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From 8/16
Finally made it to Bear's Best!
Enjoyed a great day of golf at Bear's Best on a Hot and Sunny Friday. Bear's Best is a fun / challenging Desert Player’s Course that is a Jack composite course that features 18 holes from around the world designed by Jack and now set in in the LV Desert. I can tell you that many of featured holes, I have played the originals, and they truly are excellent replicas.
BB is a very well-designed course that places premium on accuracy off the tee and into greens. The course features clear definition between its mid-sized undulating fairways and rough areas, well placed bunkering on fairways and proximate to greens, along with strategic water hazards on a few holes, and with fast greens. The course is another great Jack design. I absolutey loved it!
The course is primarily flat but features lots of undulations, along with some attractive views of localized mountains. The course plays like a Championship Style Desert layout. The course seemed to play it's yardage. The course was in excellent condition overall. The course layout is rated a 5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.7 out of 5. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and lush, no damage. Condition was very nice.
Fairways: Green at times tight. Condition was very nice.
Greens: Fast in speed and medium to firm. No damage observed. Speed about a 11. Condition was very nice.
Sand: Well maintained and firm. Condition was very nice.
Rough: rough was well defined from the fairway and green collars but not too overgrown, about 2 – 5 inches. Grabby at times. Condition was very nice.
Waste Areas: - Waste areas on various holes did not offer the opportunity of recovery due to their overgrown nature. Condition was very nice.
Driving Range: The range is excellent. You are hitting off grass into a beautiful mountain backdrop with markers at 100, 150, 200, 225, and 250 yards. Range ran out at about 300ish. Range balls were your typical white Callaway rangers and in good condition. Also noted very nice chipping areas. Great driving range! Condition was very nice.
Practice Putting Greens: Practice putting greens are ample and very well maintained. Seemed consistent with the speed of the course greens on this day. Condition was very nice.
POP: 3.5 hours – no wait was encountered.
BB features a beautiful restaurant with very good food, along with a very well stocked high-end pro shop. The customer service received at this facility was perfect. I can't voice how great they were here.
Bear's Best is now my favorite course in LV and I can't wait to go back. Sadly, I have been advised that it will go private next year, which will ruin everything for golfing here in the future.
This is a top-level golf experience! A+ all the way.
Finally made it to Bear's Best!
Enjoyed a great day of golf at Bear's Best on a Hot and Sunny Friday. Bear's Best is a fun / challenging Desert Player’s Course that is a Jack composite course that features 18 holes from around the world designed by Jack and now set in in the LV Desert. I can tell you that many of featured holes, I have played the originals, and they truly are excellent replicas.
BB is a very well-designed course that places premium on accuracy off the tee and into greens. The course features clear definition between its mid-sized undulating fairways and rough areas, well placed bunkering on fairways and proximate to greens, along with strategic water hazards on a few holes, and with fast greens. The course is another great Jack design. I absolutey loved it!
The course is primarily flat but features lots of undulations, along with some attractive views of localized mountains. The course plays like a Championship Style Desert layout. The course seemed to play it's yardage. The course was in excellent condition overall. The course layout is rated a 5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.7 out of 5. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and lush, no damage. Condition was very nice.
Fairways: Green at times tight. Condition was very nice.
Greens: Fast in speed and medium to firm. No damage observed. Speed about a 11. Condition was very nice.
Sand: Well maintained and firm. Condition was very nice.
Rough: rough was well defined from the fairway and green collars but not too overgrown, about 2 – 5 inches. Grabby at times. Condition was very nice.
Waste Areas: - Waste areas on various holes did not offer the opportunity of recovery due to their overgrown nature. Condition was very nice.
Driving Range: The range is excellent. You are hitting off grass into a beautiful mountain backdrop with markers at 100, 150, 200, 225, and 250 yards. Range ran out at about 300ish. Range balls were your typical white Callaway rangers and in good condition. Also noted very nice chipping areas. Great driving range! Condition was very nice.
Practice Putting Greens: Practice putting greens are ample and very well maintained. Seemed consistent with the speed of the course greens on this day. Condition was very nice.
POP: 3.5 hours – no wait was encountered.
BB features a beautiful restaurant with very good food, along with a very well stocked high-end pro shop. The customer service received at this facility was perfect. I can't voice how great they were here.
Bear's Best is now my favorite course in LV and I can't wait to go back. Sadly, I have been advised that it will go private next year, which will ruin everything for golfing here in the future.
This is a top-level golf experience! A+ all the way.
8 Likes.
From 7/29
Really enjoyed Encino! Did not see Encino Man.
Got out Monday morning onto Encino Golf Course and glad I did so. Will not go into course design details as such are noted in prior reviews.
I note the course was not in top tier condition as such has been battling the Summer Heatwave, but was still in reasonably good playing condition given the climate. Pace of play was around 4.0 hours. I note the following conditions:
Tee Boxes: Level and mixed with green. Limited bare spots noted. Condition average for a Muni.
