Haven't played here in a couple of years although have played the West side a few times. I think the reason was that the East course was really beat up at that time and the West was in much better shape. Now the East is in pretty good shape with the greens running fairly true with moderate speed. The East is much more flavorful than the West with it being more of a mountain course. Five par 3's to compete for closest to the hole money, enough length, changes in elevations keep this course interesting and fun, especially now that all green fees for the month of May are only $20.00!

Played Saturday April 6 2013 10:00am, pace was about 4:15, pleasant weather. Track dry after week of showers. Most of the tee boxes were in good condition, fairways were green, cut short, one-piece divots, rough was ball deep. Greens were in fine shape considering they were to be punched in a week. Course layout is flat but interesting enough with bunkers, hazards, water carries, barrancas, sanctuaries, private prop planes and many birds but no roosters. Golfguide.org has great deal for $39.00 after 10am on weekends. Course drains well. Bunkers were in great shape. No problem to take carts anywhere on the course. No long walks from carts to greens. Carts are newer, run smooth and brake well. Clubhouse is small but has plenty of logo merchandise and there is a full bar with snacks as well. Grass range is plenty big with short game area and putting greens. There are restrooms at the clubhouse and on the range near the 10th tee and one somewhere on the front nine. No drink cart though. No homes nearby but a couple of farm houses in the near distance. Nice country atmosphere. I highly recommend Rooster for year round golf using Golfguide.org certificates.

Played Tuesday morning on a gorgeous day with my bro and neph and a single. Ever since TPC took over it's been very consistently well kept from tee box to green. Today the greens were true and a little bit faster than average, i.e. firm but still able to hold the greens and read putts. Fairways ran pretty good today. Pace was good, no harassment from the marshals, checked in early so I won't get berated by the front desk. The only complaint is that there were mucho divots on the fairways that weren't replaced nor sanded. But part of that is this is a walking course so no sand container to use. I was also confused about rakes as most were in the bunker but some were out. I forgot to ask what the protocol is here. I always enjoy playing here as I like the traditional layout, consistent maintenance and local convenience.

First time player at Paradise Valley using a $35.00 coupon. This is a very nice course especially for a muni (I think it is). Grass was great all around from tee box to greens. The fairways are wide and the rough is very playable as is the sand. Plenty of water and interesting layout. Cart girls are on the ball as we saw them 3 times. Pace was awfully slow though especially sluggish on the par 3's. Plenty of length but pars are fair for the most part. Fairways rolled and rolled and rolled and if you weren't hitting em high and soft, the greens were a bit hard to hold. Some of the greens were wide but shallow but for the most part they were plenty big. A fun and gorgeous course if you can get a good deal especially for us city folks who have to drive a long way. Weather was beautiful in Fairfield while it was sunny but cold in SF. Next time we get a bargain rate, we'll make the trek out here for sure unless it's over 100 degrees like it can be in the summer.

Played last Sunday using a very special coupon rate so it was well worth it. But d%mn it, the last time I played here was a few months ago and every time I play this course, I forget some of the nuances. That d%mn hole on the back nine with the elevated tee box down to the lake at the bottom of the hill and the island green always gets me. Was it a 7 iron 6 iron? We all thought we hit great shots to end up at the bottom of the hill for an easy shot at the green but all of our balls rolled into the water! Tee boxes were fine, fairways were trim and tight, greens rolled pretty good and this was just before it was punched. But the rough is brutal in many spots. In many places here, the rough is like o.b. and there are many hazardous places that are not hazards if you know what i'm sayin'. So you are having a good day with your tee shot, it'll play good for you. If not, it might be a long day. This is a good challenge in my opinion where course knowledge is key. I'd like to play here a few times in a row to learn the ropes here but we tend to jump around the bay area hunting bargains and deals.

We play here every once in a while so I can see subtle changes occurring since it's inception a few years ago. I remember how beautiful the fairways, tee boxes and greens were. The layout is rather bland on the front nine but picks up a bit on the back with a few doglegged holes and water hazards. The tee boxes are generally not too bad, fairways ok for the most part but had to play on some bare patches and hardpans. Greens however are still pretty true and peppy so that was enjoyable. Saw the drink cart a couple times spaced out very well but did not patronize. Pace was groovy for a Sunday round with the boyz. It is still a nice course especially during the rainy season but I hope the grass is in better shape for the summer months. Range is grass which is always a plus. Carts are good but what happened to the g.p.s.? Golfguide coupon is $49.00 so it's a good deal otherwise I may balk at a higher fee.

