I said I would be back out and do it early. First off this AM and done in 2:15. Course has improved since my last time Feb 26. Fairways have begun to dry out (not all of them, 2 still CPO) and provide... Continue »

I said I would be back out and do it early. First off this AM and done in 2:15. Course has improved since my last time Feb 26. Fairways have begun to dry out (not all of them, 2 still CPO) and provide more roll. Grass is growing and the lies in the fairways are much better. In 2 traps and no issues with playing out. Rough has grown up in areas outside of fairways, so it is more difficult than before. Tee boxes were clean and no issues. Greens are just great. They chip/putt great, hold shots and have very good speed. Customer service excellent at all levels. For $40 this is a really great deal. Ends April 19.

This is perhaps the best run busy facility in the Southland. Heavy play on both courses, every day, but the pro shop runs this place like a well oiled machine. Pace of play sometimes a challenge bec... Continue »

This is perhaps the best run busy facility in the Southland. Heavy play on both courses, every day, but the pro shop runs this place like a well oiled machine. Pace of play sometimes a challenge because the courses are challenging and a wide range of skill levels play here—still tolerable. Mats only range, but great mats and lots of room, handy putting green and sand trap at range, short and medium yardages well marked, reasonable range ball prices and condition of balls. “Secret” short game practice area a short walk from clubhouse is a must visit; two greens with multiple targets, two bunkers, can almost hit a full lob wedge from one green to the other. Another nice practice putting green on the walk over—ask about short game area in pro shop. Zaharias course my favorite; a couple quirky holes but challenging and fun routing with a very long par 3, a par 5 with a hellish elevated green, a couple devilish par 4’s—2 holes on back 9 are nearly identical but every other hole is unique. Nice aesthetic water features pose manageable risk. Bunkers have gotten a little thin, and sometimes a few holes can be wet in the landing areas, but overall this course is in excellent condition for all the play it gets from golfers who don’t repair divots and ball marks. The main thing is that it is tree lined and has a fair amount of elevation change, being on a big hill—it has a very midwestern feel and differs substantially from most SoCal desert-like courses. Trust me, if you are making a trip east to play, this is where you want to go to tune up, get used to trees lining the way and blocking some shots. Excellent pro shop selections as well. Just an exceptionally run place for all the play and skill levels it sees. Really a must play in SoCal.

Played today, as I was in the area and had read the posting by Weber of $40 anniversary deal. Got right out (customer service in the shop is excellent). Played through 8 holes in about 1:45 and then ... Continue »

Played today, as I was in the area and had read the posting by Weber of $40 anniversary deal. Got right out (customer service in the shop is excellent). Played through 8 holes in about 1:45 and then we hit a wall? Asked the marshal what was causing the backup? "busy" and drove off (time for a new marshal IMO what a putz). Almost 1 hour to play 9/10/11/12 and never a marshal in site. So upon arriving at # 13 (adjacent to # 17) we see no one in the fairway of 16 nor on # 17? So much for busy? Moral of my post? If you are taking advantage of this special? PLAY EARLY. I found the tee boxes, greens and traps to be like what Weber stated. 2 holes were CPO. But I did not find the fairways to my liking, as he stated. Personally I found the them to be thin and not providing many good lies? So we agree to disagree in that area. I would say that customer service from the outside personnel and marshal, could stand improvement (guess Mondays staff was not on Tuesday). I understand the special will go through April, so perhaps I might try it again, in several weeks? But I will surely play early.

Taking advantage of the 40th anniversary special for $40 on the Babe. Secured the first time off at 6:00am, but did not have to hit until 6:15 because there were not a lot of people there. Staff was... Continue »

Taking advantage of the 40th anniversary special for $40 on the Babe. Secured the first time off at 6:00am, but did not have to hit until 6:15 because there were not a lot of people there. Staff was great as were all the attendants.

I was very impressed with the overall condition of the course given all the rain/cold were have experienced over the past month. Greens rolled very well, were receptive and if you found yourself above the cup, very quick. While there were a few holes which were cart path only, that was appropriate for those holes, so generally the fairways were very nice. No wet spots I could find. Only in one bunker and it was well raked with plenty of sand. Tee boxes and rough both about what you might expect in February.

