Played Brookside #1 for $50 as they aerated the course last week. I haven't played the course in about 15 years. First let me say I was more than pleasantly surprised when the day before I received a call from the Course (yes a live person), confirming my tee time and that the greens had just been aerated. What outstanding service. At the course the starter (who was very pleasant) asked if our twosome would like to go out a little early, which we did. One look at the driving range with thin mats on concrete, all I could think about was how my tender elbow would take hitting a couple of irons off of those mats. Given that we knew the greens were aerated (which still weren't that bad), I thought the course was in very good shape. The fairways had no bare spots (maybe a little shaggy in spots), but complete coverage, the rough was what rough should be, you needed to analyze the lie (flyer, grass growing against you) to determine what kind of shot you had. The one bunker I was in had perfect sand. I definitely enjoy the layout of the course and from the blues at 6,700 yards plus is a challenge.

Now for the reason I have not been there for 15 years, pace of play was 5 plus hours. We waited on every shot, both at the tee and in the fairway. No marshal to be found. It was not the group ahead of us that was slowing things down, as they waited also,I think the reason is the male ego of having to play the blues, even though Brookside is a long course at 6,700 yards, and the first hole is deceptively short at 300 yards. they could use a Tee it Forward initiative. When the greens heal, I would definitely put this course as a place to play, except for how slow it is. the slow play reminded me of why I haven't been here in so long.

Played Black Gold Saturday at 10:44 on another beautiful Southern California day. Too bad I could not say the same for the course. I generally play Black Gold 4 or 5 times a year, and this has to be the worst shape the fairways and rough have ever been, including when they were changing the fairways to kikuyu. The fairways were for the most part worse than bare, generally dirt, and the rough was just unmowed clumps, sometimes you could not tell the difference between the fairway and the rough. Sand traps were the best part of the course

Too bad about the conditions cause I really enjoy the layout of the course and the views. The service was very good, from check in until the finish. Saw the cart girl several times during the round. I will wait to see more positive reviews on the course before I am back, although the group golfer, and other deals online. that are out there are a significant discount to rack rate

Played the GK event on 12/8/13, with Hollis, jjrauen, and sixpez. What a great group to play with. Just to reiterate what has been posted before, the course visually is stunning. Customer service was top notch. The starter was very helpful, but when he said that the putts break as you see them, no Indio effect, well he may be right, but something had an effect on the breaks as no one in our group could make a putt of any significant length.

Tee boxes were OK, some divot damage in the fairways (i ended up in a horrendous unfilled divot on one of my best drives of the day, kinda disappointing, and not the only one who ended up in a divot on their drive). There was some ball mark damage on the greens, but unfortunately can't blame that on a very horrendous putting exhibition by me.

Everything else at the facility was top notch, from valet to the awards ceremony afterwards. As far as the driving range, the one used is not the main one (which is located in the wash under the bridge), don't know why the alternative one was used.

Another great experience at a GK event, hope I can make most of them next year.

Played the Mountain course yesterday, on a $117 group golfer certificate. The course is coming out of overseeing in great shape. Fairways are in good shape although due to the overseeding not much roll. Greens were smooth and rolled true but a tad slow but will quicken up soon enough. Customer service is top notch from the moment you drop off your bag until your clubs end up back in your car. I don't understand why this is considered the lesser of the two courses, except for the flash of the Firecliffs bunkering , and the rakes buried in the ground that I find quite gimmicky the Mountains slope rating is a tad higher, i actually enjoy it more. The views of the mountains from the course are spectacular especially now that they are snow capped. What a fantastic venue for the event on December 8.

Something must have happened to the fariways since the review of Trump last week. I have played Trump approximately 10 times on an EZ links special tee time costing $115 and $130, and have always loved it, and a great venue to bring out of towners for the uuality of the golf and the breathtaking views. Everything appeared as always from the friendly staff in the pro shop and starter. Drove up to the first hole and noticed the white tee was on a downhill lie and the box was very shaggy like rough. Then driving to our balls noted that there was hardly any grass on the fairway with bare spots predominate. Unfortunately this was the case for the majority of the rest of the course. The fairways reminded me of playing on an not well maintained public course The rough was very lush but unkempt for a premium priced course and the vegetation around seemed not to have the tender loving care normally experienced. I must admit nothing can ruin those views.

What is perplexing is that the greens and the sand were as nice as always, what happened to those fairways? I am also perplexed as to why the pro shop or the starter said nothing about the conditions and gave us the option if we wanted to play, considering the price they charge. When we finished the guy cleaning our clubs asked the perfunctory "How was your round". When my group described the conditions of the fairway he replied he will notify the pro shop. Really, you guys aren't aware that the fairway looks like Encino/Balboa after the course was flooded by rain? C'mon.

After round sitting on the balcony enjoying the view and a beverage with friends is priceless and ended the experience on an upbeat note.

I will not be back however until I am assured that the course conditions are up to the price they charge.

Played 8/2 as a single. $41 to walk before 11am on a weekday, for the money and course conditions a great value No wait, was off immediately upon checking in. Course was in good shape. Fairways were lush, some brown, a few thin spots but acceptable considering the time of year. Tee boxes were level with minimal divot damage. Greens were running a bit slow, but you definitely get the links feel with the big shaved aprons and the many undulations if you are on the wrong side or wrong level of the green. There were several NEW ballmarks on the greens, but that is the fault of the players in front, not the course mgmt. Play was slow for a Wednesday midday, almost 5 hours. Walked the course, some holes on the back 9 are quite a bit spread out, but only an issue I believe if others in your group take a cart Service at check in was good, saw the cart girl once on each side, which is fine with me.

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