Green River is..... Green!!!!!.

I drove by Green River the other week and noticed it was very green, so when I was looking for a Sunday morning tee time, I decided to give this place another go. For $75 with a cart at 8 a.m., there isn't much better for "value" in OC. Check-in was very easy, and the staff was very nice. We didn't use the range because traffic on the 91... » More

Green River is..... Green!!!!!.

I drove by Green River the other week and noticed it was very green, so when I was looking for a Sunday morning tee time, I decided to give this place another go. For $75 with a cart at 8 a.m., there isn't much better for "value" in OC. Check-in was very easy, and the staff was very nice. We didn't use the range because traffic on the 91 was bad. The range is very basic and small but would be fine for warm-up swings. The starter was cracking jokes as we waited to tee off and was just overall a happy guy.

As for the conditions...... They are definitely giving the course some love, as the fairways were green and had plenty of coverage, although there were different types of grass in some areas. The rough was not very penal but very bumpy when driving your cart through it. Decent coverage as well. Sand traps had brand-new white sand, although a little damp from watering; very nice to play from. Tee Boxes are the worst part of the course, as there was divot damage and they were sometimes uneven. The greens were the highlight; they were firm and on the fast side but rolled really well and were very healthy.

Overall, I would give this course a solid 6.5/10, especially for a prime-time rate of $75 with a cart. The layout is fun with 5 par 5s and 5 par 3s. It's not going to blow your socks off with conditioning, but it was really fun to play.
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Played today, Sunday, November 8, about 7:20 am. Great pace of play, 3:45, although we were two holes ahead of the group behind us the entire round so not everyone had the same result. Nothing open right now in terms of amenities, but I am informed that they are preparing to redo the clubhouse, etc., which will result in the first hole being a par 3. Right now, though, the cour... » More

Played today, Sunday, November 8, about 7:20 am. Great pace of play, 3:45, although we were two holes ahead of the group behind us the entire round so not everyone had the same result. Nothing open right now in terms of amenities, but I am informed that they are preparing to redo the clubhouse, etc., which will result in the first hole being a par 3. Right now, though, the course is really nice even if there was no place to get something to drink.

There is little rough, and the fairways had some bare areas, but overall the course was nice. Great rollout on drives because the fairways were winter tight. The greens were outstanding. Smooth and quick, they were as nice as I have seen them in the last couple of years. It looked like they had done a verticut but the greens were running fast and true. No excuses.

Good time.
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Played 11/7/26 7:30 am POP 4 hrs. Course was in over all great shape. Fairways had full coverage and green. Ball sat great. On the soggy side so there was very little roll out. Rough was very difficult. Only around 2" plus, but heavy and lush. The ball would often settle a little which made for difficult extraction. Greens were in very good shape. Receptive. Ran around medium p... » More

Played 11/7/26 7:30 am POP 4 hrs. Course was in over all great shape. Fairways had full coverage and green. Ball sat great. On the soggy side so there was very little roll out. Rough was very difficult. Only around 2" plus, but heavy and lush. The ball would often settle a little which made for difficult extraction. Greens were in very good shape. Receptive. Ran around medium pace. A little on the bumpy side with many ball wobbles and wonders. Some looked like they still hadn't fully healed from aeration. Was not in any traps, but playing partners all said sand was in good shape
The only real week spot was the woolliness of the tee box's. Which I found surprising for a Sat. If you didn't tamp the the grass behind your ball, it was like hitting out of light rough with a tee. Had lunch after and it was very good. Saw a sign that are serving Prime Rib on Wed. nights. Beautiful course with beautiful scenery. Easy recommend.
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Played Pala Mesa on 11/4. Three weeks after aeration, and you would not have known. Greens are in fantastic shape. Fairways and rough are plush, with a few spots having growth problems (but those are rare). Sand is plentiful and very nice.

Many unlevel tee boxes are my only complaint, and that is a very small complaint.

Highly recommended!

played yesterday, wednesday, nov 4. 9am tee time, POP right at 4hrs, $39 to walk.

Course is trying its best to get back into shape after losing their well water for the fairways. They are still in pretty rough shape but are definitely improving. Lots of GUR, still, and probably should continue to play winter rules all over the course. Even the rough is patchy with ... » More

played yesterday, wednesday, nov 4. 9am tee time, POP right at 4hrs, $39 to walk.

Course is trying its best to get back into shape after losing their well water for the fairways. They are still in pretty rough shape but are definitely improving. Lots of GUR, still, and probably should continue to play winter rules all over the course. Even the rough is patchy with lots of gopher/squirrel holes and tons of roots, not worth snapping a club or breaking your wrist, just give yourself a good lie and move on.

white tees were good for the most part. Need leveling, but had good coverage.

I didn't find a bunker, but they looked just fine.

Greens were healing nicely from being aerated about 4-5 weeks ago. Very soft and lush. They mowed them in the morning, but not very tight, at all. They were still very shaggy and slow but were acceptable except number 4 green has some serious damage in the front.

Customer service just fine, no complaints. No bev cart nor marshal, but not a big deal.

I really like the layout, especially the back nine. Super neat holes, lots of trees and character. If they get this course in better shape, I'd be playing there quite a bit. I bet in another 3-5 weeks it will be a lot better. Good value and I recommend if you're not looking to get "wowed" by any pristine condition.
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