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this golf course will not provide maintenance action or course conditions.
advance booking fee is collected without notifying aerification coming up. false advertising for booking tee time and course condition.
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Out this AM early to beat the heat. POP 3H and it was getting warm. Course is in protection mode from the heat keeping t... » More

Out this AM early to beat the heat. POP 3H and it was getting warm. Course is in protection mode from the heat keeping the course really wet. But really the only issue was the fairways did not roll out as much and the greens putted slow. So you could take greater chances with your driver on many holes and really fire at the pins with the greens being soft. Tee boxes were all playable and so were the sand traps which were clean and groomed. Customer service in the shop, starter and restaurant were terrific. I will be back next month when hopefully the weather has cooled down and the course is playing fast and loose.
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Looking for somewhere to play which would not be quite so hot, but even Costa Mesa was hot. Just a fun course to play. B... » More

Looking for somewhere to play which would not be quite so hot, but even Costa Mesa was hot. Just a fun course to play. Because of the interesting green complexes, always presents a challenge, not because of the shorter distance, but rather the unique greens. As usual, course was in very nice condition, staff was great and all things considered, pace of play decent. If you have not played this course, don't let the shorter yardage dissuade you.
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played 9-4 pop 3h 20 min the good. this was my first time playing since re-opening and the service was great. now for th... » More

played 9-4 pop 3h 20 min the good. this was my first time playing since re-opening and the service was great. now for the bad, greens are thin and sparse although they ran good, fairways are also thin and sparse with virtually no rough with a mix of old trees and new ones.
I like the layout but think the course lost some of it's character with the redo. I fixed one ballmark all day and it wasn't mine, hit a towering lob shot with spin and no Mark to be found.
the course is in desperate need of a re-seed this fall but it being American golf highly doubt it will happen. Overall it was a fun track to play but I won't be back until we get some rain. one final note they will be punching greens starting 9-10.
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Played Wed 9/4, 7:15 tee time, 2 some, with some waiting, played in under 4 hrs. course in pretty good muni shape. Gre... » More

Played Wed 9/4, 7:15 tee time, 2 some, with some waiting, played in under 4 hrs. course in pretty good muni shape. Greens are running a fast 9, mostly good... a lot of tamping down ball marks. Fairways are even and above average. A few soggy spots off the fairway. Not bad at all. the one bunker I landed it was really good. dense, but soft, if that makes sense. I don't get out here often.. it's a Dye brother creation, short from the tips (6100), not a ton of trouble, but enough to keep you thinking on half the holes. Had a good time. Punching next week, so plan accordingly
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Walked the back tees today 9/3/24 under cloudy skies in the high 60s/low 70s with a club and a half wind. Joined by 3 ni... » More

Walked the back tees today 9/3/24 under cloudy skies in the high 60s/low 70s with a club and a half wind. Joined by 3 nice older gentlemen from the VC area. Our POP behind 2 tournaments was 4 hours 45 minutes getting off a little after 10am.

Decided to pick a course that wasn't punching, had cooler temps and had tee times available. Unfortunately couldn't snag a time for one of my buddies but enjoyed the gentlemen I played with. I had not played Lakes in 3 years trying to avoid American Golf run facilities. I just love the layout and staff here and have tons of great memories with buddies here.

I was shocked how poor the conditions were. The first two greens were the worst with pot marks and some major bumping. The greens on majority of the holes had sand and bare areas around the edges and greens like hole 9 they are losing major portions of it. The healthy parts of the greens were soft on approaches and rolling very slow maybe a 8.5 on the stimp. It pains me to rate the greens at a 5/10 but that is where they are at.

Many Fairways have dead dry grass with very thin lies. Playable but ugly to the eye. Rated 4.5/10

The rough and what is left of it had maintenance dirt plugs with many little irrigation mini flags around it. Rated 4/10.

Tees were mainly level, dry and crusty. Rated 4/10

Was in 2 greenside bunkers on 16 and 17 that were actually pretty nice with just enough sand in them. Other traps I walked by looked terrible. Rated 6/10

If you play for cooler temps and the bones of a course this would fit the bill but would not recommend the conditions at this time. Would need to see many good to great reviews to come back anytime soon. Just a shame as it has a strong challenging layout and great people working here
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Played in a Rancho Park Men's Club tournament at Los Robles on Sunday morning and was very excited to check out this coo... » More

Played in a Rancho Park Men's Club tournament at Los Robles on Sunday morning and was very excited to check out this cool track again after six years since my first and only visit. We had an 8am shotgun start and began play on the 12th hole. It was a perfect morning for golf giving way to an extremely hot early afternoon which certainly affected play later in the round.

First off, the driving range is a decent walk/haul from the clubhouse so keep that in mind if you're wanting to get some practice in before your round. First tee is conveniently located and a very warm and inviting straight-ahead par five to kick off your round. After that things can get a little crazy but it's a super fun layout that really indulges all the golf senses.

You've got a lot of elevations and tricky angles at Los Robles, along with a few decent carries and lots of 'native' areas that will tease and torment you. It's not a particularly long course but it certainly makes up for it in other ways.

The course conditions were really, really nice. The greens were devilish and confounded me all afternoon, but they were in great shape, rolled really nicely and held shots well. Apart from the first and tenth fairways, the rest were really in pristine shape and very well-received by myself and my playing partners. Yes, country club quality on so many holes. Rough was never too penal but of course the mulch and native areas play much more difficult. Bunkers were not so great - very thin and actually watered down pretty heavy. A lot of my playing partners had great struggles getting out of them and it did not look like a lot of fun. Tee boxes were very good.

