Played here yesterday in group 1B of the Vivid Golf event operated by GK. The addition of a putting contest before play officially started was really ... » More

Played here yesterday in group 1B of the Vivid Golf event operated by GK. The addition of a putting contest before play officially started was really fun, despite my two pretty pathetic attempts. The event was very well organized and started right on time. Beautiful day in a fun group with Johnny, Ron, and Anthony.

Conditions are very nice. The greens had been verticut and lightly sanded that morning, but I don't think it affected putts at all. Greens rolled very true and fast. They were on the firmer side although well-struck shots would stick and hold. Fairways had good coverage and provided tight lies. Personally, I'd prefer a little lusher turf on the fairways. The rough was deeper but not too penal. Blue tee boxes were all good. I was in a lot of bunkers and they were all very nice.

This was my second time playing here, and I gained a deeper appreciation for the course this time. This is a demanding test with numerous water features, some good risk/reward holes, and significant slope on many greens. While mostly a residential course (although the homes are set back quite a bit), there are a few holes on the back nine that touch the native hillsides, and that's where the course shines brightest, imo. Definitely recommended if you get a chance to play here.
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Played in group 1B of yesterday’s Vivid Golf/GK private club outing here. Gorgeous weather and great times with Johnny, Steve, and Ron. Pace was prett... » More

Played in group 1B of yesterday’s Vivid Golf/GK private club outing here. Gorgeous weather and great times with Johnny, Steve, and Ron. Pace was pretty typical for these events, around 5 hours from first drive to final putt. We stopped at Jack’s Den to pick up lunch and the on-cart ordering system makes it quick and easy, and the food is good and affordable. All club staff I encountered were great.

Conditions are good, highlighted by fast, firm greens. They were very smooth and quick, and even well-struck full shots took a bounce before stopping, and shorter shots and chips were very difficult to get any bite. The 8th green had some bare spots and curiously, they opted to cut the hole very near those areas. Fairways had good coverage of dormant bermuda but were thin in many spots, providing very little cushion under the ball and putting a premium on a clean strike. Rough was a little longer but not overly penal. Tee boxes and bunkers were both good, not great.

I really like how the course layout gains momentum throughout the round. The first three holes are generic, housing-tract holes (although 2 & 3 are both really tough par 4s), then the interest level amps up for the rest of the front nine. I think the course shines brightest on the back nine, though, and the whole back nine is fun and beautiful — 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18 are all standouts. All in all, a really great day and definitely recommended anytime you get a chance to play here.
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