Played here at the local muni for the first time in a long time. Nearly all the greens were in great shape: double-cut, smoooth and soft. Honestly, I don't remember the greens looking this good, eve... Continue »

Played here at the local muni for the first time in a long time. Nearly all the greens were in great shape: double-cut, smoooth and soft. Honestly, I don't remember the greens looking this good, ever. Not bad for a muni. Except for number 17, where my buddy and I fixed about 40 (not kidding) ball marks. It's a drop shot to their signature island green from about 158 yards. Sand traps need some work (new, clean sand) and several had footprints that needed raking. There were some areas of fairway that looked pretty lush, but it could be better throughout the course. A few tee boxes had excessive divots, not only from today. A little sand/seed/mulch would go a long way to keeping things up. Also I noted that most of the cups were not cut deep enough, with the metal cup barely beneath the level of the turf. Bad greenskeeper, bad. I have noticed this problem occuring on a few courses around here- Elkins, De Bell, Mountainview. It's not all the holes, but a few to several on each course. Lastly, it was a 5 1/2 hour round for an executive, par 61. Just a little slow.

Fun and challenging 18-Hole Executive course. The course is in great shape, with great changes in elevation. Even the short holes are deceiving in how challenging they can be at times. Definitely a fu... Continue »

Fun and challenging 18-Hole Executive course. The course is in great shape, with great changes in elevation. Even the short holes are deceiving in how challenging they can be at times. Definitely a fun course to play.

Course is in good shape. No complaints!

Course is in good shape. No complaints!

Got out and played the local course for the first time in well over two years. Got out at 1:50 and played 17 holes. I was pleasantly suprised with the course conditions. Although the greens were very ... Continue »

Got out and played the local course for the first time in well over two years. Got out at 1:50 and played 17 holes. I was pleasantly suprised with the course conditions. Although the greens were very soft, the roll was not too bad. The greens are the best part of this course. Fairways, T's, and traps were all slightly above average. As many of the previous posts have suggested, this is a fun course that lets you use every club in your bag. Check out the first three holes as you drive into the complex. If there is a back up on #2, forget about playing and hit the range/practice green. If those first few holes are open, you can get around rather quickly. I will get back to Vista sooner, than the last two year hiatus.

Even the short par 3s here are tricky...steep inclines and descents. The long par 4s seemed easy by comparison. Even though the course is not long, if you walk you will probably feel it in your legs t... Continue »

Even the short par 3s here are tricky...steep inclines and descents. The long par 4s seemed easy by comparison. Even though the course is not long, if you walk you will probably feel it in your legs the next day. Played on a Friday morning and my twosome had no problems getting on. Overall, good value and an enjoyable time.

Great style and elevation changes on this course. Many dificult holes, lots of hard Par 3's. 17th was fun and my first true island hole. Grass was a bit brown and LOTS of kids playing around. Th... Continue »

Great style and elevation changes on this course. Many dificult holes, lots of hard Par 3's. 17th was fun and my first true island hole. Grass was a bit brown and LOTS of kids playing around. They do have a great jr golf school here but I saw three foursomes of kids that couldnt have been over 14 all out playing. I went today, a Thursday at 11am. Hit a bucket and watched only two groups go out so I got a cart and sped through the course in less than 3 hours, no waiting on any holes. Best part is that you can play another round w/cart for just $10. After I heard that I gave my $10 and played two shots on all the long holes practicing my two too the green hits, sped through the second time in under an hour with no waiting.

I would suggest going out mid afternoon. As I left the parking lot was pretty empty and most of the people around were eating or on the range.. I almost played a third practice round because I was hitting well today.. Finished with a 70 :)

got out right away on early weekday morning for quick nine holes on the backside...beautiful layout...plenty of visual tricks played by the designer...lovely approaches to the green...well maintained.... Continue »

got out right away on early weekday morning for quick nine holes on the backside...beautiful layout...plenty of visual tricks played by the designer...lovely approaches to the green...well maintained...lots of trees...too many unrepaired and poorly repaired ball marks...well bunkered fairways and greens...the perfect pre-dawn practice round spot.

Great executive course. Very tricky on some holes. Very well kept. You feel like you're paying $60-70, but you are paying less than half of that.

Great executive course. Very tricky on some holes. Very well kept. You feel like you're paying $60-70, but you are paying less than half of that.

This is a nice executive course that can be really tricky at times.

This is a nice executive course that can be really tricky at times.