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From 5/14
Back at Old Encino!
Got out onto Encino Golf Course for a fun afternoon round.
I note the course was in reasonable to good condition for a high traffic muni. Pace of play was around 4.0 hours. I note the following conditions:
Tee Boxes: Not too good but not brutal. Could use more leveling in some tees.
Fairways: Green and defined from rough. Condition average for a Muni.
Greens: Green, slow in speed, with softness. Speed about a 9. Condition average for a Muni.
Sand: Bunkers were OK in some areas, and other in other areas were not maintained and hard packed. Condition average for a Muni.
Rough: maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition average for a Muni.
Again enjoyed this course. The design is flat but strong if playing from the tips. This course is a go-to that I always seem to enjoy.
Back at Old Encino!
Got out onto Encino Golf Course for a fun afternoon round.
I note the course was in reasonable to good condition for a high traffic muni. Pace of play was around 4.0 hours. I note the following conditions:
Tee Boxes: Not too good but not brutal. Could use more leveling in some tees.
Fairways: Green and defined from rough. Condition average for a Muni.
Greens: Green, slow in speed, with softness. Speed about a 9. Condition average for a Muni.
Sand: Bunkers were OK in some areas, and other in other areas were not maintained and hard packed. Condition average for a Muni.
Rough: maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition average for a Muni.
Again enjoyed this course. The design is flat but strong if playing from the tips. This course is a go-to that I always seem to enjoy.
12 Likes.
The Oaks was again solid!
Again had the pleasure of playing the Oaks, and even witnessed a Hole in One by Mr. Lonestar on Hole 4! It was an awesome day!
Great weather and conditions all around today with a bit of 15 mph wind late on the back nine. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition very good.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Grabby with limited rollout. Condition very good.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, on the medium to firm side, and tricky to read at times. Speed about a 11. Condition very good.
Sand: Maintained with heavy consistency. Condition very good.
Rough: Maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition very good.
Waste Areas: Maintained with overgrown nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition very good.
Driving Range: Incredible driving range! You are hitting off an artificial turf surface down into a valley with an incredible mountain backdrop. This range was as good as it gets for the location and ran out at over 320 yards. I noted classic yellow range balls that flew well and were in very good condition. Love the Driving Range experience here!
Practice Area: Chipping area present was very nice, and the large putting green was in great shape and perfectly set. Conditions excellent on both. Speed of the practice putting green was consistent with the course's greens.
POP: 4.75 hours – very limited wait was encountered. We paced ourselves accordingly.
Other: Noted a nice golf shop, high grade. Food at snack bar was also very good.
This is a great golf course without a doubt, that requires a solid golf game to score. I loved this track and hope to be able to play it again in the future. Again Fully Endorsed!
Thank you Johnny and GreensKeeper.org, Golf Moose, and Vivid Golf for this Awesome Outing!
Again had the pleasure of playing the Oaks, and even witnessed a Hole in One by Mr. Lonestar on Hole 4! It was an awesome day!
Great weather and conditions all around today with a bit of 15 mph wind late on the back nine. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition very good.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Grabby with limited rollout. Condition very good.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, on the medium to firm side, and tricky to read at times. Speed about a 11. Condition very good.
Sand: Maintained with heavy consistency. Condition very good.
Rough: Maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition very good.
Waste Areas: Maintained with overgrown nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition very good.
Driving Range: Incredible driving range! You are hitting off an artificial turf surface down into a valley with an incredible mountain backdrop. This range was as good as it gets for the location and ran out at over 320 yards. I noted classic yellow range balls that flew well and were in very good condition. Love the Driving Range experience here!
Practice Area: Chipping area present was very nice, and the large putting green was in great shape and perfectly set. Conditions excellent on both. Speed of the practice putting green was consistent with the course's greens.
POP: 4.75 hours – very limited wait was encountered. We paced ourselves accordingly.
Other: Noted a nice golf shop, high grade. Food at snack bar was also very good.
This is a great golf course without a doubt, that requires a solid golf game to score. I loved this track and hope to be able to play it again in the future. Again Fully Endorsed!
Thank you Johnny and GreensKeeper.org, Golf Moose, and Vivid Golf for this Awesome Outing!
7 Likes.
The Saticoy is always a Dream!
Once again, the Saticoy showed why it is, as fine as it goes.
I don’t have enough positive things to say about this incredible course, it is a True Golf Experience. There are very few courses I can think of as far as layout, conditions, and environment that would be better.
The course played its yardage, and fairways offered limited roll out on drives and approaches. The course is very well maintained and in overall excellent condition. The course layout is rated a 5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.9 out of 5. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level, and always green, no damage. Conditions excellent.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Grabby with limited rollout. Conditions excellent.
