Played 3 courses in the St. George area with a large group outing this week. We were charged a $280 green fee, which was an increase of $30 from January. We were provided bag tags with our names engraved, free food from the taco truck, free unlimited refreshments and a forecaddie (tips not included in rack rate). Free range balls in the great practice area. Course has plans ... » More

Played 3 courses in the St. George area with a large group outing this week. We were charged a $280 green fee, which was an increase of $30 from January. We were provided bag tags with our names engraved, free food from the taco truck, free unlimited refreshments and a forecaddie (tips not included in rack rate). Free range balls in the great practice area. Course has plans to go private and for resorts guests only in the future.

The course is in pristine condition. From the tees, fairways, roughs, traps and greens. You can literally putt from the fairway to the green. Landed in some green side bunkers which contained fluffy white sand. The layout of the course was challenging but not difficult. However, if you hit your ball into the lava rock area, consider it lost. Also, we had to play with 22 mph gusts. We saw the cart girl 3 times during our round providing the free snacks and refreshments. All the staff members we encountered were very friendly and professional.

Unfortunately, there are some cons to this course at this time. The course is in the middle of a construction zone as they are rapidly building a resort and homes around the course. So, there was a lot of dust clouds with all the trucks driving around the area. Our bags became dusted with dirt. There is no clubhouse and the proshop/checkin is situated in a small trailer. The taco truck staff were not that friendly and appeared to be disgruntled when you placed an order. The truck left the course way before we all finished, and players will have to share the truck with all the construction workers which created long lines. No food at the turn since you do not go by the taco truck, so you will have to settle with potato chips and candy for refreshments. No alcohol but they do allow you to bring your own.

My overall review is that at this time it is pricey for all the construction noise, flying dust and food situation. Maybe closer to the $200 level right now. Will I play it again in the future? Yes, but maybe once the construction is completed.
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Opened today. 9-hole course and 6-hole par 3. The par 3 will be lighted at night. The 9 holes are 8 original holes from below the hotel and a new finishing par 3 9-hole. Blue 3100 white 2900 red 2600. The par 3 is 460 yards and they made the old #10 an island green on the par 3. The 9 holes are in nice shape from tee box to green. You can check the website for prices which IMO ... » More

Opened today. 9-hole course and 6-hole par 3. The par 3 will be lighted at night. The 9 holes are 8 original holes from below the hotel and a new finishing par 3 9-hole. Blue 3100 white 2900 red 2600. The par 3 is 460 yards and they made the old #10 an island green on the par 3. The 9 holes are in nice shape from tee box to green. You can check the website for prices which IMO are too high as they don't include a cart fee. For an early AM 9 before work walking or a twilight 9 after work walking seems the best value. You can buy a Sr card for $50 which gives 20% off which seems like a lot to me. Building new clubhouse across the street from Top Golf. Temporary building there at present. No driving range or putting green and old clubhouse is not in use. It's definitely a nice 9-hole course but IMO overpriced. If you want to play another 9 to make 18 you have to pay a reduced rate for that. To crowded and busy to take pictures but check the website for the gallery of pictures. Two former Alhambra employees Jonathan is the GM Luke is the assistant. Good customer service.
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I played yesterday and the greens are still recovering from recent aeration. They rolled very slow and a bit bumpy. The rest of the course is in nice shape. POP is always on the slow slide here. Usually 5 hour rounds minimum.

It’s a challenging layout that makes it fun but my guess is it leads to a lot of lost balls which causes the delay while people are searching

Played this AM. Nice 3 H POP. Greens are healed from aerating and have had their first cut yesterday. Still soft and slow but other than that they look great and no doubt will get better the next days and weeks. Tee boxes clean/level. Traps have had some work but alas lazy players don't rake after they play. Fairways lush and provide good lies and decent rollout. Great customer... » More

Played this AM. Nice 3 H POP. Greens are healed from aerating and have had their first cut yesterday. Still soft and slow but other than that they look great and no doubt will get better the next days and weeks. Tee boxes clean/level. Traps have had some work but alas lazy players don't rake after they play. Fairways lush and provide good lies and decent rollout. Great customer service as always.
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Played this morning. County courses are strickly enforcing that the time between 7 and 9 is not for Sr players. Before 7 and after 9 here its $23.75 to walk, $39.75 w cart with a Sr card and $60 w cart for general public play. Personally $60 for this public course is to much. IMO not much has changed at this place. The big change is old #9 over the water and up the hill is now... » More

Played this morning. County courses are strickly enforcing that the time between 7 and 9 is not for Sr players. Before 7 and after 9 here its $23.75 to walk, $39.75 w cart with a Sr card and $60 w cart for general public play. Personally $60 for this public course is to much. IMO not much has changed at this place. The big change is old #9 over the water and up the hill is now #3 over water and a nicely designed par 3. Go through the tunnel and play 4-9 and then play the same back 9 as previous. 6803 B, 6407 Blue, 6059 W and 5618 R. The fairways are all new and at the moment are what I would call tight lies and plenty of roll out. Lots of new sand traps that have "heavy" sand at the moment and I found them not to my liking at present. Very little rough on the course and what is there is playable. Greens are all new, large and at present are somewhat slow but in really nice condition. Tee boxess all new and level. Our POP came in at right on 4 H. Good customer service in the shop and a very nice snack bar and lounge. Carts all new but w/o GPS. I am not sure I will go back as the traffic on the 60 is horrendous both ways and the noise from the freeway and the construction noise is a bit much for my taste. Two issues come to mind. With as many Sr players the time from opening to 7 AM is a short window to obtain a tee time. And I can't see anything but a 5 H or more POP after 9 after seeing how crowded it had become when we finished 9 and even after finishing at 11 AM. No doubt its a welcome addition to the golf fans in and around San Gabriel Valley but I think I will pass.
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