Another great day to play the GK way, together, on a good course! I found the course to be in really good shape overall, especially considering the heat, the drought, the last great recession, etc. Te... Continue »

Another great day to play the GK way, together, on a good course! I found the course to be in really good shape overall, especially considering the heat, the drought, the last great recession, etc. Tees: level, with grass on 'em, that's all one needs with tee in hand Fairways: very nice overall, never got a bad lie in the fairway (on the rare occasion that I found it) Rough: minimal but enough to cause concern Bunkers: all well maintained as far as the surface conditions were concerned, but the ones I found were a bit thin in the sand department Greens: on the over watered side (the 8th being watered in between groups), as it was hot, and as Matt noted were cut quite short, Chris ventured that they were possibly just trying to not lose them. They were soft, I fixed a few deep ball marks, rolled decently although there were footprints, some rather deep, everywhere (due to the softness) and had many subtle breaks and getting the speed failed was difficult Customer Service: very good, starter on task, snack cart seen often, and the catina was great after round hangout. I had the carne asada street tacos and a lemonade, the tacos were tasty, the lemonade was a bit weak . . . shoulda added some of the fine tequila I saw behind the bar! POP: was slow (of our own making), it was pretty darn hot and we weren't in a hurry, we only saw the group ahead of us a few times and let the group behind us play through on 12 (apparently they were in a hurry . . . something was said about getting home?) Overall: a challenging layout and a bit tougher for me from the Blacks as opposed to the Blues I'm use to

The course wasn't very busy this morning with us finishing our round in four hours. The entire course is wet, wet, wet and green, green, green!! No shortage of water here. Tee boxes were a little l... Continue »

The course wasn't very busy this morning with us finishing our round in four hours. The entire course is wet, wet, wet and green, green, green!! No shortage of water here. Tee boxes were a little long but in good shape. The fairways are in great shape and were very damp. The rough was 3-6 inches thick and green!! The greens themselves were in great shape with a few still somewhat slow from the recent aeration. The traps were consistent from fairway to green and very damp. Redhawk is always a good challenge for any level of golfer.

Played my GK match with Zoocropolis. We played the blacks (6544/71.8/132) in partly cloudy, fairly calm conditions with the temperature in the low 70's. We played on a 2 x 1 internet special for $45 i... Continue »

Played my GK match with Zoocropolis. We played the blacks (6544/71.8/132) in partly cloudy, fairly calm conditions with the temperature in the low 70's. We played on a 2 x 1 internet special for $45 including a cart. Sunday mid day POP was a challenge, the front 9 was close to 3 hours, but the back 9 was barely 2 hours for a 5 hour round total. I played here once about 25 years ago shortly after the course opened, but did not remember many of the holes. I really liked the layout, tough, challenging but fair. Nice course! The tees were generally lush and other than fresh divots on the par 3's were well maintained. The fairways were more thin than lush, which produced some long drives. Very playable with good coverage. The rough was mowed down in most spots but was very deceptive. It was thick enough to grab your club, which made both longer clubs and chips tough shots. The sand traps were generally good. They had been thick AD, then suddenly on the back I was in one with fine beach sand, so consistency would be my only complaint. The greens were very nice, medium fast and holding irons well, putting smooth. Numerous greens on this course had three or even four tiers, so getting the ball on the correct part of the green is a key to avoiding 3 putts here. The carts do not have GPS, which would be beneficial on several holes since I had no local knowledge. Example, on #1, I bombed a drive down the middle that ran through the fairway and almost into a hazard, in the trees in trouble. The customer service overall was excellent, the pro shop got us right out despite me arriving late after making a wrong turn. Drink cart came around several times. I look forward to coming back later next week on a B-Day round.

Played 36 holes yesterday with an UnderPar certificate. First time at this course and I really liked it. The par 3's on this course great, each with a unique challenge. The 4th hole is uphill with a ... Continue »

Played 36 holes yesterday with an UnderPar certificate. First time at this course and I really liked it. The par 3's on this course great, each with a unique challenge. The 4th hole is uphill with a four tier green. The flag was in the back and made for a fun test of putting skills.

The course itself is in good shape, the fairways are thin and hard and makes wedge shots difficult. I found the bunkers to be in good shape with firm sand in the fairway bunkers and god soft sand near the greens. The greens are in nice shape right now, putts had very little bounce and held shots nicely. Tee boxes are a little worn, but very playable. Staff were very nice and treated us. us nicely.

