Played 3-21-12.

Yes, the course is thin in most spots and course knowledge is a must, but this is links type golf and should be what you expect when you go there.

The course is more than playable but you do have to understand how to play it with the added run-out on nearly every shot. However, if you can hit it high and have it land soft, that is a big advantage on some tee shots and approaches into the greens. I personally love playing here because of the challenge and thinking involved.

One other thing you do have to get used to out there are the bounces: Some are good, some are great, some are bad and some will make you cry. Live with 'em, because that's links golf!

Links at Summerly Review
Riverside California Golf Course Reviews

Played 3-7-12.

So, our group of 16 was at General Old this morning and the wind was 20-35 mph and gusting even higher. I turned to the very nice fellow in the temporary pro shop and asked him if he would mind us playing somewhere else and he said he didn't blame us one bit. That's when I started calling around. Moreno Valley, Dos Lagos, Indian Hills, etc. All said it was either very windy or they couldn't get us out until noon. As a last resort, I called Whispering Lakes and the guy there said there was little to no wind and he would be happy to get us out within the hour. We were off to Ontario!

Yes, this is not Augusta National and there are tons of coots, ducks and geese everywhere. And yes, the tee boxes mostly suck and the fairways have just enough grass to hit off of and there is no clubhouse, marshal or cart girl, but, the greens were very nice and the bunkers were (mostly) playable. Oh, and no wind!

You might not want to play here everyday, but between the customer service and the greens, we labeled this (unanimously) "A Good Emergency Course".

Whispering Lakes Golf Club Course Review
Ontario California Golf Course Reviews

Played 1-11-12.

Course was in good condition overall. Fairways aren't perfect but very playable. Rough is dormant and for the most part easy to play out of. Greens are definitely not perfect, but roll well despite the fact that there were a few un-repaired ball marks on every green. Tee boxes are all nice. The bunkers are very playable.

Very fun track to play with some easy, some moderate and a few very difficult holes. (#6 can make or break your front nine scorecard.)

Customer service is always good and pace of play has improved due to the fact they no longer allow fivesomes.

Dos Lagos Golf Club Course Review
Corona California Golf Course Reviews

Play here every week. Most recently 1-2-12.
Right now this course is in its typical "thin" condition. Lots of freezing weather has lead to mostly dry fairways and rough, but they are still quite playable. Drives are rolling a long ways! Plays more like a links right now. The tee boxes and greens are just fine, and the bunkers are their typical firm-but-playable selves.
Customer service here is always good, but you won't see a cart girl while on the course. However, you are right next to the clubhouse during your turn to #10, so it's easy to re-fuel then.
If you want lush playing conditions, you should wait a couple months... However, if you don't mind really thin fairways, this place is still quite playable.

Apple Valley Country Club Course Review
Apple Valley California Golf Course Reviews

Played 1-4-12.
Haven't been here since '07 and this place has done nothing but improve since then. The bunkers have been worked on and are near-perfect. The greens ran fast and true, even though there is plenty of Poa annua in them. The fairways are right up there with Goose Creek's, which are great especially for this time of year. The rough isn't that heavy, but still noticeable. All-in-all a very fun layout!
One other thing: The customer service here is second-to-none. From the pro shop, to the starter, Don, (who was great), to the cart girl we saw about ten times, to the bag boys, and even our barmaid, we were treated excellently.
Our Wednesday group of 12-20 will definitely be back soon.

Oak Quarry Golf Club Course Review
Riverside California Golf Course Reviews

Played yesterday, 11-2-11, in 20+ mph winds (and I didn't care).

One word: Splendid.

No one can ever criticize this place because there is no reason to. If you haven't played GC, treat yourself and you will not be disappointed.

Goose Creek Golf Club Review
Riverside California Golf Course Reviews

Played 11-26-11.

First class customer service! We had (only) 13 players this week and with a very late added tee time they were nice enough to put us out as 3-3-3-4. From the tee time reservation desk to the cart girl (OMG!), they all did great.

