8/11 early out and paid the on-line rack rate of $64. New since my last reviews are the Yamaha golf carts, which are very nice. The pro shop well st... » More

8/11 early out and paid the on-line rack rate of $64. New since my last reviews are the Yamaha golf carts, which are very nice. The pro shop well stacked equal SF Giant and A's gear nice variety of other stock too. Customer service great. At least a half dozen beers on tap.

Course is in good to above average condition. Greens freshly cut rolling smooth some ball mark brown spots. The greens are fun to putt deceptively tricky for their flat appearence. Bunkers machine worked for the most part. RS number two part of that was packed wet my partner was playing from. Long grass near it indicated the ground water still near the top in a few areas of the course. Every grass variety is thriving some crabgrass areas in rough where you don't want to be or play from anyway.

Bunker (small pot) front of four was hand raked as part of maintenance this morning. That's a detail I wish more courses would do as well as machine raking.

Perfect weather and good conditions = good round at AVGC
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Rode the early wave playing the tees = 6211 yards appropriate for our handicap levels. The early time put us into of a couple of fairways being mowed... » More

Rode the early wave playing the tees = 6211 yards appropriate for our handicap levels. The early time put us into of a couple of fairways being mowed but not much impedience. Sprinklers on 10th running for our approach shot because we didn't wait a minute for them to be turned off.

Third report in a row and conditions here are consistent and on improving in most all areas. Rough not overly long but will certainly affect the roll out off the tee if you catch it. Greens are good to great rolling putts. A couple of irregular color spots for the visual and one green I moved my ball 3" left to avoid a lone bare spot 18 ft from the middle hole location. Bunkers are good but could use a drag to be really good, but that may stop balls from rolling into the bottom for an easier shot out. All in all great condition.

Again saw coyotes here. This time mom with two pups that turned out to be three with the third a bit smaller tagging behind. In the 7th hole area. Also deer in the woods, antlers in velvet.
Enjoyed the round and the cooler morning temperatures. Perfect no wind day for mountain golf. I will try to take pictures for posting next time.
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Played 8/3/2019 stroke play tourney and POP was steady at 4.6 hours waited occasionally, but expected being a net play everything down event. Weather... » More

Played 8/3/2019 stroke play tourney and POP was steady at 4.6 hours waited occasionally, but expected being a net play everything down event. Weather 70's to 90's sunny slight breeze.

Haven't been to the "Hoff" in awhile and conditions were good to very good for the classic William Bell Sr design (1959) The trees certainly have gotten taller and wider since grandpa played here specifically 15 and 16 with large valley oaks in the line of play making it a thinkers or get lucky off the tee. Greens good to really good fairways tight. In one bunker good as I'd say most all were maybe a few wet with heavier darker sand. All conditions playable. Per other reviews noted the large trees lining most holes. I think I hit them on 5 or 6 holes on the front and still got in for a 44 for a net 32 stumbled on 16 and 18 net bogeys -4 net total. In other words keep it straight. I did finish with the same ball I started with which is an exception for me. In other words played pretty well for my level. I always try not to let my score effect my review. Played well today, had to, paired with three lady sharks out for blood. (shark week reference)

Customer service great. Pro shop well stocked and great staff. Overall 4 star day at the public venue that I would make a point to return to soon and repeat or better my day.
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Played 7/29/19 Haven't played AG for awhile. It is an executive 18 14 par 3's from 85 to 200 yards. 4 Par fours 261 and up. PAR 58 and easy slope of... » More

Played 7/29/19 Haven't played AG for awhile. It is an executive 18 14 par 3's from 85 to 200 yards. 4 Par fours 261 and up. PAR 58 and easy slope of 88 Pro shop is double wide function over fancy, that has all you need snacks, bathroom, basic supplies. Customer service great except for the rate surprise.

62 +Senior discount offered. Gets a lot of senior play and it's an easy walk carts are available for $10 per person. Made tee time reservation by phone after looking at website and no option to check times or book there. Rate on website was $13 and was charged $15 to walk 9 at the pro shop. She acknowledge they have to adjust that but didn't match $ RATES: $20 to walk M-F $30 to ride. 16 oz Sierra Pale Ale $4 Played shorter front 9 in 1.5 hours like it paid $5 more played the back. Longer holes. Back to back #8 #9 par 4's over 300 yds. Large grass driving range a short walk downhill from clubhouse. Well marked with targets.

Greens in good shape a bit slower than normal but expected after 100 degree days. Lots of water in use. Their reputation is for good putting surfaces and they are mostly flat so good opportunity to make a few from distance.
Played with friends who don't play often so good course for their rusty-ness.

Good ole fashion no frills golf. Had fun was better than anticipated.
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Third write-up in a row. This one dated 7/28/19. Early out and light winds warm overnight (68) made it mosquito city the first couple holes. First f... » More

Third write-up in a row. This one dated 7/28/19. Early out and light winds warm overnight (68) made it mosquito city the first couple holes. First fairway cut tight and most were on the course but some landing areas on others a bit shaggy (grass had seed heads here and there). Greens have numerous ball marks the repaired ones brown but too many everywhere as well as a share of un-repaired ones many areas some holes. The bunkers seemed to be improved from past visits, but I didn't get to try them. My game was poor enough without that extra challenge.

Overall conditions are ok. But the greens are a visual that I didn't like more so than effecting putting. Some what slow pace of play following three other two's. According to the clock it was a good pace just seemed a bit slow waiting for group in front. Didn't quite have opportunity to play through but didn't ask either. 3.5 POP

Customer service great and this day the planes were heard from nearby SAC airport as the runway close by was in full operation through round. Plenty of rabbits in the thicket. Teal is a course that looks like you should be able to score on but for some reason I find a way to play in excess of my potential. Therefore I return and keep trying.
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