Was scheduled to play River Ridge on Sunday but found a much closer tee time late on Friday for Lakewood and jumped at the chance for an earlier return home after my round. Played with two friends fro... Continue »

Was scheduled to play River Ridge on Sunday but found a much closer tee time late on Friday for Lakewood and jumped at the chance for an earlier return home after my round. Played with two friends from the blue tees, two riding, one walking, with a $47 greens fee.

I've seen Lakewood in better shape years previous, but it's certainly far from its worst right now. You're going to find plenty of good lies during the day, but you're also going to contend with some thin ones - in or out of the fairway - and no shortage of dried out, unrepaired divots. There were also some soggy areas out there, but not too bad. Tee boxes were adequate and the bunkers (I was in LOTS of them) actually had good, playable sand, but not the fluffy stuff.

The greens were running pretty quick but so many unrepaired ball marks out there that it made it tougher than it should have been to sink relatively easy putts. They did hold good approach shots well though and looked to be healthy, but it appears that most of the damage is poor-golfer-etiquette-inflicted. Perhaps individual responsibility in terms of course maintenance is simply tied in with the cost one pays to play.

POP was pretty good throughout the beautiful February day as we closed out the round in four and a half hours. No cart service anywhere on the course but a nice snack shop at the turn and en route from the 2nd to the 3rd hole tunnel. Carts are basic with no frills and the mask protocols are heavily enforced at the pro shop and driving range.

Super Bowl Sunday is always one of my favorite days to play and this past one was no exception. While I would not tell you that Lakewood is in premium shape right now, it's a more than enjoyable round with a fun layout that gets the blood pumping.

Played 01/21/21 , 3rd group out and it was a blast. The course is much better condition than I expected. Greens were in really good condition. The greens were fast when you are above the hole. Plus t... Continue »

Played 01/21/21 , 3rd group out and it was a blast. The course is much better condition than I expected. Greens were in really good condition. The greens were fast when you are above the hole. Plus the course must be doing to something to cut down on the Geese population because the last time we played some green were almost unbearable do to geese crap. But not today. Fairways and tee box were is decent shape too. There were some bare areas on the fairway but overall the course is in really good winter condition. Range is open. Didn't see beverage cart but if memory serves the snack shop was open on the way back. We loved all the long par 3's and spectacular greenside bunkers. #3 is a beautiful Par 3. Absolutely will be back and it's a good value at $38 to walk weekday.

Walked the blues at 1250 on 11/15 with a POP of 420. COVID-19 protocols in place, and they adhere more stringently then other courses I have been to. Course is in about the worst shape I have seen i... Continue »

Walked the blues at 1250 on 11/15 with a POP of 420. COVID-19 protocols in place, and they adhere more stringently then other courses I have been to. Course is in about the worst shape I have seen it, but having said that was still enjoyable and the greens rolled pretty ok. Tee boxes were mushy and a mixed bag rated 5/10. Fairway were pretty awful, spotty would be putting it nicely 4/10. Rough is even worse, with dirt patches coming into play about 10 yards off most fairways 3/10. Can't speak to the bunkers as I wasn't in any, but my playing partner got out just fine 5/10. Greens were the highlight and still not that great, a lot of unrepaired ball marks (and fresh ones). I fixed about 3 per hole in addition to my own. They rolled medium and seemed to have no break rated 6/10. I don't recommend it right now for anything other than a cheap round when you are itching to get out.

Played Lakewood on 10/24.

Course is in good shape. Funny, Lakewood is never really bad or really good condition wise. It maintains its condition consistently.

Greens were a little on the slo... Continue »

Played Lakewood on 10/24.

Course is in good shape. Funny, Lakewood is never really bad or really good condition wise. It maintains its condition consistently.

Greens were a little on the slow side that day. Rough isn't so penal on this course, it's the trees that will get you. Find yourself in one of those and it's hit or miss on getting to the green.

Not a big fan of the par 3s myself, I favor a mix of par 3s some short some long. All 4 of the par 3s here are pretty brutal.

Overall, had a great time at Lakewood and coming back out soon to play again.

