Golf Course Reviews
Golf Course Reviews: California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Utah, Florida, Hawaii!Play date: 121824 time: 11:00 (late post)
Senior rate: $70
First responder rate: $65
Weather: high 60s almost clear skies with light breeze increased to 15 mph towards the end of back.
The course was in good shape from tee to green. It was a real pleasure to play it.
Bunkers were maintained with sand but you may still see some un-raked or with footsteps or partially raked? (Almost unbelievable but we have more who does this than ever).
Fairways are nicely cut short with some run from drives. Not much divots on approaches- some filled w sand some they've missed.
Teeing grounds are fair.
The greens we nice and fast. You may have to fix some pitch marks or ball divot.
Pace of play was okay. We followed a twosome who followed the pack within four hours.
No beverage cart ( fyi) drinks/food available at the turn.
Always fun here and we’d like ro be back again soon.
Senior rate: $70
First responder rate: $65
Weather: high 60s almost clear skies with light breeze increased to 15 mph towards the end of back.
The course was in good shape from tee to green. It was a real pleasure to play it.
Bunkers were maintained with sand but you may still see some un-raked or with footsteps or partially raked? (Almost unbelievable but we have more who does this than ever).
Fairways are nicely cut short with some run from drives. Not much divots on approaches- some filled w sand some they've missed.
Teeing grounds are fair.
The greens we nice and fast. You may have to fix some pitch marks or ball divot.
Pace of play was okay. We followed a twosome who followed the pack within four hours.
No beverage cart ( fyi) drinks/food available at the turn.
Always fun here and we’d like ro be back again soon.
Play day: 11/02/24; 07:40am- 11:17am
Overcast day and a little cool in the low 50s* on the range but it warmed up to a comfortable mid to high 60s- slight breeze.
This review is going to be straight out easy as the whole course was in great shape from tee to green all day long.
The teeing grounds on the Cobalt tees were perfect with a few club marks on the par threes and it was good.
The fairways were nice and green and closely mowed. It was nice as it gave some roll though not so much on the up hill or the roughs.
Speaking of the rough, it can be penalizing in some areas and many times it’s not easy to get a clean or flush shot- it is healthy!
The one green-side bunker I got into was okay. Fluffy on top and had a good firmness underneath- I thought it was good prep.
The greens were a pleasure. It was fast like maybe 11.5… 12 maybe but it rolled nicely and true to say the least.
They had a beverage cart girl who we saw three times during the round.
Many helpful staff from pro shop to cart barn.
The view of the strip was pretty and can be seen in many of the holes.
I would play this again in a heartbeat… I hope to get another call (lol).
Overcast day and a little cool in the low 50s* on the range but it warmed up to a comfortable mid to high 60s- slight breeze.
This review is going to be straight out easy as the whole course was in great shape from tee to green all day long.
The teeing grounds on the Cobalt tees were perfect with a few club marks on the par threes and it was good.
The fairways were nice and green and closely mowed. It was nice as it gave some roll though not so much on the up hill or the roughs.
Speaking of the rough, it can be penalizing in some areas and many times it’s not easy to get a clean or flush shot- it is healthy!
The one green-side bunker I got into was okay. Fluffy on top and had a good firmness underneath- I thought it was good prep.
The greens were a pleasure. It was fast like maybe 11.5… 12 maybe but it rolled nicely and true to say the least.
They had a beverage cart girl who we saw three times during the round.
Many helpful staff from pro shop to cart barn.
The view of the strip was pretty and can be seen in many of the holes.
I would play this again in a heartbeat… I hope to get another call (lol).
Play day: Oct 12, ‘24; 9:20am
We’re here in AZ visiting friends. They don’t play golf but their kids do. They were telling me how difficult it is to find a tee time in a course that is not cart path only and this course allowed carts on the fairways. So it was enjoyable to have had along with my first time experience playing here in AZ.
The fairways were lush and almost carpet like covering the whole course which was nice.
The bunkers had sand mixed in with earth clay but it was easy to get out of. I think it was pretty much uniformed though out because the same conditions and consistency was at the back.
The teeing ground were very nice and not chewed up in the back tees (only about 6200- I just want to say it that way because I rarely step in the back anymore haha).
The rough can be an issue in some areas but in general it is not a concern.
The greens were nice and true but slow for my liking and not much undulation at all. It made it a lot of fun for the kids though- I enjoyed it, too.
There was a beverage cart who came around a few times. The service was exceptional and eac one of them was attentive to our needs- easy check in, easy load up on cart, helpful at the shop and restaurant… one thing about the policy was when one of our guys didn’t show up, we were charged for that spot, however that fee is still good to be redeemed for a month period.
