Spent a somewhat drizzly Sunday morning at Alhambra this week with two friends and a 9:40am tee time. Warmed up next to an absolute whacko on the driving range - don't do drugs, kids. But I digress ..... Continue »

Spent a somewhat drizzly Sunday morning at Alhambra this week with two friends and a 9:40am tee time. Warmed up next to an absolute whacko on the driving range - don't do drugs, kids. But I digress ...

We played from the blue tees which was disappointing as this is a very short course already so was hoping to at least play from the blacks. But while you will have many opportunities to reach greens on par 4s and lots of wedges in on the shots after you do hit driver, there are still the perils of golf in play here and a few hazards here and there in the form of water, trees and bunkers that can mess up your scorecard.

They always take very nice care of this course and today was no exception. The only really, truly poor aspect of the course were the tee boxes. They were not mowed down at all so you really had to search for a reasonable and flat cut. Easy fix, and I'm sure they will do that soon.

Other than that, the greens only showing the faintest hint still of recent aeration, but not much better than medium speeds right now. Holding shots just fine and fairly true rolls. Fairways were in good shape in most areas, as was the rough, and the only bunker I was in was playable, but not optimal. A bit thin but the rain may have contributed to that.

I make it a point to play this course at least once or twice a year as it's one of the few I can just try and enjoy myself playing instead of being so concerned about the score. The low rating and slope here mean you better be at least in the 70s or this isn't helping bring your handicap down - if you're into that sort of thing.

Have a good time and check it out. Always a cheerful round at Alhambra.