Played on a Thursday -
This is a great course, always open and you seemed to be able to get a tee time at the last moment.
The course is in good shape, considering the time of the year and all of the rain that the course has taken on in the past weeks. The greens are in their dormant stage but are rolling very good. They are going to be nice when they come around.

The fairways are in pretty good condition and you can still get a little roll eventhough they are still a little wet.

The rough was good and im glad they cut some of it, I wonder how difficult would it really be if they let it grow even more???? -

I like playing RIO becuase it is a challenge, you cant just bomb it all the time, it has long holes and short holes, and it makes you think.

If you are down in the Downey area come by and play, it will be worth it.

Played 12/11 - with the usual GREATFELLAS -
For anyone that is wondering about this course and wondering why everyone talks about it in such a positive manner. It is becuase - It is an awesome experience at this facility.

The facility is nice - it has great veiws to the golf course as you are waiting for the morning breakfast. The staff greets you from the time they get your clubs to the time they get your food. They are really professional and a delight to be around. Good Job to the staff.

The range is a nice place to practice. Plenty of areas to practice on all areas of your golf game. And the range also has a very nice staff member (the starter) who is full of information that will help you enjoy your round.

The golf course - wow. It speaks for itself. The fairways are plush, the greens are smooth and roll pure. the challenge is fair, and if you play good it will reward you. The views are DISTRACTING - becuase they are so breath taking a times. - The course is just in wonderful shape all of the time. (Rain, Sleet or Snow) this course will always be in good shape.

This was the course I played my first outing, and after playing with a bunch of great guys (friends) it just made the experience even more enjoyable. If you have never played here - this is the place to play.

Have fun.

Played in the GK outing on Wed. 5/27 -

Wow - this word does not describe the course. After a good 2 hour drive we pull into a great looking area - the IW resort -

The course -
The practice tee area was good - the grass area was soft. The flags were placed on flat greens however, the yardage marks were not to be found.

Putting green area was terrific - we had a competition going with a couple of GK members - playing it as a par 3 putting contest. Wow this was a real fun putting course. You will enjoy it alot.

The course was in outstanding shape - there was plenty of water on the course and the starters and marshalls were encouraging to drink plenty of water. They have these water machines every three holes that produce ice, water and cups. I would encourage all or most of all of the course to have something similar.

Tee boxes were in excellent shape as well as the fairways and rough. Course dinot play long from the whites and the blues were not much longer. Lots of bunkers in play on all sides of the course. There are some uphill and downhill lies but not alot of severe lies.

The par 5's are rish and reward if you go for it in two. We shot at the flags on the par 3's. This course was in great shape and a lot of fun.

The meeting area or lounge area was fantastic - it has a great overview of the course with outside dining. The inside dining has evrything you could want, dining with entertainment, bar area and good food. It was great being able to watch the Laker game with a bunch of people but not be in a crowd of people.

But this place had it all - anyone want to get full lessons or partial lessons, maybe jjust have a private dinnner with a loved one? They have it all. The Callaway training center was awesome - we watched a gentlemen get lessons while the pro used all of the latest technology to analyze his swing, ball position, flight and everthing else. It was awesome. Every shaft, club, grip and things you need to build the perfect set.

If you ant to have some luxury in your life after you play a great golf course then this is where you want to be. You will really enjoy your your experience.

It was a great experience - that I would recommend and will take advantage of again.

Played in the Greenskeeper Outing -
Man this course is nice. - Practice area is great - chipping area, putting green, sand area and grass driving range.
The course itself is in great condition. First hole allows you to score as well as the second. The course is fair but local knowledge is premium.
The entire day was fun and full of good shots. If there is one hole to play it is the signature hole (Spinal Slide) - it is breathe taking and a good hole to play.

Staff was ery good and attentive to the golfers.

Fun place to play - one of the top places to play before you stop playin.

Played in the GK outing on 2/24 - The outing was terrific as well as Rustic Canyon. Played this golf course 3 weeks prior to the outing and it was in GREAT condition.

However, for the tourney they pulled out all of the stops. The fairways were super, the greens were perfect and fast. Greens rolled, so you had to hit them short to roll to the hole in a lot of cases. Hard part is remembering that.

Tee boxes were in good condition as well as the rough. One of the best things about the course is the GRILL - I was in there several times during the round and after the round. The GRILLSman was the man. Very helpful, nice and hard working. After a seriously long day he maintain a smile and a great attitude.

This was a terrific day and the course was fantasitic - this is a must play course on your list. You will definitely enjoy it.

Played on Thursday 2/12 - What an enjoyable day - a lot of groups playing today but we still got out on time. Not rushed at all -
Course was in great shape. It played longer due to the cold weather -

Cart girl came around several times and was very nice.

Slight wind on the back, but very playable. Greens rolled very well.

