I saw the warning of maintenance but booked it anyway due to the difficulty of getting a decent tee time. That said, I ... » More

I saw the warning of maintenance but booked it anyway due to the difficulty of getting a decent tee time. That said, I can't remember seeing as much sand as I did on #6. I may as well have been in Dubai. Overall Rancho will always be a class of the field type muni but this place needs to heal for about 2-3 weeks before I'd consider playing it again. Pace of play was good at 4:15 with an 8:00 tee time. Maybe it was guys like us just taking auto 2 putts due to the conditions.
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Played Thursday 4/10, our twosome joining a visiting single player. Fairly slow POP (4:20), probably to be expected cons... » More

Played Thursday 4/10, our twosome joining a visiting single player. Fairly slow POP (4:20), probably to be expected considering a start near 8:00 am. Efficient service including a starter on the tee making sure the groups were on the tee when required.

The greens were still showing some signs of aeration. The first two showed very little getting our hopes up but there were many greens where the holes were evident. That said, I was pleased with how they rolled. Medium speed or faster and no major bumps or turns. As the ball slowed it tended to wander but nothing out of the ordinary. They were also pretty firm considering the major holes. They were very playable. Fairway and rough were pretty good. The only complaint was the bunkers. I was in two with little sand (left on #2 and left on #10). I could not get the club under the ball on either.

I recommend the course right now. It will get better when the greens are fully healed but it is good as is.
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This course intimidated me from the start with the severe elevation changes, ravines crossing in front of tees and green... » More

This course intimidated me from the start with the severe elevation changes, ravines crossing in front of tees and greens, and narrow landing areas for me, a high handicapper. However, the slower greens (due to recent punching) and beautiful fairways suited my game and after a slow start I was able to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and views of the valley from elevated tee boxes and greens. The greens, though a bit slow, were very receptive and even my wedge ball marks were hard to find and easily repaired. The practice range, putting green and even a chipping green gave me a bit of what to expect on the course and contributed to a good (for me) short game all day.
All the staff including the pro shop, starter, cart girl and restaurant staff were very friendly and helpful and made our golf experience memorable. Several members of my club mentioned how much they enjoyed the day and look forward to coming back.
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Played court on Friday, April 11, 2025, and teed off at about 11 a.m.. I was pleased with the condition of the course. ... » More

Played court on Friday, April 11, 2025, and teed off at about 11 a.m.. I was pleased with the condition of the course. Tee boxes were excellent, and the fairways quite exceptional. The greens were pure and rolled true. I was pleasantly surprised at the condition of the course. I have been in the community several times, and the course looked questionable. New ownership has improved this track visually, and it’s in fantastic shape. Certainly recommend the course in its current condition.
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First time playing DBGC on 4-4-25 early am, a bit chilly (45-47') @ 6:30 am. I played as a single with a booked tee tim... » More

First time playing DBGC on 4-4-25 early am, a bit chilly (45-47') @ 6:30 am. I played as a single with a booked tee time and joined a group of three. I played from the blue tee boxes 71.4/128. The course was redone a few years back completely.
Nice layout. The first few holes look easy; you need to be hitting your targets. The third hole is a par 3 over water, slightly uphill. Need the right club for the distance, probably one more than you think.
Fairways in good condition, tee boxes are hard and need more TLC. The green roll nicely, but they are hard, hard, hard.
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If not for GDR23's review from Monday I would not have even thought about stopping here on my way home from Monterey. Th... » More

If not for GDR23's review from Monday I would not have even thought about stopping here on my way home from Monterey. Thanks Gary. I have not played here since 2020 during Covid when the course was one of the first to open and stay open. I called in the AM before I left and they got me a time that would work just fine. Gary's review is what I expected and exactly what I found. But minus the wind and of course warmer given my time of play. A ball striker I am not (maybe occasionally) but he is correct for this course when it happens. I love the layout and especially the changes in elevation throughout. Truly a different experience than so many of our S CA courses layouts. And in all the time I have had the chance to play here I have never heard it calledLa Pirana but I can understand why. Highly recommended. Even if it is a long drive for most of us GKer's in S CA. A bucket list item for sure.
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Played on 4/9/25. They told us the greens had been punched a month ago and should be in good shape. They were 80% back. ... » More