Tee time: Sunday 9:30am, weather chilly and a bit breezy but it did warm up to be a pleasant day. POP was a relaxed 4:15 chillin' and b.s. ing with our Sunday 8 some with a minor backup at the 11th hole par 3. The layout is a retro metro favorite starting with a short par 4 laying up to the crest with an approach shot downhill to a smallish two tier green. After working your way up to the top of the mountain, hole 4 is a fun, elevated tee box risk reward par 4. With a big pond lining the right side of the fairway and a row of huge trees on the left and a rocky stream protecting a par 3-sized green, a big bopper could possibly go for the green (not us). Hole 13 is a downhill risk/reward deal with a dogleg left with bunkers protecting the outside of the leg and trees and sh** on the left. Better players could almost drive the green. Next hole is a unique hole requiring a well-placed tee shot at or near the pole. From there it's an uphill blind approach shot between a grove of trees left and right. If your drive is too far left, you need to layup. Too far right your o.b. or s.o.l. But today, someone forgot to check the aeration schedule. It was punched last Wednesday. If we had known that, we would have brought our Chinese Checkers set because that's how the greens literally played. We payed $13 plus $15 for the cart on a March Madness special. Nice girls at the grill took good care of us with a nice lunch afterwards. Nice day except for the greens. Btw, fairways, tee boxes etc. were decent in a muni type of way.

the quality assurance at Harding has been very consistent with high marks for tee box, fairways, roughs and greens. Played at 8:15am and pace was brisk and pleasant. I was kinda reamed out for checking in 10 minutes prior to tee time but my friends advised them I was on my way in so that was kinda unnecessary. We didn't see refreshment cart at all but that was an anomaly. I've reviewed this course many times already so I'll leave it short today. Main thing is Harding is consistently good now that TPC has taken over management. Dunno if I can recommend to out-of-towners at their rate. Whew! But I guess it helps keep the cost down for residents.

$49.00 special included green fees, cart, lunch and sleeve of Pinnacles. Played last Sunday, tee time was 10am but was able to tee off at 9:30am. Overall, course in good conditions from tee box to green. This course is a rolling course that is playable for all players. Not many hazards nor bunkers, some doglegs. Not really that interesting of a course layout but a good overall value. The restaurant is very good. The lunch menu for the deal was limited to six items but we tried the hamburger and chicken tacos and they were excellent. Clubhouse is nice, parking lot big, convenient as is the driving range (hit off of mats). Course is solid but not sexy and is a great value for $49.00 weekend golf including the delicious food. They also have a full bar and hdtv's.

Played here MLK day so round was agonizing 5 hours. Since there was plenty rain lately, I was surprised at how brown the fairways were on some holes. Tee boxes and greens were fine but there was one hole on the back nine where the entire hole sans green was brown. Frost damage maybe? Dunno. I like the course layout with the natural surroundings and the bayfront. A beautiful environment reflective of Northern California nature. Double decker range with mats, small chipping area and putting greens available and conveniently situated near the 1st tee. Pro shop, greasy spoon and bar all neatly and compactly placed. Plenty of parking, carts are electric and in good shape. didn't see a refreshment cart but easy to get to snack bar and bathrooms at the turn. If you love to watch airplanes like I do, you can survey all the commercial crafts gliding in to Oakland airport nearby. You can even see in the distance the planes approaching SFO too. Plenty of wild fowl and tame squirrels to receive your food offerings.

I live part time in Kona, Hi. Locally there is the Kona Country Club and Makalei Golf. Up north 45 minutes, there's the Mauna Kea, Hapuna, etc., i.e. all the glitzy courses. The trouble is you need to check the wind when you play at those high end courses because you could be spending mucho bucks to get your cap, headcover and ball blown away. Makalei is a hidden gem. It's up mauka (mountain) and it does rain more than makai (ocean). But it is cooler so very comfortable to play. The course is very hilly so if you typically play army style, then bring hella balls to offer up to Pele, the volcano god. But take a bit off of your drive and keep it in the middle and you will enjoy a fun and challenging round in a beautiful setting amongst all the peacocks and gorgeous foliage. You have elevation changes, water carries, tight fairways, lava tubes, kodak moments and great greens too. Buy peacock food at the pro shop. They hang out at many of the tee boxes and are pretty tame. A much more reasonable green fee for a nice course without the multi-million dollar clubhouse or views.

Did a quick twilight walk front nine for $25.00. Course is in great shape. Very beautiful with hole 3 par 3 skirting the ocean. Fairways lush, boxes pristine, greens true but slow that afternoon. But...a lot of husband and wives play here and it's slooooow. Course is closing March 2013 for one year for new irrigation system.