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Brookside just opened up on 5/8 so our regular group got two early times on Sunday to accommodate 8 of us – 7:01 and 7:11. It had been 8 weeks since I last played and was a bit reluctant to do so but everyone was so gung ho to play, I decided to give it a go. As Abbacat indicated in her review of course #2, covid 19 precautions are well in place. Masks are required for common areas/when you pay but not when on the course. We walked and kept our masks on anyway. If you don’t have a mask, you can buy one there for a $1.00. Credit card only for green fees. Range is open however but the practice putting green is not. POP was just under 4 hours.

Course conditions were good but I guess was expecting more. There were a lot of browned out areas and areas that were green were really thick. Not much roll out with this thick kikuyu. Rough wasn’t too thick, about like it always is. Bunkers were in good shape. No rakes so tried my best to smooth them over with my feet.

The greens were in good shape. Smooth but just not running very fast. Medium speed at best. Not a lot of ball marks which was expected and nice to see.

IMO, Brookside #1 is still a beast and will play a lot longer when the kikuyu is thick and not cut. I’ll give it a thumbs up however and for $44 on weekends to walk, it’s definitely worth the play.
10 Likes.
Went out to Hidden Valley on 3/12 as a group of 2 foursomes beginning at 8:00. We heard the rain was going to hit us around noon so we were able to get out a bit earlier at around 7:30. We did just beat the rain as it hit us on 18. Still had some light rain off and on throughout the day but nothing very hard and got around in just about over 4.5 hours.

I thought we would were going to have cart path only because of the week’s rain but the starter said nope, 90 degrees. A couple of holes are CPO but they have always been; areas where they are thin with grass. Overall however this course is very good condition. Except for a couple of holes, the fairways had excellent coverage. I was impressed. If you got a bad lie, it was just a tight lie but not hard pan. The rough was not thick and was playable. I wasn’t in any bunkers but some of my playing partners were and they report they were very hard and I could see they were pretty yet. Tee boxes have been over seeded and was growing in nicely.

The greens were very good shape. Not real fast but rolling true ( I have seen them much faster here). Some of the greens have some major breaks in them so pin placement is good to know here.

I have always enjoyed playing here. It’s a real challenge with all of the hills and elevation changes. Turned out a couple of my playing partners have never played here so I became coach and tour guide advising on where to hit it. It definitely helps to play here a couple of times as it is tricked up a bit. The views are incredible from the higher elevations.

No deals on the tee times so we got the weekday rate of $45. There are some better deals on their website however. I am definitely coming back.
10 Likes.
Went out with my monthly, neighborhood group today but because of a mix up, we were unable to get a time at our usual course and therefore looked to quickly get a morning, local tee time elsewhere. Plenty of tee times here at River View so we decided to give it a go as I and the others in our group have never played here. Got a 7:45 time but we had 5 and so when we checked in, we asked if we could play as five (hate to play as 5 but thought it was the best for us). The young starter said no because they were very busy today. What? We respected his words and played as two groups until I looked ahead and saw a group playing as 6!! Crazy!

This is a very weird course. Many of the holes border the Santa Ana River which didn’t have much water in it but had lots of sand. Fairway weren’t too good. Still recovering from winter I realize but there were not many good lies out there. The lies had thin grass with a sand base. No rough to speak because it was dormant so not a factor. Bunkers had thick sand in there but were in good shape.

The greens are the best thing about this course. Thick poa annua, holding shots and rolling very smooth. Many courses would love to have these greens.

Ok, well I have now played River View and did so in just under 4 hours. Noticed that when we finished, the place had many golfers waiting to tee off which was great to see but River View is just not for me. Cheesy layout, not very good lies. Some friends told me when you play River View, you get what you get. So true!

They do have a nice little grill so we stayed to have a couple of beers and a very good lunch. Not on my “can’t wait to play again” list assuredly.
10 Likes.
Was invited to play Tijeras with a group of guys on 2/20 for an 8:00 am shotgun and like the previous reviewer Mr. Weber says , how can I pass it up. Was cool at tee off time but turned out to be a beautiful day. Check in was great and as it turns out, I got a chance to say hi to an acquaintance, one of the Asst. Pros who is working there. Pace of play was just over 4 hours. Very little waiting except for the par 3’s.

Not much to add from Weber’s review as the course is in great shape! Lush and green. Every fairway had excellent coverage with no dead or bad areas that I saw. The rough was thick and although I didn’t lose any balls, we did spend some time looking for balls that landed in there. Tee boxes were excellent. Bunkers were also in good shape, not real soft and a bit firm.

