Got the opportunity to play Hacienda today, I had heard really good things about this place and it lived up to the expectations. Course is lush, in top notch condition. What a great design with such a... Continue »

Got the opportunity to play Hacienda today, I had heard really good things about this place and it lived up to the expectations. Course is lush, in top notch condition. What a great design with such a variety of holes. Greens are amazing, bent grass, sign said 10.5 but everyone in the group felt they were a touch faster. Really no complaints, such a hidden gem back there, would love to play here on the regular if I could. Clubhouse is set up on top of a hill with a great view. Felt like a mini-riviera out there. Highly recommend if you ever have the opportunity.

Day 1 of a So Cal golf trip. Starting out a golf trip at Hacienda was a great way to get things going. Course was in nice shape all the around and the layout was challenging but manageable

The gr... Continue »

Day 1 of a So Cal golf trip. Starting out a golf trip at Hacienda was a great way to get things going. Course was in nice shape all the around and the layout was challenging but manageable

The greens rolled true at a nice medium-fast pace. All greens were single tier with modest back to front slope. Greens held well struck approach shots but were fast enough that short pitch shots could get away from you in a hurry.

Fairways were green and lush throughout. I was in several sand traps so I got a good sampling of the dirt. Most had pretty good sand with only a couple being thin.

Tee boxes were level and divot free.

Layout offered different challenges throughout the course. There's a handful of long par 4's (400+) and a few par 3's that play 185-210 yds. The short par 4's have sever dog legs in them forcing an accurate lay up off the tee. Course has numerous elevated tee boxes to add to the enjoyment as well as a couple of forced carries. One over the roadway and one across a mini canyon. Only one small pond on the course which was in front of a 170 yard par 3.

Clubhouse is top notch with a full service locker room.

Bottom line is Hacienda is a solid track all around.

was fortunate enough to get on Hacienda GC on sunday of MDW for a TT b/t 10:30 and 11 for the first time. played the tips. i've scoured their website before and read about the place, so i had some pre... Continue »

was fortunate enough to get on Hacienda GC on sunday of MDW for a TT b/t 10:30 and 11 for the first time. played the tips. i've scoured their website before and read about the place, so i had some pretty solid expectations for this restored william watson club. needless to say, my expectations were met if not surpassed. i haven't played all 18 of too many courses in California (25 total maybe?) but it's the best course i've been on. better than spyglass, sandpiper, oak quarry or Brentwood CC. what a challenging, penal, but fair golf course. the greens were running at 10 and the place was in great shape. it's truly a hidden gem in SoCal that gets overlooked because of it's location, in my opinion. the architect willie watson is credited with doing the original lakes & ocean courses up at olympic in SF, which i've experienced from watching USGA events on TV. needless to say, i see the similarities. this hilly treelined layout with small undulating greens checks all the boxes. the only hole i did not care for was 11, which is a 320 yard SHARP dogleg that requires a 215 yard layup and then a 100-120 yard approach shot. you can't the corner. almost feels like the hole would have been better designed as a long par 3 to the plateau or a short plateau from the plateau to the green. il also add the 7th hole is one of the harder but fairer par 5s i've ever played at 580 from all the way back. should you ever get the chance to play Hacienda for a reasonable rate (say sub $300) do not hesitate. it is fantastic.

I was very fortunate to be invited to play in a tournament here Monday by GK'er allan_grant. Thanks again Allan! Although I grew up literally 5 minutes from Hacienda, Monday was the first time I had e... Continue »

I was very fortunate to be invited to play in a tournament here Monday by GK'er allan_grant. Thanks again Allan! Although I grew up literally 5 minutes from Hacienda, Monday was the first time I had ever played it and wow what a treat it was! I've always heard great things about the course and driving by so many times, I was always envious of those that have played it. There's not much to add to previous reviews regarding the conditions. They are what you would imagine for a country club. Fantastic throughout! Tees were like greens. Fairways like carpets. Rough was lush although since we were playing a scramble, we only encountered it once or twice all day. Greens were posted at 10.5 on the sign and I'd say that was accurate. They were pretty firm though. Often taking one big hop before the ball would dig in. They were smooth and a pleasure to putt on. Just ask Allan, he didn't miss a putt all day lol! Only encounters with the bunkers was fishing a couple of wayward shots out but they seemed perfect as well. The layout of the course is really nice. A lot of variety of holes from long to short, risk-reward, uphill, downhill, dog legs, generous landing zones and a couple that will make you think about where to place the ball. It really had it all. If you have the chance to play Hacienda Country Club do yourself a favor and DO IT!!!

challenging course if you get a chance to play it ....do it! course conditions were great....sand traps consistant....you will use all the clubs in your bag...it is a private course and got lucky to... Continue »

challenging course if you get a chance to play it ....do it! course conditions were great....sand traps consistant....you will use all the clubs in your bag...it is a private course and got lucky to play a tournament there...love it.

