In anticipation of a getaway my wife and I were taking that included Paso Robles, I had seen Alex326's negative HR review and called ahead as to conditions. The pro shop said the conditions were green... Continue »

In anticipation of a getaway my wife and I were taking that included Paso Robles, I had seen Alex326's negative HR review and called ahead as to conditions. The pro shop said the conditions were green and I took a chance and booked for Wednesday, 4/5. Got there early for my 2:00 and was let out as a single with my dog around 1:35. I can happily say that the course has recovered since the previous review. First tee was roped off with the markers clustered towards the front, but that was the one exception to routinely level, green launch pads. Fairways had good coverage, well trimmed with some rollout. The rough here can vary from not punitive to heavier to wild patches. Overall I thought it was fair and in robust shape. I avoided the bunkers and can't give any informed comment there. Short game areas around the greens were in good shape with some areas where the grass was thicker and the ball sat down a bit. The greens were very nice. Quick enough but not overly so given the contours and slopes on many of them. The ball tracked well and I really enjoyed putting on them. After a few days of windy conditions, the weather was really nice with light winds. I had to pass on playing in Santa Barbara on the Monday before because it was a gale in the afternoon. The course was not overly busy. I had a single pass me at the turn and otherwise wasn't within a hole of anyone until the 16th where another single was catching up. As a side note, they include the cost of the cart for twilight whether you walk or not, so be prepared to eat that if you are set on walking. Bottom line, this is a very nice and interesting track that has recovered from the beating administered by the heavy rains and is now seeing the benefit of them. Highly recommended.