Out early with a friend using a Cosco certificate, so well worth the price. I read the prior reviews about customer service. I play here a few times a year and my experience has always been rather p... Continue »

Out early with a friend using a Cosco certificate, so well worth the price. I read the prior reviews about customer service. I play here a few times a year and my experience has always been rather positive. Maybe I just catch them on good days ?

Previously I played this course from the black tees, but today decided to play the blue. Smart decision ! Holes 2, 5, 9, & 17 are just to long for me. (So is 18, but playing the blue doesn't change things) The other holes I can still manage, but I think it's time to "play it forward"

Greens were the best part of the course. Rolled well, and reasonably quick. Bunkers were the worst part of the course. thin and poorly raked. Fairways nice with plenty of grass. A few tees were iffy, but overall, not too bad

Enjoy this course, even though it can play tough. But now that I put my ego aside and moved to the blue, much more fun.

Had family in town this week and brother in law wants to play. So looked on line and found a good deal at HV. Grabbed it and off we went at 7:10. Two 2somes were ahead of us and a 4some behind us s... Continue »

Had family in town this week and brother in law wants to play. So looked on line and found a good deal at HV. Grabbed it and off we went at 7:10. Two 2somes were ahead of us and a 4some behind us so we were at our own pace. Finished on 3.5 hours. A lot of quirky holes out here but always enjoyed the elevation changes and the views.

Check in was so so but it’s always this way here. It was early and I think I woke the guy up LOL. But have to agree with a couple of previous reviews as they’re not always the poster boys for customer service here. The course though is in real nice condition albeit there were some wet conditions on a couple of holes. Overall however, the fairways were in good shape. The rough was not thick and really not a factor. Bunkers were damp and hard.

The greens are in good shape. Smooth and rolling very nicely. The greens can be tricky though and course knowledge really helps knowing where to hit/pitch it. Had fun out there. If you like a hilly layout with many undulation changes, this one is for you.

Played Fri dec 21 with our group, had a 655 tee time, our email from our guy said silver tees and $47, I was first to check in and guy says $52 so I pay, go to the parking lot and say it is $52, ou... Continue »

Played Fri dec 21 with our group, had a 655 tee time, our email from our guy said silver tees and $47, I was first to check in and guy says $52 so I pay, go to the parking lot and say it is $52, our guy questions it so I go back in and the check in guy says "oh well let me check what they gave your group on sign up" found out it was $47 not $52, he gave me $5 back but come on, what kind of service is that, that you just charged me flat rate. Got to the starter and he is usually grumpy but I must say he was in a really good mood, it was a pleasant way to start. So we are on the 1st tee and we get a text from our guy, we are playing whites instead of silvers, ok here we go again as per my last round, my OCD really kicked in and completely messed with my game, not only were we teeing it up 50 back, close to barely being light enough, we have a 2 club head wind to hit into. Not a good start and it continues. The course seemed to be very wet and they appear to have let the grass grow out, not much roll in the fairways and next to none in the rough, was in green side bunker on #2 and the sand was very thin. Many of the pins were placed on slopes so it was not very cool. The green on #17 is just horrible, back pin, you have a 3 foot down hill putt, barely touch it and the ball just rolles 12 feet away. I know many golfers want a challenge but IMHO a course has to be some what fair to the skill level of the majority of players. This course in not fun for older, shorter, or higher handicap players, and truthfully I don't like the attitude of the check in guy, always appears to have an attitude. I am into having FUN and this was not fun, I guess I don't understand the mentality if golfers that they tink it is "fun" to shoot over 95 and loose multiple balls. We are retired and are supposed to "enjoy" our 4 hours with our buds, not get beaten up by the course, I personally "don't " need to be challenged, i need to enjoy the 4 hours.

12/17 needing to use the Costco voucher before the end of the year(had 12 months and went down to the wire) cool but pleasant am and fairly busy--starter paired us with a 2some that was just going to ... Continue »

12/17 needing to use the Costco voucher before the end of the year(had 12 months and went down to the wire) cool but pleasant am and fairly busy--starter paired us with a 2some that was just going to the tee so we got out early ahead of 2-3 4somes behind us--still a 430 POP which would have been worse if not for the kindness of the starter.
For the most part the fairways were lush but had many overly wet areas so we did lift clean and place as needed. Found 3 plugged balls that entered the Bermuda triangle of golf where a ball just disappears in the fairway. Lot of huge unfilled divots from the soft conditions. Rough is patchy and inconsistent with some real thick areas mostly on the slopes which adds to the challenge when the ball is 6-12 inches above your feet.
Tee boxes still recovering from plugging and over seeding.
Bunkers around the greens were recently groomed still on the wet side but mostly playable.
HV top dresses the greens 2 times a month with no set schedule nor advance notice nor much in the way of an apology--rather saying that the ball will roll more smoothly with the sand present--NOT my playing experience. Early on the sand is wet and sticky so a putt of any length picks up sand--the longer the putt the heavier the coating--and the breaks are even harder to read even with the help of the tracks that have been left from prior attempts.
So if you don't call you have a 1 in 15 chance of sandgedon. I played back in Nebraska 50+ years ago and many courses had sand "greens" where you had a heavy rake with a round side that you used to make a flat path from the furthest ball to the hole and every one moved their ball to the path then you raked with the tine side after every one putted out. OK it wasn't that bad but it took me way back.

