5/24 using teeoff deal time $17 rate--POP 350 but felt longer as we waited on the 4some we caught on 6 then really waite... » More

5/24 using teeoff deal time $17 rate--POP 350 but felt longer as we waited on the 4some we caught on 6 then really waited on a deliberate "we play slow and dont care" 2some that let them through on 9.
to be fair they did offer to let us go but my partner thought we would just get sandwiched, but after watching their behaviors I was going to ask if the offer was still good as they were on the white tees on 10. I went up to the blue tee which is 15-20 yards back and 10-15 yards off to the side just check where the 4some was(already on the next tee). At that point this guy starts yelling to not stand behind him and to get back in the cart--so I guess it was not a good time to ask to play through.
Fairways remain in pretty good shape ok lies overall.
rough cut down to about an inch but still a challenge when the ball sank down. Tees not so good mostly thin and some on slopes. In the bunker on 3, looked ok but was groomed sand over hardpack.
Greens medium fast with occasional bumpiness. They have been cut but not yet rolled.
Friendly staff.
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Played here last Friday. Weather and price were a dream come true. Freak cold spell during summer here in Phoenix. Wa... » More

Played here last Friday. Weather and price were a dream come true. Freak cold spell during summer here in Phoenix. Was actually cold in the morning.

First time playing the Pinnacle side, and I have to say I prefer the other side better. I think the mountain holes push the other side over the top. However between the two it is definitely personal preference. The pinnacle is a much more mature course that blends more naturally into the surroundings. It requires a touch more accuracy as the holes wind through the terrain. Few holes allow driver and being in position is most important here. The Pinnacle providers a much more classic refined desert course vs the more extreme Monument side.

Conditions were pure. Fairways were carpet. A few muddy sections from the rain but the rest was near perfect. Greens were rolling true. Some holes had some divot damage from the heat but near perfect greens. Could have been a hair faster.

Bunkers are a little coarser here but extremely consistent and plenty of sand.

Only downside were a few of the tee boxes were lumpy / uneven.
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This is a very sad review, because it will be the last time I will play Diamond Valley. Effective June 3, 2019 they will... » More

This is a very sad review, because it will be the last time I will play Diamond Valley. Effective June 3, 2019 they will be closing down. I inquired as to the reason and was told they do not receive enough weekday play to justify keeping the course open. Loosing any golf course is sad, but I really enjoy this course and will very much miss making the 80+ mile drive to play here.

The condition of the course was much better than I anticipated, as I expected they would have done little in the way of maintenance knowing they were closing, but to my surprise and delight, the course was in decent shape. Greens were very nice, albeit a little slow. Fairways and tee boxes also OK.. The bunkers were awful ! Compacted sand with no recent maintenance showing. Many areas of the rough were equally poor, but if you kept your ball in the fairway and out of the sand, it was a delight to play.

$19.99 with cart to play. That is a bargain. Staff was very accommodating, as were were able to tee off first, about 20 minutes prior to our scheduled tee time. Thank you Diamond Valley for 20 years of enjoyable golf !
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Played an early morning round and finished in less than 3 1/2 hours which is great. Difficult course to park and drop of... » More

Played an early morning round and finished in less than 3 1/2 hours which is great. Difficult course to park and drop off clubs if you are not a resort guest. Good not great service but cart attendants and drink carts were attentive and timely. Driving range has been eliminated and can only warm up in nets now. Practice green is small and is not in good condition. Carts do not have GPS and range finders are difficult to use given blind shots. Needs to have a GPS type range device to pay course effectively. Lots of blind landings and carry to specific spots required. Cart paths are rough. .Course conditions were very good. Greens are slow but in good condition. Fairways were above average for this time of year. Good value and played quickly but likely will not play here again with other choices that are better playing options.
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Played today in sloppy conditions. They got a lot of rain yesterday. Tee boxes OK. Fairways damp and sparse. Bunkers sti... » More

Played today in sloppy conditions. They got a lot of rain yesterday. Tee boxes OK. Fairways damp and sparse. Bunkers still damp. Greens were actually very good but inconsistent in speed. Customer service excellent. I would give the course a few days and I expect it to be very playable. Well worth $40 w cart to play here. IMO, it is a very good, fair and enjoyable layout, for all skill levels.
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Played the Goose this afternoon. I will keep it short and simple:

Tee Boxes - Great
Fairways - Awesome » More

Played the Goose this afternoon. I will keep it short and simple:

Tee Boxes - Great
Fairways - Awesome
Greens - Awesome
Pace of Play - Once we passed a 4-some that was in front of us playing pretty slow, it was great.

This place was in outstanding condition as usual. Kudos to the grounds crew here. They deserve a big shout out for the condition of the course. They do a great job around here and I dont think they get the credit they deserve. Awesome job guys.

If you have not made it out to play the Goose, do yourself a favor and take a trip out. The practice facility is top notch and the course is always in great shape. It is an easy course to walk, if that is what you prefer. I feel pretty spoiled that this is my home course. Hats off to the staff and maintenance crew. Well done everyone!
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Up in No Cal for the holiday weekend to play a few courses and then a tournament. Always look forward to this trip and ... » More

Up in No Cal for the holiday weekend to play a few courses and then a tournament. Always look forward to this trip and first stop today was Boundary Oaks. I play here a couple times a year as I have family up here to visit. Got out early walking and was second out following another single in a cart. Beautiful morning and no wind to speak of. Recognized GK’er Bgarcelon who works here and went over to say hello. Nice gentleman.