I had not played here for over 5 years. I had never been a fan of the "babe", always preferred the "Ike", but I really enjoyed the course today. Much prettier than I remembered, and while I still prefer the Ike, would not hesitate to return soon

Played the Babe 1/26 at 6:45am from the blue tees. We were lucky there was minimal wind on the front which disappeared completely after a few holes. The greens are the one highlight right now becaus... Continue »

Played the Babe 1/26 at 6:45am from the blue tees. We were lucky there was minimal wind on the front which disappeared completely after a few holes. The greens are the one highlight right now because the rest of the course isn't great. Tee boxes were mostly nice, a few weren't level. Fairways are completely hit or miss because there is a ton of long clumpy grass in many fairways trying to grow thru the bermuda. The fairways are the lowlight of the course right now. I was in one green side bunker which had nice sand, while my playing partners were in several others bunkers and moved stones away from their lies. This was only the second time I played the Babe, and it reminded me how much more I like the Ike.

Played the Babe Friday in a friendly Guest Day tourney, $85 includes balls, golf, and buffet ... good deal. So, how about course conditions, you ask? Well, not good. With no overseed in fairways yo... Continue »

Played the Babe Friday in a friendly Guest Day tourney, $85 includes balls, golf, and buffet ... good deal. So, how about course conditions, you ask? Well, not good. With no overseed in fairways you have the original Hybrid Bermuda which is thin and bare, mixed with other unknown grasses ... looks like a poorly run muni ... YIKES! This is an experiment the greenskeeper hopes will allow the Bermuda to come in full next Spring and not be overwhelmed by the winter Rye. Time will tell, but for now we played it LC&P. Otherwise, the course is in decent shape: greens are the highlight rolling quick and true. Rough has good cover with thin areas in the shade. Some bunkers are rocky and thin, I was in a few, and some have very good sand ... hit or miss there. We will see what happens in the Spring ... for now the Babe will be a tough sell unlike the Ike which is in great winter shape due to the overseed. Carts in fairways are okay on the Ike, CPO on the Babe which should change soon.

Played the Babe in the SCNGA tournament on 9/30. Early 7:00 am tee time and it was a bit cool and was looking forward to playing. Many of the holes are tight and long. Keeping it in the center is al... Continue »

Played the Babe in the SCNGA tournament on 9/30. Early 7:00 am tee time and it was a bit cool and was looking forward to playing. Many of the holes are tight and long. Keeping it in the center is always good but having to hit a long iron or hybrid into the green on some of the holes is always a challenge. The course is not it very good shape. Some of the fairways are something like I have never seen here before. A lot of bad lies, thin grass and some weeds. Really surprised to see it this way. In addition, the fairways were very wet resulting in cart path only on some holes. Tee boxes were punched so really under repair. The rough was thick and was difficult to hit out of being damp. Bunkers were damp also but still in pretty good shape. The greens were great but were also damp. Holding all shots but they rolled great. Not real fast but true. I walked away a little disappointed about the conditions because I have never seen imperfections here but I feel conditions will improve. Still, not so good conditions here are better than good conditions elsewhere so I am fully expecting course conditions to return the way I always knew it.

Babe is under going major fairway and green side maintenance. Played this morning and 3 holes had fairways covered with soft clay plugs from aeration punching and another 3 holes had freshly punched a... Continue »

Babe is under going major fairway and green side maintenance. Played this morning and 3 holes had fairways covered with soft clay plugs from aeration punching and another 3 holes had freshly punched aprons covered with soft clay plugs. I understand that maintenance is necessary to keep courses in top condition, but not to disclose major work at the time of reservation and at check in is not right. We use Greenskeeper to help us avoid courses during maintenance and recovery periods and really appreciate the service this site provides. Industry Hills' practice of not disclosing major maintenance is irresponsible and ruins the experience. A discounted rate on a future round does not fix a bad experience and wasted day.

Played today on the Mega Monday special. POP was right on 4 hours, but did not seem that way, it seemed shorter? Course is in great condition. Absolutely no issues with the course. Tee boxes fine; san... Continue »

Played today on the Mega Monday special. POP was right on 4 hours, but did not seem that way, it seemed shorter? Course is in great condition. Absolutely no issues with the course. Tee boxes fine; sand traps good; fairways were excellent all round; rough was deep and penal; greens just wonderful. Customer service was excellent at all levels. IMO, $60 for prime time on a Monday, is a great deal for these courses.