We’re here in AZ visiting friends. They don’t play golf but their kids do. They were telling me how difficult it is to find a tee time in a course that is not cart path only and this course allowed carts on the fairways. So it was enjoyable to have had along with my first time experience playing here in AZ.
The fairways were lush and almost carpet like covering the whole course which was nice.
The bunkers had sand mixed in with earth clay but it was easy to get out of. I think it was pretty much uniformed though out because the same conditions and consistency was at the back.
The teeing ground were very nice and not chewed up in the back tees (only about 6200- I just want to say it that way because I rarely step in the back anymore haha).
The rough can be an issue in some areas but in general it is not a concern.
The greens were nice and true but slow for my liking and not much undulation at all. It made it a lot of fun for the kids though- I enjoyed it, too.
There was a beverage cart who came around a few times. The service was exceptional and eac one of them was attentive to our needs- easy check in, easy load up on cart, helpful at the shop and restaurant… one thing about the policy was when one of our guys didn’t show up, we were charged for that spot, however that fee is still good to be redeemed for a month period.
Played in a small group match between AZ vs LV.
Sunday, July 21, 2024. 7:37am.
It got up to about 110° and the pace got slower and slower, we came back in at about 12:30.
First time playing here since they’ve changed the greens from a year or so ago (I don’t remember exactly when that was). Anyway, they recently punched the greens and it was bumpy and still very much healing- and on the slow side.
The fairways were good and running a bit- and mowed closely. The sand in bunkers were on the firm side but it had sand. The tee box were lush and the roughs were as well.
I’d wait a couple more weeks to play this if you’re planning to come out but the views all around is still pretty nice.
Beverage cart came around a couple times. They only had one person working there course. The staff were good and attentive.
Sunday, July 21, 2024. 7:37am.
It got up to about 110° and the pace got slower and slower, we came back in at about 12:30.
First time playing here since they’ve changed the greens from a year or so ago (I don’t remember exactly when that was). Anyway, they recently punched the greens and it was bumpy and still very much healing- and on the slow side.
The fairways were good and running a bit- and mowed closely. The sand in bunkers were on the firm side but it had sand. The tee box were lush and the roughs were as well.
I’d wait a couple more weeks to play this if you’re planning to come out but the views all around is still pretty nice.
Beverage cart came around a couple times. They only had one person working there course. The staff were good and attentive.
July 14, ‘24
7:20am
We got to the course at 6:45. We all got there at same time. Check in was easy and we were asked if we wanted to tee off earlier than our time... after warmup, we waved to the starter and off we went.
I was actually impressed with the current conditions at Seven Hills.
The greens were for the most part smooth- on the slow side, but true, and for small greens like they have, I think it’s okay. They were all receptive though. I hit most of them (haha). You really have to pay attention to where you land on the greens because they mark easily and you gotta let the other guys behind experience the same good surfaces.
The fairways were lush and cut short, but they didn’t run much because they were wet/damp from the dew.
The bunkers were sort of different in a way that they have the fine sand but it felt heavy and somewhat wet. It plays a little different- it doesn’t jump out like many others but I’m glad that they have sand in it.
The teeing ground were okay and not chewed up including the par threes.
I was only invited here by my bro in law. But the course was enjoyable and not difficult at all. I could see plenty of guys here would probably bomb and wedge on many of the par fours… small greens though.
It was fun- thanks guys.
7:20am
We got to the course at 6:45. We all got there at same time. Check in was easy and we were asked if we wanted to tee off earlier than our time... after warmup, we waved to the starter and off we went.
I was actually impressed with the current conditions at Seven Hills.
The greens were for the most part smooth- on the slow side, but true, and for small greens like they have, I think it’s okay. They were all receptive though. I hit most of them (haha). You really have to pay attention to where you land on the greens because they mark easily and you gotta let the other guys behind experience the same good surfaces.
The fairways were lush and cut short, but they didn’t run much because they were wet/damp from the dew.
The bunkers were sort of different in a way that they have the fine sand but it felt heavy and somewhat wet. It plays a little different- it doesn’t jump out like many others but I’m glad that they have sand in it.
The teeing ground were okay and not chewed up including the par threes.
I was only invited here by my bro in law. But the course was enjoyable and not difficult at all. I could see plenty of guys here would probably bomb and wedge on many of the par fours… small greens though.
It was fun- thanks guys.
06/23/24 play day
10:00am tee time
There were 12 of us who drove to play here before we headed over to Mesquite. It was hot, 112°, but the slight breeze help a tiny bit.
Today was my first time here. But even before the round was over, I was already thinking of when I can be back… Preferably in the 70° weather.
