Played 12-11-16 in the GK plays with John, Brian, and Jason on just a wonderful day for golf. As everybody else has noted the course is in great shape. Just green, green, green everywhere in the middl... Continue »

Played 12-11-16 in the GK plays with John, Brian, and Jason on just a wonderful day for golf. As everybody else has noted the course is in great shape. Just green, green, green everywhere in the middle of the desert. Staff is great from the time you show up to when you leave. Really great golf course that just keeps getting better every time I play it.

Overview: This is the second time that I have played Rams Hill Golf Course, and once again I am very happy that I made the drive from Phoenix to Borrego Springs. I drove up to the gate and the secur... Continue »

Overview: This is the second time that I have played Rams Hill Golf Course, and once again I am very happy that I made the drive from Phoenix to Borrego Springs. I drove up to the gate and the security person asked me if "I was ready for this course". I laughed and said that "I was here in January and that I wanted at least one more chance at it." I was paired with HmtGolfGuy, sixpez and Itslikeimsayin and the four of us had an enjoyable time with a lot of conversation going on between us during the round. While Ron and I left some shots out on the course, I thought Keith and Mark played quite well. We could not have asked for a better day to play golf ... temperature got up to about 75 degrees, not a cloud in the sky and hardly any wind.

Clubhouse and Pro Shop: This is starting to become one of my favorite clubhouses. I enjoy the exterior look and especially like the patio that looks over the valley and the 18th hole ... beautiful setting. The pro shop was stocked, but I though they would have a little more merchandise due to the holiday being 2 weeks away. I purchased a Foot Joy shirt and the pro shop staff let me try it on in the men's locker room. I have never bought a Foot Joy shirt before and they definitely run a little larger than the normal brands that I wear. The shirt was competitively priced and they had a sale where you buy 1 item and get 15% off the price, buy 2 items and get 20% off and buy 3 items and get 25% off. A good deal for this time of the year.

Practice Area: Pro V1 range balls and good turf. I thought the putting green was very good and ran about the same pace as the greens on the course. Rams Hill said that the greens were running at a 11.3, but everyone in our group thought they were running a little slower than that. I was thinking about a 10.5

Golf Course: Rams Hill is an amazing layout and is in tremendous condition. I am always impressed with the wall to wall carpet of lush, green grass. Greens are bent grass and ran very smooth. They were some spike marks on the back side, but nothing from really stopping us from making putts. My only small issue was that the fairways seemed a little long ... nothing serious at all though. Sand in all of the bunkers was consistent and of good quality. I enjoy the variety of holes ... especially the par 4's that range from about 280 - 430 yards from the blue tees.

Food and Service: We all met and ate out on the patio after the round and enjoyed the setting. The food was good, but our server had a couple of opportunities ... nothing though that stopped us from enjoying the beautiful setting and our conversations.

Final Thoughts: I can't thank John enough for taking the time to set up another #gkplays out at Rams Hill. It was amazing that he was able to get us out there again in 2016. Rams Hill has become one of my favorite places to play and I hope to come back in 2017. Much respect to one of the owner's of Rams Hill to personally thank us for coming out to his course and ranking Rams Hill as high as we do. Happy Holidays to all of the GK members!

What another great end-of-the-year GK outing at a spectacular desert course. Can't think of a better place to do it than Rams Hill. Thanks to JohnnyGK, the course staff, Cleveland/Srixon, Linksoul, Go... Continue »

What another great end-of-the-year GK outing at a spectacular desert course. Can't think of a better place to do it than Rams Hill. Thanks to JohnnyGK, the course staff, Cleveland/Srixon, Linksoul, GolfMoose, etc. I had fun with my group (Itslikeimsayin, UNCLEDDBOY23 and HmtGolfGuy) and it is always good to see all the GK'ers!

As everyone has noted, the course was in phenomenal shape as always. Yes, the tee boxes and fairways were maybe a tad shaggy and the dormant rings around the bunker were a little bare in places, but those are just minor issues. Overall, it's a stunning display of lush, green grass everywhere you look! One thing I really love is how the greens continue to to mature each year. They have softened up considerably compared to previous visits and that adds a lot to the playability/enjoyment of the course. The trade off is that spike marks show more now, but the surfaces still rolled very smooth, true and fast throughout the course.

Can't wait until my next excuse to visit Rams Hill. Such an amazing place on every level and easily now one of SoCal's "must play" courses.

Just a note to thank Johnny GK for a very professionally organized outing at Rams Hill. Much appreciation for all his work into getting the GK family into the very best venue we have been given the p... Continue »

Just a note to thank Johnny GK for a very professionally organized outing at Rams Hill. Much appreciation for all his work into getting the GK family into the very best venue we have been given the pleasure to experience. I've been to many big name golf courses but they do not score as high in all the categories as Rams Hill's does. Had a great round watching Willie's amazing birdie run in the back 9, a result of his impeccable patience. Donna is a player too and Jim kept us in good spirits. I apologize for not being able to stay at the post round gathering. I had a 3 hour drive back home. Hope to this again.

I was another one of the lucky ones to tee it up at the GK Plays at Rams Hill this past Sunday. It was quite literally the absolute perfect day to play a round of golf. It was clear and calm and the ... Continue »

I was another one of the lucky ones to tee it up at the GK Plays at Rams Hill this past Sunday. It was quite literally the absolute perfect day to play a round of golf. It was clear and calm and the ideal temperature. Amazing December day.