I really enjoyed the round immensely despite not shooting a great score and would really love to come back again and work out some of the holes that I now remember a lot more clearly. It's just a fun round of golf and I would highly recommend it right now to anyone.
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Found a last-minute tee time on Labor Day. 8:50AM for $105. In my opinion its a fair price compared to other courses nea... » More

Found a last-minute tee time on Labor Day. 8:50AM for $105. In my opinion its a fair price compared to other courses nearby in the same condition category. Check-In was easy and all of the staff members were friendly. Nice carts with GPS and Bluetooth Speakers built in.

Conditions were pretty good all around yesterday.

Tee Boxes- Blue tees were level and had mostly good area to tee up. The Par 3's were a little chewed up as they probably didnt move boxes all weekend.

Fairways- Mostly Lush and cut to perfect length the only down side was they looked freshly mowed but the cut grass was still all over on a few holes. I absolutely love the cushion that this type of grass provides and always look forward to playing here.

Greens- The greens were soft but rolled true and at a medium pace. A few greens had some divot issues but that's not the course's fault.

Rough- Rough was a mixed bag. Most of it was cut 1" but there were areas of 2-3" There are also a few types of grass to deal with.

Sand- I was not in the sand all day but our playing partners said it just OK.

I really like the layout here and I seem to always play well here as long as I keep my drives in play. If you can get a tee time its worth a play.
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Played on Sunday 9/1 with an 11:10am tee time playing the 3rd round with my buddy from out of town. Played the blue/whi... » More

Played on Sunday 9/1 with an 11:10am tee time playing the 3rd round with my buddy from out of town. Played the blue/white combo tees and we both walked as I just can't live with spending $35 per player for a cart that is cart path only. I warned him that the weather can be a little dicey in SF but it turned out to be just about as perfect as can be with high 60's and a 1 club wind out of the west most of the day. Pace of play on the front nine was really good but it slowed a little on the back with the round being just about 4.5 hours.

This is my second time playing TPC Harding Park and I will say that I enjoyed it much more this time. Last time I felt like the course was just lacking something for me. The front nine isn't nearly as inspiring as the back nine but I felt like the course forces you to hit shots and miss in good spots or you will be punished.

Course was in good shape considering the amount of play they get. The rough is thick and can either yield a great lie or a terrible one and the fairways were plush, tee boxes level and the sand was decent, a little on the thin side.

Overall, it's a must play if you're in the SF area and compared to Torrey Pines, the rates are much more reasonable. To me, it's the Torrey Pines 'light' muni golf course. It's not Bethpage Black but it's a track with solid bones, good conditioning, great views of Olympic Club and Lake Merced and a decent value.
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Played Saturday of Labor Day weekend. Considering the Tri-County fair was going on and holiday weekend, the course was r... » More

Played Saturday of Labor Day weekend. Considering the Tri-County fair was going on and holiday weekend, the course was relatively uncrowded. I walked on at about 8:15 am and was immediately sent to the tee riding as a solo single. Quite a few twosomes and threesomes out there, and one foursome with three cheerful toddlers hanging out in the golf carts, but I was able to play through three groups not counting the one that stopped at the coffee shop after nine as I drove by. Loved the easy going etiquette of the other players. Got around in a shade under 2.5 hours.

The course is a mixed bag. There is a sign at the entrance to the pro shop apologizing that they had overseeded the course. I was told it was because of burned out areas from the summer heat. The rough was not as lush as I have seen it in the past and there were some thin burned out areas in some fairways, but overall it was better than expected after seeing the sign. Very playable. The tee boxes were just okay. They seem to become more crowned each year so one has to search for a flat lie.

The greens were excellent. I was told on the first tee by a guy walking off the course that the greens were slower than they looked. I found them to be slower than normal, medium speed or faster as they dried out. They rolled really well although I left a few downhill putts short.

Great service as always from the pro shop. Friendly and professional. The coffee shop was packed as I left with late breakfast/early lunch crowd. I think the deck outside has really helped business there.

Highly recommended if in the area. Do try to use bug repellent though. While it was not as bad as I have seen it in the past, I forgot the spray and I have some mosquito bites to show for it.
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First time playing here on 08/13/24, I'm from SoCal and first time playing in Northern California. However, course remi... » More

First time playing here on 08/13/24, I'm from SoCal and first time playing in Northern California. However, course reminds me of some of the nicer courses surrounded by upscale resdiential neighborhood. It's a demanding course with undulating fairways and greens. Most fairways have alot of sidehill variations and if you don't know where to place your tee shot it could literally roll into a hazard OB. There are many forced carries where the green is seperated by a creek..it IS NOT AN EASY COURSE. If this is your first time..bring balls. This course was an LPGA event at one time. We had a great time, but it is not one I would want to play regularly..it is tough.
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Release your expectations and come experience truly great muni golf. Short par 35 layout includes eight par 4's and one ... » More

Release your expectations and come experience truly great muni golf. Short par 35 layout includes eight par 4's and one par 3. No holes longer than ~260 yards, but tall trees and a couple dog-legs will force you to make a shot off the tee. Challenge yourself by just playing the whole thing with a 7-iron, wedge and putter. Fairways are actually lush and well-maintained. Greens are unfortunately not in great shape, bumpy and bare in spots with patches of different grasses, but they are genuinely hard and fast and not receptive to approach shots - you have to hit it high. I paid $8 (yes, eight whole dollars) to walk 9 holes in the afternoon on a Sunday and I think I've found my new favorite short walking track after the old San Bernardino Golf Club closed down.
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