I played this gem on Wednesday, 9/15/21 as part of a Guru event, playing with Nate, Gary & Alan. We had a great time with plenty of laughs, even more... » More

I played this gem on Wednesday, 9/15/21 as part of a Guru event, playing with Nate, Gary & Alan. We had a great time with plenty of laughs, even more help finding balls, and sympathy all around as this track is a challenge.

The staff was very friendly & helpful. The Pro Shop was very welcoming and pointed out areas we may need to visit or use as well as thanking us for coming by. The snack bar was nice a swell.

Onto the course. This is a classic 100 year old course that honestly reminded me of earlier years playing some classics back east. Large well positioned trees all around, beautiful views, deep and well placed bunkers and ample fairways keep you on your toes all day. It seems as though the first 7 or 8 holes all played uphill, but there are scoring opportunuites out there. Large green complexes are fair but difficult to figure out at points.

The tees were flat and showed few ball marks. The fairways were in great shape with great coverage. The bunkers were in nice shape as well. I thought the true test to the entire course were the approach shots. Greens accepted shots very well but had a number of false fronts, were large so you could have a 50 footer as easily as being tucked tight, and had many subtle but serious breaks, especially if putting across them. Downhill putts wee quick and uphill putts were difficult to get to the hole. You really need to be on your game here!

With the exception of Winged Foot, which I played some 30 years ago, I don't remember playing such a challenging course. It's beautiful, well maintained, with a great atmosphere, but at the end you'll feel like you've just tested everything you've got. I look forward getting back there one day, but if I don't, Im happy having had the chance. Thanks again to Johnny for setting this up!
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Played Indian Wells/Players course as part of a GK Plays event on 9/12/21. It was hot which is to be expected but this track doesn't disappoint at an... » More

Played Indian Wells/Players course as part of a GK Plays event on 9/12/21. It was hot which is to be expected but this track doesn't disappoint at any level.

The practice facilties here are very nice although there were 2 junior tournaments going on so getting on the range was difficult. Customer service all around was fantastic, from the cart people to the Pro Shop and restaurant there is no stone unturned, they all make you feel as if your their #1 priority.

The tees are flat and nice sized with many tees to accommodate any skill level. Very few divots and all that were there had been filled in nicely. Fairways were great to hit from and lush. Many require precise positioning and there's plenty of water alongside and in front of you, some flat and some with rolling hills. The traps are well positioned and well maintained.

Green complexes are exception and challenging. It may look flat, but there's a lot of subtle breaks that make you shake your head at times. Fair, but demanding. They received shots well and most were quite large.

The rough was also lush and in spots quite thick. Again, very fair, but avoiding it will make the round considerably easier.

I had great time here and look forward to going back at any chance. Highly recommended!!
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I was able to play Valencia CC as part of a Golf Moose/GK event yesterday, 8/16/21 and was so glad I did!
This course lived up to all the hype. B... » More

I was able to play Valencia CC as part of a Golf Moose/GK event yesterday, 8/16/21 and was so glad I did!
This course lived up to all the hype. Big holes, wide fairways, big greens and lots of traps, but everything was in great shape. The fairways are lush with full cover and distinctly defined. The rough is thick and penal but not unfair. Tee boxes were in good shape, level and fairly wide as well. The greens is where we got a big break. They roll true, have plenty of undulations and tricky breaks, are large, but were covered with a very thin layer of sand, keeping them from being very fast. I honestly can't imagine what putting on super quick greens here would do to my scores here. They are were great!

The experience here was more than I had expected. Golf Moose & Greenskeeper did a great job of making everyone comfortable and got us off on time and kept the POP right where it should have been. The course staff were friendly and helpful as well.

If it sounds like I'm gushing here, I probably am.. It was a fun event, the course is difficult and challenging but not unfair at all. Course knowledge would have helped in a couple of areas, but now that I've seen it, I look forward to getting back whenever I have the chance.
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Played Ridge Creek at Dinuba Sunday 8/8/21 as part of a GK Guru event. What a great golf course! The staff is friendly, attentive, and happy to answ... » More

Played Ridge Creek at Dinuba Sunday 8/8/21 as part of a GK Guru event. What a great golf course! The staff is friendly, attentive, and happy to answer any questions or address concerns. The practice faciity is second to none! There's a huge range, multiple chipping greens and 2 great areas to work on your intermediate game as well. When I read on their webpage that they had one of the largest practice facilities in California it didn't prepare me for what I saw. Amazing!

Onto the course. The tees were in great shape and some of the largest tee areas I've seen. Some tee boxes were fully 25 yards wide! All were flat and in very nice shape. The fairwarys are fully covered & lush, and more often than not felt like you were teeing it up. The penalty areas are penal. Thick long grasses line the fairways and many native areas that leave you with some difficult lies. Fortunately, I didn't have deal with them often. The greens are true and receptive. Speed was medium and very few bare spots. The tough part here is that apparently water is n't an issue here and they were very soft. Even soft floating approaches left huge ball marks and repairing them can be daunting. Many didn't take much time with repair and as a result they were bumpy in many places. This golf course doesn't dissapoint though.

If there was one negative, it was there is no cart girls and water is tough to find on course. Although there were 3 well placed restrooms out there, some were locked and didn't have any running water. In a location where triple digit temps prevail, hydration has to be a concern and seemed to be overlooked. Although this was a concern I will definitely be back, just more prepared.

If you're looking for a challenging, pretty course in the middle of nowhere, this is the place to be. There are many difficult holes, but it's completely fair and a joy to play.
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