Played out GK Cup match out here Sunday afternoon, teeing off at 2:10 PM. Everything seemed pretty consistent with Covid rules, nothing out of the ord... » More

Played out GK Cup match out here Sunday afternoon, teeing off at 2:10 PM. Everything seemed pretty consistent with Covid rules, nothing out of the ordinary.

I've always been a big fan of Woods Valley. I know the back nine kind of gets most of the attention with holes back in the trees/canyons, but I think there are some really interesting holes strategically on the front nine as well. Overall I think it's a tough but fun course to play.

The conditions were a bit of a mixed back for me. Fairways were kind of hit and miss and felt pretty bare in some spots which led to a bunch of run out, sometimes causing holes to play much tougher. I was in one bunker and it was a bit firm but without much care of them lately with covid I don't really mind. The greens were pretty slow and bumpy from my perspective. The upside is that they were really healthy so seeing as they are going to be punching in a week or so, recovery should go great and they'll be back to cutting them shorter. All in all I think the course conditions are more than playable, it just feels like they've taken a bit of a beating with the amount of hot weather and increased play.

Gary got us a good deal ($45 with cart) and at that rate I felt I got really good value. As temperatures cool and the course goes through its normal maintenance it's going to come out the other side looking great. I'll be excited to go back.
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Just finished a quick 2.5 hour round with Johnny and Matt, zooming around in perfect morning weather.

The incredible construction and improve... » More

Just finished a quick 2.5 hour round with Johnny and Matt, zooming around in perfect morning weather.

The incredible construction and improvement projects at Goat Hill Park continue. I played Monday and there's even more new stuff happening! All new turf on the 10-12 loop (HUGE improvement) including a new grass bunker in front of the 10 tee. New turf all along the left side of 18, helping playability there. 17 tee box being made about 2-3 times it's size. All new tees on 6, 7, 11 and 15. The new green on 12 and it's surrounds have been improved to help drainage and a better playing area.

That being said, it's obviously a bit rough around the edges out there right now while this all takes and the course gets back in the flow. Some of the older tees boxes of short holes are a bit chewed up too since there's been so much play.

Greens were still smooth if not all that fast.

I think the constant improvements are going to be awesome once it all takes and play is opened up everywhere, it's just a bit of a construction zone in a few areas at the moment.
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Played three rounds from August 22-24th for an annual tournament. Obviously nothing has changed in regards to the layout of the course so you can read... » More

Played three rounds from August 22-24th for an annual tournament. Obviously nothing has changed in regards to the layout of the course so you can read past reviews to get an idea of the track and how great it is. The only thing I will say, playing in a tournament over three days, is how much a course can change based on tee choice, pin placement and weather/maintenance. Typically I'm more of a variety guy when it comes to playing a course, but this was fun seeing how much of a different experience you can have at the same place. We played some tees that I had never seen before and with some interesting pins you had completely different strategies all three days.

The staff at Grizzly is always top notch. They treat our group so well and I'm sure it's like that for everyone. They are just genuinely a good group of people who seem to like working there.

As for the conditions, I can say that I have seen them better in the past. That being said, you're still getting some top quality conditions, better than I've played all year. The tee boxes were immaculate, the rough is super sticky and the fairways like carpet. I think with the recent heat there was some browning occassionally, but minimal. Hitting off these fairways is such a pleasure.

The only knock I could find, and this is really only me searching, is a couple greens looked like they got some kind of fungus or something in a couple areas. That being said, I never had to play through any of it because they can keep the holes in other areas. #16 looked like a mower leaked and left two huge burn marks, but again, the pin was on the right so didn't even come into play.

Grizzly Ranch is such a great experience. There are some really fun holes out there and the setting is just so great. I highly recommend Grizzly to anyone.

**For the first time we stayed in a condo at another course close by (Plumas Pines) and with a couple more in the area, this is seriously a killer golf destination. Can't wait to get back!
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Had a great time playing in the GK Event this past weekend. It was pretty hot day out there when the breeze didn't blow, but otherwise not too bad. » More

Had a great time playing in the GK Event this past weekend. It was pretty hot day out there when the breeze didn't blow, but otherwise not too bad.

Mt. Woodson is definitely a favorite of mine in SD County. I think it's such a unique setting and has some incredible views. The course itself is definitely short in length but not in character and difficulty. If you're even a bit crooked off the tee (I was ALL DAY) it's going to be an expensive day in lost balls. But if you can figure out a way to hit it straight you can really score here.

AS for the conditions, I thought they were really good considering the heat. The fairways (those I found) were really lush and great to hit from. There were some burned out areas on high points/mounds, but nothing that proved problematic.

The greens were really healthy and i thought rolled pretty true. A bit soft on approach shots but firm and fun to play on around the greens. I really enjoyed playing on them.

I was in one bunker and had to move my ball due to the Covid no rake thing but the sand was good. Tees seemed a bit chewed up but I'm guessing you have a shorter course where a lot of people use irons and the tee boxes themselves are pretty small in square footage. Probably an ongoing battle out there. Plenty level though so that's all I need.

The POP was pretty awesome at under 4 hours and the staff was great, from the beverage cart girl to the lady in the snack bar.

I just think Mt. Woodson is one of the cooler golf experiences in San Diego and I'd definitely recommend it. Super fun day!
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