Played on 4/9/25. They told us the greens had been punched a month ago and should be in good shape. They were 80% back. Had not been cut nor rolled, back 9 was thick, lush, almost shaggy, slow. Needed a cut and a real roll to flatten them out like they would normally. We expected better. Just wish they would tell people the truth, instead of enticing people to come play and get them disappointed so they don't get negative feedback, what it is about that is a problem for golf courses. It's not good business, because we will report it to everyone!
Rest of course is good. Fairways are nice. There is some rough but not too penal, they had recently cut away some of the more tall winter grasses so that made it easier.
Sand is still that clumpy type so it can get crusty in spots but nor too hard to play out of.
POP was just at 5, which was fine as there was a big event in front of us that we only caught around the 16th hole, which was not too bad.
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Made last minute 4:20 tee time at Woodley yesterday, raced cross town and arrived into the pro shop as they announced my... » More

Made last minute 4:20 tee time at Woodley yesterday, raced cross town and arrived into the pro shop as they announced my name on the tee. I joined a twosome and another single, all pleasant guys. For Woodley the conditions were solid and typical for this flat, open course. Tee boxes here skew large and level with good coverage. Fairway grasses are mixed but were pretty consistent as to decent lies on the day. Rough here is usually very playable, less often a little thicker and costing some distance. Bunkers were clean, nicely groomed and on the firm side so the ball tended to sit up. Green surrounds were in good shape and I had success getting up and down on numerous holes. Green's surfaces were pretty clean at a reasonably quick speed that were enjoyable to putt on.

It is what it is, which is wide open and pretty forgiving so it compensated for a rushed, last minute, no warmup start late in the day. Pace was slow due to the group in front of us and I got through 12 holes before walking in, a little while after sunset. Without the group in front of us, probably would have gotten through 15 holes. Bottom line, with appropriate expectations, I was not disappointed and glad I got out.
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Played here Sun April 6, 10:30 tee time. 5:30 round. Finally made it out here as it's been on my list forever. My opin... » More

Played here Sun April 6, 10:30 tee time. 5:30 round. Finally made it out here as it's been on my list forever. My opinion on this is an interesting exercise. It's a beautiful scenic course.. the way it runs through the canyons and the POV of seeing other holes as patches of green littered through the brown mountains.. it's cool. It's in pretty good shape. Greens are moderately fast... like fast 11. the holes in it of itself are interesting holes... the knock on this course is it's gimmicky. And I'd agree with that. the holes are interesting, but too many circus type shots. I say it's a fun course to play, but it's not a great course. It was a sunny warm day with a 1-2 club wind all day. Course knowledge important. Very hilly, seems like most of the tee shots were 50-100 ft downhill. which again, is fun, but makes for a gimmicky course. They don't put rakes in the bunkers and they tell you to lift clean place your ball in the bunkers. And when the preround spiel is how slow the round is going to be... well... he wasn't wrong. I appreciate the heads up though. I wouldn't mind playing this a few times.. but not for the rack rate. Driving range is irons only. I don't think there was a drink cart going around... so hilly. Had fun.
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Played Sat April 5, 8am shotgun. Sunny, but cold and WINDY. This is in the city of Hurricane, and it felt like a hurric... » More