The course was in good shape with no real complaints. Sure there are some slightly damp fairways in spots, but for the most part, they all played very well. Greens were good, but there are lots of ball marks on some of the easier holes. Sure wish people would spend some time fixing their marks + one, -I was repairing 3-4 per hole. (Also wish the course's crew could spy-them-out and black list them or charge them a fix-up fee!) The rough was thin but playable on most holes with a few areas that were very lush. The bunkers looked damp and firm, (I wasn't in one all day!), but also playable. The tee boxes were in very good shape.

All-in-all, a very good course with two very different nines that has some incredible views of Riverside County. One more thing: Holes 16 and 18 should be in some kind of golf hall of fame that includes beauty, fun and torture.

Eagle Glen Golf Club Review
Riverside California Golf Course Reviews

Played 10-12-11.

OK, this course isn't in perfect shape right now, but the people that run this place know exactly how to manage it.
The greens were punched *2-1/2 weeks ago and are probably 1 - 2 weeks away from being back to their normal 'very good'. The fairways are thin in different areas, but mostly very playable and the rough is showing some 'roughness' with mixes of of bumps, dips and crab grass. Still, the course is quite playable. Tee boxes were OK, but still had their usual rounded and inconsistent uneven lies. The bunkers are mostly dirt, but very playable and well-kept.
They have a great rate of $29 right now which includes green fees, cart, hot dog and soda. This is most probably because of the aeration. I wish other courses would offer incentives like GO.
GO is a good old-fashioned layout with a good mix of some very interesting holes (4, 13 & 15), so-so par 3's and plenty of length. Definitely worth the trip to play. Also, you are right next to Riverside National Cemetery and you hear a fair-share of 21 gun salutes. Another bonus is the view of all the military planes just after take-off from March AFB right across the freeway... very cool!

*When I called 2 weeks ago to set up tee times for our weekly group for the following week, the first thing Doug in the pro shop told me was they had just aerated and it would be better if we waited an extra week or two, -plus he told me about the $29 offer they had going on. First class service! (Are you reading this Paradise Knolls?)

Played 9-14-11.
Well, YV has finally improved their fairways... sort of anyway. What was very hit-and-miss before (with lots of bare spots in the fairways), is now lushness that needs to be mowed. Maybe they just decided to let it get that way for some reason, but I hit a lot of fairways yesterday and found only half of my ball showing above the grass line. Bummer.
The rest of the course was very lush with the rough being as high as 5-6 inches in spots. Yes, there are still the occasional bare spots throughout the course, but it has definitely improved. The bunkers are very nice, but the tee boxes still need some leveling, (i.e.: #3 - what the heck?!)
Customer service is always good here, but when we made the turn around 9am, there must have been four groups waiting to tee off on #1. The $25 weekday rate has a lot to do with it I'm sure.
Overall, this is a fun layout and well-worth the money, but please mow the fairways!

Play here quite often and there's a reason for that. It's a great old-fashioned golf course (with plenty of length and challenging shots) that is in very good shape right now. Hard to beat. Staff is always nice.

Played 7-13-11

Yes, this track is entertaining and different due to elevation changes and and diversity of holes, but that only gets you so far.

Fairways: Fairly lush, but encountered some very thin lies. Also, it seems their lawnmowers were cutting the grass at an uneven angle. Weird.
Rough: Well-kept and fairly even with the exception of the St. Augustine areas. Tough stuff to hit out of.
Bunkers were firm and pretty consistent. Above average.
Greens: Now, this is where it hurts. Although they looked lush (and mostly were), they were way too bumpy and slow. Bad combo.
Customer service: Don't expect much here because there are no cart girls and/or bag assistants, but there is Edna. Very nice lady that has been there forever. Quite the personality and exuberance. (She's has done some silly things in the past like when I brought her a group of 20 senior golfers, but insisted on charging me the regular rate because I was only 50. Not very smart on her part, because since I'm the one that books our group every Wednesday, you guessed it, we didn't go back for over a year after that.)
Overall, I give it a 6 out of ten.

Played 6-29-11.
Once again, this course is probably in the best condition of any course in the IE. Pace of play was great (4 hours), customer service was again outstanding and the practice facilities are perfect. Greens, fairways, rough and bunkers kicked butt!
This place is a can't-miss!!!