I've been playing out here since moving to OC from IL about 25ish years ago. This was the first course I played way back when. I've been playing it a bit more frequently of late and I have to say, one of my top courses in So Cal. Just enough of a challenge and just the right tee box mix for several skill levels to play together and enjoy a competitive round. Surrounding views from some holes are pretty great as well. Others you feel like you are in a park in the city of Irinve. Staff is awesome. From driving range to cart barn to pro shop to GM, all very solid people. Makes you feel like you are playing a private club. Course is in great shape, even with all of the heat and sun over the summer. A couple greens on the back are being attended to, but all in all, great challenge and great shape.

Played 9/30/26 @ 0810. They are back to the regular 18 hole rotation, the irrigation problem has been resolved. There are 2 temporary greens on hole 3 and 5. I asked the guy at the pro shop how much longer it will be and he said a few more weeks. The rest of the course was ok for the most part. Blue tee boxes were not level at all and a flat spot is hard to find. There were so many unlevel ones I can't remember. Fairways were also ok with several different types of grass growing everywhere. Rough is almost non-existent and just a little longer than the fairway. Bunkers were a crap shoot with hard pan and soft sand. I'm pretty sure it's just dirt. Greens were the highlight and were slow and bumpy. Rio Hondo has way better conditions and just down the street for a couple bucks more. The layout is what keeps me coming back- no two holes are alike.

Played 9/28/26 First out at 9 am and had the place mostly to myself. Greens very wet from due or irrigation. All were in very good to great shape except for the 9th. It had large dead spots mixed across the green. Fairways in great shape. Lush and green. Rough not too bad. Mtn. course with trees lining fairway, but enough room except for very errant shots. A few homes lining fairways. Some very close. Was not in any traps, but they looked ok. Fairly flat Muni course that was in very good shape. Not a destination, but a fun easy walk on the green grass and to hit balls around.

Course used to be........
Management of this property has "dropped the ball".
If this and Shandin Hills are "managed" by same couple that I've been aware of,
they are NOT doing the properties any good by simply raising rates and ignoring
the conditions for play. There are too few signs of feeble attempts at maintaining
the course, but the place looks like one big fungal problem! Grade "D"and not worth
the drive or fee...

Not an “In-Person” review but information I feel should be passed on…

Got some intel via a reliable source from within the Admiral Baker Men’s Club who played there today that the greens, which were aerated last Tue/Wed, are in “horrible condition”. He alao added “they were like temporary greens” and “they need at least another week or two…if not more…to recover”.

Considering the amount of play the course gets, that seems like a fair assessment. And with that in mind, I’ve gone ahead and cancelled a tee time I had for this Friday without hesitation.

Played on Sunday, the last day before overseeding and it couldn't come soon enough.

The good: greens were in nice shape, starting to return to speed and holding nicely. Rough is heavy bermuda, ball sinks to bottom most of time. Penal. The way it should be.

The bad: Everything else. Looks like an abandoned golf course from the street. When playing it's even worse. Reminds me of the Bonneville salt flats. Basically dirt with some small patches of grass with white sand/salt showing thru. Tee boxes weren't much better.

Hopefully we see a transformation by Dec 1. Not holding my breathe.

Played this AM on a beautiful morning for golf.

Senior rate $51 which is not bad for the quality of this golf course.

Course is doing aeration later this month but right now it is in top shape.

Tee boxes all fine.

Fairways nice and green with good lies good roll out all morning.

Rough was not to penal but being damp it played a little tougher than of course when it is dry.

Traps were perfect heard no complaints even from me.

Greens here as I have mentioned before are HUGE. Getting your ball into the right area to avoid 3 putts is challenging. Local knowledge is important when playing this course when it comes to putting.

Excellent customer service in the shop.

IMO one of the nicest public courses one can find in N CA.

One of the worst experiences playing this course. Starting off they never mentioned any bad conditions on their course. They charged the full rate though the conditions were more than terrible. The greens were so bad that we just wanted to leave after the 1st hole but were not sure if we will get refunded. 2nd hole had a temporary green which is so horrible that you should just skip it. Every hole the greens are like it’s 18th century. Bumpy, sanded , punched, fungus, brown spots, you name it. Fairways have so many loose gravel all over the place.

