Played in the late afternoon on Thursday, 5/6/10, on a warm sunny day with only light breezes. I had seen good reviews on GK and wanted to give this a try - had a morning meeting in San Diego and hit... Continue »

Played in the late afternoon on Thursday, 5/6/10, on a warm sunny day with only light breezes. I had seen good reviews on GK and wanted to give this a try - had a morning meeting in San Diego and hit it on the way back, otherwise would not usually drive this far. Very pleased with overall course look and conditioning. Pro shop guy was very welcoming and found me a game with a member who provided valuable info on the holes. No cart girl this late, but pro shop guy got me a sandwich from the restauranrt and delivered it on the third tee! Bottled water in coolers at several holes. Pace was pretty good - after only short waits on the first few holes a 3some allowed us through on #8 and we flew around the rest of the way, finishing in ~3.5 hrs.

Grrens were punched a few weeks ago and still show signs, and were much slower than I expected - I left many putts short. They were fairly soft and receptive. Wasn't in a bunker, but playing partner had no complaints from his experience today. Fairways were firm and cut very close - generally good lies that sat up well. Many holes surrounded by natural areas and drainages marked as hazards. Some substantial elevation changes, especially on the front nine. Some similarity of holes (1, 11, 13 are all similar downhill par 4s, for example), but otherwise a mix of up, down, and sideways across the broad hillside/arroyos where the course is draped. Three of the 4 par 5s reqire crossing a natural area/creek just in front of the green, and several green approaches are framed by large trees, making being on the correct side of the fairway important. Overall a fun course that I would like to play again. Highly recommended. Course is coming out of financial trouble and will eventually revert to private - play it while you can.