Fairways: Green and defined from rough. Condition average for a Muni.
Greens: Green, slow in speed, with softness. Speed about a 10. Condition average for a Muni.
Sand: Bunkers were OK in some areas, and other in other areas were not maintained as grass was growing. Condition below average for a Muni.
Rough: maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition average for a Muni.
Really enjoyed this course as the design is flat but strong if playing from the tips. This course is a go-to that I always seem to enjoy. Despite the heat, the course was still doing fairly good. If looking for an enjoyable round of golf in the SF Valley, this is great place to play. And try to the Club Sandwich after your round, it is so good.
Really enjoyed Encino! Did not see Encino Man.
Got out Monday morning onto Encino Golf Course and glad I did so. Will not go into course design details as such are noted in prior reviews.
I note the course was not in top tier condition as such has been battling the Summer Heatwave, but was still in reasonably good playing condition given the climate. Pace of play was around 4.0 hours. I note the following conditions:
Tee Boxes: Level and mixed with green. Limited bare spots noted. Condition average for a Muni.
Fairways: Green and defined from rough. Condition average for a Muni.
Greens: Green, slow in speed, with softness. Speed about a 10. Condition average for a Muni.
Sand: Bunkers were OK in some areas, and other in other areas were not maintained as grass was growing. Condition below average for a Muni.
Rough: maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition average for a Muni.
Really enjoyed this course as the design is flat but strong if playing from the tips. This course is a go-to that I always seem to enjoy. Despite the heat, the course was still doing fairly good. If looking for an enjoyable round of golf in the SF Valley, this is great place to play. And try to the Club Sandwich after your round, it is so good.
10 Likes.
From 7/28
Soule Park was so fun to visit. Just an excellent course! Will not go into course design details as such are noted in prior reviews.
Played SPGC on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. It was an amazing time with wind speeds around 10 mph or less. Pace of play was around 4.75 hours. I note the following conditions:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no significant damage. Condition above average.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition above average.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with softness. Speed about a 11 in speed but tricky with tough pin placements. Condition above average.
Sand: very well maintained, and heavy. Condition above average.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition above average.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition above average.
Loved the SPGC experience once again! This is a great course that thrives in quality and consistency. One of the best public courses in Ventura County and all of SoCal! Looking forward to the next opportunity to play here! And do not miss out on the dining experience after your round, maybe one of the best cheeseburgers in all of CA.
Soule Park was so fun to visit. Just an excellent course! Will not go into course design details as such are noted in prior reviews.
Played SPGC on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. It was an amazing time with wind speeds around 10 mph or less. Pace of play was around 4.75 hours. I note the following conditions:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no significant damage. Condition above average.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition above average.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with softness. Speed about a 11 in speed but tricky with tough pin placements. Condition above average.
Sand: very well maintained, and heavy. Condition above average.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition above average.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition above average.
Loved the SPGC experience once again! This is a great course that thrives in quality and consistency. One of the best public courses in Ventura County and all of SoCal! Looking forward to the next opportunity to play here! And do not miss out on the dining experience after your round, maybe one of the best cheeseburgers in all of CA.
9 Likes.
From 7/18
Making it happen at the Wolf!
Enjoyed a great day of golf at Las Vegas Paiute – Wolf Course. This course is so fine!
The Wolf is a fun / challenging Desert Player’s Course that is a Pete Dye top tier design. On this day it was a fair test of golf through 14 holes, and then came in the 35+ mph winds after 2 PM which made holes 15 - 18 as challenging as a Physics Final.
The Wolf is a very well-designed course that places premium on accuracy off the tee and into greens. The course features clear definition between its mid-sized undulating fairways and rough areas, well placed bunkering on fairways and proximate to greens, along with strategic water hazards on a few holes, and with very fast greens.
The course is primarily flat but features lots of undulations, along with some attractive views of localized mountains. The course plays like a Real Deal Championship Style layout. The course seemed to play it's yardage and the last 5 holes in the wind were a real test. The course was in excellent condition overall. The course layout is rated a 5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.7 out of 5. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and lush, no damage. Condition was very nice.
Fairways: Green at times tight. Condition was very nice.
Greens: Fast in speed and medium to firm. No damage observed. Speed about a 12. Condition was very nice.
Sand: Well maintained and firm. Condition was very nice.
Rough: rough was well defined from the fairway and green collars but not too overgrown, about 2 – 4 inches. Very grabby at times. Condition was very nice.
Waste Areas: - Waste areas on various holes did not offer the opportunity of recovery due to their overgrown nature. Condition was very nice.
Driving Range: The range is excellent. You are hitting off grass into a beautiful mountain backdrop with markers at 100, 150, 200, 225, and 250 yards. Range ran out at about 300ish. Range balls were your typical white rangers and in good condition. Also noted very nice chipping areas. Amazing driving range! Condition was very nice.
Practice Putting Greens: Practice putting greens are ample and very well maintained. They seemed consistent with the speed of the course greens on this day. Condition was very nice.
