This course has a great layout and the staff is second to none BUT, this course needs WATER BADLY. I have never understood why whoever leases this course has not concentrated on the fairways and greens ONLY and let the rest of the course become natural as God intended. If this staff would concentrate on the greens and fairways and let the rest just grow it would allow their maintenance crew to spend far more time on what would turn this place into a "Natural Gem". I can only imagine what this place would look like with carving fairways running through a natural setting. Doing this would allow the crew to spend ALL their time on the actual playing areas and attract golfers from all over the county. Let it grow and mow only the playing areas and you will see golfers flocking to this place. This place is a un-framed Picaso.

Decided to drive up to Santa Barbara and spend the July 4th weekend and golf. Sandpiper was #1 on my list. I am a member of Torrey Pines and a 4.0 hdcp. I shot 78. The layout on this course was nice but the condition of the course was a 5 out of 10. For $200.00 this is not what I expected. We have a muni I play for $35.00 that is just as good. Being July there was no excuse for the poor condition of this course. From what I seen this is common for this facility. IMHO this place is way over hyped. The $80.00 afternoon rate is what I would recommend. and don't get your hopes up.

If you miss these courses you miss the best near Vegas. Well worth the short drive from downtown. I have played nearly all the best courses in Vegas. These two courses are among the very best of the best. The smartest way to play this cousre is to aim for the middle of the greens and BELOW the hole. Greens are normally fast and shots above the hole will sometimes result in three putts. Terribles has pretty good packages as well. This is a course you will recommend to your friends and be happy you made the short drive. Bring your camera cuz this place is awesome.