After change in ownership it started to show signs of a good golf course. Seems like they let that go. Don’t see any maintenance on this course. I think this course is damaged beyond wildest dreams. If you are planning to play, Beware. Greens are just F***d up. Save your dollars and just avoid playing here. So bummed that course has no shame to even communicate taking our money. This is no more than a $20 course, if this is the only course on planet earth to play. Unbelievable.

GK pls update your green quality on this as Solid bumpy and brown. It’s no where green. Scammed.

Played this AM as first off. POP was 2 H. Fridays the price for retired veterans and veterans is $40 w cart. That also is the cost for weekends.

B 6873 (73.0.124) W 6506 (71.2/120)
G 5785 (68.5/111) R 5335 (72.0/125) So its a good test of golf. Open to the public.

We had another beautiful morning with no wind and a beautifully maintained course.

Tee boxes all great.

Fairways had been mowed cleaned and provided great lies on lush fairways and good roll out.

Traps all clean and no issues playing out of them that early in the day.

Rough had been cut but was still about 3/4 inch and while able to find your ball you needed a strong swing to get the ball out.

Greens had been mowed and were just great to play on. They held and released shots depending upon what you were trying to do and chipped/putted excellent all round. No signs of divots or unrepaired divots as well.

Terrific customer service in the shop.

Stopped into the Fairway grill and had my usual breakfast sandwich and coffe for $6.

Very disappointing customer service and a frustrating experience this morning (9/24/26 at 9:00am).

I came to Upland Hills Country Club this morning hoping to play nine holes. The club’s website specifically advertises “Family Tee Times” in the morning as 9-hole play for families and golfers of all skill levels. I’ve also played nine holes here on weekday mornings within the past couple of weeks and was previously offered a nine-hole rate around 8:00–8:30 AM.

This morning, when I arrived around 9:00 AM, I asked the starter about playing nine holes and paying the nine-hole rate. Instead of simply explaining the club’s policy, the employee was extremely rude and confrontational. He told me they only offer the nine-hole rate at 7:30 AM and that he was not going to offer it to me. He then became argumentative and raised his voice at me.

I explained that I was simply asking them to honor the nine-hole option advertised on their website and allow me to walk nine holes in the morning. He told me that the previous employee who had allowed me to play nine holes should “get in trouble” or potentially be fired for doing so.

He ultimately told me he wasn’t going to help me and that I would have to sit around and wait to speak with the GM if I wanted to pursue it.

The issue wasn’t that they had a specific tee-time policy. I would have been completely fine with someone professionally explaining the policy. The problem was the way I was treated. There was no attempt to provide reasonable customer service or find a solution.

I enjoy playing golf and would have liked to continue supporting my local course, but being spoken to this way over a straightforward question about a nine-hole rate was incredibly disappointing.

I hope management reviews both the club’s posted information and how customers are being treated at the front desk/starter area. A customer asking about a nine-hole rate shouldn’t turn into a confrontation.

Played 9/19/26 @ 227pm and had more than enough daylight. This place has got it going on- 2 18 hole courses with a 9 hole to warm up or practice on. The resort has so much happening with dirt bikes, ATVs, hiking and all the restaurants. You almost don't have to leave to be entertained. Pro shop was awesome and well stocked, bar and half way house was also awesome with some really strong cocktails. The course was playing unbelievable right now. Tee boxes were well cut and level throughout -from the signature tees. Fairways were almost immaculate and a joy to hit from. Rough was just a little longer than the fairway and pretty much did nothing to stop balls from going OB or the native areas. Sand traps were great to hit out of and were mesmerizing... The red sand in the traps are a sight to behold. Greens rolled well with little bumps every so often. Holes 12, 13 and 14 are magnificent! They are definitely worth the price of admission. Sitting on top of the cliffs looking down into the canyon and the valley will make you feel glad you're alive... I will definitely play here again.

Played 9/18/26 @ 1000. Course was really busy but moved along POP- 4.45 hours. Considering all the OB and native areas, that's pretty good. There are many hills on this course and the cart's brakes aren't the best, so be careful. Pro shop was well stocked and had a great variety of items. Conditions were great! Tee boxes were nice and level with the par 3s having some understandable divot issues. Fairways were great and easy to hit from with a nice cushion underneath. Rough just a little longer than the fairway and didn't stop the ball much from going into the native areas. Sand traps were nice to hit from and were nice and fluffy. Greens were rolling great with the downhill putts rolling off the green at times. Will definitely have to come back for a revenge round because there were some holes that I would go after the second time around. Great course!