Played the Crossings at Carlsbad on Sunday 4/24/16 teeing off at 6:45 AM. The rack rate on my tee time was $110, however the round was free as part of the Crossings Birthday promotion. [The course is ... Continue »

Played the Crossings at Carlsbad on Sunday 4/24/16 teeing off at 6:45 AM. The rack rate on my tee time was $110, however the round was free as part of the Crossings Birthday promotion. [The course is on my list to save for an play with my friend Bob]

Played with a father and adult son who are regulars at this course playing every Sunday together. Don and Gordon were wonderful golf partners, and significantly aided my enjoyment by providing assistance with the course when asked. There are a number of blind shots on this course, along with hidden bunkers, and false fronts to greens.

The starter after asking about my level of play recommended the white tees. This was an excellent and insightful suggestion. The Father and I both played whites, the son played blues. This is a very long course with a lot of elevation change. Off of one tee we had to carry 180 yards over a gorge to the fairway on the opposite side.

The carts are well maintained, and feature a very nice GPS large screen display that shows yardage from the cart to the pin (Not the center of the green, but actually to the pin). It is mounted on an arm to the steering column so does not block line of sight like some others.

Tee boxes were in excellent shape perfectly level, well maintained, lush, with a divot repair bottle ready at every tee. Apparently it is well understood, as most divots on the tee were filled.

Rough was 1-4 inches, with large tracts of environmentally protected land bordering the fairways. The fairways were mostly lush, there were no bare spots, and many divots were sanded.

Greens were in very good condition, although one of the groups in front of us didn't get the concept of repairing ball marks, so there were a few of those. Unfortunately these same people are pretty good as many of the ball markers were around the pin. The fringe around the greens were nicely cut, the second level was very moist during the morning round making it more penal that it might otherwise have been.

Bunkers both fairway and greenside were in excellent shape. We learned on the back nine that someone loves Luke as there was a heart with his name in it. Fortunately I was able avoid stepping on this sandy tribute well hitting out of the bunker.

The feel of this course is more private club the municipal course. There is a bag drop, the greeter has your name on the roster, check your bag, and after checking in at the pro shop you will find it on your cart with your tee time posted down by the practice green. Everyone was friendly, they marshals even came by to wish me a happy birthday and to make sure I was having a good time, well we were on the back nine.

Had three groups in front of us a foursome, threesome and twosome. Apparently the marshals are not able to be too aggressive moving players along, so I was told. At one time on the 10th we had the foursome out front, holding up the threesome and twosome in front of us, we were on tee, and two groups were waiting with us. Eventually the group was asked to speed it up (after which one player hit a hole in one) and the pair I was with being annoyed was engaged in friendly discussions to relax them and create space. It took until 15 to get everything sorted, by which time a combination of increased wind, and frustration made for a less than quality back nine. Apparently this course can be played in 3.5 hours, we played it at about 4.5 hours. Personally I didn't mind.

The course is wonderful, it's very challenging, and in very good condition. I am so very glad I played it. Many thanks to everyone at the course for a wonderful time.

The breakfast burrito's are great. The restaurant in the club house is very reasonably priced. I look forward to finding a way to play this course again.

I was originally scheduled to play my next GK Cup match here on Wednesday, 4/6/2016, at 2:15pm, but my opponent had to cancel due to family issues. I decided to go ahead and play to get a round in lea... Continue »

I was originally scheduled to play my next GK Cup match here on Wednesday, 4/6/2016, at 2:15pm, but my opponent had to cancel due to family issues. I decided to go ahead and play to get a round in leading up to the GK Plays at Desert Willow, moving up to tee off at 1:20pm from the white tees with three visitors from the Bay Area. We had an enjoyable round under cloudy cool weather with occasional blustery winds; we got off on time, but the course was crowded and the round took 5+ hours.

Overall conditions were very good. Greens rolled well at medium speed and were pretty firm – you rarely saw a ball mark. Fairway coverage was good and rough had been cut low. Tees were level and fine, although par 3 tees were torn up, as is frequently the case anywhere. Sand in the two bunkers I was in was adequate for play. Efficient starter, marshals were out on the course, saw the cart girl a few times. I always enjoy this course, although prime time can be pricey.

Played Crossing today for 1st time, course is a great challenge with carries over ravines. The greens were fast and in great shape! 1st class service. Good dog at turn. A beautiful day all around.

Played Crossing today for 1st time, course is a great challenge with carries over ravines. The greens were fast and in great shape! 1st class service. Good dog at turn. A beautiful day all around.