12/12 out at 730 with no one insight for a POP of 345 slowed only by our own ineptitude causing the wayward ball. Tee boxes are a current work in progress with deep plugging "composting" and overseed... Continue »

12/12 out at 730 with no one insight for a POP of 345 slowed only by our own ineptitude causing the wayward ball. Tee boxes are a current work in progress with deep plugging "composting" and overseeding and ample watering resulting in less than ideal but playable condition.
Fairways have drained quite well have full cover with good lies but are on the soft side restricting roll. Rough is also lush cut to about 2 inches and fairly juicy.
Bunkers are wet with a few still having standing water and all in need of grooming. Fortunately due to "skill" and good luck only found one bunker-fairway #3 and the flat firm wet sand provided an excellent lie that was the foundation for my shot on the green 6 feet above the pin with then a 4 footer coming back up the slope that still broke a good 4 inches..Yes that was a 3 putt.
That was the preview of the greens. a little bumpy/grainy which seemed to enhance the break as the ball slowed. Greens were soft with many unfixed or marginally so ball marks. Speed was medium to medium fast. Most greens are fairly large with contours and slope plus having to factor in the overall topography.
Staff is friendly and casual. Carts have informative/interactive GPS.
Scenic and pleasant setting.

11/5 POP 4 1/2 following a deliberate 3 some that was part of a 9 man outing which pretty much fell 2 holes behind by the end of the round--a little frustrating waiting most shots but it was a really ... Continue »

11/5 POP 4 1/2 following a deliberate 3 some that was part of a 9 man outing which pretty much fell 2 holes behind by the end of the round--a little frustrating waiting most shots but it was a really nice day and quite scenic. Everything is green. Fairways are very green but soft and cut rather long with some areas that were quite wet--no roll out to speak of. Rough is longish and juicy penal both for stopping the ball and challenging for the next shot. Tees pretty much on the good side level and with ample cover. Some were recently plugged but not an issue for play just not a good visual with the extracted plugs lying around. Fortunately did not get in any green side bunkers which looked like groomed mud. Found 1 fairway bunker which was packed wet hard pan and was actually playable. Greens look good and healthy but on closer inspection were very recently verticut and are rather soft leading to some bumpiness very challenging on the 3-4 footers especially down hill. Speed medium. Did not get to use the practice green as it was also cut but not swept so the were grass clippings every where. Layout provides lot of variety with elevation changes forced carries large sloped tiered greens with potential for diabolical pin placements--and by the way downhill up hill and side hill lies for good measure. Friendly staff. Rating came out on the low side 6.5 seems mor fair

Early morning four hour round. This was my first time here and really enjoyed the course and facility. The pro shop is nothing to rave about or the small driving range. The course itself is probabl... Continue »

Early morning four hour round. This was my first time here and really enjoyed the course and facility. The pro shop is nothing to rave about or the small driving range. The course itself is probably the hilliest I've played since the now closed nearby Champions Retreat. I don't believe there is one flat hole on the entire course. There are many forced carries and numerous blind shot from the tees and fairways. Many of the tee boxes had very recently been plugged and dressed ( it would have been nice to have had the plugs cleared off the boxes) and many were not very level. There were a few tee boxes pretty well beat up but most have been filled with mix at least. The fairways had very good coverage with a few soggy places during the trip around. The kikuyu seems to be the predominate grass found on most of this course. Many shots found the soggy spots and plugged or were covered with mud. The rough was very thick kikuyu in most places and swallowed balls on occasion. The bunker sand was acceptable but many of the traps were either wet or puddled. The few I found required you to move your ball to be able to hit from them. Most traps also needed severe attention around the edges. The green held shot well and were pretty quick on the front with unseen breaks on almost every putt. The greens on the back nine had been watered more and were slower. All of the greens had great coverage but all were extremely bumpy on every putt. The layout and views from this course were great, especially on a clear day. The rates are about right for what you get and Costco makes it a deal compared to others nearby. I definitely recommend a drive up the windy road to play here!

Played Fri Oct 26th at 656, got out on time, first group out. This is not one of my favorite golf courses. The new carts have speed control and it is set way to slow, dam lawyers. It is also set for "... Continue »

Played Fri Oct 26th at 656, got out on time, first group out. This is not one of my favorite golf courses. The new carts have speed control and it is set way to slow, dam lawyers. It is also set for "more" cart path only holes, like number 9, come on please, ridiculous. This course is in the hills and has very sloping fairways and greens and some very narrow fairways. Many cases the pins are set in ridiculously sloping positions on the green. Tee boxes and fairways were ok, bunkers were a joke, should have played all bunkers as ground under repair. POP was 410, and since we were first out, that is all our fault. Didn't eat lunch as IMHO way too expensive.

Just wanted to report back that the greens have fully healed from recent aeration.

Played Saturday the 13th, in the rain but it wasn't pouring.

Tee boxes were good, there was some thin areas,... Continue »

Just wanted to report back that the greens have fully healed from recent aeration.

Played Saturday the 13th, in the rain but it wasn't pouring.

Tee boxes were good, there was some thin areas, but I had no problem finding a good patch to tee off from. Fairways were very nice. I didn't see any noticeable bald or brown spots. Rough wasn't too tall and was consistent. Bunkers were all wet from the rain, but had plenty of sand in them. Greens were very very nice. No sign of aeration and was rolling nicely even after a heavy night of rain and being wet. Better than most courses on a good day.

Go play.