Two RPGC tournament rounds this weekend and on Sunday we played Simi Hills. I always enjoy this course for various reasons, but I was placed in a flight that was playing from the back tees, so it was ... Continue »

Two RPGC tournament rounds this weekend and on Sunday we played Simi Hills. I always enjoy this course for various reasons, but I was placed in a flight that was playing from the back tees, so it was definitely more of a challenge for me on this particular day.

Had a 12:40 tee time and it was a gorgeous, sunny and warm afternoon. We all had to take carts (no walking for this one) and the carts are nice but do not have any GPS yet - something to keep in mind if you're coming here first time. The layout is pretty fun and has some water features, a few holes with some interesting elevations (mostly on the front nine) and some tricky angles and landing areas, but nothing too crazy. It's just a solid eighteen.

Greens are in very nice shape right now and rolling and holding shots well. Can't really think of any complaints about them. There are many subtle breaks but the pin positions for the tournament were very difficult indeed. On a regular day out there you should not have too many problems if you're making good strokes.

Fairways had good coverage throughout with the occasional thin area depending on your landing spot. I mostly played solid lies all afternoon. The rough is cut to a comfortable length so no difficulties there, while the bunkers had good, not great sand in them. Tee boxes (black tees) were in good shape as well. Everything is working pretty well right now at Simi Hills.

Definitely recommend and it's always good value for your money.

Played 12-2-24 early morning as a threesome, walking for $32 and finishing in a little under 4 hours with some waiting on back nine. Tee boxes were okay, decent coverage and mostly level. Overall fair... Continue »

Played 12-2-24 early morning as a threesome, walking for $32 and finishing in a little under 4 hours with some waiting on back nine. Tee boxes were okay, decent coverage and mostly level. Overall fairways were in decent shape, with a few thin and bare spots in places. Rough was cut pretty low and in just okay shape. Was not in any bunkers, but they looked to be well groomed. Greens are the best part of the course, playing semi-soft and rolling smooth at medium/fast pace. Overall conditions were just okay, and seemed a little dry, but well worth playing for the greens alone.

I played here last Saturday, October 5. If the greens were aerated two weeks ago, I could not tell. No evidence of holes or sand. Greens rolled smoothly with a medium speed. They were on the soft side... Continue »

I played here last Saturday, October 5. If the greens were aerated two weeks ago, I could not tell. No evidence of holes or sand. Greens rolled smoothly with a medium speed. They were on the soft side and I fixed plenty of ball marks.

I checked in a little little early for our tee time and went to the range to hit some balls. This range takes up a narrow area along side of the 10th fairway. It’s basically dirt, and you’re hitting off of mats. It’s not terrible, and there’s a few targets to hit to.

The rest of the course is fairly lush and there was good grass coverage from the tee boxes to the greens.

Bunker sand was okay. I was not in one, but my playing partners seemed to have no trouble with them.

The primetime Saturday rate with the cart was over $80. It would be nice to come back mid week and walk the course at a much lower rate. Great service from the beverage cart. Nice bar at the clubhouse.

Played another RPGC tournament this weekend at Simi Hills and, besides actually finishing in first place in my flight, found the course to be in pretty great shape with one or two minor exceptions thr... Continue »

Played another RPGC tournament this weekend at Simi Hills and, besides actually finishing in first place in my flight, found the course to be in pretty great shape with one or two minor exceptions throughout the round.

I was in the final group with a 12:50 tee time starting under grey skies that eventually cleared out as we approached the turn. I was assigned to play from the gold tees and rode with a fellow competitor. We had a nice POP most of the round and had cart service on the course a few times so everything in that regard was very solid.

Fairways are in good shape with mostly good lies on any fairways, but of course there are going to be a few thin areas here or there. The rough is thick but not too penal. Bunkers were not the best to be honest - found myself in two and both were very thin and dry but ultimately playable with a good shot. Just not inspiring much confidence. Tee boxes were all level and fairly well kept.

Greens were in really nice shape. Held shots well, were rolling consistently at medium-fast speed and the coverage was nice and uniform. Not even a lot of pitch marks anywhere to complain about so kudos to the greenskeeping crews there for having their greens in pretty optimal shape.

Fun layout, great value and just an all-around good time at Simi Hills. Make it happen.