POP: 4.00 hours – some wait was encountered due to the group in front, as they were having a tough time dealing with the difficulty of the course. Otherwise, no issues.
The LVP facility included a nice restaurant, and a nicely stocked pro shop. Service received was excellent except for the cart return guy, he was a DB.
Really enjoyed this course and certainly wish I could play it more often. This is a top-level golf experience at an incredible facility. On of the best is LV!
Making it happen at the Wolf!
Enjoyed a great day of golf at Las Vegas Paiute – Wolf Course. This course is so fine!
The Wolf is a fun / challenging Desert Player’s Course that is a Pete Dye top tier design. On this day it was a fair test of golf through 14 holes, and then came in the 35+ mph winds after 2 PM which made holes 15 - 18 as challenging as a Physics Final.
The Wolf is a very well-designed course that places premium on accuracy off the tee and into greens. The course features clear definition between its mid-sized undulating fairways and rough areas, well placed bunkering on fairways and proximate to greens, along with strategic water hazards on a few holes, and with very fast greens.
The course is primarily flat but features lots of undulations, along with some attractive views of localized mountains. The course plays like a Real Deal Championship Style layout. The course seemed to play it's yardage and the last 5 holes in the wind were a real test. The course was in excellent condition overall. The course layout is rated a 5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.7 out of 5. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and lush, no damage. Condition was very nice.
Fairways: Green at times tight. Condition was very nice.
Greens: Fast in speed and medium to firm. No damage observed. Speed about a 12. Condition was very nice.
Sand: Well maintained and firm. Condition was very nice.
Rough: rough was well defined from the fairway and green collars but not too overgrown, about 2 – 4 inches. Very grabby at times. Condition was very nice.
Waste Areas: - Waste areas on various holes did not offer the opportunity of recovery due to their overgrown nature. Condition was very nice.
Driving Range: The range is excellent. You are hitting off grass into a beautiful mountain backdrop with markers at 100, 150, 200, 225, and 250 yards. Range ran out at about 300ish. Range balls were your typical white rangers and in good condition. Also noted very nice chipping areas. Amazing driving range! Condition was very nice.
Practice Putting Greens: Practice putting greens are ample and very well maintained. They seemed consistent with the speed of the course greens on this day. Condition was very nice.
POP: 4.00 hours – some wait was encountered due to the group in front, as they were having a tough time dealing with the difficulty of the course. Otherwise, no issues.
The LVP facility included a nice restaurant, and a nicely stocked pro shop. Service received was excellent except for the cart return guy, he was a DB.
Really enjoyed this course and certainly wish I could play it more often. This is a top-level golf experience at an incredible facility. On of the best is LV!
8 Likes.
From 7/17
TPC Vegas Baby!
No Vegas B’s Allowed!
TPC Las Vegas is a Desert Style Championship Course that features elevation changes, strategic bunkering, limited water hazards, beautiful nature, many-many canyons, along with beautiful views.
The course was very challenging and required precision off the tee and on approach shots. The course was not too tight or unreasonable, but it was very visually intimidating and surroundings are always penal with lost ball being a high possibility.
The course played its yardage, fairways offered moderate roll out on drives and greens held approach shots well. The course was well manicured and in really good condition. The overall course layout is rated a 4.6 out of 5 and conditions are rated a 4.5 out of 5 for this time of year. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Very good condition.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Very good condition.
Greens: Green, fast in speed, with firmness. Speed about a 11. Very good condition.
Sand: very well maintained, and heavy. Condition above-average.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Very good condition.
Water Hazards: limited and well maintained. Very good condition.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Very good condition.
Driving Range and Practice Areas: The range was nice and off grass. Range included various markers from 75 - 250 yards. Range balls were quality White-Ranger golf balls that were well maintained. I also noted a very nice chipping. Great practice facilities here. Top level.
Practice Putting Greens: Two were noted. Very large and in very good condition. Speed was consistent with course.
POP: 3.5 hours – no wait was encountered but there were plenty of golfers playing.
Pro Shop: High quality and beautifully stocked. Service received was excellent.
Food: Nice restaurant and very good food!
Customer Service: Perfect!
I really enjoyed this course and note such as a true test of golf for even a low handicap golfer. This is a course where you do not want to lose your focus, or it will get you! Grateful my game was locked-in on this day.
Another great course in LV, that is strongly recommended. The design is outstanding, just make sure you bring your Game. Would play here again, anytime!
Top shelf for TPC Las Vegas!
TPC Vegas Baby!
No Vegas B’s Allowed!
TPC Las Vegas is a Desert Style Championship Course that features elevation changes, strategic bunkering, limited water hazards, beautiful nature, many-many canyons, along with beautiful views.
The course was very challenging and required precision off the tee and on approach shots. The course was not too tight or unreasonable, but it was very visually intimidating and surroundings are always penal with lost ball being a high possibility.
