Got the chance to play here again on Monday 7/27 via the wonderful SCGA Members Outing's. Brenda from SCGA is a gem, always there to make sure they go smoothly and reassuring us that in spite of this ... Continue »

Got the chance to play here again on Monday 7/27 via the wonderful SCGA Members Outing's. Brenda from SCGA is a gem, always there to make sure they go smoothly and reassuring us that in spite of this being a private club, we had access just as a member would (COVID-19 restrictions enforced and notwithstanding). Second time out here and I can see why the Golfholics make this their home course; classy digs with a course that deserves to be played and challenge you. Conditions on this way were excellent, in spite of rising temps and every expectation to have maintenance wane in the age of COVID.

Tees: Played the blues and can't remember a bad stance. We were the last group of the day and even then the area is big enough you would have no issues finding level ground.

Fairways: Great shape for summer. These aren't the nice high and fluffy lies you would get at Torrey during the winter, but good coverage and excellent roll on just about every hole. Previous groups did a great job filling divots with good mix in carts.

Rough: Gross, and not in the awful "I can't believe they call THIS rough". This stuff was nasty and contentious; all sorts of grasses and at times the ball would straight disappear. I could feel my club fighting each blade of tall stuff when it tried to grab it. Enjoy

Bunkers: Surprisingly good. I was in way more sand that I am used to and I got out of it every single time; there must have been enough sand in the bunkers. Good quality of sand too, not that dirt with rocks or red clay you find at some courses.

Greens: The highlight of the round, running at 11 according to the cart, but by the time the sun came out it had to be a 12. Putts would run off the green if not careful but the roll was always true. Some tricky reads not so much on break, rather on speed. A gem to putt on.

ETC: As mentioned, kudos to Brenda from SCGA for getting this outing together as one of the first post COVID, and making it successful. Our group was only me and GK member Jon as our other two had actually misread the email and went off early, so the round was one of the most serene I have ever played with us dictating how slow/fast to play (group in front was slow at first but then sped up). Pace was still just under 4.5 but you couldn't feel it. Course is classy in every regard, clubhouse was open for credit card purchases. Facilities are so nice, saw the locker room and it rivals Aviara in terms of luxury. Restrooms on course open and the one after hole 14 was one of the most beautiful restrooms I have ever seen on a golf course. Price is steep for most, but if you get the chance I dare you to say it isn't worth the price. Highly recommend as always!