The course was phenomenally prepared for play. This I can say from T to green, this course is well-maintained and a good one to play at any time.
The wind came up from nowhere, it must’ve been a 30 mile 35 mile an hour wind that swirled around for maybe 3 to 5 minutes only. It was spooky ha ha and then it went away.
Note: The green looked a lot faster than it really was. But thank goodness it wasn’t all that fast because it was difficult enough.
We all loved everything about it. Definitely coming back here!!!
10:00am tee time
There were 12 of us who drove to play here before we headed over to Mesquite. It was hot, 112°, but the slight breeze help a tiny bit.
Today was my first time here. But even before the round was over, I was already thinking of when I can be back… Preferably in the 70° weather.
The course was phenomenally prepared for play. This I can say from T to green, this course is well-maintained and a good one to play at any time.
The wind came up from nowhere, it must’ve been a 30 mile 35 mile an hour wind that swirled around for maybe 3 to 5 minutes only. It was spooky ha ha and then it went away.
Note: The green looked a lot faster than it really was. But thank goodness it wasn’t all that fast because it was difficult enough.
We all loved everything about it. Definitely coming back here!!!
06/27/24 play day
08:00am shotgun start
Not much of a character course but it is always fun to have some good time here as many of the holes are wide open for some bomb and wedges (lol), but certainly not all. Good times!!
Nice greens to putt from and good running fairways are a pleasure but the bunkers have no sand!! It looks like it has sand but it it had any, an eighth of an inch thin would be all it is. I was disappointed by that but everything else was good.
08:00am shotgun start
Not much of a character course but it is always fun to have some good time here as many of the holes are wide open for some bomb and wedges (lol), but certainly not all. Good times!!
Nice greens to putt from and good running fairways are a pleasure but the bunkers have no sand!! It looks like it has sand but it it had any, an eighth of an inch thin would be all it is. I was disappointed by that but everything else was good.
06/26/24 play day
7:00 shotgun start
One of my favorite courses in the area here. I am good friends with one of the members here and have seen this course in different times of the year.
This time of year, they have punched the greens and although it’s been punched they try their best to make it playable as well as possible. But, it’s difficult to have a smooth green after it has been punched so, one down for the Oasis during this time.
Fairways and roughs are in very good shape. Bunkers are good.
The pro shop staff is excellent and very knowledgeable and helpful.
I’ll have to just come back and play it again another day.
7:00 shotgun start
One of my favorite courses in the area here. I am good friends with one of the members here and have seen this course in different times of the year.
This time of year, they have punched the greens and although it’s been punched they try their best to make it playable as well as possible. But, it’s difficult to have a smooth green after it has been punched so, one down for the Oasis during this time.
Fairways and roughs are in very good shape. Bunkers are good.
The pro shop staff is excellent and very knowledgeable and helpful.
I’ll have to just come back and play it again another day.
06/25/24 play day
06:30am shotgun start
First, we couldn’t say enough good things about the staff in all of Wolf Creek- they are class A #1 when it comes to their customer services up at the pro shop, club house waiters and bar tenders and other staff around there. It continuous onto the marshals and crews out on the course. Whether you need to get ice, water, meals, snacks, any beverage of choice, anything in the pro shop… they will help you with a smile and with grace.
The golf course is in good shape and a pleasant place to be at.
The greens were good. It wasn’t the fastest nor the smoothest Ive seen it before but it was okay. I’ve also noticed that there were more ball divots or pitch marks on the greens than my previous visit.
The fairways and rough were lush and so stunning and pretty to see from up above the top tiers of the course- very inspiring as always!! I believe I played my best during this year’s trip here in the area.
If you haven’t played here before, I highly recommend you visit here and make it a priority to have this course at your #1 list to play.
If you have played it before, I noticed that the conditioning in their prior years was at least a couple of notches better- I’ll just leave it at that.
06:30am shotgun start
First, we couldn’t say enough good things about the staff in all of Wolf Creek- they are class A #1 when it comes to their customer services up at the pro shop, club house waiters and bar tenders and other staff around there. It continuous onto the marshals and crews out on the course. Whether you need to get ice, water, meals, snacks, any beverage of choice, anything in the pro shop… they will help you with a smile and with grace.
The golf course is in good shape and a pleasant place to be at.
The greens were good. It wasn’t the fastest nor the smoothest Ive seen it before but it was okay. I’ve also noticed that there were more ball divots or pitch marks on the greens than my previous visit.
The fairways and rough were lush and so stunning and pretty to see from up above the top tiers of the course- very inspiring as always!! I believe I played my best during this year’s trip here in the area.