The course played its yardage, fairways offered moderate roll out on drives and greens held approach shots well. The course was well manicured and in really good condition. The overall course layout is rated a 4.6 out of 5 and conditions are rated a 4.5 out of 5 for this time of year. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Very good condition.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Very good condition.
Greens: Green, fast in speed, with firmness. Speed about a 11. Very good condition.
Sand: very well maintained, and heavy. Condition above-average.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Very good condition.
Water Hazards: limited and well maintained. Very good condition.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Very good condition.
Driving Range and Practice Areas: The range was nice and off grass. Range included various markers from 75 - 250 yards. Range balls were quality White-Ranger golf balls that were well maintained. I also noted a very nice chipping. Great practice facilities here. Top level.
Practice Putting Greens: Two were noted. Very large and in very good condition. Speed was consistent with course.
POP: 3.5 hours – no wait was encountered but there were plenty of golfers playing.
Pro Shop: High quality and beautifully stocked. Service received was excellent.
Food: Nice restaurant and very good food!
Customer Service: Perfect!
I really enjoyed this course and note such as a true test of golf for even a low handicap golfer. This is a course where you do not want to lose your focus, or it will get you! Grateful my game was locked-in on this day.
Another great course in LV, that is strongly recommended. The design is outstanding, just make sure you bring your Game. Would play here again, anytime!
Top shelf for TPC Las Vegas!
7 Likes.
From 7/1/24
Sandpiper was again great, but the group in front of us wrecked the show!
Again played SGC on a beautiful Monday. Please review course design details in prior reviews, as I will only note conditions and happenings of the day.
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition excellent.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition excellent.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with softness. Speed about an 10.5. Condition excellent but slower than normal.
Sand: raked but flooded with water in several bunkers or rock hard. Visited 3 bunkers and they were in below average condition due to flooding or dryness. Not sure what happened to the bunkers, as they are usually in very condition.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition excellent.
Water Hazards: Very scenic on Hole 18.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Driving Range: one of the best grass ranges you can find in California. Condition excellent.
Practice Putting Green: excellent condition but much faster than the golf course. It runs at 12 to 12.5.
Sandpiper was again amazing, other than bunkers. This is such a great course and always a special treat! Cant wait to play again.
Unfortunately, they placed a group in front of us that were not only atrocities as golfers, they had no etiquette or respect for other golfers due to their pace play violations and lack of care for the golf course. This group caused a log jam that resulted in having to wait 20 minutes between shots for most of the front 9. At one point they had more than 3 holes open ahead of them. Mind you, the group in front of them were 80 year old ladies who teed off just 10 minutes prior to these Abominations.
The pro shop had to send Marshalls out on 3 occasions to speed them up due to the amount of complaints. Worse of all, they would not let anyone play through and were condescending. These Abominations finally picked up their pace at the 9th hole when the Marshall threatened to remove them from the course. These Abominations had no business playing a great course like SGC.
Sadly, having to deal with this nonsense, sabotaged my game. Still played well, but not to my potential. I was 2 under through 7, but simply lost my focus and it was not sustained. 3 hours for that front nine was a game damper. I hope that I never see these Hack-Job Abominations at a golf course or facility again!
Sandpiper was again great, but the group in front of us wrecked the show!
Again played SGC on a beautiful Monday. Please review course design details in prior reviews, as I will only note conditions and happenings of the day.
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition excellent.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition excellent.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with softness. Speed about an 10.5. Condition excellent but slower than normal.
Sand: raked but flooded with water in several bunkers or rock hard. Visited 3 bunkers and they were in below average condition due to flooding or dryness. Not sure what happened to the bunkers, as they are usually in very condition.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition excellent.
Water Hazards: Very scenic on Hole 18.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Driving Range: one of the best grass ranges you can find in California. Condition excellent.
Practice Putting Green: excellent condition but much faster than the golf course. It runs at 12 to 12.5.
Sandpiper was again amazing, other than bunkers. This is such a great course and always a special treat! Cant wait to play again.
Unfortunately, they placed a group in front of us that were not only atrocities as golfers, they had no etiquette or respect for other golfers due to their pace play violations and lack of care for the golf course. This group caused a log jam that resulted in having to wait 20 minutes between shots for most of the front 9. At one point they had more than 3 holes open ahead of them. Mind you, the group in front of them were 80 year old ladies who teed off just 10 minutes prior to these Abominations.
The pro shop had to send Marshalls out on 3 occasions to speed them up due to the amount of complaints. Worse of all, they would not let anyone play through and were condescending. These Abominations finally picked up their pace at the 9th hole when the Marshall threatened to remove them from the course. These Abominations had no business playing a great course like SGC.
Sadly, having to deal with this nonsense, sabotaged my game. Still played well, but not to my potential. I was 2 under through 7, but simply lost my focus and it was not sustained. 3 hours for that front nine was a game damper. I hope that I never see these Hack-Job Abominations at a golf course or facility again!
11 Likes.
From 6/24/24
Enjoyed an excellent GK / Vivid Outing at the Bear. What a Great Day!
