I played my usual Wed. morning round this week and as posted by others the course has more grass than before. However, the maintenance staff believes the more water they pour on the course the greener... Continue »

I played my usual Wed. morning round this week and as posted by others the course has more grass than before. However, the maintenance staff believes the more water they pour on the course the greener it will get. Not working, the same areas remain bare or has some slight area of grass. The only thing happening is areas of mud or water saturated grass. You get no ball release or a mud covered ball. Also the staff drives their maintenance vehicles thru these soggy areas creating mud ruts, with some ruts next to the green. Maybe during afternoon play when the sun is out these areas dry out, but the staff turns sprinklers on as play is occuring still keeping areas saturated with water. My group has had sprinklers turned on us while we are out in the fairway and have to yell to the guy as we are scrambling not to get wet.

You also have to watch out for the maintenance workers as they are working out in the fairways or on the greens. They will hold up pace of play because they not watching out for the golfers - they are more intuned with getting their work done or their conversation with their fellow workers.

Finally back after a year or so for a twilight round - squeezed in 18 just at dark and got a nice $20 fee with cart. Big difference from last time, but still some issues obviously. There are quite a f... Continue »

Finally back after a year or so for a twilight round - squeezed in 18 just at dark and got a nice $20 fee with cart. Big difference from last time, but still some issues obviously. There are quite a few dry areas and sections roped off in the middle of many fairways, but unlike last time, it was all mostly playable. The greens were in very nice shape - just too many folks not fixing their ball marks. Sand was good - never too thin but hardly fluffy. Tee boxes were in pretty decent shape, too. For where this place was I must give them credit for improvement, but it's hardly pristine. It's functional and now resembles a proper golf course, unlike the waste area it was last year. Since my new work is close by I'll be seeing a lot more of the Vic and hope it keeps on improving. The layout is actually pretty top notch - no complaints there. If you can get a good deal, play it, but never over $30-35 though ...

Have not played were in years and was happy I did. Course is in good shape for the most part. The best part were the greens, they were smooth and mid-fast. It's more then worth the $14.50 I pay with m... Continue »

Have not played were in years and was happy I did. Course is in good shape for the most part. The best part were the greens, they were smooth and mid-fast. It's more then worth the $14.50 I pay with my county card. I will put this course in my SkyCaddie for the next time.

Played on 6-28-14 at 8:15 a.m. With a relatively fast foursome in front of us, we finished the round in 4:45. I haven't played here in over 15 years so I don't know the extent of the recent improvem... Continue »

Played on 6-28-14 at 8:15 a.m. With a relatively fast foursome in front of us, we finished the round in 4:45. I haven't played here in over 15 years so I don't know the extent of the recent improvements but the fairways still need some work but not unplayable. On various holes, there are sections designated GUR, and the grass is thin for my taste especially on the front nine. The tee boxes were flat and the greens rolled well for a $40 course. I was in a bunker once and the sand was crunchy. This is a straight forward layout, and worth being in the rotation for those who play with less experienced players.

Played 6/23/14 @ 1145a, man was I pleasantly surprised! The course is still a work in progress but it is 100 times better than it was before! The difference is almost night and day. There are still so... Continue »

Played 6/23/14 @ 1145a, man was I pleasantly surprised! The course is still a work in progress but it is 100 times better than it was before! The difference is almost night and day. There are still some trouble spots around the course, but if you haven't played here lately, you might want to give it another try. They just punched the greens a couple of weeks ago, but when they come back in two more weeks this place will be really good.

Played 5/4/14 after it's re-opening to a par 72. Many fairways have been improved, but there are still plenty of bad spots. Whoever was in charge of placing sod should be fired. They placed sod on ... Continue »

Played 5/4/14 after it's re-opening to a par 72. Many fairways have been improved, but there are still plenty of bad spots. Whoever was in charge of placing sod should be fired. They placed sod on holes #7 and #13 between 200-250 into the green (rewarding a bad shot), but between 150-200 into the green is still terrible. A waste of money on sod placement in MANY places.

Greens were also shaggy and much slower than they used to be. Greenskeeper needs to be replaced.

This is my nod to fellow GKer Cobra1788. Yes I was telling you the truth... I am who I say I am. OK here is my review. Take it as you will.

Greens bumpy and on the slowish side of medium/fast gr... Continue »

This is my nod to fellow GKer Cobra1788. Yes I was telling you the truth... I am who I say I am. OK here is my review. Take it as you will.

Greens bumpy and on the slowish side of medium/fast greens. Greens seem to be a bit more bumpy but that could be because of the time of day. Greens were hard and you had to run balls up to the hole. Fairways... well there is GRASS where there wasn't. Those of you who have played this course in the past well you know hitting off hard pan was the order of the day -- No Longer! For the most part there is decent coverage in the fairways. Off the fairways well it's spotty and sometimes even hard pan. That is to be expected when you hit there. The rough is supposed to be rough. No sand in bunkers, now that is like hitting off hard pan. Tee boxes flat. They are letting the ESA areas grow out. This is a good thing. It makes this course harder and adds character.

I have read a number of reviews on this course and well the numbering system is take it as you want. If you want to know the real deal.. then read a review or two. Don't take my word for it come out and give this course a try. It's not what it used to be and that in itself is a vast improvement over previous course conditions and definitely merits a round just to see for yourself.

BTW we started as a threesome; added a fourth by hole 10. Finished as a threesome and all in under 3 1/2 hours. Good value.

I played Tuesday 4/22 and was very pleased compared to what I experienced last fall. I also reviewed the comments of the last two raters (8.0 and 3.4). I believe the former rater a little too generous... Continue »

I played Tuesday 4/22 and was very pleased compared to what I experienced last fall. I also reviewed the comments of the last two raters (8.0 and 3.4). I believe the former rater a little too generous and the latter overly critical. In talking about Victoria, we need to think about it in historical context. In the 1960's, it was one of the first courses built on a land fill. Since that time, much has been learned about sufficient under fill and allowing for the methane gas to escape. Having said that I think that, given budgetary restrictions, management did a commendable job. There are bare spots and sections where the planted areas and the sod do not match up. Also, the rough is inconsistent is some areas. However, I enjoyed my round and will be back.

Was asked to join a friend here yesterday. I honestly cannot see how anyone can find this course enjoyable or rate it favorably? The fairways are deplorable. They look like patchwork quilts. Some gra... Continue »

Was asked to join a friend here yesterday. I honestly cannot see how anyone can find this course enjoyable or rate it favorably? The fairways are deplorable. They look like patchwork quilts. Some grass; some new sod (soaked like a wet carpet); hard pan; muddy spots with no grass; dry grass areas; ground squirrel holes. I don't know about others, but playing 18 holes like this, is not my idea of golf? Yes the greens are good, but you need to go through a "mine field" to reach them. I really do not see how they are ever going to rebuild this golf course? Perhaps with millions or an unlimited budget? But it just seems like a waste of time and money in my opinion. I for one would not waste my time ever coming back. I would rather go to Harbor for 9 holes, endure 5 hours at Los Verdes, drive to Los Amigos or anywhere else that comes to mind, rather than play here. It would take a miracle to ever put this golf course back in acceptable playing condition. Personally, anyone who plays here is wasting their time, money and an enjoyable day playing golf.