Played this AM. Course handled the rain very well. Within the end of the week, it should be dry with decent weather. Found the tee boxes all playable. Some fairways were still damp, but not soggy. It ... Continue »

Played this AM. Course handled the rain very well. Within the end of the week, it should be dry with decent weather. Found the tee boxes all playable. Some fairways were still damp, but not soggy. It was hard of course to get really good lies, but using LCP it was better. Found some of the fairways to have good roll, which was surprising. Rough was still wet and brutal. Bunkers were all playable, as the maintenance team had worked on them. Greens had been mowed and chipped/putted very well all round. Customer service excellent.

Third group out this morning on a really pleasant autumn day. Our walking foursome was sandwiched between three ladies riding and a riding foursome, but we were always at least a hole behind the ladi... Continue »

Third group out this morning on a really pleasant autumn day. Our walking foursome was sandwiched between three ladies riding and a riding foursome, but we were always at least a hole behind the ladies and two holes ahead on the guys behind us. Perfect ! Nice easy 3 hour 15 pace.

While the fairways being dormant (brown), they generally were decent, with a few areas which were in need of attention (#13 in particular) Greens were slower than usual, and probably need to be rolled. Bunkers were good, with plenty of raked sand. Several of the tee boxes were beat up and had lots of divots.

This is such a fun course to play. Enough of a challenge, but affords you several birdie holes and does not require any extra ordinary shots to play these holes. (Except perhaps the par 3 holes #8 & #14). (From the tips)

Enjoyed the round, despite playing really poorly. That says it all.

Played Hondo yesterday at 2:00 and believe it or not almost finished. I have always enjoyed the layout and conditions here. On this day however, the course is looking a little rough. I know the fairwa... Continue »

Played Hondo yesterday at 2:00 and believe it or not almost finished. I have always enjoyed the layout and conditions here. On this day however, the course is looking a little rough. I know the fairways can be tight, a little brown(dormant), and run out but at this time they are a little too bare for my likes. Maybe its a time of year thing but i would wait a little bit until things improve before returning. The greens rolled nice with a few bumps and the tee boxes were level so just need to work on the fairway grass and rough.

Out first this AM. There is not much I can add that Weber and myself have not said in our reviews over the past week. One change from my recent play were the wet conditions from overnight dew. We did ... Continue »

Out first this AM. There is not much I can add that Weber and myself have not said in our reviews over the past week. One change from my recent play were the wet conditions from overnight dew. We did not have that a week ago and it made a difference today in fairway roll and speed on the greens. After we made the turn and the sun came out, conditions were much better. And the Cal State LA women's golf team is now a factor (at least on Monday) as they start on the back 9 and will effect pace of play when you make the turn. Excellent customer service at all levels.

Motivated by the recent review from 24hourgolf, we decided to get back out to Rio Hondo. Not able to get out in the first few groups, so pace of play was slower than I would have preferred, but not h... Continue »

Motivated by the recent review from 24hourgolf, we decided to get back out to Rio Hondo. Not able to get out in the first few groups, so pace of play was slower than I would have preferred, but not horrible. (closer to fours than three) However the weather was so nice and the course conditions made it worth the extra time spent. Course was in very good condition. Since I made a bunch of putts for a change, I found the greens to be excellent. No issues with fairways, tees, or rough. The one bunker I found had plenty of sand and was well raked.

Always enjoy Rio Hondo. I find that if I can get thru the first five holes close to par, I seem to be able to post a decent number. Back side has always been kind to me, except for #14, which "owns" me. Lovely day of golf in Southern California.

Early out early finish. 3 H. Course is in some of the best condition I have seen it, in a long long time. Tee boxes are all fine. Fairways are providing good lies and good roll on every hole, with the... Continue »

Early out early finish. 3 H. Course is in some of the best condition I have seen it, in a long long time. Tee boxes are all fine. Fairways are providing good lies and good roll on every hole, with the exception of # 5 which always seems thin/bare. Bunkers are all playable. Very little rough to deal with and what there is is playable. Greens are in very nice shape and chipping/putting excellent and with speed. Great customer service.

Played Rio Hondo with my monthly golf group on Saturday and found the course to be in overall good shape. The greens, punched at the start of the month, seem fully healed up with the one exception of ... Continue »

Played Rio Hondo with my monthly golf group on Saturday and found the course to be in overall good shape. The greens, punched at the start of the month, seem fully healed up with the one exception of the 18th green which was still showing signs of the punch.

The other seventeen greens are all in nice shape, rolling medium-fast with consistent speed and nice coverage. They did hold shots well, too. Fairways had good coverage but you can definitely find some thin areas as well, but the rough is full for the most part but not too penal.

Bunkers were in good shape with serviceable sand throughout, while the tee boxes were somewhat chewed up but always level (played from the blue tees). POP was pretty good as we had three groups and went out first and behind a twosome. Also saw the cart girl many times throughout the round on a hot day.

Fun layout with a lot of narrow, tree-lined holes and water features that come into varying degrees of play on almost half of the holes. Not exceptionally long but still a good challenge that is no pushover. Good time to Rio Hondo right now.

Played at 9:30 am today. Conditions were good. Greens were very smooth and putted around 8.5/9. Fairways had good coverage and plenty of grass. Rough was thick and juicy and traps were above average. ... Continue »

Played at 9:30 am today. Conditions were good. Greens were very smooth and putted around 8.5/9. Fairways had good coverage and plenty of grass. Rough was thick and juicy and traps were above average. POP was 4.5 hrs. Drinks and food service was pleasant with $5 breakfast sandwich special. Layout is great mix of holes with annoying power lines that run throughout course. One of the better conditioned course in the area.

Out early, done early, 2.5H. Found the fairways being thatched/verticut with the mower this AM. Thus, decent lies, but no roll. + as usual that early in the AM, course was wet. Had a couple of bunkers... Continue »

Out early, done early, 2.5H. Found the fairways being thatched/verticut with the mower this AM. Thus, decent lies, but no roll. + as usual that early in the AM, course was wet. Had a couple of bunkers that were wet/hard and hope they will clear those up? No tee box issues. Greens were wet at start, but dried out some later, and chipped/putted fine for the conditions. Customer service excellent (as always) at check in.