Bear Creek GC as a fun Players Course. BCGC is a very well-designed course that places premium on accuracy off the tee and into greens. The course features a clear definition between its mid-sized fairways and greens, and rough areas; there is well placed bunkering on all fairways and proximate to greens, along with some strategic trees and water hazards, all being punitive to wayward golf shots.
The course is generally flat but does offer elevation changes from tee to fairway and green, on some holes, along with some great views of localized mountains and housing. The course plays like a true Championship Style layout. If you miss your mark, you will be punished.
The course was very well manicured and in above-average condition. The course layout is rated a 5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.5 out of 5. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and lush, no damage. Above average condition.
Fairways: Green at times tight. Above average condition.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with medium softness. Noted a bit longer and slower than in the past. Speed at about a 10.5. No damage observed. Excellent condition.
Sand: Well maintained and medium to soft in texture. Above average condition.
Rough: Well defined from the fairway and green collars but not too overgrown, about 2 – 4 inches. Very grabby at times. Above average condition.
Waste Areas: Observed on various holes and did not offer much opportunity of recovery due to the overgrown nature. Above average.
Driving Range: The range is excellent, hitting off a grass surface. Situated on a flat section of the facility and hitting into a grassland with green markers at 100, 150, 200, 225, and 250 yards. Range ran out at about 275ish. Range balls were your typical rangers, generally in good condition
Practice Putting Green: Ample and very well maintained. Surface speed was consistent with the the course greens.
Chipping Green: Also ample and very well maintained. Several pins noted to work on the short-game, along with sand bunkering.
POP: 4.75 hours – No wait was encountered on any hole.
This track is Grade A. Its layout is spectacular, and the use of the topography and land could not be better. If looking to join a quality golf club with the emphasis on Player’s Type Golf Course, this is a great one to be a part of.
Really enjoyed this course and certainly wish I could play it more often. If I lived closer, this would be a club I would consider joining. I fully endorse playing this track when given the opportunity. Very much looking forward to my next visit here.
Thank you Johnny, and GK for this outing!
Enjoyed an excellent GK / Vivid Outing at the Bear. What a Great Day!
Bear Creek GC as a fun Players Course. BCGC is a very well-designed course that places premium on accuracy off the tee and into greens. The course features a clear definition between its mid-sized fairways and greens, and rough areas; there is well placed bunkering on all fairways and proximate to greens, along with some strategic trees and water hazards, all being punitive to wayward golf shots.
The course is generally flat but does offer elevation changes from tee to fairway and green, on some holes, along with some great views of localized mountains and housing. The course plays like a true Championship Style layout. If you miss your mark, you will be punished.
The course was very well manicured and in above-average condition. The course layout is rated a 5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.5 out of 5. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and lush, no damage. Above average condition.
Fairways: Green at times tight. Above average condition.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with medium softness. Noted a bit longer and slower than in the past. Speed at about a 10.5. No damage observed. Excellent condition.
Sand: Well maintained and medium to soft in texture. Above average condition.
Rough: Well defined from the fairway and green collars but not too overgrown, about 2 – 4 inches. Very grabby at times. Above average condition.
Waste Areas: Observed on various holes and did not offer much opportunity of recovery due to the overgrown nature. Above average.
Driving Range: The range is excellent, hitting off a grass surface. Situated on a flat section of the facility and hitting into a grassland with green markers at 100, 150, 200, 225, and 250 yards. Range ran out at about 275ish. Range balls were your typical rangers, generally in good condition
Practice Putting Green: Ample and very well maintained. Surface speed was consistent with the the course greens.
Chipping Green: Also ample and very well maintained. Several pins noted to work on the short-game, along with sand bunkering.
POP: 4.75 hours – No wait was encountered on any hole.
This track is Grade A. Its layout is spectacular, and the use of the topography and land could not be better. If looking to join a quality golf club with the emphasis on Player’s Type Golf Course, this is a great one to be a part of.
Really enjoyed this course and certainly wish I could play it more often. If I lived closer, this would be a club I would consider joining. I fully endorse playing this track when given the opportunity. Very much looking forward to my next visit here.
Thank you Johnny, and GK for this outing!
11 Likes.
From 6/17/24
Wood Ranch is always so lovely and consistent in quality!
Played WRGC on a beautiful Monday at the GM Event with Johnny, Ron, and Andrew. It was an amazing time with wind speeds around 10 - 20 mph. Pace of play was around 5 hours. I note the following conditions:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition excellent.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition excellent.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with softness. Speed about a 10.5 in speed but tricky with tough pin placements. Condition excellent.
Sand: very well maintained, and heavy. Condition excellent.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition excellent.
Water Hazards: Very scenic on Holes 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, and 18. Condition excellent.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Loved the Wood Ranch experience once again! This is a Grade A track that thrives in quality and consistency. One of the best courses in Ventura County and all of SoCal! Looking forward to the next opportunity to play here!