Played Wednesday. It started cloudy but quickly burned away during the afternoon. Golf Course in good shape. Tee boxes are a little on the thick and busy side but playable. Loads of cushion unde... Continue »

Played Wednesday. It started cloudy but quickly burned away during the afternoon. Golf Course in good shape. Tee boxes are a little on the thick and busy side but playable. Loads of cushion underfoot so you may feel a little unbalanced when you hit your drive. Fairways had good coverage with nice cushion underneath for the most part. Bunkers had decent sand. No rakes so do your best to clean up after yourselves. Greens were in good shape. Rolled medium speed and very consistent from green to green. Pace of play was strange. Twosome playing in fornt of us and we kept running into them. Course was fairly packed even with spacing. NO WATER AVAILALBE ON COURSE. Be sure to stock up in clubhouse/starter. Covid-19 rules are enforced -- essentially Wear a Mask, Wash your hands (Bring Hand Sanitizer) and Keep your distance. No walk-ons allowed; best to call ahead or reserve a tee time online. My personal opinion is this will continue for the foreseeable future (2-3 months). I personally like it since the course is crowded BUT moving. Even range is open but spacing is practiced -- fewer mats. Be safe. Be Smart. Follow their rules and Stay Healthy. If not for you; then for others. Now is not to time to be selfish and petty -- Do that on your own time. When it involves dealing with others, now is the time to be a good, helpful and friendly neighbor.

Played on Sunday, June 7. Got out at 6:30 am and finished in 3:45 POP. Hard to believe the 10 minutes between groups makes that big of a difference but it was easily the best pace I have had at Lake... Continue »

Played on Sunday, June 7. Got out at 6:30 am and finished in 3:45 POP. Hard to believe the 10 minutes between groups makes that big of a difference but it was easily the best pace I have had at Lakewood in many years, including starting a lot earlier than 6:30.

I agree with sngernz' review for the most part. I thought the roll out on drives was pretty good though, more than other courses I have been playing. The greens were maybe medium speed, not nearly as fast as they can get. That said, they looked nice and rolled well. One disagreement is the sand traps. I was in three or four. They looked like they had been raked by the staff that morning with the only footprints of recent origin. So, overall they were in good shape and had plenty of sand.

They are very strict on the Covid-19 standards. They require one to put on a mask to order at the half way house. The lady sitting at the entrance gate to the course made sure those arriving had tee times and she sent several away who were arriving more than 10 minutes prior to their tee time including a couple from our second group who were teeing off at 6:40. I do not understand how the range operates under those circumstances unless it is excepted. Agree with sngernz's frustration that none of the practice facilities other than the range are open (although admittedly I teed off within five minutes of walking on the grounds).

Walked Lakewood this morning, first time here since the scurvy began in March. PoP great at 3:45 walking with only a couple of waits behind the group ahead. Kikuyu is very lush and full throughout w... Continue »

Walked Lakewood this morning, first time here since the scurvy began in March. PoP great at 3:45 walking with only a couple of waits behind the group ahead. Kikuyu is very lush and full throughout with a few thin spots here and there (#11 fairway still patchy but more grass then I've ever seen prior). Not mown so very little roll out. Greens just a tad on the slow side with a few bumps and bruises along the way. Bunkers unkempt sans rakes. More geese that I've ever seen along with their droppings, but no coots, so we got that going for us. Range opened at 7AM so no time to warm up today. No putting or short game open (LA county R&R are unreasonable, time to ease up like OC and R-side). Nice to see golf coming around, now just let us play (and practice) then everyone will be happy.

Played 6/3/20 at 810... Course is only allowing people with tee times on the property and then it's only 10 minutes before your tee time- unless you're using the driving range. This did a lot for crow... Continue »

Played 6/3/20 at 810... Course is only allowing people with tee times on the property and then it's only 10 minutes before your tee time- unless you're using the driving range. This did a lot for crowd control and they want you off the property as soon as you are done with your round. It made most of the people gather in the parking lot or at the main entrance. Masks required in the common areas, the snack bar and around the club house. Condition wise, it was probably the best I've seen it in a while. Tee boxes mostly level, fairways with excellent coverage, rough just a little longer but not penal, greens rolling well except for some occasional unrepaired divots. There are some areas of the course were there patches/clumps of grass next to some bare spots, but they were few and far between. The sand traps are the only thing I had issues with since there were no rakes- footprints were everywhere! But for the amount of traffic this course gets, some slack is warranted. All of staff at Lakewood are really doing a wonderful job considering the circumstances- please be kind to the girls at the entrance that have to put up with all the rude people throughout the day...

Played Fri Feb 21st at 730. This is the first time I have played here as I live in norco in riverside and it is a long trip. Getting there not bad but getting home through the 91 canyon not good. Sev... Continue »

Played Fri Feb 21st at 730. This is the first time I have played here as I live in norco in riverside and it is a long trip. Getting there not bad but getting home through the 91 canyon not good. Several of us got our L A County senior card so we are adding courses to our rotation, walking for $16.50 is nice. I was very pleasantly surprised at the course, I thought the tee boxes and fairways were in good shape, the rough was not penal, greens were fairly receptive and rolled real nice, I was in 5 bunkers and was very impressed with the amount of sand , very nice. We played as a 5 some in 4:32 which was not bad. I will definitely come back.