Played TC for the first time 12/27. The bad news first was that it was slow. Had to wait consistently, starting at the first tee and many thereafter -- sometimes doubled up. We started a little before... Continue »

Played TC for the first time 12/27. The bad news first was that it was slow. Had to wait consistently, starting at the first tee and many thereafter -- sometimes doubled up. We started a little before 1:00 and even with a moderately decent pace, I think there would have been a good chance to finish 18. As it was, we finished 14 in the dusk. It's always disappointing not to finish the 18, but particularly because I liked the course a lot and would have loved to get the full experience. The second paragraph of the Surveyor's Report sums it up well. The greens were a little dinged up with ball marks, but not too bad and with good pace. The front nine reminded me of Tustin Ranch, parts of the back nine Ojai Valley. It's out of my way, so I don't know when I'll get another chance to play there, but if the opportunity comes up, I'll go for it. Nice facility, interesting course in good condition. For those in closer proximity that might play the course more often, the discount card they are selling at a reduced price right now looks like it would be a good bargain.

Played twilight on 11/21 and got ten holes in. The overseeding is complete and the course is lush from tee to green. Greens were running slow. Fairways had not been cut in a few days to allow the n... Continue »

Played twilight on 11/21 and got ten holes in. The overseeding is complete and the course is lush from tee to green. Greens were running slow. Fairways had not been cut in a few days to allow the new grass to come in completely. If you like a green golf course, play Tijeres in the next two weeks.

To my surprise, they have not touched the greens! The fairways are in the process of being overseeded, they have all been scalped. That said, they actually played fairly nice. all things considered. J... Continue »

To my surprise, they have not touched the greens! The fairways are in the process of being overseeded, they have all been scalped. That said, they actually played fairly nice. all things considered. Just lots of "cuttings" lying around. The staff was wonderful and with the current specials. a good deal.

i agree that this course is awesome. i played here back in april and was
totally into the contrasting design of the 2 nines. the conditions were really good too.

i think any golfer should know th... Continue »

i agree that this course is awesome. i played here back in april and was
totally into the contrasting design of the 2 nines. the conditions were really good too.

i think any golfer should know that a golf course is designed and built BUT is still 100% natural and totally vunerable to nature's way.
this means, even with a great maintenance staff, things can still go wrong.

i look forward to playing this course again. glad to see some updates so i know to give the crew the time it needs to make it right again.

fyrmng,

You are welcome. I agree about playing other courses and there are some good ones with great fees in Riverside counties and others. We really liked Dos Lagos the new one in Corona. Back ... Continue »

fyrmng,

You are welcome. I agree about playing other courses and there are some good ones with great fees in Riverside counties and others. We really liked Dos Lagos the new one in Corona. Back to Tijeras - we played again on Sunday the 23rd and we are really encouraged at the course recovery. They have even put in new flag sticks and cups - this is great news because the ones they had were the worst! If you hit them with your ball, they were deflected a long ways away and could cost you a hole in one. I am sure that overseeding is on the horizon as well as punching the greens, it is that time of year. That will surely help this great course recover. As for me, I will continue to play there because it is close, great price with the creek card (I have earned my 4th free weekend rate) and the staff is really wonderful.

Spesken,
Thanks for the update. I love this course and can't wait to see it back in shape. The only plus side of the poor conditions is that I have gotten out to alot of other courses...especially ... Continue »

Spesken,
Thanks for the update. I love this course and can't wait to see it back in shape. The only plus side of the poor conditions is that I have gotten out to alot of other courses...especially in Riverside and SD counties.

As Tijeras is my home course, I can't help but respond to others reviews and update the course. I still play every Wed and 2 other times a week there. In fact I am playing today at 8. They are work... Continue »

As Tijeras is my home course, I can't help but respond to others reviews and update the course. I still play every Wed and 2 other times a week there. In fact I am playing today at 8. They are working very hard at getting the course back in shape and it is showing. The front greens are getting better and better. Although they look pretty bad, the are starting to roll pretty good again. They are not soaking the course quite as much now. Just because they had a little bad luck with their pump breaking and the fungus on some of the greens, does not mean you should write this course off or never come back. It is a beautiful course and will soon be back in beautiful conditions.

Played 8/30 fri. 1:20 tee time, 4:45 rd. ditto to all the other posts... greens suck. course wet. will never play here again... if i can help it.

Played 8/30 fri. 1:20 tee time, 4:45 rd. ditto to all the other posts... greens suck. course wet. will never play here again... if i can help it.

Played here a couple of months back and the course was in good shape. Played here today and it was just terrible. From tee to green the course is in atrocious condition. Fairways thin or wet or just h... Continue »

Played here a couple of months back and the course was in good shape. Played here today and it was just terrible. From tee to green the course is in atrocious condition. Fairways thin or wet or just hardpan. Bunkers were a mess. Some had very little sand and some were totally overfilled with what seemed like beach sand. I don't mind sand but at least be consistent...and some had water. And the greens....never have I putted on worse greens. When the guy on the phone said the greens were slow I should've asked why. They were cut like the first cut of rough. Think low shag rug and that is the speed. And the ballmarks and fungus. All-in-all, a terrible experience. And, yardage markers are very scarce. There is not a single redeeming thing about this course right now. Spend your money somewhere else because you'll just be wasting it here.