Wood Ranch is always so lovely and consistent in quality!
Played WRGC on a beautiful Monday at the GM Event with Johnny, Ron, and Andrew. It was an amazing time with wind speeds around 10 - 20 mph. Pace of play was around 5 hours. I note the following conditions:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition excellent.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition excellent.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with softness. Speed about a 10.5 in speed but tricky with tough pin placements. Condition excellent.
Sand: very well maintained, and heavy. Condition excellent.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition excellent.
Water Hazards: Very scenic on Holes 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, and 18. Condition excellent.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Loved the Wood Ranch experience once again! This is a Grade A track that thrives in quality and consistency. One of the best courses in Ventura County and all of SoCal! Looking forward to the next opportunity to play here!
10 Likes.
From 6/3/24
Sandpiper is mighty fine right now!
Played SGC on a beautiful Monday. I will spare you the course details, as you can research such on my prior reviews and will stick to conditions. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition excellent.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition excellent.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with softness. Speed about an 11. Condition excellent.
Sand: very well maintained, and heavy. Condition excellent.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition excellent.
Water Hazards: Very scenic on Hole 18. Just don't jump in or drink from, if you want to live.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Sandpiper was looking and playing so fine on this day! I can't wait to go back to this always amazing golf course.
Sandpiper is mighty fine right now!
Played SGC on a beautiful Monday. I will spare you the course details, as you can research such on my prior reviews and will stick to conditions. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition excellent.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition excellent.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with softness. Speed about an 11. Condition excellent.
Sand: very well maintained, and heavy. Condition excellent.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition excellent.
Water Hazards: Very scenic on Hole 18. Just don't jump in or drink from, if you want to live.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Sandpiper was looking and playing so fine on this day! I can't wait to go back to this always amazing golf course.
10 Likes.
From 6/13/24
Buenos Dias from Coral Canyon! You are one fun and challenging course!
Coral Canyon is another hybrid Desert / Mountain Championship Course that features elevation changes, strategic bunkering, limited water hazards, beautiful nature, canyons, along with beautiful views.
The course was very challenging and required precision off the tee and on approach shots. Grateful my game was on, otherwise this course can really beat up players who are not precise. Not saying the place was too tight or unreasonable, but it is visually intimidating at times and surroundings are always penal with lost ball being a high possibility.
The course played its yardage, fairways offered moderate roll out on drives and greens held approach shots well. The course was well manicured and in really good condition. The overall course layout is rated a 4.5 out of 5 and conditions are rated a 4.4 out of 5 for this time of year. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition above-average.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition above-average.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with firmness. Noted to be undulating and hard to read at times. Speed about a 11. Condition above-average.
Sand: very well maintained, and heavy. Condition above-average.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition above-average.
Water Hazards: limited and well maintained. Noted people fishing in one of the lakes after the course closed.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Driving Range and Practice Areas: The range was nice and off grass that was in good of shape. Range included various markers from 75 - 250 yards. Range balls were quality Yellow-Ranger golf balls that were well maintained. I also noted a very nice chipping.
Practice Putting Greens: Two were noted. Medium and in very nice condition. Speed was consistent with course.
POP: 4.23 hours – no wait was encountered but there were plenty of golfers playing.
Pro Shop: High quality and beautifully stocked. Service received was excellent.
Food: Nice restaurant and very good food!
Customer Service: Perfect!
I really enjoyed this course and note such as a good test of golf for even a low handicap golfer. This is a course where you do not want to lose your focus, or it will get you!
Another great course in Southern Utah, that is strongly recommended. The design is outstanding, just make sure you bring your Game. Would play here again, anytime!
Grade A for CCGC. Do not pass this one up on your St. George Golf Trip!
Buenos Dias from Coral Canyon! You are one fun and challenging course!
Coral Canyon is another hybrid Desert / Mountain Championship Course that features elevation changes, strategic bunkering, limited water hazards, beautiful nature, canyons, along with beautiful views.
The course was very challenging and required precision off the tee and on approach shots. Grateful my game was on, otherwise this course can really beat up players who are not precise. Not saying the place was too tight or unreasonable, but it is visually intimidating at times and surroundings are always penal with lost ball being a high possibility.
The course played its yardage, fairways offered moderate roll out on drives and greens held approach shots well. The course was well manicured and in really good condition. The overall course layout is rated a 4.5 out of 5 and conditions are rated a 4.4 out of 5 for this time of year. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition above-average.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition above-average.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with firmness. Noted to be undulating and hard to read at times. Speed about a 11. Condition above-average.
Sand: very well maintained, and heavy. Condition above-average.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition above-average.
Water Hazards: limited and well maintained. Noted people fishing in one of the lakes after the course closed.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Driving Range and Practice Areas: The range was nice and off grass that was in good of shape. Range included various markers from 75 - 250 yards. Range balls were quality Yellow-Ranger golf balls that were well maintained. I also noted a very nice chipping.
