I don't know what kind of courses some of these commentators have been playing, but Yucaipa should be called Yu-CRAP-a. I was disappointed by the conditions this course was in, especially after hearin... Continue »

I don't know what kind of courses some of these commentators have been playing, but Yucaipa should be called Yu-CRAP-a. I was disappointed by the conditions this course was in, especially after hearing and reading differently. Fairways... what fairways? Couldn't tell the fairway from the second cut of rough on most fairways, couldn't get any roll off the tee. The greens were bumpy and mediocre at best. The layout was interesting, can't say that it was a bad layout, but definitely leaves with something to be desired. No marshals on the course to be seen, which was needed since it was very slow paced on the front (a single was playing two balls off the tee with three groups behind him left waiting!) It's noticeable that this was once, and can be again, a nice course. The maintenance is lacking as there many bare spots on the course and some greens had them as well. I guess you get what you pay for ($29 online) only to be surrounded by hackers. The best thing about this course were the beautiful young ladies working the pro-shop, other than that, I'll pay a bit extra and hit Tukwet or Soboba down the road.

Played in the heavy fog! Did not see my first shot until my second shot on #17. No more than 50-75 yards visability the entire round!!! Tough to score when you can't see the fairway, bunkers or green... Continue »

Played in the heavy fog! Did not see my first shot until my second shot on #17. No more than 50-75 yards visability the entire round!!! Tough to score when you can't see the fairway, bunkers or greens. Missed a lot of greens on what I thought were good shots? That said, course was in nice condition. Staff was great! Too bad about the weather, because I like this course and don't get out this way very often.

I played this course on 9/15. We checked in for our 6:45am tee time using an emailed coupon for $25 (the lady was giving people who mentioned a coupon of some sort the rate of $29) instead of rack ra... Continue »

I played this course on 9/15. We checked in for our 6:45am tee time using an emailed coupon for $25 (the lady was giving people who mentioned a coupon of some sort the rate of $29) instead of rack rate $43. We arrived at the tee box to find no starter. People just started themselves. We ended up pairing up with an elderly couple and teed off at 7am.
I haven't played this course in over a year, and I found it sort of different this time around.
Tee box- In decent shape
Fairways- Only avg shape. They are letting the grass grow out (i think) and it was rolling as well as I remember. There were not too many dried up spots, but lots of different types of grass/weeds around. Where the fairway ended the rough began was not really clear. Lots of divot marks.
Bunkers- Only in it twice and appeared to be in decent shape.
Rough- This was very inconsistent. There appears to be multiple types of rough. Some areas were very long and would eat the balls up. Other areas were firm and hard. Once again, different types of grass/weeds making up the rough.
Greens- Were in pretty decent shape. Not as fast as I remembered it to be (rated as 9.5). Once again, lots of ball marks and unrepaired areas.

However, pace of play was good (finished in under 4 hrs) and you can't beat the value. Will play here again, but probably not my first choice.

Played 9-14-11.
Well, YV has finally improved their fairways... sort of anyway. What was very hit-and-miss before (with lots of bare spots in the fairways), is now lushness that needs to be mowed. Ma... Continue »

Played 9-14-11.
Well, YV has finally improved their fairways... sort of anyway. What was very hit-and-miss before (with lots of bare spots in the fairways), is now lushness that needs to be mowed. Maybe they just decided to let it get that way for some reason, but I hit a lot of fairways yesterday and found only half of my ball showing above the grass line. Bummer.
The rest of the course was very lush with the rough being as high as 5-6 inches in spots. Yes, there are still the occasional bare spots throughout the course, but it has definitely improved. The bunkers are very nice, but the tee boxes still need some leveling, (i.e.: #3 - what the heck?!)
Customer service is always good here, but when we made the turn around 9am, there must have been four groups waiting to tee off on #1. The $25 weekday rate has a lot to do with it I'm sure.
Overall, this is a fun layout and well-worth the money, but please mow the fairways!

