The Saticoy was again a Dream Boat! Unfortunately, my golf game was E.L. Dog Vomito… Thank goodness I had most excellent playing partners Johnny and ... » More

The Saticoy was again a Dream Boat! Unfortunately, my golf game was E.L. Dog Vomito… Thank goodness I had most excellent playing partners Johnny and Mark!


As with past reviews, I don’t have enough positive things to say about this incredible course, it is such a great course and a true test of golf, especially on this day with the rough grown juicy and iron play being back to expansionism status.


There are very few courses in Southern California 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 excellent condition. The course layout is rated a 5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.8 out of 5.


I note the following:

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

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

Greens: Green, fast in speed, on the medium to firm side, and very tricky to read at times. Speed about a 10.5 - 11. Condition excellent.

Sand: Maintained with excellent consistency. Condition excellent.

Rough: Maintained and defined, and juicy! About 3 – 6 inches. Condition excellent.

Waste Areas: Noted to be more overgrown than in the past with nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Balls were not found in these areas on this day. 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 / large-size practice putting greens were noted, both in excellent condition. Speed of the practice putting greens were consistent with course.


POP: 4.8 hours – no wait was encountered on any hole.


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 again!


Thank you, Johnny, GreensKeeper.org for this Vivid / GM Outing! This Outing and The Saticoy are simply stated, First Class!
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From 8/20

Rustic is looking good...

Another fine and blessed afternoon at Rustic! Again, an excellent golf course! It always is...
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From 8/20

Rustic is looking good...

Another fine and blessed afternoon at Rustic! Again, an excellent golf course! It always is...


It was a sunny and nicely hot (94ish Fahrenheit) day with wind speeds around 8 - 14 mph. Pace of play was great around 4 hours. Heat must have scared off some golfers. I note the following conditions:


Tee Boxes: Level most of the time and green, no significant damage. Condition good.


Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition very nice.


Greens: Green, medium in speed, with softness. Speed about a 10.5ish in speed with challenging pin placements. Condition very nice.


Sand: well maintained, and firm. Condition good.


Rough: well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition very nice.


Native Areas: Native areas were wild with no significant maintenance that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition good.

Practice Areas: great range, chipping area, and putting green. Hitting off grass at the driving Range which was great! Putting green was excellent.


Loved Rustic, again! Customer service received was also great at the pro shop and food was A+ at the restaurant, as we stayed for dinner, as we always do.

As previously reported, this is an excellent course that excels in consistency. An excellent public course in Ventura County! Again looking forward to the next opportunity to play here!
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