Ventured out for a rare away game with an invitation from a high school buddy to join him at SJH at 130pm on Monday, 4/6/26. It was a sunny, breezy day with a steady SW wind of 10-15 mph. We went out on time as a twosome bracketed by foursomes.

Conditions were standard SJH – tight fairways with good coverage and mostly good lies, benign rough, flat tee boxes with no too much divot damage. I wasn’t in any sand but no complaints from my playing partner. Greens were fairly firm and turf depth was thin, with ballmarks (many on all greens) exposing a damp, fine-grained muddy soil beneath. Greens rolled well at medium-fast speed – many greens had substantial breaks right around the hole. Speeds were consistent across the course. Over the past few years several of the greens have been rebuilt/relocated, holes abandoned to development or flooding and rebuilt elsewhere. The triangle of holes at the far point of the back nine (holes 13-15) are some of the newer holes and have the best turfgrass of any part of the course.

Driving range is across a busy street, reachable by car but make time allowances for the logistics. Small snack shop at the turn was out of many menu items by the time we came through. We saw the cart girl a couple times on the front and back. We didn’t push the group ahead and weren’t pushed by those behind us, finishing the round in just over 5 hours.

Clubhouse restaurant area was very busy and this appears to be quite a local social hub. They remodeled the old clubhouse several years ago with more emphasis on community appeal and local event venues.

The kikuyu is not my favorite, but today it was cut fairly tight and very playable.

If only there was a website where one could find out in advance that golf courses had punched their greens! Yeah, I was that guy. I was so shocked to find a great 11am tee time the next day for me and my buddy, I simply took it right away and never checked GK. Duh.

The greens are heavily sanded right now but much worse on the front nine. I assume they did the back nine first and the wind took some of the sand off of those holes, but I'm just guessing. It was of course not great, but I managed to adjust properly (as one must) and ended with a nice 30 putts with no three-jacks.

The fairways have good spots but I would say a greater majority (but not by much) is decent coverage but a bit thin for most's liking. It's completely playable for sure, but there was a lot of picking going on. Rough where there was grass was nice and thick, but some areas off-fairway were very dry and lots of hardpan if you're off on your shots.

Tee boxes were just okay but serviceable, while the bunkers had enough sand to be pretty good, but another layer wouldn't hurt right now. Overall things are good but shy of great. It's still a fun round and a decently engaging layout with just a few 'meh' holes (like hole 10).

POP was unbelievable - my buddy and I got paired with an older gentleman with limited movement, so he took a while with every shot, but we never waited once on a single hole, nor were we ever pushed from behind. Finished the round in 3:45 which was absolutely stunning (especially after a six-hour round last Saturday at The Friends).

Hansen remains a very serviceable round right now with some good aspects to enjoy, but of course I would most certainly give the greens some time to heal before you head over there.

Played on Wednesday in company of a couple veteran loopers and Alex326.
The course is coming out of aeration (3/31) and the fairways had been plugged and filled also. The price adjustment made it playable for my level and the weather was another Monterey winter early spring stunner. Perfect for me high 50's under 10 mph breeze mostly sunny. Educational as well watching good players play well.
Not fair to rate conditions but beats most any other in their best shape. A couple days ago the greens were rated tough to putt. Today good but a few marks so a hop or bump could happen. Tee boxes were punched and sanded also. A bit of rain in the forecast and then sun next week and I'd say it's ready to go again. 100% in 7 days or less.
The staff is very nice and ample range time hitting off mats. Saw beverage cart at the right times and the early hole ocean views did not disappoint.
Not much 19th hole stuff here, but a short drive to Pebble and I was in the prime seat for Calamari and a PB pale ale at the newly renovated re-opened (11/2025) Stillwater bar over looking the infamous 18th. Memorable and recommended.

Played with my sons on 4/9/26. Course conditions and weather were good, with some divots and unevenness on the tee boxes. Fairways were in good condition and the greens were rolling pretty true. We played the front nine in 2 hours. As we made the turn a foursome jumped in front of us and turned the back nine in to a parking lot. They had no etiquette and since there is no marshal it made play very frustrating. For the fees charged and the claim that the course is world class, this is the second straight time this has happened to us. I love the truck nd make the 2 hour drive to play, but will think twice before doing it again. The pace of play and players hopscotching around should be regulated.

I got the opportunity to join Johnny, Ron, and Steve for the front nine out here at Monday’s Golf Moose + Vivid Golf outing. A cloudy morning gave way to beautiful skies right before the 10 a.m. shotgun, and the weather was gorgeous. Fun times as always with these guys! I helped run the pre-round putting contest where four people won free Vivid polos by draining a really tough, slick putt that broke about 15 feet right to left.

Conditions are quite good. Greens were smooth, medium-fast, and accepting of full shots. The 8th green always seems a little lesser condition than the rest out here, but not a huge deal. Fairways were really nice and provided great lies. Rough has great coverage just a couple inches deep, not too penal. Blue tee boxes were in good condition. The bunkers were fantastic, especially those greenside that were full of soft sand; fairway bunkers were a little wet and more compacted, I’m sure by design.

As much as I love the back nine here, it was difficult to leave at the turn, but I had an obligation. Can’t wait ’til next time!

Played 4/8/26 @ 0720. The weather was perfect! Not too hot, not too cold... Conditions were also up there with everything just right. Check in was quick and easy, the cart barn guys were very organized and had us out 10 minutes early. Tee boxes were nice and level- the par 3s had some issues with the divots, but that's understandable. Fairways were great to hit from with an occasional spot here and there. They were doing some major work on the 13th fairway but it did not affect play. The 2 bunkers that I was in were great to play from, the others looked nice also. The greens were rolling really good, but I'm pretty sure they're bumpier later on during the day. They always keep this course in good to great condition- today was exceptional...

