Played 18 with some friends. The course was in rough condition as the tee boxes were under repair and many were in brutal shape. Several of the greens were also under repair but what made this round... Continue »

Played 18 with some friends. The course was in rough condition as the tee boxes were under repair and many were in brutal shape. Several of the greens were also under repair but what made this round particularly difficult was that work was being done during the round and the sounds of chainsaws, blowers and other equipment really takes away from your concentration and overall enjoyment.

It was great to get out and play again after a 3 month injury layoff. The course wasn't busy and was in pretty good shape overall except that the rough was very long and the maintenance crews were ou... Continue »

It was great to get out and play again after a 3 month injury layoff. The course wasn't busy and was in pretty good shape overall except that the rough was very long and the maintenance crews were out on several holes cutting and doing some repair work. Still worth the time to be out and play.

Played here on Friday, July 11, 2008. Walked on as a single at 7:00 a.m. Starter was kind enough to give me a discount that I had received but didn't have the paperwork. I probably wouldn't want to pa... Continue »

Played here on Friday, July 11, 2008. Walked on as a single at 7:00 a.m. Starter was kind enough to give me a discount that I had received but didn't have the paperwork. I probably wouldn't want to pay full rack rate here as it is only a 4366 yd. executive course. Course in mostly good condition. The only drawbacks are lots of divots and uneven ground on tees (but they were lush), standing water in some traps, and plenty of old ball marks on greens. Other than that, everything looked pretty good. Pace of play for our threesome was about 3 hours and 15 minutes, including waiting for the foursome in front of us from about the 4th hole on.

Addendum to my June 22, 2008 review: Sand traps were in poor shape with dirty, hard-packed, and thin sand. Not good, but I guess I should not have hit into them. I want to give this course a good rati... Continue »

Addendum to my June 22, 2008 review: Sand traps were in poor shape with dirty, hard-packed, and thin sand. Not good, but I guess I should not have hit into them. I want to give this course a good rating, but there are some things that need attention right now.

Played on Sunday, June 22, 2008. I received a two-for-one e-mail special (check out americangolf.com) at the twilight rate of $30, including cart. Only took the cart because it was hot--about 107 degr... Continue »

Played on Sunday, June 22, 2008. I received a two-for-one e-mail special (check out americangolf.com) at the twilight rate of $30, including cart. Only took the cart because it was hot--about 107 degrees. Greens were getting hammered from the heat. Nothing major, but the superintendant could use a syringe crew on those hot days. Other than the stressed greens, the tee boxes were pretty beat up. I guess with the many par 3 holes, everybody and their mother has to take a huge divot; it makes for some uncomfortable stances. Fairways and rough looked pretty good, although debris from the many eucalyptus trees could hamper efforts to find balls in the rough. Finished round in about 3.5 hours.

Wow. Is Vista Valencia really still being managed by American Golf?? Why can't they keep Upland Hills in this good condition?

I used to live in Valencia...so - I've played this track a LOT...but ... Continue »

Wow. Is Vista Valencia really still being managed by American Golf?? Why can't they keep Upland Hills in this good condition?

I used to live in Valencia...so - I've played this track a LOT...but not in several years.

I must say....it's in prime condition right now!

Fairways lush, rough long, but not-too-long, I think that the greens are near perfect (could be because I drained some Tiger-esque bombs yesterday!)

4.0 hours - booked on-line...a great golfing experience all around!!

Played here on 4/19/08 - 6:18am (yey) - finished by 9:25am - Greens are mostly recovered from Ariation but are patchy in alot of spots and could use another rolling. Most of the course is in great sha... Continue »

Played here on 4/19/08 - 6:18am (yey) - finished by 9:25am - Greens are mostly recovered from Ariation but are patchy in alot of spots and could use another rolling. Most of the course is in great shape. This is a beautiful course, fun to play, alot of hazards and elevated greens, price is low and they have a replay price of 10$ weekdays and 15$ weekends. Overall a good deal.

My favorite course by far.(considering I've only played Knollwood and here) Hole 17 is a great hole. Lots of variation between holes. Unless you hit consistently and know your distance, I suggest t... Continue »

My favorite course by far.(considering I've only played Knollwood and here) Hole 17 is a great hole. Lots of variation between holes. Unless you hit consistently and know your distance, I suggest taking 2 clubs with you at the tee box.

Played with *kviser* and our two lady co-worker teammates Saturday, April 5. The sanding on the greens was excessive, so I quit putting by the 6th, so as to not ruin my mental putting image (I gotta... Continue »

Played with *kviser* and our two lady co-worker teammates Saturday, April 5. The sanding on the greens was excessive, so I quit putting by the 6th, so as to not ruin my mental putting image (I gotta perform on Monday @ Spanish Hills in a tournament!)

The course was in decent shape. We had our teammates, for an upcoming work-group tournament, out for a practice round. This was their first time on the course, where as *kviser* and myself have played this short Executive for many years, off and on. We did notice that FINALLY the 17th Hole green access bridge has been REPLACED! Yea!!!!

The couse facility was busy that day, with a DEMO Day going on, so when we finished, we took the opportunity to swing the new drivers & 3-woods. ANYTIME you get to practice on the range off the GRASS is wonderful (usually you hit off mats --- I hate mats).