If you haven’t played here before, I highly recommend you visit here and make it a priority to have this course at your #1 list to play.
If you have played it before, I noticed that the conditioning in their prior years was at least a couple of notches better- I’ll just leave it at that.
06/24/24 play day
07:00am shotgun tee time
Falcon Ridge remains to be one unique course with its elevation and design. But unfortunately, their greens this time of year has been less than par. It has suffered from terrible greens keeping and maintenance. Large areas and spots of dried out greens were not only visible but some were and had to be declared irregular and unplayable that you either ask for or let others take relief from the angle of the putts. Many of them were also located where the placed the holes. It was unpleasant.
The fairways are okay and rolled pretty good. Bunkers that I was in were okay although not uniformly throughout the course. I mean all of the ones I was in around the greens were different from one another, the fairway bunkers were different from each other as well. It was a hit and miss whether you had enough sand or not.
The teeing grounds were fine and lush much like the rough and edges around it.
I played well on this course despite the current conditions but I am sorry to report my findings and have to say it’s not one I can recommend. I have seen this course in much better shape during this time of year before.
Thanks.
07:00am shotgun tee time
Falcon Ridge remains to be one unique course with its elevation and design. But unfortunately, their greens this time of year has been less than par. It has suffered from terrible greens keeping and maintenance. Large areas and spots of dried out greens were not only visible but some were and had to be declared irregular and unplayable that you either ask for or let others take relief from the angle of the putts. Many of them were also located where the placed the holes. It was unpleasant.
The fairways are okay and rolled pretty good. Bunkers that I was in were okay although not uniformly throughout the course. I mean all of the ones I was in around the greens were different from one another, the fairway bunkers were different from each other as well. It was a hit and miss whether you had enough sand or not.
The teeing grounds were fine and lush much like the rough and edges around it.
I played well on this course despite the current conditions but I am sorry to report my findings and have to say it’s not one I can recommend. I have seen this course in much better shape during this time of year before.
Thanks.
Play day: 08/30/23: 10:16am
First time here and my overall review of this course conditions were @B-
The course was laid out nicely around a modest neighborhood with many straight forward hole designs that weren’t tricked up- everything was in front of us. This is a real fun course. Warning the short dense pines are ball catchers and it may not fall from it- very thick.
The bunkers are not terrible but they can add sand in it. The teeing grounds are not too chewed up and you can find grass to tee it from. The fairways can leave your ball with mud but it isn’t wet or over watered. The greens are okay with some mixed grass and a few unattended ball marks- it putted okay I thought.
They had a special for $36 to ride.
Met a baseball hall of famer, Garry Templeton and it was pretty cool- he’s a great guy- even par for him.
We’ll be back again!
First time here and my overall review of this course conditions were @B-
The course was laid out nicely around a modest neighborhood with many straight forward hole designs that weren’t tricked up- everything was in front of us. This is a real fun course. Warning the short dense pines are ball catchers and it may not fall from it- very thick.
The bunkers are not terrible but they can add sand in it. The teeing grounds are not too chewed up and you can find grass to tee it from. The fairways can leave your ball with mud but it isn’t wet or over watered. The greens are okay with some mixed grass and a few unattended ball marks- it putted okay I thought.
They had a special for $36 to ride.
Met a baseball hall of famer, Garry Templeton and it was pretty cool- he’s a great guy- even par for him.
We’ll be back again!
Play day: 070523 08:30
Temps: 104 with light breeze and sunny skies
Service: was very good. The pro shop, bar/restaurant, cart barn guy, starter, and the bev girl were all very accommodating. Checking in was easy- we were asked if we’re ready to go as there’s an open spot and off we went.
Course: Hawk/ElDorado- was in great shape. The bunkers were very easy to get out of, thank goodness for the good sand prep, the teeing grounds were lush without much divots, the roughs weren’t thick at all but lush. The fairways were nicely covered with green grass and closely mowed- it also had some run to it. The greens were smooth and fast- maybe at 11 on a stimp meter.
Got to come back here again soon- it’s so fun and good here!
Temps: 104 with light breeze and sunny skies
Service: was very good. The pro shop, bar/restaurant, cart barn guy, starter, and the bev girl were all very accommodating. Checking in was easy- we were asked if we’re ready to go as there’s an open spot and off we went.
Course: Hawk/ElDorado- was in great shape. The bunkers were very easy to get out of, thank goodness for the good sand prep, the teeing grounds were lush without much divots, the roughs weren’t thick at all but lush. The fairways were nicely covered with green grass and closely mowed- it also had some run to it. The greens were smooth and fast- maybe at 11 on a stimp meter.
Got to come back here again soon- it’s so fun and good here!
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