Course is playing good. With the cold and the wind, the greens are rock hard. Have to lay-up even more. Bare spots in the rough on some of the fairways, leftover flood damage. Best part, second gr... Continue »

Course is playing good. With the cold and the wind, the greens are rock hard. Have to lay-up even more. Bare spots in the rough on some of the fairways, leftover flood damage. Best part, second group off and finished in 3 hours!

Worth the trip!! I only hope that they are able to maintain the reasonable green fee. Can't wait to bring other friends there to play.

Worth the trip!! I only hope that they are able to maintain the reasonable green fee. Can't wait to bring other friends there to play.

Moving to many people thru. The course is showing signs of wear and tear.

Moving to many people thru. The course is showing signs of wear and tear.

Jackmack: You are right on regarding the course and pace of play. I play here often during the week - 1st or 2nd off and our group can normally get around in 3 hours maximum! (generally walking) I jus... Continue »

Jackmack: You are right on regarding the course and pace of play. I play here often during the week - 1st or 2nd off and our group can normally get around in 3 hours maximum! (generally walking) I just don't get these 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 hour rounds!

Rustic does have some long carries over hazards so it does tend to slow down high handicappers, however what REALLY slows down the pace is when golfers start hitting multiple balls, or run around in the scrub brush looking for their precious ball. All of these areas are lateral hazards so if you hit one out there forget it drop one and move on!

I continue to love Rustic Canyon for its decisively un-modern, anything-but-tricked-up layout, its wide fairways that allow players to choose many routes to the greens, and for the fact that every hol... Continue »

I continue to love Rustic Canyon for its decisively un-modern, anything-but-tricked-up layout, its wide fairways that allow players to choose many routes to the greens, and for the fact that every hole looks like an absolute pushover until you get near those devilish greens. True, it's not the hardest golf course in Southern California. True, it's not the most prestigious public course, nor perhaps the most conveniently located, the best-staffed, the most customer-friendly. It is, however, a gem, and it's in great shape right now with excellent, lush fairways, quick and firm greens that are still receptive to well-struck shots, and although the rough is somewhat spotty and has a lot of bare spots, on most holes it's just fine. I happen to like the "rustic" quality of the bunkers, many of which are more like waste areas with pebbly, sandy dirt - these are, after all, hazards, and when you hit into them, you take your medicine. While I would be delighted to see a customer service upgrade here and would be especially pleased to see some steps taken to improve the pace of play (4+ hours on a weekday in the 2nd group to tee off is totally unacceptable in my view - these rounds should take a MAXIMUM of 3.25 hours), these are minor complaints. I think this place is insanely great.

Joe, On the tees, yes. walk a bit further out on to the driving range fairway and see for yourself.

Contact me at tommy_n@earthlink.net I'll tell you more.

Joe, On the tees, yes. walk a bit further out on to the driving range fairway and see for yourself.

Contact me at tommy_n@earthlink.net I'll tell you more.

Your right it is a great facility and course.

Next time you go back look a little closer.....yep there's real grass.

Enjoy.

Your right it is a great facility and course.

Next time you go back look a little closer.....yep there's real grass.

Enjoy.

Joe bush,
Its going to be interesting to see them punch the driving range at Rustic Canyon given that its artificial turf.

Sand yes, punch turf, no.

But you do bring up a very good point...why ... Continue »

Joe bush,
Its going to be interesting to see them punch the driving range at Rustic Canyon given that its artificial turf.

Sand yes, punch turf, no.

But you do bring up a very good point...why on earth is there artificial turf to begin with? Especially in that beautiful canyon and on that beautiful golf course!

Hadn't played the course in a month. The rains have really helped the hillsides. The fairways and greens were in good condition. The only disappointment was the shortening of #7 due to fairway rebu... Continue »

Hadn't played the course in a month. The rains have really helped the hillsides. The fairways and greens were in good condition. The only disappointment was the shortening of #7 due to fairway rebuilding. Had a wonderful time, a wonderful course.