Played this executive course for the first time, going off around 3:30pm on a Wednesday. I liked that they have both a grass side and a mat side to their range, with no price difference, the only cav... Continue »

Played this executive course for the first time, going off around 3:30pm on a Wednesday. I liked that they have both a grass side and a mat side to their range, with no price difference, the only caveat being that the grass side was irons only. I noticed that the putting green was in a tree-lined, very shady area, and I wondered if they had a hard time keeping that practice green from being too soft. Joined up with a friendly threesome for a nice walk. As other reviewers have noted, the greens were punched a couple of weeks ago. It was very noticeable on the front nine, where they were rolling very slowly, and at times were a bit bumpy. The back nine greens were quicker, rolling at a medium speed (perhaps the back nine was punched first?). It's a flat, very walk-able track. The threesome told me that they play here year-round, because they can always get in 18 holes with a twilight start since the course is lit at night. Only during the summer do they venture to Torrey Pines or Balboa to play at twilight. Many of the tees had a slight side-hill slant to them, so it would take me a few moments to find a flat spot. There were very few bunkers on the course. I only recall a couple fairway bunkers on the 7th hole, the par-4 265 yard hole that runs next to Mission Bay Blvd. It was very pleasant weather with a slight breeze, and I enjoyed myself out there. Total time for walking the 18 holes was 2 hrs and 50 minutes. The staff was pleasant, and the friendly bartender looked like she had regulars that were visiting her after their rounds. I'd like to go back after a week or two and play this course when the greens are back to the condition that reviewers rave about.