played fri 9/11, 9:40 tee time, 4:30 round. Greens slow and bumpy. I've played here 3 times in the past 2 yrs, and everytime the greens have been bad. People I play with swear it's usually good.. i've yet to see it. course otherwise in decent muni shape. I like the layout.. wish it was a little more taken care of. I'm sure I'll play again, and hope for good greens.

played sat 9/12, 7am tee time, 4:15 as a 4 some. Course in good muni shape. greens a slow 10, a little bumpy. I guess they are punching anyways monday. divots everywhere, but fairways otherwise very nice. Best bunker sand I've seen in a while, public or private. Perfect thickness, firmness, and care throughout. didn't play my best today, but had a good time.

Rode the blues today under 110 degree weather with cloud cover from time to time joined by buddies Ron, John and Matt in 4 hrs 15 minutes. Great friendly staff here as usual. Great practice facility with pro v1s.

My third time here and the conditions were stellar today. Cant believe how lush the fairways, tees and rough were with the hot climate out here. Golfmoose eve... » More

Rode the blues today under 110 degree weather with cloud cover from time to time joined by buddies Ron, John and Matt in 4 hrs 15 minutes. Great friendly staff here as usual. Great practice facility with pro v1s.

My third time here and the conditions were stellar today. Cant believe how lush the fairways, tees and rough were with the hot climate out here. Golfmoose event players are in for a treat.

Bermuda greens were very healthy. Putting pure and maybe a 10 on the stimp. Soft and receptive on approaches. Rated 8.5/10. Many swales and undulations on these beauties

Fairways in great shape. Lush full and a 9/10

Tees level lush and in great shape. Rated 9/10

Rough in great shape. Ball sinks down but still playable. Rated 9/10

Was in fairway bunker on 11 perfect compact sand.

Very fun challenging course that does not punish you but makes you golf your ball
Defense of course is numerous fairway and greenside bunkers and undulating big greens

Highly recommended and can see why its a destination course
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I played here this morning. It took me about 1.5 H to drive from Fairfield to the course up through Napa, St Helena, Calistoga.

From home to Calistoga the road was fine. But the road up to Middletown is quite nerve racking. Two lanes with a few passing lanes. Anyone ever drive Hwy 17 SJ to Santa Cruz? This one was 5 times worse. And unbelievable commuter traffic coming ... » More

I played here this morning. It took me about 1.5 H to drive from Fairfield to the course up through Napa, St Helena, Calistoga.

From home to Calistoga the road was fine. But the road up to Middletown is quite nerve racking. Two lanes with a few passing lanes. Anyone ever drive Hwy 17 SJ to Santa Cruz? This one was 5 times worse. And unbelievable commuter traffic coming down hill at all speeds at you.

If I ever decide to go there again it won't be in the dark.

I had a 7 AM tee time made on their website. After arriving I noticed the young kid putting out the carts. He asked me what time my tee time was? I said 7. "Sir we don't open until 7 and first time is 7:30." OK will someone be here at 7? Yes.

Sure enough the pro shows up asks me what time do I have. 7 AM made on your website. " d%mn I told them to change those tee sheets." He checked me in gave me a cart key and off I went.

In the middle of the first fairway a truck not a cart drives up on me. "who let you out" Sarcastically I said "my Mom what about you." " we don't start until 7:30" "tell that to your pro not my problem" "We don't even have pins in the greens" "Maybe you should start earlier like most courses." He drove off.

On to the course more later. The front 9 is as flat as a pancake. Lined with houses on both sides. A nice selection of holes but nothing impressive.

Found the tees good. Fairways cleaned and playable and the traps all clean. On all the holes.

No rough at all on the front 9. That actually was nice. Lots of OB areas, water, creeks, culverts and elevation to deal with on the back. And no homes until you come down the hill and play 16, 17, 18.

I putted on the practice green waiting for them to open and was hoping the greens would be as nice? They were. Good size with undulations and in top shape. Just no pins (the back 9 did). But no big deal personally. The greens on the back 9 were equally as good. And the people who play here fix divots and it showed. Nice to see.

So on to the back. Would you believe the same maitenance guy was on the tenth tee and complained I was playing to fast. "you will be running into my guys" "then like I said start earlier not my problem I paid my money and your pro let me out. Have a nice day. And you have a nice course." He drove off.

The back 9 is 100% different from the front. Lots of trees. Elevation on many holes (especially 15). Small creeks, water and culverts on many of the 4s/5s.

Two really nice par 3's on the back and a par 4 with the B, W tees sitting about 200 to 250 yards above the fairway (pics later). Two excellent par 5's that will challenge any players skill.

#15 is very unique in that the line of site from the B or W tee would provide a long hitter thoughts to go for the green. There are trees to hit over but they really don't come into play if you drive it well. Distance is 401 B and 377 W but there are no bunkers on the hole. So its possble.

I enjoyed the round of golf here. The community is nice. But no views of the lake only the mountains and valleys. $50 rate for visitors. Only discounts are for residents of Hidden Valley Lake association.

They have a very nice putting green. Nice driving range and a beautiful new pro shop and restaurant. Good carts no GPS.

They also have an Indian casino called Twin Pines about 5 miles away in Middletown that offers a very nice stay and play package for two at $120.

I would not hestitate to recommend this course if you are in Calistoga or Clearlake and want to play golf. Or if you live within a 1/2 hour drive from it. Anything else and you should stay at at the casino and take advantage of the Stay/Play offer.

And remember 1st tee time is 7:30? LOL and I wish I had asked him what time is the first tee time in June/July :)
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Played the Legends in Temecula. First the guy is the pro shop and cart area were as nice as you will come across at any course. That is the end, the course is almost to the point of unplayability. The once fun and different layout has fallen too far into disrepair. The carts are clean and have GPS, but that's it from tee boxes to what used to be greens you will only have on... » More

Played the Legends in Temecula. First the guy is the pro shop and cart area were as nice as you will come across at any course. That is the end, the course is almost to the point of unplayability. The once fun and different layout has fallen too far into disrepair. The carts are clean and have GPS, but that's it from tee boxes to what used to be greens you will only have one thought "Holly sh-t " what a dump.
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