The greens were smooth and rolling fast. They're not real tricky but I had some trouble reading them and found my putts going past the hole many times.

This is a challenging and fun course to play. Most of the fairways are generous but they’ve got some big bunkers in the landing areas that make you think about where you need to hit iT. The price tag is a bit much to play regularly otherwise I would. Fortunately, we got a very good rate to play and I couldn’t pass it up. If you haven’t played it, look for a deal and get out here!
8 Likes.
Have been on the disabled list for a couple of weeks and was biting at the bit to get out. Went out with my neighborhood group to play Green River (at my recommendation as I heard it was playing pretty good). Well, not exactly. A thoroughly enjoyable day despite 20-25 mph winds. Was a bit leery to play here particularly after reading Mr. Weber’s previous review but off we went with a 7:22 time playing as a five some.

Pace of play was great, finished in about 3.5 hours despite being pushed by a two-some and the men’s club. The course however is clearly struggling. Not a lot to add from Weber’s review. Some of the fairways are ok but still many bare spots. Thought that since most of the front 9 was closed for several months, there would be some improvements. Didn’t see it. Yeah, it is still winter conditions and a lot of dormant kikuyu, but not the improvements I had hoped for. Rough was very inconsistent. Bunkers were pretty bad. Concrete hard and no way you can hit out of them. Greens were very good however (except #1).

Sad indeed as this used to be our every Saturday go to course for years and always enjoyed it until things started to go downhill. I still love the lay out however. Holes 3 through 12 meander through some Corona hills in a very nice setting. I am hoping this course will come back to the way we all saw it before! I’ll still play here because the layout is challenging but just not as often.
10 Likes.
Decided to head out to play YLCC on 1/27 as part of their member for a day outing. Fun outing. Complete access to the club facilities and even got a box lunch. They also provided us with a light snack in the bar after our round. Very nice. On a beautiful day, had a 10:00 am shotgun start.

Have only played YLCC once and don’t get the chance to play a lot of private clubs so this was a treat. The course is in very nice condition. Fairways were in pretty good shape. There are some thin areas but not many so the most part, we had pretty good lies. Tee boxes were also in very nice condition. Unfortunately I found quite a few bunkers so I can attest they are very nice condition.

The greens were not real fast but rolling true. You still had to be cautious about downhill putts as they could roll to the bottom of the green if not judged correctly. They were very hard however. Not holding unless you hit it perfectly so we soon learned the best play was to hit it short of the pin and let it roll out. Front pins were nearly impossible to get it close.

We had a great day at YLCC. Many trees line the fairways which give it a park like setting and are difficult if you miss them. You could get stuck behind a huge tree and worse, sitting in roots. Some elevation changes particularly on the back. If you ever get an invite to play here, I would recommend taking advantage of it.
11 Likes.
Met some new guys and was invited to join their group today at Eldo. On a very cool morning, had a 7:44 time and got off right on time. Was surprised to see so few folks out there this early. Got there early and while hitting balls on the range, the tee box was open for about 30 minutes. We went off as a fivesome but still finished under 4 hours.

It had been a while since I had played here and was looking forward to playing. The fairways are in fairly good shape considering winter, rain, etc. Overall good coverage. A lot of thin spots but still playable. Fairways seemed to get thinner as you got closer to the green on some holes. Bunkers were a bit damp but playable. Some bunkers are pretty deep. The rough was cut down so not a factor.

Greens were great. Receptive and rolling pretty fast. Particularly down hill putts.

This is a fun course to play. Park like setting and flat course with some doglegs but has numerous trees (and tree roots). Not overly challenging but but some holes have some length. Quite a few fairway bunkers which are strategically placed and definitely come into play. I don’t get out much this way or would definitely be playing here more often. Had a very nice lunch after in their restaurant. Recommend!!
12 Likes.
Was invited out to play Tustin Ranch this week with my neighbor to join his regular group. Had a 7:50 tee time so it was still pretty cold but turned out to be a beautiful day. Not very crowded at this hour so we got out right to the tee a bit early and finished in just under 4 hours. I have only played TR once before and forgot about how tough the greens are. There a lot of geese and coots out there so you need to avoid their droppings on the greens.

This is a great, challenging layout. The fairways are generous so there is room to miss. A lot of fairway bunkers however. We are in winter mode here but I expected that. Fairways were winter thin but still enough grass underneath for the most part to get a good lie. The roll out was incredible. A good drive would roll out seemingly forever. On a short par 4, I hit a 4 iron about 220. Never done that before. Beast!! Lol As you got closer to the green however, it got thinner. Almost hard pan on some. The rough was thin so not a factor. Tee boxes were a bit hard in good shape overall. Bunkers are all filled with soft sand. Very nice.