This is my second time playing (played in the same event last year) Rams Hill and the course seemed so much better the second time around. Remembering a bit of the routing and strategy of the course made a big difference and it showed in my scoring. While the course is definitely right there in front of you, knowing how to play some of the bumps, swales and contours really gave me some confidence around the place. Just a really stellar layout. Tons of fun, fair and not a dull moment in the entire round.

As for the condition of the course, really impressive. If I had to give a little constructive criticism it would be that the turf all around seemed to need a little haircut overall. When I found myself in the rough it felt like the grass was a bit "young" and I'm sure that has to do with the overseeding and the time of year. The deep emerald green of the grass was gorgeous and I never had a bad lie, it just felt like it could have been a little firmer. But that's really splitting hairs.

The staff here is always awesome and I absolutely love hanging out on the patio after the round.

In my opinion this is hand's down the best public course in San Diego county. I'm a huge Rams Hill fan.

Add me to the list of many GKers that played Rams Hill Golf Club Sunday, 12/11. Echoing many, the course was in fantastic shape, I only wish my driving was too! ?? My first time there, it was a di... Continue »

Add me to the list of many GKers that played Rams Hill Golf Club Sunday, 12/11. Echoing many, the course was in fantastic shape, I only wish my driving was too! ?? My first time there, it was a diamond in the desert, and we were blessed with a great day - very little wind, mid 70's, and barely a cloud in the sky!

As for the course itself, the fairways were lush, and for the most part fairly roomy, although a few were quite challenging with hills and tilts. The greens were in great shape, but sometimes tough as your ball could land and stick sometimes, and hit and roll off the back side on others. And then there were a couple that had some vicious undulations, causing you to scratch your head while muttering an expletive as your ball rolled and rolled away from the hole. Most the sand traps were very playable. Try to stay out of the rough, as many places could halfway swallow your ball. An added unusual bonus was that on a couple holes you even got to enjoy the sound of the water of their small stream running over the rocks! For longer hitters, there were even a couple holes that challenged you to 'go for it', but not without the 'risk/reward' thought. The course overall was pretty good in length and with some doglegs, fairway sand and water, it made for a fun and challenging day, with the final thought of 'I can't wait to play here again!'

All the staff we ran into were extremely friendly and tried to be sure we were enjoying ourselves. We actually started the day there early with breakfast on the patio - very good service and food, and both of those ideas held throughout the day. Even one of the owners came by while we gathered on the patio after our rounds and thanked the group for visiting! You don't have that happen too often! A class location!!

I also played yesterday with GKplays. I was undecided for the longest time about going, mostly due to the long drive, but I am SO glad I went! I will just say ‘ditto’ to everything everyone else has ... Continue »

I also played yesterday with GKplays. I was undecided for the longest time about going, mostly due to the long drive, but I am SO glad I went! I will just say ‘ditto’ to everything everyone else has already said about the perfect weather, fun course, excellent conditions, and great customer service. This is one of the nicest courses I’ve ever played and it’s very well suited to my game. I definitely won’t hesitate next time I have an opportunity to play here.

I also played in the GK Event on Sun. 12/11 Played with Andrew, Kevin and Ben. You couldn't meet three nicer guys. Course is in great shape as other reviews have pointed out.
The only flaw I noticed ... Continue »

I also played in the GK Event on Sun. 12/11 Played with Andrew, Kevin and Ben. You couldn't meet three nicer guys. Course is in great shape as other reviews have pointed out.
The only flaw I noticed was the grass in tee boxes was a little long. The greens were soft and held shots and putted quick. Fairways were lush and the rough was not that long but it was sticky. Customer service was excellent.
A big thank you to all the sponsors who put up the raffle prizes and to Johnny for setting this up. There is no way I could play these courses without the GK Events and Meet-Play

Every year I say that this is the last time, that Ram’s Hill is just too far a drive and too long a day for me to come back ……. And every year I sign up again, because this course fits my eye and I en... Continue »

Every year I say that this is the last time, that Ram’s Hill is just too far a drive and too long a day for me to come back ……. And every year I sign up again, because this course fits my eye and I enjoy playing it, and the conditions here are so much better than almost anywhere else in SoCal, and I enjoy the camaraderie and companionship of the GK family. The wind dropped off after the first few holes and it was sunny and clear and beautiful. The course was in great shape and I had a great time with weber2323 (after a long absence), rudyclub, and casssiusclay (I’m still trying to figure out the 3 ‘s’s in the middle, there!).

Greens were fairly soft and receptive, tending to show cleatmarks as the round continued. But they rolled well at medium-fast speed, especially downhill toward the valley(!). Fairways, rough, and tees were all great. Nice sand in all the traps I was in, and with some of these green contours and slopes (and a few nasty pin placements today!) you don’t want to be playing from those traps!

We played in just under 4 hours so pace was great. Breakfast burrito before and sandwich after were also good. Very nice restaurant/patio facility for relaxing after the round or just in itself. Saw the cart girl several times, and all other staff were great. The course could use additional water stations on the back nine – the last drinking water is on the 9th tee. Highly recommended – we’ll see if I come back next year (LOL).