Took one of my best friend's visiting from Costa Rica to The Links at Terranea on Sunday as he only could break away from family obligations for a short amount of time and was very excited to see the ... Continue »

Took one of my best friend's visiting from Costa Rica to The Links at Terranea on Sunday as he only could break away from family obligations for a short amount of time and was very excited to see the course and its fantastic ocean views.

We caught this little gem, recently ranked yet again as the nation's top short course, on a perfect morning and in great condition. You check in, grab a nice push cart, walk to the first tee and just enjoy PGA quality scenery and conditions without the burden of fairways or having to carry any club more than a 6 or a 7 iron. And yes, it's walking only.

Amazing greens in perfect shape, green lushness all around, tough and dangerous bunkers surrounding all the greens that are doubly dubious with super thick grass/reeds around them that will make any short bunker shots almost as difficult as the sand itself. Green slopes are fair though and not gimmicky at all - very nice all across the board.

This was my first return visit since October of 2013 so it was quite a treat and I forgot how much fun this little track could provide. Played well too to enjoy the experience even more. And my buddy loved every second of it.