The Oaks was again solid!

Again had the pleasure of playing the Oaks, and even witnessed a Hole in One by Mr. Lonestar on Hole 4! It was an a... » More

The Oaks was again solid!

Again had the pleasure of playing the Oaks, and even witnessed a Hole in One by Mr. Lonestar on Hole 4! It was an awesome day!

Great weather and conditions all around today with a bit of 15 mph wind late on the back nine. I note the following:

Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition very good.

Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Grabby with limited rollout. Condition very good.

Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, on the medium to firm side, and tricky to read at times. Speed about a 11. Condition very good.

Sand: Maintained with heavy consistency. Condition very good.

Rough: Maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition very good.

Waste Areas: Maintained with overgrown nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition very good.

Driving Range: Incredible driving range! You are hitting off an artificial turf surface down into a valley with an incredible mountain backdrop. This range was as good as it gets for the location and ran out at over 320 yards. I noted classic yellow range balls that flew well and were in very good condition. Love the Driving Range experience here!

Practice Area: Chipping area present was very nice, and the large putting green was in great shape and perfectly set. Conditions excellent on both. Speed of the practice putting green was consistent with the course's greens.

POP: 4.75 hours – very limited wait was encountered. We paced ourselves accordingly.

Other: Noted a nice golf shop, high grade. Food at snack bar was also very good.

This is a great golf course without a doubt, that requires a solid golf game to score. I loved this track and hope to be able to play it again in the future. Again Fully Endorsed!

Thank you Johnny and GreensKeeper.org, Golf Moose, and Vivid Golf for this Awesome Outing!
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The Saticoy is always a Dream!
Once again, the Saticoy showed why it is, as fine as it goes.


I don’t have enough positive things to sa... » More

The Saticoy is always a Dream!
Once again, the Saticoy showed why it is, as fine as it goes.


I don’t have enough positive things to say about this incredible course, it is a True Golf Experience. There are very few courses I can think of as far as layout, conditions, and environment that would be better.


The course played its yardage, and fairways offered limited roll out on drives and approaches. The course is very well maintained and in overall excellent condition. The course layout is rated a 5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.9 out of 5. I note the following:


Tee Boxes: Level, and always green, no damage. Conditions excellent.

Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Grabby with limited rollout. Conditions excellent.

Greens: Green, fast in speed, on the medium to firm side, and very tricky to read at times. These Greens are a true test. Speed about an 11. Conditions excellent.

Sand: Maintained with excellent consistency. Conditions excellent.

Rough: Maintained and defined, about 3 – 4 inches. Conditions excellent.

Waste Areas: Noted on a handful of holes, and such were maintained with overgrown nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Conditions excellent.

Driving Range: The range was scenic, hitting off an artificial turf surface. The range places you on a mountain top hitting into a valley with various greens and markers that are situated in an area that is fully grassed, with markers from 100 - 225 yards. Range balls were quality Callaway golf balls. Range runout was about 275 yards.

Practice Area: I noted a very nice chipping area on a lower tier away from the driving range. Conditions excellent.

Practice Putting Greens: Two mid-size practice putting greens were noted, both in excellent condition. Speed of the practice putting greens were consistent with course. POP: 4.5 hours – no wait was encountered on any hole. We paced ourselves accordingly.

Other: Noted a beautiful clubhouse, restaurant, and golf shop, all were top tier. Customer service was top level. And the food at the Snack Shop was lights out good!



Thank you, Johnny and GreensKeeper.org for this GK / GM Outing!
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From 8/12


Big V handed it to me again!


Enjoyed an excellent Outing at VCC with excellent playing partners!

I can... » More

From 8/12


Big V handed it to me again!


Enjoyed an excellent Outing at VCC with excellent playing partners!

I can best describe VCC as a fun Players Course. This course really kept you in check, but was never unreasonable. The layout was excellent! Reminded me of Riviera CC at times. I can see why the PGA Tour played here once upon a time.

VCC is a very well-designed course that places premium on accuracy off the tee and into greens. The course features clear definition between its mid-sized fairways and rough areas, well placed bunkering on fairways and proximate to greens, along with some strategic water hazards, with medium sized and reasonably fast greens.

The course is mostly flat, at times undulating, and sometimes with mild elevation changes from fairway to green, and offers some attractive views of localized mountains.

The course plays like a Championship Style layout. You will need to work the ball in both directions at times. Wind speeds were calm, peaking at 5 -15 mph when gusting. The course seemed to play it's yardage for the most part. The course was very well manicured and in excellent condition. The course layout is rated a 4.5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.3 out of 5. I note the following:

Tee Boxes: Level and lush, no damage. Above average condition.

Fairways: Green at times tight. Excellent condition.

Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with medium softness. No damage observed. Speed about a 10.5. Excellent condition.

Sand: Well maintained, heavy, and firm. Above average condition.

Rough: rough was well defined from the fairway and green collars but not too overgrown, about 2 – 5 inches. Above average condition.

Waste Areas: Waste areas on various holes did not offer much opportunity of recovery due to their overgrown nature. Above average.