Westridge is a fun track with a nice mix of ups, downs, narrow, wide, shorts, longs, and fair, challenging greens. Bring plenty of extra balls if you can’t always keep it straight. I’ll be back and hope that pace of play is more reasonable next time.

This is a hillside course with many terraced, narrow fairways and a few holes running straight uphill or downhill. Greens are smooth & receptive with some tricky undulations and run at a medium speed. The fairway grass is a bit inconsistent and tends to grab your club where it's thick. There’s several large dirt spots on the tee boxes and fairways, just plan on giving yourself some free relief. Traps all had nice sand but every one was covered in footprints. Does anyone there know how to use a rake?

Golf carts are mandatory and are quite nice but don’t include GPS. You can no longer drive your cart to the parking lot so use the bag drop. You’ll still need to lug your clubs downstairs.

Pace of play was poor: 5 hours starting a 11am on a Monday. Stern warnings on the carts to maintain 4:15 pace seem like empty threats. We saw a marshal but he didn’t seem to do much.

Hmmm...where to start. I wanted to LOVE Mission Viejo CC as we are moving to Laguna Niguel and it is definitely on my list of clubs to join. I brought my Mother-in-law and Wife to tour and they didnt feel very welcome (evidently women are not as welcome as one might think). We stayed for lunch and the food was ok....not great. I played with a member who did nothing but talk about how much money he had and his private jet, blah blah. I had high expectations for the course but I didnt find it very memorable. It wasn't overly difficult ("Mission Impossible" seems to be a bit of an overstatement) and I really didnt feel that it had much personality and lacked the scenic views of many Orange County courses. The bartender was fabulous and his Palomas were definitely the highlight of the day but this course now commands a $100K initiation, so the experience should be elite. Even if you spotted them an "E" the "L" and the "I"....I am not sure Mission Viejo could spell ELITE. The clubhouse is beautiful and the grounds are nice....but all you hear is that atrocious pickleball noise from the patio. All in all, it fell a bit short of expectations even if Robert Trent Jones Sr designed the course (which he did)....

Played 4/5/26 @ 130pm and it was great! I have never seen this place in such good shape! It is the greenest it's ever been, some rough edges but overall this place is well worth the hour and 15 minutes to play. Tee boxes lush and they seem to have removed some of the mats and the concrete tee boxes they used before. Good coverage on all the fairways except for the left side of hole 2 close to the green where the mowers seem to congregate. Wasn't in any sand traps but they looked ok. Greens were not holding shots but they putted nicely. They are punching the greens next week on 4/13 if you can get out there before then.

First time out to this spectacular golf resort. 7:40 tee time, paired up with a great family of three. This place is totally worth all of 204$ fee. The tee boxes are in great shape, the fairways were some of the best I have ever played, and the rough was cut perfectly. The greens had a lot of old holes in the same area, and that is about the only knock I can say about Desert Willow. I could not believe how many people where here on a Monday in early April, this place was slammed. Everyone was great, and the service you get is incredible. Great range, putting and chipping green, We never waited, and the crew was on a lot of the holes watering, mowing, and fixing things. Put this on the bucket list.

Played yesterday at twilight starting at 4 PM and finished in 3.5 H. Totally quite on Easter Sunday with no one on the course.

Spectacular views on this course of the Suisun Valley and Napa hills when playing at twilight.

Course is in great condition at this time. The maintenance crew here does a fabulous job.

Pristine perfect tee boxes on all 18 holes.

Fairways are lush and firm and the roll out on all holes and especially downhill is just tremendous. And the lies are all great as well. Slowly finding the sweet spots in the fairways to even add further distance.

Rough is penalizing as rough should be. You can find the ball most of the time but unless you are really strong advancing it will be minimal.

Traps are big and full of playable sand. No issues. Very well maintained.

Greens as said before are HUGE. But after playing numerous times I am finding there are areas on the greens that if you can hit them will funnel the ball to the hole regardless of where the pins are. But miss those areas and you will be left with some unbelievable LONG putts. Sad to say 3 putts are alive and well on these greens.

Terrific customer service in the shop and restaurant. And happy hour is 7 days a week from 4 to 7 and the prices are terrific. Pints are 5$ pitcher is 12$ and the shrimp tacos are 9$ and delicious. I am going to have to start walking my rounds in the future.

Needless to say 24hrgolf is loving living in Rancho Solano and being 1 mile from the course. Only thing better would be if they allowed private carts.

If you are traveling from S CA to N CA using I 80 and want to play some golf I highly recommend you put this course on you list of plays.

Hope all GK members enjoy Masters week.

Walked the Oranges today 4/6/26 joined by a nice twosome under 75 degree weather with no wind. Very enjoyable round today even though POP was 5 hrs. Lots of golfers here today on spring break.

Wow have the rains this past winter made this place lush city. Not sure I have ever seen the course this phenomenal.

Fairways lush, thick and padded perfect carpet lies. 10/10

Rough very lush, sticky and a club grabber. Very healthy shape. 9/10

Was in one bunker right on 3 greenside in perfect shape. 9/10

Tees super lush, all level and in great shape with just minor divot damage on the par 3s. Rated 8.5/10

Greens were punched just over a month ago and are very healthy and rolling medium speed. I'm used to them a tad faster here. They are do for a cut and roll. With the upcoming ojai summer heat they might leave them a tad longer. Rolling still very true. Rated 8/10.

Just love the layout here. Conditions are top notch.

Kinda don't even want to write reviews here anymore as the word is out this place is the best bang for your buck in the surrounding areas. Go play.