Thanks to the cloud cover, it was not nearly as cold as I expected, in fact almost pleasant out. The rains yesterday just made the greens a bit more receptive. Green speeds were not nearly as quick as the North, which made life much easier. Overall, the course is in nice shape, no issues whatsoever. Now that the fairways have been cut, nice to get some roll out again, which at my age, I really appreciate.

Out early as usual on a rather brisk morning. Not too busy, which was a surprise. The greens are wicked fast right now. Very easy to putt the ball off the green if you're not careful. Do not get above the cup or short side yourself, otherwise you have little chance to leave it close. The rest of the course is in really nice condition - truly a joy to play right now. For those who have played Coto North, the tree on #17 is gone. After being here for 36 years and having so many of tee shots blocked by that tree, it is bittersweet to have to removed. Makes hole much easier, but the loss of the aesthetics is hard to accept.

Nice to be able to get out before the rains. If the forecast is correct, I suspect it will be a few days before I can play again, and then it will car path only for goodness knows how long? Like the North Course, the South is also in very nice condition. The greens are not nearly as fast, and certainly less severe than the North, so scoring was much easier today. Fairways, tee boxes, rough, bunkers all in good shape. Congrats to the staff for their effort and hard work.

Because of the overcast marine layer, it was not as cold as expected at 7am. Much appreciated. Prior review was spot on. Greens were brutal at times; in fact, I putted two balls off the green and the putts were not that far off from being really good. Need to keep the ball below the hole or you have a lot of stress. Overall, the course is in fine condition. No issues whatsoever. It will be interesting to see how the forecasted rains affect conditions.

Out early on a rather cool autumn morning. Not too crowded, perhaps due to the lower temperatures? North Course is looking good. Greens rolling true with decent pace, good coverage in the fairways. Bunkers and tee boxes are well maintained. Looking forward to condition even getting better, which should provide for some great Holiday golfing experiences

Despite the forecast of mid 70's temperatures, it was rather brisk out when I tee;'d off at 7am. (46 degrees) Course has weathered the recent rains well, and to my surprise, they finally allowed carts off the path. Fairways have come in very nicely. Greens had decent pace and rolled true and were very receptive. Overall, the course is looking good, and I expect things only to improve from here.

Out early on a windy morning, but very pleasant temperatures. Course has handled the recent rains very nicely. CPO still which is appropriate given the amount of rain we experienced, but no residuals such as standing water in the fairways or bunkers. Greens maintain a good pace and roll very true and were extremely receptive, even for my less than stellar ball striking. Over all the course is in really nice shape. Congrats to the maintenance staff for all their efforts.

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.