BO is in great condition right now. About as good as I have ever seen it. The rain has helped I am sure but the fairways are excellent and I noticed there is no kikuyu. What happened? I asked Bgarcelon who mentioned the weather is cool now and kikuyu goes dormant. As the weather warms up, it will return. Was not aware of that. Regardless, every lie was great. On the thin side but still excellent. Tee boxes were good. The rough was green and lush and not difficult to get out of. I was only in 1 bunker and it was in good shape. Good firm sand.

The greens were holding well and rolled true. These are really nice greens and as the previous reviewer, sixpez indicates, you do not want not want to be above the hole. Putting downhill here is a challenge.

Great improvements here, including the grill/bar. Very nice. Folks here are always great here as well. Thoroughly enjoyable round today finished in about 3 hours. Course is a bit hilly but not crazy. Hopefully, they can keep it nice throughout the summer.
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Teed off Wednesday about 10:30 finishing in 4:50. The greens are in very good shape. They rolled with medium/fast speed,... » More

Teed off Wednesday about 10:30 finishing in 4:50. The greens are in very good shape. They rolled with medium/fast speed, held shots, and were mostly smooth. The fairways had good coverage with a few thin spots. The rough was mostly good with some thin/bare areas. The bunkers were hit and miss. Some were good and others were thin of sand or compacted. The tee boxes had decent coverage with some mild unleveness. Navy Destroyer is a fun and varied layout with water coming into play on several holes. The staff is friendly.
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Wow. Played 630 5/22. Best shape this place has ever been. The bunkers are still super thin from the exposure but it i... » More

Wow. Played 630 5/22. Best shape this place has ever been. The bunkers are still super thin from the exposure but it is currently in better shape than 90% of country clubs even. Won't bore with the details, just get out there.
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My grandparents-in-law live off of Hole 12 fairway. Over the past 10 years when we visit and are welcomed into their bac... » More

My grandparents-in-law live off of Hole 12 fairway. Over the past 10 years when we visit and are welcomed into their backyard, I have seen the transformation of the course. From brown fairways and hard greens, to mostly green again with plush greens. Obviously, the recent rains have helped, but other improvements are well on their way. Sand is slowly being added to multiple bunkers all over the course (though I wish I didn’t actually know this). Other improvements over the last few months: edging around the cart paths, improved driving range mats AND balls, punched greens have recovered nicely, roped off areas to prevent cart damage around greens, and it looks like major sprinkler repairs are in progress to set the course up well for the summer months. I am able to play the course often, and it doesn’t get boring. Always a challenge with the various pin placements that are possible with the multi-tiered greens. If you haven’t played it in a while, might be a good time to come back!
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Played Sunday, 5/19, final day of the trip, with an early afternoon tee time. Arrived about 10 minutes prior to tee time... » More

Played Sunday, 5/19, final day of the trip, with an early afternoon tee time. Arrived about 10 minutes prior to tee time (Orlando traffic is crazy, everything is 30-45 minutes away, no matter the direction or time of day). Course pushed back our time to allow us to play as a 5, which we appreciated, except we ended up pushing a 3some in front, who was waiting on the 4some who took our time. Finished in about 4:15 and was told expected pace is 4:30.

Found the course in great condition, and typical of what we found for the entire trip. Tee boxes were level, but were a bit thin with the Bermuda coming out. Rough was almost non-existent, as it had been punched and cut to fairway height. You only knew you were in it by how it looked, rough Bermuda compared to a different fairway grass. Bunkers were white sand, thin top layer with a clay like base. Fantastic greens, incredible undulations and elevated with shaved run off areas.

Another great resort course. An Arnold Palmer Design Company redesign of the original (unknown when). Wide fairways and crazy greens. There is water on almost every hole. Service is top notch, don't ask for directions without expecting to be escorted (not pointed), even if it's right down the hall. High end golf carts with to-the-pin GPS. Drink cart and snack shack available with ok prices.
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Played Saturday, 5/18, late morning tee time, day 3 of the trip. We had to tee off as a split group, 3 & 2, then joined ... » More

Played Saturday, 5/18, late morning tee time, day 3 of the trip. We had to tee off as a split group, 3 & 2, then joined up as a 5 on the 2nd tee. Course was virtually empty and we never had to break up (carts have GPS that can be monitored from the pro shop), finished just under 4 hours.

Course conditions were what you would expect from a high end resort course. Nice tee boxes. Lush, green fairways. Rough was cut short with Bermuda coming out of dormancy. The bunker sand was what I found as common in Florida, thin layer of fine white sand over a clay like packed down. Greens were terrific. Soft to walk on but running fast and smooth with some ball marks.

This was such a fun course. An Arnold Palmer Design Company course, with typical AP feel. Wide open fairways. Small strips of rough between fairways and hazards. Undulating greens but not too tough to play and some great look par 3s. There's a cool section from 13-16 where you crisscross a group of lakes with shots over water to the green. Service was top notch. Nice carts with to the hole GPS. Only issue I had was the Palm course was so far from the pro shop (almost a 5 minute drive) you're not stopping at the turn for a snack, there's no shack on the course, and the drink cart only carried sandwiches and chips to eat. We did eat at the Evergreens Sports Pub afterwards, which is part of one of the resort's vacation areas (and part of the golf course area) and found great food and drinks at a nice price (for a resort).

NOTE: it rated a 7.6, but should be closer to 8.5
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