Played on Sunday, 9/4, in a Folds of Honor charity scramble with John_T, Larry, and Cliff. Outside staff had all the carts set and ready to go early. Food and beverage was great, and they were running... Continue »

Played on Sunday, 9/4, in a Folds of Honor charity scramble with John_T, Larry, and Cliff. Outside staff had all the carts set and ready to go early. Food and beverage was great, and they were running a $2 beer special with a big selection. The prices for the other items were relatively low for a golf course.

I've driven past this course dozens of times as you see if right off the freeway as you leave Mesquite and enter Arizona but have never played it. I didn't have high expectations but was pleasantly surprised. The front 9 is flat with a handful of water holes. The back 9 is incredible. Just a ton of elevation changes with a couple of high elevated tees, a couple of big carries, and a couple of straight uphill holes. Conditions were very good for a late summer in Mesquite, where temps usually hit the 100-teens. Tee boxes need some leveling as many felt they were crowned or sidehill. Fairways were outstanding, no thin or dirt areas, and playing fast and firm. Rough was about 1-2 inches along the fairways but long and lush around the greens. The greens rolled smooth but were a bit long and medium speed.

I'm definitely going back and is worth a play in the Mesquite area. Resort prices are around $85, but stay and play options are available.