Practice Putting Greens: Two were noted. Medium and in very nice condition. Speed was consistent with course.
POP: 4.23 hours – no wait was encountered but there were plenty of golfers playing.
Pro Shop: High quality and beautifully stocked. Service received was excellent.
Food: Nice restaurant and very good food!
Customer Service: Perfect!
I really enjoyed this course and note such as a good test of golf for even a low handicap golfer. This is a course where you do not want to lose your focus, or it will get you!
Another great course in Southern Utah, that is strongly recommended. The design is outstanding, just make sure you bring your Game. Would play here again, anytime!
Grade A for CCGC. Do not pass this one up on your St. George Golf Trip!
10 Likes.
From 6/11/24
Finally experienced the Amazing Sand Hollow Golf Course!
SHGC is no doubt a great golf course, which receives its Gusto from the very scenic and beautiful Back 9 that runs along the Cliffs of Sand Hollow State Park. The Front 9 is more resort style and flat, but still very fun and nice.
SHGC is another hybrid Desert / Mountain Championship Course in Southern Utah that features elevation changes, strategic bunkering, beautiful nature, canyons, along with breathtaking views. Albeit most of the topography change is along the back nine.
The course was challenging but always fair. The course played its yardage, fairways offered moderate roll out on drives and greens held approach shots well. The course was very well manicured, but it came with a price. On this day, it seemed like staff was working on every hole on the front nine. The front nine was less enjoyable because it was distracting to hear loud lawnmowers, blowers, or maintenance equipment far too often.
The overall course layout is rated a 4.5 out of 5 (Front 9 - 4.0 and Back 9 - 5.0), conditions are rated a 4.6 out of 5 for this time of year. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition excellent.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition excellent.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with firmness. Noted to be undulating and hard to read at times. Speed about a 11.5. Condition excellent.
Sand: very well maintained, and heavy. Condition excellent.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition excellent.
Water Hazards: None Applicable.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Driving Range and Practice Areas: The range was very nice and off grass that was in good of shape. Range included various markers from 75 - 300 yards. Range balls were quality Top-Range golf balls that were very well maintained. I also noted a very nice chipping area and practice bunker. Excellent practice facility here.
Practice Putting Greens: Two were noted. Medium and in excellent condition. Speed was consistent with course.
POP: 4.9 hours – wait was encountered on numerous holes on the back nine, but this was expected at the tourist attracting golf course. A lot of Tourist Golfers here.
Pro Shop: High quality and beautifully stocked. Service received was excellent.
Food: Nice restaurant with very good food!
Customer Service: Excellent.
Really enjoyed this course and I strongly endorse playing SHGC if given the opportunity while having the time. This course is another fair test of golf that comes with a great surrounding environment, and a Back 9 which is very special and hard to beat!
I will play SHGC again if given the opportunity. This was a top-level experience! Grade A, all the way.
Finally experienced the Amazing Sand Hollow Golf Course!
SHGC is no doubt a great golf course, which receives its Gusto from the very scenic and beautiful Back 9 that runs along the Cliffs of Sand Hollow State Park. The Front 9 is more resort style and flat, but still very fun and nice.
SHGC is another hybrid Desert / Mountain Championship Course in Southern Utah that features elevation changes, strategic bunkering, beautiful nature, canyons, along with breathtaking views. Albeit most of the topography change is along the back nine.
The course was challenging but always fair. The course played its yardage, fairways offered moderate roll out on drives and greens held approach shots well. The course was very well manicured, but it came with a price. On this day, it seemed like staff was working on every hole on the front nine. The front nine was less enjoyable because it was distracting to hear loud lawnmowers, blowers, or maintenance equipment far too often.
The overall course layout is rated a 4.5 out of 5 (Front 9 - 4.0 and Back 9 - 5.0), conditions are rated a 4.6 out of 5 for this time of year. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition excellent.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition excellent.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with firmness. Noted to be undulating and hard to read at times. Speed about a 11.5. Condition excellent.
Sand: very well maintained, and heavy. Condition excellent.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition excellent.
Water Hazards: None Applicable.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Driving Range and Practice Areas: The range was very nice and off grass that was in good of shape. Range included various markers from 75 - 300 yards. Range balls were quality Top-Range golf balls that were very well maintained. I also noted a very nice chipping area and practice bunker. Excellent practice facility here.
Practice Putting Greens: Two were noted. Medium and in excellent condition. Speed was consistent with course.
POP: 4.9 hours – wait was encountered on numerous holes on the back nine, but this was expected at the tourist attracting golf course. A lot of Tourist Golfers here.
Pro Shop: High quality and beautifully stocked. Service received was excellent.
Food: Nice restaurant with very good food!
Customer Service: Excellent.
Really enjoyed this course and I strongly endorse playing SHGC if given the opportunity while having the time. This course is another fair test of golf that comes with a great surrounding environment, and a Back 9 which is very special and hard to beat!
I will play SHGC again if given the opportunity. This was a top-level experience! Grade A, all the way.
