Played this morning in beautiful weather. Course was very quite and we played in 3.5 hours at a leisurely pace. The course was in great condition and the greens were running very fast. Sand in bunkers... Continue »

Played this morning in beautiful weather. Course was very quite and we played in 3.5 hours at a leisurely pace. The course was in great condition and the greens were running very fast. Sand in bunkers was raked and I did not see anyone having any issues. Tee boxes have softened on some holes but not all. But they were clean and level. Fairways were mowed and provided great roll.

Back at LV two weeks later as promised and the greens are fully recovered and in a word: excellent. Fast and slick as snot, just the way I like 'em. Fairways have firmed up with this warm weather an... Continue »

Back at LV two weeks later as promised and the greens are fully recovered and in a word: excellent. Fast and slick as snot, just the way I like 'em. Fairways have firmed up with this warm weather and many balls ran out into the patchy rough leaving some difficult lies, so beware. Bunkers have nice white sand and if they are raked, and I said 'if', you should have no problem getting out. Out this morning around 7:30 and finished at noon which is a great pace at 'the Greens'. Cart gal out on the back nine, beautiful views, and well worth the $27 green fee (walking). Oh, yeah, bring a hammer to get your tee in the ground ... seriously!

On a rare Monday off I decided to finally get out with my neighbor and good friend. We had a 9:30 tee time and got out right on time. We were paired with a twosome on vacation from Korea. They spoke l... Continue »

On a rare Monday off I decided to finally get out with my neighbor and good friend. We had a 9:30 tee time and got out right on time. We were paired with a twosome on vacation from Korea. They spoke little English but were very nice and she had a great swing. The weather was questionable and we did get a few sprinkles. The greens were a bit wet and slow and a bit bumpy. The fairways were firm with many unfilled divots. The tee boxes were much improved after the renovations, the bunkers were full and fluffy and the rough was forgiving. The views are always amazing and I really enjoy this course when I can play a sub 5 hr round.

Got out later than usual today, so round was right on 5 hours. Greens have healed nicely from the aeration and all of them were in good shape and with good speed. Fairways were dry and running with th... Continue »

Got out later than usual today, so round was right on 5 hours. Greens have healed nicely from the aeration and all of them were in good shape and with good speed. Fairways were dry and running with the sun and warm temps, so tee shot placement was crucial, to avoid rolling into unwelcome territory. With all new bunkers, the only worry is that the previous occupant raked before they left? That seemed the case today. Staff was great with the service as usual. Even had a beverage cart on the course today, which was nice. However, the lack of a marshal was apparent, but did see someone from the pro shop on the course. Perhaps someone called in a complaint? But the overall condition is good and I would say the changes made have made the course play better.

Played Sunday mid-morning in very foggy weather, cleared up around 10am. Very slow out there, 5+ hour round which is expected at LV. Course in transition period which, to me, means thin patchy rough... Continue »

Played Sunday mid-morning in very foggy weather, cleared up around 10am. Very slow out there, 5+ hour round which is expected at LV. Course in transition period which, to me, means thin patchy rough and recently aerated greens. Never know what to expect but today it looked like the greens crew took the day off: fuzzy slow putting surface and un-maintained bunkers. Fortunately, this can change day to day so hope for the best. In two weeks, the greens should be fine.

At LV for a men's club event this morning. A bit late off the tee but PoP was 4:10, incredible really. Greens were in nice Poa shape and running a bit faster than normal ... second aeration coming n... Continue »

At LV for a men's club event this morning. A bit late off the tee but PoP was 4:10, incredible really. Greens were in nice Poa shape and running a bit faster than normal ... second aeration coming next week I heard (but did not verify). Kikuyu fairways a bit thin in many areas, the run out can put you in a difficult spot. Same with the rough ... it's a crap shoot. Some marked GUR. Bunkers are soft white sand, very well conditioned today. Tee boxes are firm ... bring a hammer.

Played this morning in 3.5 hours. Course was much improved from Monday. Greens were clean, cut and devoid of sand and running very well. Fairways had been cut and very few wet areas. Some of the fair... Continue »

Played this morning in 3.5 hours. Course was much improved from Monday. Greens were clean, cut and devoid of sand and running very well. Fairways had been cut and very few wet areas. Some of the fairways had damage from the local raccoon population. Maintenance was out and cutting the tee boxes and they were all in good shape. Though many of them needed more water as evidence of how hard it was to get the tee in on some. Sun was hot, temperature was warm, so I would expect the course to be in good shape by the weekend.

Played early AM and POP was right at 4 hours. Course is kind of "shaggy" around the edges right now. Many wet spots in fairways. Greens are healing nicely, no sign of previous fungus but still a lot ... Continue »

Played early AM and POP was right at 4 hours. Course is kind of "shaggy" around the edges right now. Many wet spots in fairways. Greens are healing nicely, no sign of previous fungus but still a lot of sand on the greens, nearly 3 weeks after punching. And it does affect the putts. Customer service was quick and neat this morning (thanks Mike) and Craig was keeping things moving as the course marshal. Did notice though that while all the tees have been done, there seems to be a lot of damage by not moving the teeing areas around enough. And due to the weekend players, the bunkers were in bad shape because of all those players who do not know what a rake is for. If your reading this American Golf? Please don't let this course go downhill after all the time and effort you put into it? That would be a shame.

Yep, all the 'remodeling' at LV is complete with Kikuyu tee boxes and a few front nine holes have removed or relocated bunkers. They must have forgot to fix the cart paths like they did on the back s... Continue »

Yep, all the 'remodeling' at LV is complete with Kikuyu tee boxes and a few front nine holes have removed or relocated bunkers. They must have forgot to fix the cart paths like they did on the back side. Front nine changes were not very dramatic, but gone are: the fairway bunker at the left corner of #1, the left greenside bunker on #3, front fairway bunker on left corner of #6 (gee, I think they removed the right fairway bunker on #7 but I could be wrong), the front right fairway bunker on #8, and the left greenside bunker on #9 ... so quite a bit now that I go hole by hole and I bet I missed a couple. This should lower the course rating and slope when they come to re-rate the course in December. Greens rolling good on the half not yet aerated, other side is mending nicely. Fungus problem in the Poa greens is real and needs to get under control ... saw more than one putt go off line on holes where it's present, mostly in shady areas. Also, this hot, dry weather really messes with the fairways here: they are dry, thin, and speedy ... does not make for the best of conditions. PoP acceptable for a Sunday, 7:15 tee time, at 4:30 ... glow balls still the culprit.