Took advantage of an invite to play an early morning round at Rancho. Despite the early tee time, it took forever to drive there from south OC. I have always felt Rancho was a true barometer of what a golfer shoots. It is challenging but fair, and provides a stern test on enough holes to create scoring stress, but a few holes where birdie opportunities are still available.
Conditions were about what I expected based upon the most recent review, although the greens rolled even better than I anticipated. Still some issues with the fairways, but overall, decent shape.

The group I played with wanted to play the blue tees, which at one time was my norm, but as I approach 80, they are simply just too much for me now. Remembering holes I used to reach with middle irons, are now two woods at best. Despite that, enjoyed a great day at one of my favorite old style traditional golf courses. Wish we had some of these in Orange County.

Another beautiful autumn morning, on a very uncrowded day. Have to piggy-back on Cotoman's most recent review. Course is in very nice condition and a pleasure to play. I was particularly impressed with how quickly the greens recovered from the recent aeration. Nice to enjoy carts off the path, which has been what I've been accustomed to on the South course

First out Tuesday on a beautiful, but cool autumn morning. The course remains cart on path, which will continue for at least two more weeks, which is appropriate because the new grass is still growing and has not yet completely filled in. Much of the fairways look good, but there are still areas which are struggling to take hold. The greens rolled very well, with more pace than before, yet still very receptive. Bunkers, tee boxes and rough are fine. Just have to be patient before I make a final call as to the success of the overseeding.

With the South Course being closed for the next three weeks, all play is directed onto the North Course, which makes getting tee times a bit more competitive. Able to get out first on a beautiful autumn morning, so no issues with pace of play. Course is generally in rather nice overall condition. Greens roll true with decent speed and are very receptive. Fairways have fine coverage. Tee boxes and bunkers are very good. I hope that the volume of play does not take too much of a toll on the current conditions, which are a pleasure to play

Out first on a very mild end of summer morning. This is the last day the South course will be open for at least three weeks, and they will be punching greens and most critically, overseeding the fairways. I am praying the overseeding resolves the issue with the fairways, as they are presently the worst I have seen in my 35+ years here as a member. Greens, tees, bunkers are all acceptable, but the fairways are beyond description. I am cautiously optimistic that the course will return to the condition I have learned to enjoy over the past decades. Time will tell.

Had not played Lakewood for a while, so nice to return. Stange how the older I get, the longer the golf course gets! As stated in the last review, the fairways are not exactly conducive to roll, so that made the course play even longer. Greens were the best part of the course, although not as good as expected. The worst part was my senior discount card had expired, so the additional $$ was tough to take. They will be punching greens in a couple weeks - FYI.

Out early in the dark at 5:55 Monday on a really pleasant morning. Rather busy, so nice to get out ahead of the crowds. (Despite the fact it was pitch black out and I could not see until #4, there was a single and twosome in front of me) Dealing with Ruth in pro shop is always a positive way to begin the day here.

I was impressed with the overall condition of the course, particularly the fairways. Greens were good, (Except the rear portion of #5) but slower than I remember them being. Bunkers were thin but were maintained. Always enjoy my rounds at Dos Lagos, and compared to other courses, still decently priced.

Out early on a busy morning. While the North course is in far better condition than the South course, there are still a few issues with respect to the fairways. Greens rolling well with decent pace and still very receptive. The majority of the fairways are good, but still a few areas which need attention. Bunkers seem to be improving as well. Course has withstood the recent heat wave rather well. Overall, the course continues to present a challenge, but fair

Thankfully able to get out first on what turned out to be a very hot day. Playing quickly and early, beating the heat made the round so much more tolerable. Sadly, the fairways have never fully recovered from the aeration/overseeding done last month. They will be overseeding on late September, so hopefully this will resolve the problem. Greens rolled well with decent pace. Tee boxes and bunkers were fine, just the fairways are a problem right now.

I had not played little Brookside for a while, so was looking forward to returning. Kevin's recent review was spot on and rather thorough, so not a lot I can add. The greens were better than I expected, which was a pleasant surprise. A rather warm morning but beating the afternoon heat was a real bonus. That, plus the cost for seniors is still very reasonable. If I lived closer, I'd probably play here more frequently, because as I've aged, this course has become so much more playable than big Brookside.

Nice to get back to play Rec Park. Always one of my favorite places to play. As the prior reviewer indicated, course is in very good overall condition, particularly the greens. Given the amount of play this course gets, it is impressive how well maintained it is. The only complaint I have is just how expensive it is to play golf here. (Truth is that's case everywhere) Sure do miss the pre-covid days when the courses were somewhat empty and much more affordable.

Out early on a really pleasant morning. It is a pleasure to play the North course right now, and because the South course is undergoing some maintenance, the North is much more crowded and desirable to play. Greens rolling true with nice pace. Not too quick, but fast enough to keep one's interest. Still very receptive. Good coverage in the fairways. Tee boxes, bunkers remain in good shape. The course will undergo aeriation of fairways and tees in early August. Just hope the recovery is quick and positive.