6 Likes.
From 6/10/24
Had the treat of playing at Copper Rock Golf Course in a fun money game with my Oldest Daughter on the Bag! It was a Magical Day at one of the best golf courses I have ever played!
CRGC is a Hybrid Desert / Mountain Championship Course that features countless elevation changes, strategic bunkering, fairway mounding and moguls, streams, waterfalls, lakes, arroyos, beautiful nature, copper rocks, lava rocks, canyons, along with numerous water hazards. In many ways this course reminded me of Nicklaus Design without being such (Designed by Dale Beddo), as architecture was immaculate for the amazing topography offered by Southern Utah. There was never a copy-paste or boring moment on this course, with views being simply breathtaking. I am still buzzing from playing this track!
The course was challenging but always fair and played in a “what you see, is what you get” manner. The course played its yardage, fairways offered moderate roll out on drives and greens held approach shots well. The course was very well manicured and in Outstanding Condition for the time of year! The course layout is rated a 5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.8 out of 5 for this time of year. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition excellent.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition excellent.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with medium firmness. Noted to be undulating and tricky to read at times. Speed about a 11. Condition excellent.
Sand: very well maintained, and heavy. Condition excellent.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition excellent.
Water Hazards: Water features were very well placed but never unreasonable to the player. Such were noted to be very attractive which provided an additional beauty element to this very fine golf course. Condition excellent.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Driving Range and Practice Areas: The range was incredible with its glorious back drop of Zion National Park and Sand Hallow State Park. Furthermore, the range was off grass that is in as good of shape as quality fairways. Range included various markers from 75 - 300 yards with runout at about 350 yards. Range balls were quality Callaway range golf balls that were very well maintained. I also noted a very nice chipping area and practice bunker. Excellent practice facility here.
Practice Putting Greens: Two were noted. Large and in excellent condition. Speed was consistent with course.
POP: 3.5 hours – no wait was encountered on any hole. We paced ourselves accordingly.
Pro Shop: High quality and beautifully stocked. Service received was excellent.
Food: They had a small restaurant adjoining to the Pro Shop. It was limited, but certainly not bad or great.
Customer Service: Perfect!
Really enjoyed this course and I strongly endorse playing CRGC if given the opportunity. This course is a fair test of golf that comes with a great surrounding environment, and an overall beautiful scenery.
I will play CRGC again if given the opportunity. I place this course as my favorite course in Utah! This was a 5 Star Experience!
So blessed for the opportunity to have experienced this course!
Had the treat of playing at Copper Rock Golf Course in a fun money game with my Oldest Daughter on the Bag! It was a Magical Day at one of the best golf courses I have ever played!
CRGC is a Hybrid Desert / Mountain Championship Course that features countless elevation changes, strategic bunkering, fairway mounding and moguls, streams, waterfalls, lakes, arroyos, beautiful nature, copper rocks, lava rocks, canyons, along with numerous water hazards. In many ways this course reminded me of Nicklaus Design without being such (Designed by Dale Beddo), as architecture was immaculate for the amazing topography offered by Southern Utah. There was never a copy-paste or boring moment on this course, with views being simply breathtaking. I am still buzzing from playing this track!
The course was challenging but always fair and played in a “what you see, is what you get” manner. The course played its yardage, fairways offered moderate roll out on drives and greens held approach shots well. The course was very well manicured and in Outstanding Condition for the time of year! The course layout is rated a 5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.8 out of 5 for this time of year. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition excellent.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition excellent.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with medium firmness. Noted to be undulating and tricky to read at times. Speed about a 11. Condition excellent.
Sand: very well maintained, and heavy. Condition excellent.
Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition excellent.
Water Hazards: Water features were very well placed but never unreasonable to the player. Such were noted to be very attractive which provided an additional beauty element to this very fine golf course. Condition excellent.
Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.
Driving Range and Practice Areas: The range was incredible with its glorious back drop of Zion National Park and Sand Hallow State Park. Furthermore, the range was off grass that is in as good of shape as quality fairways. Range included various markers from 75 - 300 yards with runout at about 350 yards. Range balls were quality Callaway range golf balls that were very well maintained. I also noted a very nice chipping area and practice bunker. Excellent practice facility here.
Practice Putting Greens: Two were noted. Large and in excellent condition. Speed was consistent with course.
POP: 3.5 hours – no wait was encountered on any hole. We paced ourselves accordingly.
Pro Shop: High quality and beautifully stocked. Service received was excellent.
Food: They had a small restaurant adjoining to the Pro Shop. It was limited, but certainly not bad or great.
Customer Service: Perfect!
Really enjoyed this course and I strongly endorse playing CRGC if given the opportunity. This course is a fair test of golf that comes with a great surrounding environment, and an overall beautiful scenery.
I will play CRGC again if given the opportunity. I place this course as my favorite course in Utah! This was a 5 Star Experience!
So blessed for the opportunity to have experienced this course!
8 Likes.
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