Rode the Blues (6546/71.5/126) on a GN "Hot Deal" mid day in 4H, 45M. Dreadful POP. Sunny, calm and around 100, but the course was surprising busy when I arrived. Played with 3 millennials on the fro... Continue »

Rode the Blues (6546/71.5/126) on a GN "Hot Deal" mid day in 4H, 45M. Dreadful POP. Sunny, calm and around 100, but the course was surprising busy when I arrived. Played with 3 millennials on the front, they quit after 9 because of the POP. Joined by Tom on the back. We would often be up to the next tee box before the 4some in front of us had finished hitting. And there was no one for several holes in front of them? Marshall was just oblivious when I told him on 17 how far behind they were and how long we were waiting in between shots. Have now played here 3 times over the years. Once in November, it was mediocre. In July heat it was in terrible condition. So wanted to give it a try in "prime" season. Glad I did, it was in surprisingly decent condition after the bare and overgrown conditions I experienced during the hot part of last summer. I have been told that the HOA acquired the golf course and are putting $$$ into it. Their efforts show. Traditional older desert course where the holes are almost all surrounded on both sides by condo's or duplexes. Fairly wide open layout with a few tight tee shots. Two lakes on 10/14 that were dry last summer have water again, so aesthetically, the course looks much better. Tees were decent, good coverage. Fairways had good coverage and were decent to play from. Rough was clumpy, mowed low, very hit and miss. One of my playing partners was a member of the HOA, and he said they are planning on replanting grass where all the "turf reduction areas" currently are. Sand traps around the greens were very hit and miss. Several looked decent, many were crusty. Waste bunkers are basically just let go, you are probably drawing a poor lie. Greens putted medium fast and were firm. Smooth, but would not hold irons or chips because of the firmness. Clubhouse open, friendly staff. No on course services. No water. All grass driving range with complementary balls looked decent. Basic carts do not have GPS. Recommended as a good budget alternative.