Overall I had a good time and the weather was as perfect a day for golf as could be. Looking forward to going back.

Played this course yesterday for the second time. POP was decent at 4 1/2 hours as a 5-some. A single came up behind us and we allowed him to join on the second hole. If you like Redhawk now is the ti... Continue »

Played this course yesterday for the second time. POP was decent at 4 1/2 hours as a 5-some. A single came up behind us and we allowed him to join on the second hole. If you like Redhawk now is the time to play, the course was in excellent shape. My only complaint would be the bunkers which were wet and had little to no sand. Greens were soft and receptive. This course reminds me of Maderas in Poway with the layout and hole design. Pick your clubs well especially off the tee because the fairways were running fast and furious.

Prior to this week, I held Redhawk as highly as any course in Southern California, public or Private. The course almost always presents challenges, no matter where your ball is on the course, in-the-... Continue »

Prior to this week, I held Redhawk as highly as any course in Southern California, public or Private. The course almost always presents challenges, no matter where your ball is on the course, in-the-rough as well as on-the-green.

As was the case on Wednesday (3/4/2015) although it was O N L Y on the front-9.


The starter was quick to mention the back-9 was closed due to the greens being punched and thought "playing-until-dark" on the front-9 would make everything a-ok.

"Special Posting" may mean 'seasonal-punch/Spring-punch' but I hadn't checked-in on GK before booking a super-deal on SupremeGolf.com via GolfNow.

However, despite the dollar difference between rounds for "9-holes" @ a few dollars less, I thought, "no way: I'm playing all 18 for < $30" (even though I would usually consider $24/25 for 9-holes @ Redhawk a deal in it's own right, but not in it's current condition).

Winter rules could very easily have been in play given the mud on some spots of the course playable on this trek. I didn't lift & clean at all, because it wasn't as though the ball was rolling much once it hit the green. Not only are the greens super soft, they're sanded from being punched last week.

The greens were still relatively fast despite their sandiness on all tiers.

Tee-boxes were quite nice, as usual and the fairways weren't too bad. Same can be sad for the rough.

Luckily I didn't find myself in Redhawk's grassy pot-bunkers. The same can't be said for myself & the sand, which was more mud in a few cases than it was sand. And it wasn't because of the rain. Apparently it was because of timing & course maintenance. A few sand-bunkers were quite nice, as most golfers would've expected if they've played Redhawk.

Plenty of practice space to work on all facets of your game, and usually ripe for golf tournaments; I look forward to the grand return of Redhawk in a few weeks.

Played Red Hawk today @ 10:30. Round was a good pace at just over 4 hours. That is where the good ends. Greens were the worst I have ever seen here. Plenty of bare spots, bumpy, ball marks everywhere.... Continue »

Played Red Hawk today @ 10:30. Round was a good pace at just over 4 hours. That is where the good ends. Greens were the worst I have ever seen here. Plenty of bare spots, bumpy, ball marks everywhere. Granted, if the players would repair when they hit to the green it would help, but no call for the conditions noted. Fairways are still winter play, but some new growth noted. Bunkers were simply horrid!!! Little to no sand in bunkers, and what is there is practically a joke as far as quality. Rough as expected, is fairly thin and clumpy. Normally enjoy a round here but not again until late spring.

Played on Thursday, 1/22 in the AM. Greens: in great condition, soft, smooth and "holding" Fairways: way to thin for me, also very firm. Rough: better to be in the rough than the fairways. Traps: ... Continue »

Played on Thursday, 1/22 in the AM. Greens: in great condition, soft, smooth and "holding" Fairways: way to thin for me, also very firm. Rough: better to be in the rough than the fairways. Traps: decent sand. POP: at 4 1/2 hours. As usual, excellent customer service. Good food at the Catina.

Friendly staff is nice way to start the morning. Tee boxes were somewhat damp and a few were pretty thin. Fairways were for the most part dormant but still playable. The rough was green and not as... Continue »

Friendly staff is nice way to start the morning. Tee boxes were somewhat damp and a few were pretty thin. Fairways were for the most part dormant but still playable. The rough was green and not as thick as it usually is here. The greens were in great shape and quick for the cool damp conditions. Completed the round in four and one half hours - a little too long!