Greens: Green, fast in speed, on the medium to firm side, and very tricky to read at times. These Greens are a true test. Speed about an 11. Conditions excellent.
Sand: Maintained with excellent consistency. Conditions excellent.
Rough: Maintained and defined, about 3 – 4 inches. Conditions excellent.
Waste Areas: Noted on a handful of holes, and such were maintained with overgrown nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Conditions excellent.
Driving Range: The range was scenic, hitting off an artificial turf surface. The range places you on a mountain top hitting into a valley with various greens and markers that are situated in an area that is fully grassed, with markers from 100 - 225 yards. Range balls were quality Callaway golf balls. Range runout was about 275 yards.
Practice Area: I noted a very nice chipping area on a lower tier away from the driving range. Conditions excellent.
Practice Putting Greens: Two mid-size practice putting greens were noted, both in excellent condition. Speed of the practice putting greens were consistent with course. POP: 4.5 hours – no wait was encountered on any hole. We paced ourselves accordingly.
Other: Noted a beautiful clubhouse, restaurant, and golf shop, all were top tier. Customer service was top level. And the food at the Snack Shop was lights out good!
Thank you, Johnny and GreensKeeper.org for this GK / GM Outing!
Once again, the Saticoy showed why it is, as fine as it goes.
I don’t have enough positive things to say about this incredible course, it is a True Golf Experience. There are very few courses I can think of as far as layout, conditions, and environment that would be better.
The course played its yardage, and fairways offered limited roll out on drives and approaches. The course is very well maintained and in overall excellent condition. The course layout is rated a 5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.9 out of 5. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level, and always green, no damage. Conditions excellent.
Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Grabby with limited rollout. Conditions excellent.
Greens: Green, fast in speed, on the medium to firm side, and very tricky to read at times. These Greens are a true test. Speed about an 11. Conditions excellent.
Sand: Maintained with excellent consistency. Conditions excellent.
Rough: Maintained and defined, about 3 – 4 inches. Conditions excellent.
Waste Areas: Noted on a handful of holes, and such were maintained with overgrown nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Conditions excellent.
Driving Range: The range was scenic, hitting off an artificial turf surface. The range places you on a mountain top hitting into a valley with various greens and markers that are situated in an area that is fully grassed, with markers from 100 - 225 yards. Range balls were quality Callaway golf balls. Range runout was about 275 yards.
Practice Area: I noted a very nice chipping area on a lower tier away from the driving range. Conditions excellent.
Practice Putting Greens: Two mid-size practice putting greens were noted, both in excellent condition. Speed of the practice putting greens were consistent with course. POP: 4.5 hours – no wait was encountered on any hole. We paced ourselves accordingly.
Other: Noted a beautiful clubhouse, restaurant, and golf shop, all were top tier. Customer service was top level. And the food at the Snack Shop was lights out good!
Thank you, Johnny and GreensKeeper.org for this GK / GM Outing!
7 Likes.
From 8/12
Big V handed it to me again!
Enjoyed an excellent Outing at VCC with excellent playing partners!
I can best describe VCC as a fun Players Course. This course really kept you in check, but was never unreasonable. The layout was excellent! Reminded me of Riviera CC at times. I can see why the PGA Tour played here once upon a time.
VCC 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 fairways and rough areas, well placed bunkering on fairways and proximate to greens, along with some strategic water hazards, with medium sized and reasonably fast greens.
The course is mostly flat, at times undulating, and sometimes with mild elevation changes from fairway to green, and offers some attractive views of localized mountains.
The course plays like a Championship Style layout. You will need to work the ball in both directions at times. Wind speeds were calm, peaking at 5 -15 mph when gusting. The course seemed to play it's yardage for the most part. The course was very well manicured and in excellent condition. The course layout is rated a 4.5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.3 out of 5. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and lush, no damage. Above average condition.
Fairways: Green at times tight. Excellent condition.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with medium softness. No damage observed. Speed about a 10.5. Excellent condition.
Sand: Well maintained, heavy, and firm. Above average condition.
Rough: rough was well defined from the fairway and green collars but not too overgrown, about 2 – 5 inches. Above average condition.
Waste Areas: Waste areas on various holes did not offer much opportunity of recovery due to their overgrown nature. Above average.
Driving Range: The range is excellent, hitting from artificial turf. You see markers at 100, 150, 200, 225, and 250 yards. Range ran out at about 300ish. Range balls were your typical rangers, but in very good condition.
Chipping Area: Compact in size and included a practice bunker. Condition and features were excellent.
Practice Putting Green: Ample in size and very well maintained. Practice greens seemed consistent with the speed of the course greens. Excellent condition.