Played Sat April 5, 8am shotgun. Sunny, but cold and WINDY. This is in the city of Hurricane, and it felt like a hurricane. 30-40 mph winds all day, and it felt like most of the holes were into the wind. Beanie and jacket all round. A fun layout with great views. It winds at the bottom of a canyon, with homes/condos bordering the course.... before it climbs the walls on #12 and you play the next 7 holes up, on top of, and back down. Most of the holes you have to stay in play, with water and hazards littering the course. Greens running about a 11, grainy. You come back to the clubhouse after 11 for food and drinks. Small kitchen, plenty of booze. Cart girl comes around a few times. 5 hr round, had a blast. Worth a play.
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Played Fri april 4, and stayed here at the resort for 2 nights. 5:15 round. Sunny, windy day. Teed off at 10:30, a li... » More

Played Fri april 4, and stayed here at the resort for 2 nights. 5:15 round. Sunny, windy day. Teed off at 10:30, a little chilly to start, but warmed up and was short sleeves most of the round. Wind blowing at 30-40 mph.. .so definitely a 2-3 club wind. Greens firm and fast, running a solid 12.. I'd say 11 into the grain, a fast 13 down grain... downwind downgrain, forget: good luck. Course in amazing shape, as they are prepping for the LPGA event in a month. The PGA just signed a 10 yr contract as they were here in Oct. A wonderful, fun track that runs through a bed of lava rock... which is big Big Island vibes... who knew there was a volcano in Utah? A forecaddy is required, and let me tell you.. it's required to play... as there were multiple blind shots and he was very helpful with knowing where to miss. It's a rolling course, water on a few holes, lava rock everywhere... big greens. One pin placement was unplayable, as literally everyone in our group of 40 putted off the green. A pin on the top of a false front, so practically every putt was downhill downgrain downwind. but other than that, tough and fair. I would love to play this multiple times. The pro shop check in is on the opposite side of the resort as the first tee and driving range, which is weird... there is a ton of construction going on, which doesn't affect play, but a little effect on aesthetics. Food and nonalcoholic drinks are free before and during your round. There is a bar/kitchen at the driving range, so give yourself time to check in, drive over to the other side of the resort, and eat for free, in addition to warming up. They have a turnstand that serves tacos (birria, al pastor, fish, asada, tasty in that order) that you'll hit twice. They don't sell alcohol on the front 9 (2 different cities, 2 different alcohol rules). But the cart girl is totally free except for alcohol. They have a 19th hole, a 70 yd par 3 over water into a alcove green... totally cool. My guess is they jack up rack rates and resort rates once they are out of 'preview' period. the entire area is getting the Aspen treatment, so I expect the cost of everything to skyrocket in 10 years. Had a blast.
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The North course is now a fully opened 18-hole course. Played the new front nine when it opened, don't remember how many... » More

The North course is now a fully opened 18-hole course. Played the new front nine when it opened, don't remember how many years ago. It is fully grown in and playing firm and fast.
I remember enjoying it the first time I played it and enjoyed it again this time. The new nine was good and playable but definitely could use some growing in time. A very unique layout, it holds pretty true to a links course. Course has lots of roll, pot bunkers, sod faced bunkers, with difficult and oddly shaped greens. I had 39 putts!

6382/118 from the tips, very reasonable. 15mph steady wind all day, pretty standard out here, and it added to the challenge. The front is a little more out in front of you, the back nine I would need another crack at. Wide open fairways but you need proper lines and angles to score well. The bunkers look cool, and I wish they actually had more of them, but they can be penal, good soft sand right now. The greens are all offset and tricky. The ones on the back are super firm, even heard the thwack on chips! Front pins on those greens were borderline unfair and they were mostly on the short holes. My advice, forget the flag and aim for the middle. The GPS app I was using didn't have the back nine and all the flags were white so hard to tell what part of the green they were on.

The back nine had more water, and some were slightly hidden. GolfNow has a few deal times a day, I think I paid $50 to walk with a coupon. They don't allow carts on Monday or Tuesday, and I think it is $55 to walk after 1PM on the regular website.
It's flat so not a tough walk even with some extra back and forth but with the wind it tired me out.

Haven't played a course like it anywhere in the area and it's a nice compliment to the south course. Worth the $50 hope it grows in nicely and they maintain it.
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