8/29/11-We love this course, and play it often. My rating will seem confusing when comparing some of the categories. For example, the bunkers are usually really great. This Monday, some of them had st... Continue »

8/29/11-We love this course, and play it often. My rating will seem confusing when comparing some of the categories. For example, the bunkers are usually really great. This Monday, some of them had standing water, or the sand was so wet, it was not fair. This was caused by overwatering this morning after a really dry weekend when the irrigation system was shut down because rains were expected, and did not occur. The fairways are better than I've ever seen them. The rough???? Whew! This is professional grade. Best to play in the fairway. The rough is tough. And, that's good. Makes the course more challenging (even though some of my playing partners didn't like it -- hee-hee!) The pro shop, the staff, the snack bar -- can't expect more. And what a great greens fee level. I commend the corporation for continuing its low-pricing to get more play. Regulars, here - watch my lips: Repair your divots and ball marks. Come on! They provide plenty of mix. Keep this course in good condition. You know you're going to come back. When you return, and play, do you want to land in one of your old divots and have bad words for the guy who caused it?

7/22/11-Whatever they're doing... it's marvelous. The course is the most lush I've ever seen it. Yes, the sprinklers did get us a bit damp now and then. Perhaps that's the reason for the gorgeous fair... Continue »

7/22/11-Whatever they're doing... it's marvelous. The course is the most lush I've ever seen it. Yes, the sprinklers did get us a bit damp now and then. Perhaps that's the reason for the gorgeous fairways. And the rough? That's the way it should be - a bit of a hazard. Hit your ball there, and you'd better select the correct club to get the ball out. The greens are absolutely among the best in the area. Sand traps... a bit of a problem in a couple of holes. Standing water. Probably caused by the watering of the course to keep it green this time of the year. Let's face it... you're not supposed to hit the bunkers. The pro shop staff is so courteous -- as always. The starter is friendly and helpful to those unfamiliar with the course. And the snack bar lady - just great! What more do you want? I almost don't want to post comments, or rate the course, because I want to reserve it for myself. But, I must let everyone know, out of kindness, this is one of the best values in the area -- if not the very best!

6/27/11 - Two weeks since we played. Even better this time. What a gem this course. The Service personnel are wonderful. The fairways are growing nicely. The rough is as it should be. The greens are c... Continue »

6/27/11 - Two weeks since we played. Even better this time. What a gem this course. The Service personnel are wonderful. The fairways are growing nicely. The rough is as it should be. The greens are challenging. No complaints whatsoever.

Played 6/13 - Intro'd a new player to this course, and he loved it. He can't wait to play it again with us. Though my ratings are low because of divots in the fairways, and ball marks on the greens, I... Continue »

Played 6/13 - Intro'd a new player to this course, and he loved it. He can't wait to play it again with us. Though my ratings are low because of divots in the fairways, and ball marks on the greens, I do not fault the management for this. The players have an ethical responsibility to repair divots -- the course affords refilled bottles at the turn -- and to repair ball marks. Yucaipa has beautiful greens -- no two are the same, and the pin placement is always a unique and wonderful challenge. C'mon, players, take the time to repair your marks and divots. Perhaps the Men's Club should pay attention to this. Course managers would certainly reward them for keeping it in good shape. Now -- the fairways at Yucaipa have a tendency to have bare spots here and there. Today -- not so bare. However, the grass seems lumpy at different places. I'm certain this is because of the type of grass that clumps. Again, not the fault of the maintenance crew. The customer service in all areas is beyond approach. The specials and newspaper ads offer a great discount, too. (I shouldn't review and rate this course so high. It will get crowded, and I won't be able to finish a round in less than 1 hour in the future.) Try this course just once. You're sure to come back.

Started at 11:30 on a Wednesday. Course condition average or below. No marshals. Very slow play. Group ahead was at least one hole behind after seven holes. They didn't care. Pro Shop won't do a... Continue »

Started at 11:30 on a Wednesday. Course condition average or below. No marshals. Very slow play. Group ahead was at least one hole behind after seven holes. They didn't care. Pro Shop won't do anything about it. Play there early or be prepared to wait.