Great day

Played Rustic on Thursday 1/29 with JohnnyGK, TheBigDog, and CAllMeHammer. Hey guys thank for all of the FUN times.
It was a very nice preview of what is to come on 2/24 at the GK Outing. The weather was perfect when I left my home and when I arrived at the course I was welcomed to a very strong breeze. Went to the clubhouse and talked to the starter, he advised if I could to not play today due to the severe winds. (He was looking out for my mental game) - but if you just have to torture yourself then this is what to do.

He began to explain some of the things to be aware of so that I would be able to get around the course. Man that guy was really cool.

The course looked surpreme for hole one and was in GREAT shape. The tee boxes were lush and posed some interesting shots. It is two different course from the white to the blue, people always say there is little difference from the whites to the blues but on this course it is two different courses.

The fairways are in excellent condition. The rolled very true to their slopes. Bunkers we indeed in play on a lot of holes, but could have used a little more sand.

The greens were fast and firm. FYI the green on the first hole will fool you because it is not as fast as the rest???? Dont ask me why but, the greens seemed to get faster as the round went on. The false fronts can fool you when going for the green, but this inks style course allows you to putt from 100 yards and in so you can take advantage with the flat stick. Just like the British Open?????

For all of you that are playing in the 2/24 event. Be prepared for the different courses. If there is no wind scoring will be at a premium, however if the wind was anything like Thursday, scoring will be on good shots only.

Although this a challenging course it is VERY fun to play. You will definitely enjoy yourself, and not pay a lot to have fun.

Enjoy

The fairways were in excellent condition. They rolled very good and true to their slopes.

Played on Thursday 1/22 -
Forcast weather was for rain - we had a 12:40 tee time, the starter got us out 15 mins early - Teed off at 12:30 after practicing putting.
The course was great, the greens rolled good. Medium fast on the front, and fast on the back. Some of the tee boxes need a little work as well as the fairways.

Rain never came and the playing pace was perfect - I have played her before and usually walk becuase the pace of play is so slow. The only thing that slowed us down for this round was a single that did not want to play with us???? We finished in 4hours and 10 mins - perfect for this course.
Food service staff was very attentive and provided good service. All in all it was a very good day -

Played Tuesday 7/29 -
Let me tell you - you hear all of the talk about Goose Creek and you got to play it, or just played goose creek and loved it.

I am hear to tell you - Goose Creek Golf Club lives up to all of the hype. It delivers and then some. See the surveyor remaks on the page.

Walked the entire course, shot a decent score for the first time every playing the course. The practice facility is perfect - They have a game type putting area (like Golf in Stuff) and then they have a large green to really work on your game. Chipping area - so on and so forth.

The club house has a clean look - it is not fancy and it looks small until you get inside. It is a glof club house - not a big club house with a lot of stuff everywhere, this place was good for golfers.

Tee'd off at approx. 2:30pm - and finished @ 6pm - Is that under 4 hours? It felt like we were just strolling along with no wait or anything. Not really rushing but, not waiting.

First couple of holes I thought man this course is nice on the front 9 and then the back nine was just as impressive. The fairways were cut good, the sand traps were in great shape. The greens were in great shape. The course was challenging the mind, and required shot making abilities. An old scholl golf dream. The wind was up but played to our advantage on a lot of holes. The wind did create some problems on the back 9.

Staff was very attentive - we just had an earthquake, they didnt want to shut it down becuase they couldnt take money becuase the machine was down, so two staff members stayed until every golfer came in and was charged - Golf first pay later? Good service.

If there is any golf course you want to play that is not expensive - this is the one. Put it on your list of courses to be visited. Hopefully I am coming off as this was the course of a lifetime, or this course was amazing? If so, add about 5 times more to your thoughts and that is how beautiful this course represents itself.

PS.
Bloddy Mary's are STRONG and GOOD - :)

Played today 7/27 - Back 9 -
The course is not in the best shape right now - the greens are still sandy from punching. Which I though was a month ago, they might be re-sanding the greens. One of the greens was destroyed by a diease or something. They are going to repair it soon, I almost tripped on the alternate hole they dug.

The fairways needed some help as well but I have seen them go dormat for a minute and then come back to green. They might have mis-calculated the watering of the faiways. Please fix the Tee Boxes

The pace of play is typical for Chester - the guys in front of us were betting, and the guys behind us were pushing.

Overall it was a good day to get out and hit some. I have full confidence that this course will be back in shape.

Rio Hondo - is a great course tucked away in the Downey area. It gives you a country club feel, eventhough it is a public course.
The greens were awesome - rolling very true. They just re-soiled all of the tee - boxes and they look and feel great.

The fairways at the time was being cut, and the rough (first and second) was deep and tough. It is definitely in great shape, probably the best shape I have seen it in since playing here.
Keep up the good work.

Got out as a two-some on 3/13
Tee'd off on the first hole, hit my wedge as a third shot and all I see is splash. Get up to the green and its SAND? are they doing their greens?
Yes, without any notice they are punching ALL of their greens, except on the practice green. No discounted rates or any notice. This is a fun track to play and practice. But it is not in good shape in it's present state. Give it two weeks and it will be in very good shape.
The good thing about this course is the coffee shop. They are not expensive and serve good, hot food, quickly and at a good price.