Such a treat and instantly one of my all-time favorite courses played. Teed it up with GK’ers Speedy (thanks for the invite Jeff), sixpez and Itslikeimsayin. Repeatedly I was told that the course was... Continue »

Such a treat and instantly one of my all-time favorite courses played. Teed it up with GK’ers Speedy (thanks for the invite Jeff), sixpez and Itslikeimsayin. Repeatedly I was told that the course was probably in the worst condition all year…are you kidding me? Place was in great shape. Jeff was telling me, wait until you see it after overseeding…Jeff I would love to see it! – lol.

I drove out all the way from Westlake Village in the early morning, got there in just over an hour. Amazing how quick you can get around LA with no traffic. At first pulling up, I anticipated a short hilly course winding its way through a small canyon lined with homes. But then I saw the bunkers on 18, took a look at the scorecard – Par 71, 6955 74.1/137 and starting thinking…survival. Actually once out on the course I pretty much stayed in awe all day. The layout has so much beauty, character, challenge, fairness and flat out fun golf holes to play, just fell in love with the place. Before the round wondered around the clubhouse a bit and was memorized by the long history of great names that have played Hacienda Golf Club.

As far as the conditions, greens were some of the nicest I have played all year. Get this, they replace the ball marks with small cylinders so you never have to deal with old ball mark damage. Smooth, running about 10.5 speed and holding shots well. I understand the club likes the greens around 11.5 so we caught them on “slow” day – oh, tell that to my missed downhill putts that kept rolling and rolling – lol. The fairways were 95% lush with occasional brown/thin areas. The rough about also 90% lush, not very penal, with occasional brown/thin areas. Bunkers, perfect, giving them a 10 rating and what a treat to play. Tee boxes, lush, completely level and cut tight.

I will play this course every chance I get. It’s that fantastic. I love the layout, seclusion, friendly members and facilities. Highly Recommended.

What an amazing experience to play this wonderful, classic course. Simply one of the best courses I've ever played. Huge thanks to Speedy, JohnnyGK and sixpez for inviting me out.

Not much I can ad... Continue »

What an amazing experience to play this wonderful, classic course. Simply one of the best courses I've ever played. Huge thanks to Speedy, JohnnyGK and sixpez for inviting me out.

Not much I can add to sixpez's review, conditions wise. I echo his assessment on all counts. Tee boxes were excellent. Fairways were very good. Rough was a little spotty here and there but good 95% of the time. Greens were medium-fast, smooth and beautiful. They accepted full shots very well. Sand was excellent in every bunker I was in. And crazier yet, these are just about the worst conditions they'll have all year, as they are scheduled to close for overseeding in just about 10 days.

Even if I didn't take tons of pictures, this was a round I'll probably remember for the rest of my life. But anyway, here's a link to my Flickr photo album of 52 photos from today: https://goo.gl/tFt7HS

What a great day at Hacienda today. So many thanks to GK'er Speedy for having myself, JohnnyGK and Itslikeimsayin out for a round at his club. Jeff is such a great guy and even acted as our unofficial... Continue »

What a great day at Hacienda today. So many thanks to GK'er Speedy for having myself, JohnnyGK and Itslikeimsayin out for a round at his club. Jeff is such a great guy and even acted as our unofficial caddie for the day, providing tons of helpful course tips, strategies and information. I'll never forget where the lowest point on the course is!!! : ) We were the first group out behind several groups of early bird old-timers and we never saw them after the first hole. Good, relaxed pace. The course is just a couple weeks away for closing down for its fall overseed, yet is still in excellent shape. The tee boxes surfaces are a dream to hit from, even though the tee shots are very intimidating. The fairways were mostly fantastic with only a few minor blemishes here and there. The rough had some more inconsistencies and thin spots, but the coverage was still very nice overall. The greens were exceptional. Soft and receptive, but rolling smooth and true. The bunkers were also ideal with a soft base of sand in all the ones I visited. This was my second time playing Hacienda and I hope it's not my last. This is such a great course with so much history and character. Old school kind of layout that feels like Riviera at times. On a similar level as the classic LA clubs, but just a little lesser known because of its location. Awesome bunkering. Very challenging, with many holes requiring length, accuracy and proper strategy. The course (especially from the blue tees) does not suit a short fade hitter like myself, but it's a beating I'm happy to take because the layout, setting and presentation of the course are so enjoyable on every level. Great breakfast burrito at the turn shack and then excellent lunch in the clubhouse after our round. Truly a wonderful private club experience. If you ever get a chance to play here, take advantage!

Played Hacienda Sat 28-May-16 with a friend who is a member there. They do not let guests out before 0930. The course was in excellent condition and good golf etiquette abounds. No cargo shorts allowe... Continue »

Played Hacienda Sat 28-May-16 with a friend who is a member there. They do not let guests out before 0930. The course was in excellent condition and good golf etiquette abounds. No cargo shorts allowed btw. Folks in the pro shop were polite, professional.

Let me just say this course is beautiful, but incredibly difficult. If you can't drive it 250 yds, DON'T play here. Good PoP, service in the 19th hole was great. I probably won't be back...think I'll stay with the Goose, Oak Quarry, Oak Creek, and Eagle Glen...