Played at 11:42am on Monday, 1/25/2016 - thanks to GKer rudyclub for the invite to join him for his free birthday round (Tim took full advantage!, getting several very good bounces and chipping in fro... Continue »

Played at 11:42am on Monday, 1/25/2016 - thanks to GKer rudyclub for the invite to join him for his free birthday round (Tim took full advantage!, getting several very good bounces and chipping in from off the green on #18!). The day was sunny and cool with a light breeze. Range was on mats but in very good condition and supported tee insertion. Fairways and greens were all very firm – these greens would not hold even wedge shots; good lies were had in the fairways. Greens rolled well at medium-fast speeds. There was scattered divot damage on all greens, and many unfilled gouges in fairways and rough. Sand was thin and firm throughout – that was good from fairway bunkers, but difficult to play from around the greens. Tees were level and in good condition. All personnel were friendly and efficient. We saw the cart girl several times, and there is a snack shack at the turn. We were behind a mixed foursome and waited frequently, although we noted that they also waited at times. Overall POP was just under 5 hours. Offline shots here can easily find the ubiquitous natural areas. Recommended.

Played Crossings on Wednesday and was paired with 3 nice older guys. The course is in great shape and I saw no evidence of a water shortage here. Everything was nice and green, fairways were nice an... Continue »

Played Crossings on Wednesday and was paired with 3 nice older guys. The course is in great shape and I saw no evidence of a water shortage here. Everything was nice and green, fairways were nice and firm, but if you got in the rough you might not find your ball. Rough is up about 2-3 inches, and you could barley see it, and your lie depended on luck. Greens were great, they rolled smooth and true, apparently either people there fix there own ball marks because I saw maybe one or two at the most, so good on them. The GPS was great, everything was from cart to pin which I liked. Overall, course was great and playing partners were just as great and would definitely play again..

Played this afternoon. Teed off at 11:51.
Perfect weather. Course is is great condition. This is the first time I have played this course. I would play a couple tee shots differently next go around. ... Continue »

Played this afternoon. Teed off at 11:51.
Perfect weather. Course is is great condition. This is the first time I have played this course. I would play a couple tee shots differently next go around.
Greens are large and held shots perfectly. They were true and semi fast. Some extra ball marks to repair here and there. I played out of one bunker, no issues at all. Nice sand. Some people just don't care that anyone plays behind them.
Fairways were great. Rough was really tough to get out of. The ball just disappeared . A fine test of golf. Pretty generous fairways. Tighter on the back nine. Rough was penalizing. Back nine was much tougher than the front.
Beverage cart came by a couple times. Met some nice people out there. A couple from Germany on their last day of vacation. Wayne from Arizona, it was a pleasure.
I would play this course again. I happen to be vacationing in Carlsbad this week also.

Played here for the first time August 26 on GolfNow special rate. Course was found to be in very good condition. I played from the whites and was happy I did as there are some carries over canyons t... Continue »

Played here for the first time August 26 on GolfNow special rate. Course was found to be in very good condition. I played from the whites and was happy I did as there are some carries over canyons that would not have made it from the blue tees. Greens ran true, fairways were nice and bunkers were fair. Only quirky thing was after 18 having to walk up the stairs with your clubs through the clubhouse. I have not seen any other course that would encourage that behavior. Hope to play the course again soon.

Took advantage of their free birthday deal here, which is hands-down the best offer in SoCal now with other courses having restrictions, mandatory cart fees, etc. Here, if you are on their e-club list... Continue »

Took advantage of their free birthday deal here, which is hands-down the best offer in SoCal now with other courses having restrictions, mandatory cart fees, etc. Here, if you are on their e-club list, you get to play absolutely free on your birthday. Can't beat that! I got out there early and ended going off first by myself at 6:00. Had to deal with a lot of maintenance, but no worries there, especially since they are doing an amazing job.

The conditions were exceptional. Tee boxes great. Fairways pretty much perfect. Rough a little thicker than I've seen it in past. Not long, but the ball really settles in and it's a tough recovery. Greens ideal, rolling true at medium/quick speeds. I'm sure they'll get even faster as the day goes on.

I've enjoyed myself on every visit to Crossings and it will be on the top of my list any time my birthday rolls around. The staff was very nice and the facilities are excellent. The back nine is always a blast with some really unique holes and insane greens. The 15th green is already a circus clown nightmare (in a sadistically good way), but they had the most evil of all pin positions today—on the very back right on top of a tiny little shelf. Yikes!

Played 7/24/15 with a coupon deal for two; my first time at this course and won't be my last as this is a fantastic layout with great staff and facilities. The course is in prime condition with beaut... Continue »

Played 7/24/15 with a coupon deal for two; my first time at this course and won't be my last as this is a fantastic layout with great staff and facilities. The course is in prime condition with beautiful greens and fairways and good bunkers (I was in but one, first-timer's luck)
The opulence of the clubhouse and facilities is staggering-check out the slate-type rock construction. Beverage-cart, proshop and food service staff very friendly and available.
What I can't forget is the imaginative design and layout of the course; it's challenging yet playable and oh-so-beautiful. Watch your downwind club selection-it's easy to overshoot, and the holes into the wind, though difficult, are still playable if you adjust for it. This had to be an expensive endeavor as everything seems deluxe quality. I absolutely loved every minute playing this course and intend to make a return visit soon. Our deal was a steal: 2 for $69, it is easily worth double that. Try to visit this layout soon, you won't regret it.