Played last Sunday, getting out as a single in mid-morning, walking from the blues with a fun riding threesome. The course was hosting the City Championship finals earlier in the morning so the pace of play was not great, around 4:45. The blue tees were generally on the monuments making the course play longer than usual. They had championship markers set up farther back for the... » More

Played last Sunday, getting out as a single in mid-morning, walking from the blues with a fun riding threesome. The course was hosting the City Championship finals earlier in the morning so the pace of play was not great, around 4:45. The blue tees were generally on the monuments making the course play longer than usual. They had championship markers set up farther back for the more adventurous.

Twenty years ago, when I played this course several times a month, it irritated me that American Golf would get the course in primo shape for the Long Beach Golf Festival but the conditions would be inconsistent the rest of the year. This round, the course was in very nice shape although I have seen it better. The greens were exceptional, running fast and true. The rough was mainly cut down to manageable levels and fairways were good although the heat has obviously affected them. The only off notes were the slanted tee on #9 (tucked on the left side of the box) and the lack of sand in the sand trap on the right of #1 green. Otherwise, no complaints from a very enjoyable round.
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snuck out today, Friday, put my name on the list around 1:45 and got out at 2:15. Shawn the starter was awesome. Very nice guy and worked me onto the course as efficiently as possible. The starters here are truly amazing.

$63 to walk, I guess Friday is now considered a "weekend" day. oh well. On the verge of being worth it. Although conditions are overall good ... » More

snuck out today, Friday, put my name on the list around 1:45 and got out at 2:15. Shawn the starter was awesome. Very nice guy and worked me onto the course as efficiently as possible. The starters here are truly amazing.

$63 to walk, I guess Friday is now considered a "weekend" day. oh well. On the verge of being worth it. Although conditions are overall good to great. It used to be a good value, now just an average value.

Blue Tees were nice for the most part. No complaints.

Fairways were excellent. Excellent coverage and carpet like.

Rough, not much of a problem.

Sand traps were just fine, no issues.

Greens were a little above average. Good condition overall. held shots very well and weren't too bumpy. Medium fast with little ball marks damage. No issues here but weren't perfect.

Service is so awesome from the starters. They always do a great job. Beverage cart was out there a couple times. Marshall was present. POP was 4.5hrs, fully acceptable for this place. We waited on most shots, but moved along at a decent pace. always recommend if you can get out there.
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Made it back to Mountain Meadows with a buddy to play a staggeringly warm summer afternoon in Pomona with temperatures into triple digits. Sadly there was no cart service and a blacked out grill/bar with no power, melting ice and cash only. What can you do sometimes?

We played the white tees (riding of course - very basic carts/no GPs) and found the course to really be... » More

Made it back to Mountain Meadows with a buddy to play a staggeringly warm summer afternoon in Pomona with temperatures into triple digits. Sadly there was no cart service and a blacked out grill/bar with no power, melting ice and cash only. What can you do sometimes?

We played the white tees (riding of course - very basic carts/no GPs) and found the course to really be showing off its better side. You know the saying - 'It's a great course when it's in really good shape.' Well, that's happening now. Impressive fairway coverage and lies with that much sun to deal with every day ... rough is also thick and healthy. Very few hot spots on the course and an intriguing layout with some real challenger holes, but fun all along the way.

Greens are in really great shape and very fun to play ... a little mix of every trick, but all fair and non-gimmicky whatsoever. Rolling faster than you expect, slower than where it ends up landing ... they're tough but enjoyable. You can also hold shots on them which is great.

Bunker and tee boxes all in good to often bordering on great condition. It's really top marks all around right now and I highly recommend getting that 6am tee time to beat the heat - would be ideal right now. Very good value as well ... highly recommended.
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After my round at Blue Rock I headed into SF for an appointment at the SF VA. To my surprise I found that Lincoln was right next to the hospital.

When I came out I stopped and asked if I could get on and was told if I can be ready in 15 mins (of course) he would put me out.

My first observation was how old the clubhouse is and looks. 2nd how short the course is ... » More

After my round at Blue Rock I headed into SF for an appointment at the SF VA. To my surprise I found that Lincoln was right next to the hospital.

When I came out I stopped and asked if I could get on and was told if I can be ready in 15 mins (of course) he would put me out.

My first observation was how old the clubhouse is and looks. 2nd how short the course is 5146 from the tips and par 68. Then I got to the first hole. I immediately thought of #17 at Westridge.

The course may be short but the elevation changes and narrow fairways make the course challenging for someone playing it for the first time. Either play it like Bryson or put the driver away and hit fairway woods/metals and irons.

Lots of trees and dogleg fairways + hills make for an interesting layout.

Tee boxes were hit miss for accepting tees and many need leveling.

Fairways are narrow and need some water as lots of brown areas. But they did have decent rollout even uphill.

Traps were playable but SF golfers might be the worse when it comes to raking.

Virtually no rough to deal with.

Greens were not very large but were soft and putted slow all round. But they were clean and acceptable.

Located adjacent to Legion of Honor Museum and said to be one if not the oldest course on the West coast.

Great views of SF and the Golden Gate bridge but today a little bit foggy for really great views.

Probably not a course for everyone but historic enough to say you played it. If you are in the area go for it. Its different.
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Played the E course this morning. Got out early on a beautiful but cloudy morning.

After playing E/W a few times I prefer this one of the 2. I enjoy the variety of holes on this course vs the W.

Tee boxes were all perfect.

Fairways were damp and delivered great lies but not all of them had good rollout.

Traps were all clean and playable. I... » More

Played the E course this morning. Got out early on a beautiful but cloudy morning.

After playing E/W a few times I prefer this one of the 2. I enjoy the variety of holes on this course vs the W.

Tee boxes were all perfect.

Fairways were damp and delivered great lies but not all of them had good rollout.

Traps were all clean and playable. In two and no trouble getting out.

Rough was wet and sticky and there is a lot of it due to the fact the course has many elevation changes, side hill lies, uphill lies and bad rough is waiting for you just outside these fairways.

Greens had all been mowed this early in the AM and held shots, released shots and chipped/putted just great.

The fog lifted late in the round and as the sun rose beautiful views of San Pablo bay and the Marin headlands.

Great service in the pro shop.

Very nice $47 w cart round for seniors.

Recommended.
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