Played here today. With all the courses doing their greens you have to call around (or use GK) to know their schedule. Eagle Vines is doing theirs Oct 5. So out we went.

Found the course in its usual great shape as is the case here.

Tee boxes all clean and playable.

Fairways are nice and wide and were rolling out providing good lies and they had go... » More

Played here today. With all the courses doing their greens you have to call around (or use GK) to know their schedule. Eagle Vines is doing theirs Oct 5. So out we went.

Found the course in its usual great shape as is the case here.

Tee boxes all clean and playable.

Fairways are nice and wide and were rolling out providing good lies and they had good coverage.

In one bunker no issue with playing out and heard no bad comments on others who also had the pleasure.

Greens are big and undulating and it helps to have a little knowledge from past times playing here to know were to play to the pins. They chipped/putted well and held and also released shots all round.

Finally had time to enjoy lunch and beverage in The Eagle Grill. Great food selection and service. Great outdoor pation overlooking Napa valley and the course. Weather today was perfect for it.

I like playing here as it is like playing two different 9's. Back 9 belonged to the Chardonnay course next door when it was a 36 hole complex. Johnny Miller came in and designed a new front 9. And with no houses on the course only vinyards and views it is a really relaxing round of golf.
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played sun 9/13, 7am tee time; 4:20 round. pleasant day. Course in decent muni shape. Typical unfilled divots in the fairway, unrepaired ball marks; greens a slow 10. The usual, fun round with low expectations on a fun track.

Quick review after visiting Encino this past weekend after being away from the game on vacation for a few weeks. It was nice to get back out there at a 'manageable' course post-layoff, but Encino (from the blues) will still test your length if anything.

There are three pretty monstrous par 3s on the course all over 200 yards, but the rest of the holes barring a few ar... » More

Quick review after visiting Encino this past weekend after being away from the game on vacation for a few weeks. It was nice to get back out there at a 'manageable' course post-layoff, but Encino (from the blues) will still test your length if anything.

There are three pretty monstrous par 3s on the course all over 200 yards, but the rest of the holes barring a few are very workable. It's a great course to get the kinks out while still having a good time if the conditions are alright.

And right now, those conditions are definitely alright. The greens are in nice shape, the fairways have good-decent coverage in all areas that matter, the rough is playable, the bunkers have an okay amount of sand in them while not being pristine, and the tee boxes are getting the job done.

POP was nice and we even had a cart service guy show up on the 12th hole - never seen that before at Encino, so that was nice on a hot day. Enjoyed the afternoon for sure.
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Finished at Woodland in 3 hrs. so I headed over here before my flight.
Fun 18-hole executive in good shape. Tees, fairways, traps all in solid shape. Greens were mostly small, smooth and medium-fast.

Front nine is a little pitch and putty but some solid golf holes on the back nine. Otherwise, good course to use a lot of your clubs on to practice. It was crowded but I ... » More

Finished at Woodland in 3 hrs. so I headed over here before my flight.
Fun 18-hole executive in good shape. Tees, fairways, traps all in solid shape. Greens were mostly small, smooth and medium-fast.

Front nine is a little pitch and putty but some solid golf holes on the back nine. Otherwise, good course to use a lot of your clubs on to practice. It was crowded but I had a cart, so I bounced around and played in 2 hours. Worked out perfect for me so a good spot to fit in some golf before a flight, right by the airport.
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Toughest course on the trip. Super tight, somewhat quirky layout shoehorned into a hilly site. Course was in very good private course shape. Greens were fast, bunkers were fluffy and the ball sat up nicely in the fairways.

6,100 or so from the blue tees and it played much longer. Not a ton of roll in the fairways and many uphill shots made for a tough round. I forget the... » More

Toughest course on the trip. Super tight, somewhat quirky layout shoehorned into a hilly site. Course was in very good private course shape. Greens were fast, bunkers were fluffy and the ball sat up nicely in the fairways.

6,100 or so from the blue tees and it played much longer. Not a ton of roll in the fairways and many uphill shots made for a tough round. I forget the hole, but it was a 480-down hiller on the back that I missed a short putt after a short wedge and thought it was a breather par 5, nope! Back nine is much longer but more wide open. Add that to lots of tight treelined fairways on the front and it makes for a very tough albeit fun round.

Not sure if I'm supposed to mention it but mine was a preview round with a friend who is considering joining there. So, the opportunity to play this private course does exist. Worth a look if you want to challenge your game.
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