From 5/24

Woodley delivers last minute!


Got out onto The Woodley for a last minute unexpected round of golf! Played with Nolan... » More

From 5/24

Woodley delivers last minute!


Got out onto The Woodley for a last minute unexpected round of golf! Played with Nolan and Liam and finished in just under 4 hours.


The Woodley was lush, green, and in good condition. Pace of play was excellent (3:45) for a Saturday. I note the following conditions:


Tee Boxes: Lush, green, and level. Good.


Fairways: Lush, green, and defined from rough. Good.


Greens: Lush, green, with medium speed and softness. Speed about a 9.5 - 10. Thumbs up for the greens! Good.


Sand: Bunkers were filled with quality sand. Good.


Rough: Lush, green, and defined. About 3 - 5 inches. Good.

I was left very pleased by The Woodley's condition and pace of play. Solid look for The Woodley!
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From 5/22

Knollwood holding it down!


Got out onto KCC for a fun late morning round of golf. Played with KP, along with 2 membe... » More

From 5/22

Knollwood holding it down!


Got out onto KCC for a fun late morning round of golf. Played with KP, along with 2 members of the FEM Golf Club.


I note the course was in good condition overall. Pace of play was around 4.75 hours. I note the following conditions:


Tee Boxes: Generally OK but sometimes not level. Average.


Fairways: Green and defined from rough. Good.


Greens: Green, with good speed and nice softness. Speed about a 10. A highlight of the course. Good.


Sand: Bunkers were filled with good sand. Good.


Rough: Mixed bag with the rough. Could be maintained and defined in some areas at about 3 – 5 inches. In other areas overgrown to 8+ inches. And in other areas non-existent with dirt. Rough was an area for opportunity. Average.

I do like this course and it's mixed elevation layout. This course is another go-to that I enjoy. Just be patient on the first 4 holes as the start bottles up.
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From 5/19

Oakmont was great again! Except for a decrepit member arguing with his wife on the range!

Again loved the OCC experience.... » More

From 5/19

Oakmont was great again! Except for a decrepit member arguing with his wife on the range!

Again loved the OCC experience.

As previously reported, OCC is a mature championship style course that features large mature trees that line fairways strategically. The course is primarily flat and includes a large wash that comes into play on at least 6 holes. This is certainly a walkable course for all. OCC places premium on accuracy off the tee and into greens. The rough on this course will kill your score if you miss fairways and greens. The course is also well bunkered on both fairways and along greens. Greens were soft, always held good shots, and ran fast.

The course played it's yardage, fairways offered little roll out on drives. The course was very well manicured and in excellent condition. The course layout is rated a 4.25 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.5 out of 5.

I note the following:

Tee Boxes: Level and lush, no damage. Top level.
Fairways: Green and lush. Top level.
Greens: Green, fast in speed, and on the firmer side. Top level. Speed about a 11 – 11.5.
Sand: Well maintained, soft, and heavy.
Rough: rough was penal by design. Very well maintained and defined, about 3 - 5 inches with bury effect.
Waste Areas: - Waste areas were noted on a handful of holes and were well maintained overgrown nature with little to no recovery potential.
Driving Range: The range was also very nice, hitting off an artificial turf surface on this day. Range is flat, fully grassed, with various markers from 100 - 250 yards. Range balls were premium Callaway golf balls.
Practice Putting Green: Not too large, but in excellent condition. Speed was consistent with course.
POP: 4 hours – no wait was encountered on any hole.
Other: from locker rooms, bars, restaurant, and the golf shop, all were top tier.

As previously stated, I always love playing here when given the opportunity, this course is always in excellent shape, and offers a great test of golf. If given the opportunity, don't miss out on playing OCC.
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From 5/14


Back at Old Encino!


Got out onto Encino Golf Course for a fun afternoon round.


I note the course... » More

From 5/14


Back at Old Encino!


Got out onto Encino Golf Course for a fun afternoon round.


I note the course was in reasonable to good condition for a high traffic muni. Pace of play was around 4.0 hours. I note the following conditions:


Tee Boxes: Not too good but not brutal. Could use more leveling in some tees.


Fairways: Green and defined from rough. Condition average for a Muni.


Greens: Green, slow in speed, with softness. Speed about a 9. Condition average for a Muni.


Sand: Bunkers were OK in some areas, and other in other areas were not maintained and hard packed. Condition average for a Muni.


Rough: maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition average for a Muni.


Again enjoyed this course. The design is flat but strong if playing from the tips. This course is a go-to that I always seem to enjoy.
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