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Barona Creek |
Los Angeles County; San Bernardino County; Riverside County; Orange County; Ventura County
What's in RDDenn's Golf Bag
10.5 degree TM M5 driver, 19 degree Titelist 913 hybrid, GW-4i Mizuno JPX921 Tour, JPX921 Forged 4i/3i, Callaway 54 W, Callaway 58 GW, and Ping Craz-E putter.
Last Updated: March 9, 2022
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RDDenn's Golf Course Reviews |
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Played Saturday February 15, the only decent weather day this week. Misting in the morning but the sun came out in the earlier afternoon and it got in... » MorePlayed Saturday February 15, the only decent weather day this week. Misting in the morning but the sun came out in the earlier afternoon and it got into the 60s. The course was crowded, surprising because I got the single 8:523 tee time the night before. 5 hour POP even with marshals out there working the course. Played with three nice locals.
The course is in decent winter shape. The course had obviously been hit hard with rain recently with many wet spots and lines of loose material where it had washed up. Other than mud on the ball and not much roll, it did not affect the golf. Dormant Bermuda grass with tight lies in the fairways and rough not really a factor. In one sand trap that was in good shape. The greens were really nice, good medium fast speed.
I really like the layout. Being able to hit the ball better this time, I got a better sense of what to hit. I rued not using driver on a couple of holes where there was more room than it looked. Some interesting doglegs over creeks to narrow greens. » Close Played on Sunday, 1/26, at 6:50 am. The rain forecast had the parking lot emptier than usual. We were joined by a single, all of us walking. We played... » MorePlayed on Sunday, 1/26, at 6:50 am. The rain forecast had the parking lot emptier than usual. We were joined by a single, all of us walking. We played fast, first to try to beat the rain then to try to get out of it. 3:25 POP.
The greens were great. A few bumps but running at a nice fast pace. The course was not as lush as last time I played it but still in good condition tee to green. Well worth the cost. Can't wait to get out there again. » Close Played Sunday, 1/12, as the last day of a five day golf trip. I had not intended to play the fifth day but the group needed my participation and I rea... » MorePlayed Sunday, 1/12, as the last day of a five day golf trip. I had not intended to play the fifth day but the group needed my participation and I really like Poppy Hills. I am glad I played. My back held up and I had a great time. The reason the group needed me was the cost. They charge $350 for public, $120 for NCGA members and $170 for guests. As a SCGA member I would have been entitled to the guest price but could not bring guests at that price. I and another player joined the NCGA for $99 and the other four players got in at the guest rate. My threesome was joined by a single who was a great player; it was fun watching him negotiate the course.
The course was in excellent condition. As usual, close but not quite as premium as the Pebble Beach Co. courses. A very worthy course though to play on a Pebble Beach trip. I really like the layout. It requires you to use every club in the bag. The greens were great. Not as fast as I have seen them but rolling true. The fairways were very good also. Winter tight but good hitting surfaces. Not much rough. I hit through the first fairway and it stopped in a one foot square area of rough. That was the only rough I remember being in. The sand in the traps was nice. The tee boxes were very good as well.
The course was every bit as enjoyable as I recalled from my last time here. Playing through the Del Monte Forest is just not the type of exerience we get in Southern California. Can't wait to get back. » Close Played January 9 in a noon shotgun, starting on hole #9. The course reopened to 18 hole play on December 6 so I was curious in how it would be. I play... » MorePlayed January 9 in a noon shotgun, starting on hole #9. The course reopened to 18 hole play on December 6 so I was curious in how it would be. I played the course probably 15 years ago (or more) and did not remember much. Friendly service throughout. The course is in really nice condition. They charge a premium price ($445 I believe) and it looked the part. I was playing poorly and it was a tough course for me. The greens were more contoured than I remembered and fast besides. The course also played long with not much roll out on drives. A couple of holes my drive popped out of the divot and stopped. I found the greens to be firm. They rolled great. The sand was thick and soft making it tough to control distance or to make a delicate shot. The rough was up also so we spent some time looking for balls and not finding all of them. I will enjoy going back there once my game is in better order. it is a beautiful course and they did a great job on the renovation. I look forward to going again. » Close Played Thursday, 1/16, in a Weekday Team Play match. Excellent service at all levels although we only saw the drink cart once in our round. POP was l... » MorePlayed Thursday, 1/16, in a Weekday Team Play match. Excellent service at all levels although we only saw the drink cart once in our round. POP was lousy, at least five hours. My match went all 18 holes so that may have contributed to the slow pace.
The course was in good shape for January. I was in a couple of bare spots in the fairways. The rough was cut low in most spots but there were a couple of places we had to look for balls. The sand traps on the front nine were lousy, wet dirt. The greens were really good.Fast and true. Not quite as fast as the practice green but very nice speed. We were playing the white plates and they were not the best spots on the tee boxes. Overall, good condition and the greens were worth the price of admission.
Its been years since I last played here but I hope to get back soon. » Close
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