The greens were rolling very nicely but they some have a lot undulations. Pin placement knowledge is important. Had 3 - three putt greens.

A thoroughly enjoyable day. This is very nice golf course but I remember playing here in the summer when it was in much better condition. The price tag is steep here and it’s not one that I would rush out to play again until the spring/summer.
9 Likes.
Played out with my regular Saturday group at LS South. Haven’t been able to play with my group for a while but it was good to get out. Had 7:30 time and we usually walk which as a player’s card member, paid $54. Pretty cold morning but walking helps to warm up quicker and it eventually turned out to be a nice day.

Course surprisingly is in pretty good shape. I say surprisingly because I fully expected more dormant areas. Fairways were in pretty good shape and the lies were great . Some thin areas but not many. The rough was thick but very playable. Further off the fairway and you got hard pan. Not good. I was in a couple of bunkers and the sand was excellent.

The greens were smooth, rolling very nicely and holding. Even long irons or hybrids would easily hold.

Both courses here at Los Serranos get a lot of play its nice to see it remain in good condition as we approach the winter months. Thumbs up! Looking forward to playing the North course soon.
11 Likes.
Invited to play Glen Ivy on 11/16 with my son-in-law and his friends. He got a golf moose deal – 2 for $80 teeing off at 11:00. A lot of golfers out there at this time including a tournament which was just about done getting out as we arrived. On a beautiful, warm day, we finished in just over 4.5 hours. Never really waited on any hole until we got to #16, 17, 18. But those are pretty slow holes for some reason.

Can’t really add much more that what the previous reviewer writes. Fairways are getting dormant and the roll out is incredible. Always nice to get a few extra yards. As stated, not hard pan yet but definitely firm lies. Tee boxes are just fine. A little chewed up but the over seeding is taking place. I was in a few bunkers but didn’t find any problems with them. I found them in good shape. The rough, not thick and very playable.

Greens are in good shape and rolling very nicely. Didn’t encounter any bumpy rolls and they rolled true, especially on the back 9.

I enjoy playing here. Not a real fan of crazy high elevations like on holes 15, and 18 (except for nice pictures with the camera) but the rest of the course has some neat holes. A lot of improvements have been made since I was last here. Nice driving range for one. Definitely recommend.
10 Likes.
Was invited out to play Oak Valley with an old friend on the morning of 11/15 and had a 7:04 tee time. Paid $45 senior rate. A cool morning and not too many golfers out there so we finished in a little over 3 hours but was really looking forward to playing here. The layout here is so much fun. Real nice guy serving as starter at the #1 tee box who warned us that the bobcats are out there but they don’t bother anyone. He was right. Found a couple hovering on the tee boxes and wasn’t about to get too close.

Winter wear is starting to show. Bermuda is turning brown on the fairways and getting thin. Fairways will continue to play thin I am sure as winter evolves but you have to expect that. The rough was lush and thick but not penal. Bunkers were in great shape. A bit damp but no problems getting out of them.

Greens are rolling well. Many undulations on the greens which make them tricky to read and putt.

Love this course. Very challenging but fair. Some water out there on the back 9 but generous fairways. The challenge comes on the shots to the green. Definitely a shot makers course. Just wish I lived closer as I would be playing here more often.
15 Likes.
Met an old friend out at Mile Square Classic for a 7:52 tee time, today 10/21. Cool morning but it warmed up nicely and really was a beautiful day. Not very crowded that early and followed a slow 4 some (that had no business teeing off from the blues) but it was fine as I got a chance to catch up with my friend. Sill finished in just under 4 hours.

Check in was easy enough but paid $54($54 seemed a bit steep for this course. $39 to walk and always do but we decided to ride). Wanted to inquire more about the announced closing of one the courses but the guys in the clubhouse were busy to talk with so no news to report there.

The course is in good condition. For the most part, good coverage in the fairways. Some bare spots where they were aerated but not many. Rough was that kikuyu stuff and wasn’t too thick. Bunkers were in nice shape. Good firm sand but c’mon Mile Square players, rake your bunkers after use. Hint: That’s why they leave a couple of rakes by each bunker. Many deep foot prints in all the ones I was in.

Greens were in pretty good shape after being aerated with little holes a couple of weeks ago. They just were not very fast. Not at all as fast as they looked. They should be rolling better in about a week or 2.

I always enjoy playing here even though I usually face freeway traffic to get out there for a morning round. Not the most challenging course but the layout is fun.
8 Likes.
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