Driving Range: The range is excellent, hitting from artificial turf. You see markers at 100, 150, 200, 225, and 250 yards. Range ran out at about 300ish. Range balls were your typical rangers, but in very good condition.

Chipping Area: Compact in size and included a practice bunker. Condition and features were excellent.

Practice Putting Green: Ample in size and very well maintained. Practice greens seemed consistent with the speed of the course greens. Excellent condition.

POP: Just under 5 hours.

The VCC facility included a snack bar / restaurant, and a very nicely stocked pro shop. Service received was excellent. If looking to join a quality golf club with the emphasis on golf this is a really good one. Really enjoyed this course. I endorse playing this track if given the opportunity. Looking forward to my next visit here.

Thank you Johnny and GK for this outing.
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From 8/17

Angel Park was great, but needs some water.

Played another very fun round of golf at another excellent LV golf course. Th... » More

From 8/17

Angel Park was great, but needs some water.

Played another very fun round of golf at another excellent LV golf course. This a great course layout designed by Arnie with strategic challenges and scenic views.


The layout is fun and challenging. The layout and design are an A+. This is a great course for an advanced golfer, yet playable for mid-level golfers.


AP Mountain is a fun Players Course that is a reasonable test of golf with wind speeds that exceeded 20 mph in the afternoon. AP Mountain is well-designed into the desert and places premium on accuracy off the tee and into greens. The course features clear definition between its mid-sized fairways and rough areas, well placed bunkering on fairways and proximate to greens, along with strategic water hazards on a couple of holes, with fast greens.

The course layout is rated a 4.4 out of 5, conditions are rated a 3.8 out of 5 due to water shortage. I note the following:


Tee Boxes: Average condition


Fairways: Mixed green, yellow, and dry and at times tight. Average condition


Greens: Well maintained and medium in speed, about a 10.5. Greens were not underwatered and were in above-average condition.


Sand: Maintained and firm. Average condition.


Rough: Rough was defined from the fairway and green collared but not too overgrown, about 2 – 4 inches. Very grabby at times. Average condition.


Waste Areas: - Waste areas on various holes did not offer the opportunity of recovery due to their overgrown nature. Above average.


Driving Range: Very nice driving range with yellow rangers. Hitting off matts. Also noted a nice chipping green.


Practice Putting Green: multiple greens noted on site, condition above average.


POP: 3 hours


The facility included a nice restaurant, and pro shop. Service received at both was very good.


Really enjoyed this layout and course. It is enjoyable to play now, but I would say the course conditions are at 70% from their best due to water shortage and Summer heat. Once the Summer heat is gone and the course recovers, it will be a top conditioned golf course.


AP Mountain is a solid golf course that I look forward to again playing. If you have a chance to play here, do no pass up the opportunity.
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From 8/16

Finally made it to Bear's Best!


Enjoyed a great day of golf at Bear's Best on a Hot and Sunny Friday. Bear's Best i... » More

From 8/16

Finally made it to Bear's Best!


Enjoyed a great day of golf at Bear's Best on a Hot and Sunny Friday. Bear's Best is a fun / challenging Desert Player’s Course that is a Jack composite course that features 18 holes from around the world designed by Jack and now set in in the LV Desert. I can tell you that many of featured holes, I have played the originals, and they truly are excellent replicas.

BB is a very well-designed course that places premium on accuracy off the tee and into greens. The course features clear definition between its mid-sized undulating fairways and rough areas, well placed bunkering on fairways and proximate to greens, along with strategic water hazards on a few holes, and with fast greens. The course is another great Jack design. I absolutey loved it!


The course is primarily flat but features lots of undulations, along with some attractive views of localized mountains. The course plays like a Championship Style Desert layout. The course seemed to play it's yardage. The course was in excellent condition overall. The course layout is rated a 5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.7 out of 5. I note the following:


Tee Boxes: Level and lush, no damage. Condition was very nice.


Fairways: Green at times tight. Condition was very nice.


Greens: Fast in speed and medium to firm. No damage observed. Speed about a 11. Condition was very nice.


Sand: Well maintained and firm. Condition was very nice.


Rough: rough was well defined from the fairway and green collars but not too overgrown, about 2 – 5 inches. Grabby at times. Condition was very nice.


Waste Areas: - Waste areas on various holes did not offer the opportunity of recovery due to their overgrown nature. Condition was very nice.


Driving Range: The range is excellent. You are hitting off grass into a beautiful mountain backdrop with markers at 100, 150, 200, 225, and 250 yards. Range ran out at about 300ish. Range balls were your typical white Callaway rangers and in good condition. Also noted very nice chipping areas. Great driving range! Condition was very nice.


Practice Putting Greens: Practice putting greens are ample and very well maintained. Seemed consistent with the speed of the course greens on this day. Condition was very nice.


POP: 3.5 hours – no wait was encountered.

BB features a beautiful restaurant with very good food, along with a very well stocked high-end pro shop. The customer service received at this facility was perfect. I can't voice how great they were here.


Bear's Best is now my favorite course in LV and I can't wait to go back. Sadly, I have been advised that it will go private next year, which will ruin everything for golfing here in the future.

This is a top-level golf experience! A+ all the way.
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