Played 5/25. Couse is in decent shape. Fairways have good coverage. The greens are pretty smooth. Rough is pretty spotty and the tee boxes are chewed up. Place was slow, 5:15. Good layout, should be g... Continue »

Played 5/25. Couse is in decent shape. Fairways have good coverage. The greens are pretty smooth. Rough is pretty spotty and the tee boxes are chewed up. Place was slow, 5:15. Good layout, should be getting better with the good weather.

Played Simi Hills this weekend for an SCGA tournament through Rancho Park Golf Club and was not disappointed in anything other than my driving and putting! In days past it used to be quite easy to get... Continue »

Played Simi Hills this weekend for an SCGA tournament through Rancho Park Golf Club and was not disappointed in anything other than my driving and putting! In days past it used to be quite easy to get tee times at this little gem of a course, but that's not been the case recently, so I was thrilled to sign up for this event when I saw it on the calendar months ago.

I played from the gold tees and my group had a noon starting time under hazy skies that soon gave way to a beautiful blue and one of the best early days of the spring. The fairways are in very nice shape right now and you'll get very good roll on your ball on tight fairways. The rough was very playable and not too thick at all. Bunkers were in quite good shape and I had no problem getting the club underneath the ball, while the tee boxes were all in very nice condition.

The greens were super challenging for me on this day and I'm not exactly sure why, but they were quite fast and very difficult to read, but rolled true, held shots and their lines well. For the life of me I can't understand how I just could not get the pace down all day, but that's golf sometimes. But overall they are in excellent shape.

The layout at Simi Hills is very fun and engaging with each hole presenting its own unique set of challenges. And the usually dormant creek that runs through holes at the start of the back nine was an actual river - something I don't think I'd ever seen here before, so that was quite stunning and cool to see and listen to throughout the round.

Facilities at Simi Hills are very good but must admit that the driving range is very small with only probably about 18-20 stalls max. Strange with so much land around, but I'm sure there is a reason for it. I'm sure on normal days that's fine but with a large SCGA tournament it was difficult to find a spot to warm up.

POP was pretty solid throughout the day despite the tournament conditions, meaning we finished in about four and a half hours, and there was cart service throughout the day providing everything we needed. No GPS on the carts though in case you're wondering.

Always love coming out to Simi Hills and can't wait for the next tournament here again.

Out Wednesday 6/14, @1:30 as a twosome paired with a twosome, and playing the gold tees. Conditions overall at this course are usually solid and such was the case. Tees had good coverage and none sign... Continue »

Out Wednesday 6/14, @1:30 as a twosome paired with a twosome, and playing the gold tees. Conditions overall at this course are usually solid and such was the case. Tees had good coverage and none significantly less than level. Fairways had good coverage and lies, leaning a tad more tight than lush with decent rollout. There could be some variance in the rough — mostly lush, could frequently cost you a shot, but rarely can't-find-my-ball deep. However, far enough off line you can get into natural areas that are a whole 'nother story. I was in at least three bunkers and they were in good shape as far as grooming and sand quality. Closely mown areas leading up to the greens could be a little tight, but otherwise the surrounds offered good opportunities to get up and down. The greens were clean and on the quick side. There can be nuanced breaks to consider for a little extra challenge.

It was busy, check-in was easy and the pace was about five hours but mostly steady. Started out grey and cool, got sunny and warm, then sunny and breezy, and finished grey, cool and zero wind. Interesting day weather-wise. Got out with a cart for a senior rate of $45 which I thought a good deal for an interesting course in good shape. Recommended.

Played 4-28-23 early morning for $40 walking as a foursome , and finishing in a little over four hours. Tee boxes were in below average shape had to search for a level spot on some, with some of them ... Continue »

Played 4-28-23 early morning for $40 walking as a foursome , and finishing in a little over four hours. Tee boxes were in below average shape had to search for a level spot on some, with some of them having large and small bare spots. Fairways were in good shape mostly lush with some minor thin spots and some roped off areas that are still to wet, they had decent roll out and provided a nice surface to hit from. Rough was in good condition, 2-3 inches and thick in some areas. Was in one greenside bunker that had a nice layer of brown sand. Greens were in just okay shape, playing semi-soft and rolling medium pace with an occasional bump. Overall course is in just okay shape but still fun to play.

My girlfriends and I had a wonderful day a little chilly though. The Pro Shop Personnel were very nice and accommodating. Will go back again.

My girlfriends and I had a wonderful day a little chilly though. The Pro Shop Personnel were very nice and accommodating. Will go back again.