind speeds that exceeded 20 mph at times. WRGC is a very well-designed course that places premium on accuracy off the tee and into greens. The course features clear definition between its mid-sized fairways and rough areas, well placed bunkering on fairways and proximate to greens, along with strategic water hazards on a couple of holes, and normally with fast greens, but not on this day, as greens were much slower than normal which actually played to the courses difficulty.
The course is primarily flat except for 7, 8, 16, and 17 which have elevation changes from tee to green, along with some attractive views of localized orchards. The course plays like a Championship Style layout. The course seemed to play much longer that it's yardage due to the wind. The course was in above-average condition overall. The course layout is rated a 5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.2 out of 5. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and lush, no damage. Above average condition.
Fairways: Green at times tight. Above average condition.
Greens: Green, slow in speed, with medium softness. No damage observed. Speed about a 9.5 - 10 in speed. Above average condition but lack of speed was odd for WRGC.
Sand: Well maintained and firm. Above average condition.
Rough: rough was well defined from the fairway and green collars but not too overgrown, about 2 – 4 inches. Very grabby at times. Above average condition.
Waste Areas: - Waste areas on various holes did not offer the opportunity of recovery due to their overgrown nature. Above average.
Driving Range: The range is always excellent but hitting from mats. You are on an elevated perch hitting into a grass valley with green markers at 100, 150, 200, 225, and 250 yards. Range ran out at about 300ish. Range balls were your typical yellow rangers, but in good condition.
Practice Putting Greens: Both practice putting greens are ample and very well maintained. They seemed inconsistent with the speed of the course greens on this day, but representative of the speed I have encountered in the past when playing here, which is about an 11.5ish.
POP: 4.75 hours – no wait was encountered on any hole.
The WRGC facility included a nice snack bar at the turn, and a very nicely stocked pro shop. Service received was excellent.
Really enjoyed this course and certainly wish I could play it more often. If looking to join a quality golf club with the emphasis on golf this is a really good one.
Enjoyed another wonderful GK / GM Outing at WRGC. WRGC is a fun Players Course but on this day it was tough test of golf with wind speeds that exceeded 20 mph at times. WRGC is a very well-designed course that places premium on accuracy off the tee and into greens. The course features clear definition between its mid-sized fairways and rough areas, well placed bunkering on fairways and proximate to greens, along with strategic water hazards on a couple of holes, and normally with fast greens, but not on this day, as greens were much slower than normal which actually played to the courses difficulty.
The course is primarily flat except for 7, 8, 16, and 17 which have elevation changes from tee to green, along with some attractive views of localized orchards. The course plays like a Championship Style layout. The course seemed to play much longer that it's yardage due to the wind. The course was in above-average condition overall. The course layout is rated a 5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.2 out of 5. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and lush, no damage. Above average condition.
Fairways: Green at times tight. Above average condition.
Greens: Green, slow in speed, with medium softness. No damage observed. Speed about a 9.5 - 10 in speed. Above average condition but lack of speed was odd for WRGC.
Sand: Well maintained and firm. Above average condition.
Rough: rough was well defined from the fairway and green collars but not too overgrown, about 2 – 4 inches. Very grabby at times. Above average condition.
Waste Areas: - Waste areas on various holes did not offer the opportunity of recovery due to their overgrown nature. Above average.
Driving Range: The range is always excellent but hitting from mats. You are on an elevated perch hitting into a grass valley with green markers at 100, 150, 200, 225, and 250 yards. Range ran out at about 300ish. Range balls were your typical yellow rangers, but in good condition.
Practice Putting Greens: Both practice putting greens are ample and very well maintained. They seemed inconsistent with the speed of the course greens on this day, but representative of the speed I have encountered in the past when playing here, which is about an 11.5ish.
POP: 4.75 hours – no wait was encountered on any hole.
The WRGC facility included a nice snack bar at the turn, and a very nicely stocked pro shop. Service received was excellent.
Really enjoyed this course and certainly wish I could play it more often. If looking to join a quality golf club with the emphasis on golf this is a really good one.
10 Likes.
From 3/25/24
Sunset Hills CC is a very well designed golf course that offers a variety of golf holes that are fun, interesting, and challenging. The course is built onto a scenic mountainside that features views of localized mountains and some local housing. This gorgeous course features large mature trees, strategic bunkering throughout, and several elevation changes.
Sunset Hills CC places premium on accuracy off the tee as you are hitting into narrows fairways, and into small greens from the fairway or on par 3s. The course defends itself with its narrow or small landing areas, well positioned bunkers, medium length rough, and fast sloped greens. There were a few doglegs and some blind shots. The course is always a challenge and requires the execution of quality shots at all times, as being offline here introduces difficulty to achieve recovery. The course played its yardage, and fairways provided limited roll out on drives and approaches.
The course is well maintained and in overall above-average condition. The course layout is rated a 4.5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.3 out of 5. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition above average.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Grabby with limited rollout. Condition above average.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, on the medium to firm side, and tricky to read at times. Speed about a 10.5. Conditions could be better, but still better than average.
Sand: Maintained with excellent consistency. Condition excellent.
Rough: Maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition excellent.
Waste Areas: Maintained with overgrown nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Driving Range: Non-existent.
Practice Area: Chipping area and green present. Condition excellent. Speed of the practice putting green was consistent with course.
POP: 4.75 hours – very limited wait was encountered, all good. We paced ourselves accordingly.
Other: Noted a nice restaurant and golf shop, all appeared high grade.
This is a great golf layout without a doubt, that requires a solid golf game to score. I loved this track and hope to be able to play it again in the future. Fully Endorsed!
Thank you Johnny and GreensKeeper.org for this GK Outing!
Sunset Hills CC is a very well designed golf course that offers a variety of golf holes that are fun, interesting, and challenging. The course is built onto a scenic mountainside that features views of localized mountains and some local housing. This gorgeous course features large mature trees, strategic bunkering throughout, and several elevation changes.
Sunset Hills CC places premium on accuracy off the tee as you are hitting into narrows fairways, and into small greens from the fairway or on par 3s. The course defends itself with its narrow or small landing areas, well positioned bunkers, medium length rough, and fast sloped greens. There were a few doglegs and some blind shots. The course is always a challenge and requires the execution of quality shots at all times, as being offline here introduces difficulty to achieve recovery. The course played its yardage, and fairways provided limited roll out on drives and approaches.
The course is well maintained and in overall above-average condition. The course layout is rated a 4.5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.3 out of 5. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition above average.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Grabby with limited rollout. Condition above average.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, on the medium to firm side, and tricky to read at times. Speed about a 10.5. Conditions could be better, but still better than average.
Sand: Maintained with excellent consistency. Condition excellent.
Rough: Maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition excellent.
Waste Areas: Maintained with overgrown nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Driving Range: Non-existent.
Practice Area: Chipping area and green present. Condition excellent. Speed of the practice putting green was consistent with course.
POP: 4.75 hours – very limited wait was encountered, all good. We paced ourselves accordingly.
Other: Noted a nice restaurant and golf shop, all appeared high grade.
This is a great golf layout without a doubt, that requires a solid golf game to score. I loved this track and hope to be able to play it again in the future. Fully Endorsed!
Thank you Johnny and GreensKeeper.org for this GK Outing!
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