Played in group 1A of Saturday’s awesome Vivid Golf X GK outing here with mpisarski01, Dan from SCGC, and Ryan. Super fun group! Beautiful day with a high temperature around 102 but there was a nice breeze much of the day to offset the heat somewhat. Pace was decent for an event at a little under five hours.

I hadn’t played here since December 2021. In all honesty, at... » More

Played in group 1A of Saturday’s awesome Vivid Golf X GK outing here with mpisarski01, Dan from SCGC, and Ryan. Super fun group! Beautiful day with a high temperature around 102 but there was a nice breeze much of the day to offset the heat somewhat. Pace was decent for an event at a little under five hours.

I hadn’t played here since December 2021. In all honesty, at that time conditions had taken a noticeable step down from the exceptionally high standards Rams Hill set for itself when it reopened in 2015, and I sorta figured it would still stay nice, but not topnotch like it was all the previous times I’d played it. I’m happy to say that assumption was wrong, because even in mid September conditions were excellent yesterday. White tee boxes were great, fairways were fantastic, rough was thick, lush, and penal, despite being only maybe 2-3 inches deep, bunkers were all great. The greens were smooth, medium speed and accepting of full shots. I was very impressed. The only minor complaint I can think of is that many of the on-course lakes smelled like a sewer for some reason.

Free tacos and snow cones at the Ram Shack are a great touch, and the cookie at the end of the round was great. There was some sort of miscommunication, however, because a course employee at one point announced they’d be bringing water, Liquid IV packets, and frozen grapes around during the round. That didn’t happen. Club employees were all great. All in all, a fantastic day and I hope Johnny is able to schedule another event at Rams Hill soon.
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I played here today. Took family and friends up to Russian River for hiking and picnic and I went to play golf.

By now everyone knows that Alister MacKenzie designed this course. I know very well his design methods having been a member in the late 70's early 80's of Pasatiempo.

I wanted to play here because for many years working in Silicon Valley I frequently p... » More

I played here today. Took family and friends up to Russian River for hiking and picnic and I went to play golf.

By now everyone knows that Alister MacKenzie designed this course. I know very well his design methods having been a member in the late 70's early 80's of Pasatiempo.

I wanted to play here because for many years working in Silicon Valley I frequently played Boulder Creek GC designed by Jack Fleming (a protege of MacKenzie) also in the redwoods and at that time a wonderful 18 hole course. Sadly the back 9 was destroyed by fire but was told they will rebuild and reopen the back 9 in 2027.

I found Norhwood to be very similar to Boulder Creek in design and playing through magnificent redwoods.

It is a nice course but its alure is the redwoods cool temperatures and the solitude of the area. Not to mention the calmness one feels playing amongst these giants of such beauty.

Tees were fine. Fairways were playable. Very little rough and very few traps. Greens were playable and in good shape.

Just try to stay out of the trees LOL.

I paid $36 to walk on the weekend. More than happy to pay that to support the course for the future.

I played it once. But I can recommend it to anyone who is the area or wants to play it. By all means do it.

A great course to play with family .
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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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