POP: Just under 5 hours.
The VCC facility included a snack bar / restaurant, and a very nicely stocked pro shop. Service received was excellent. If looking to join a quality golf club with the emphasis on golf this is a really good one. Really enjoyed this course. I endorse playing this track if given the opportunity. Looking forward to my next visit here.
Thank you Johnny and GK for this outing.
Big V handed it to me again!
Enjoyed an excellent Outing at VCC with excellent playing partners!
I can best describe VCC as a fun Players Course. This course really kept you in check, but was never unreasonable. The layout was excellent! Reminded me of Riviera CC at times. I can see why the PGA Tour played here once upon a time.
VCC 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 fairways and rough areas, well placed bunkering on fairways and proximate to greens, along with some strategic water hazards, with medium sized and reasonably fast greens.
The course is mostly flat, at times undulating, and sometimes with mild elevation changes from fairway to green, and offers some attractive views of localized mountains.
The course plays like a Championship Style layout. You will need to work the ball in both directions at times. Wind speeds were calm, peaking at 5 -15 mph when gusting. The course seemed to play it's yardage for the most part. The course was very well manicured and in excellent condition. The course layout is rated a 4.5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.3 out of 5. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Level and lush, no damage. Above average condition.
Fairways: Green at times tight. Excellent condition.
Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with medium softness. No damage observed. Speed about a 10.5. Excellent condition.
Sand: Well maintained, heavy, and firm. Above average condition.
Rough: rough was well defined from the fairway and green collars but not too overgrown, about 2 – 5 inches. Above average condition.
Waste Areas: Waste areas on various holes did not offer much opportunity of recovery due to their overgrown nature. Above average.
Driving Range: The range is excellent, hitting from artificial turf. You see markers at 100, 150, 200, 225, and 250 yards. Range ran out at about 300ish. Range balls were your typical rangers, but in very good condition.
Chipping Area: Compact in size and included a practice bunker. Condition and features were excellent.
Practice Putting Green: Ample in size and very well maintained. Practice greens seemed consistent with the speed of the course greens. Excellent condition.
POP: Just under 5 hours.
The VCC facility included a snack bar / restaurant, and a very nicely stocked pro shop. Service received was excellent. If looking to join a quality golf club with the emphasis on golf this is a really good one. Really enjoyed this course. I endorse playing this track if given the opportunity. Looking forward to my next visit here.
Thank you Johnny and GK for this outing.
9 Likes.
From 8/17
Angel Park was great, but needs some water.
Played another very fun round of golf at another excellent LV golf course. This a great course layout designed by Arnie with strategic challenges and scenic views.
The layout is fun and challenging. The layout and design are an A+. This is a great course for an advanced golfer, yet playable for mid-level golfers.
AP Mountain is a fun Players Course that is a reasonable test of golf with wind speeds that exceeded 20 mph in the afternoon. AP Mountain is well-designed into the desert and places premium on accuracy off the tee and into greens. The course features clear definition between its mid-sized fairways and rough areas, well placed bunkering on fairways and proximate to greens, along with strategic water hazards on a couple of holes, with fast greens.
The course layout is rated a 4.4 out of 5, conditions are rated a 3.8 out of 5 due to water shortage. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Average condition
Fairways: Mixed green, yellow, and dry and at times tight. Average condition
Greens: Well maintained and medium in speed, about a 10.5. Greens were not underwatered and were in above-average condition.
Sand: Maintained and firm. Average condition.
Rough: Rough was defined from the fairway and green collared but not too overgrown, about 2 – 4 inches. Very grabby at times. Average condition.
Waste Areas: - Waste areas on various holes did not offer the opportunity of recovery due to their overgrown nature. Above average.
Driving Range: Very nice driving range with yellow rangers. Hitting off matts. Also noted a nice chipping green.
Practice Putting Green: multiple greens noted on site, condition above average.
POP: 3 hours
The facility included a nice restaurant, and pro shop. Service received at both was very good.
Really enjoyed this layout and course. It is enjoyable to play now, but I would say the course conditions are at 70% from their best due to water shortage and Summer heat. Once the Summer heat is gone and the course recovers, it will be a top conditioned golf course.
AP Mountain is a solid golf course that I look forward to again playing. If you have a chance to play here, do no pass up the opportunity.
Angel Park was great, but needs some water.
Played another very fun round of golf at another excellent LV golf course. This a great course layout designed by Arnie with strategic challenges and scenic views.
The layout is fun and challenging. The layout and design are an A+. This is a great course for an advanced golfer, yet playable for mid-level golfers.
AP Mountain is a fun Players Course that is a reasonable test of golf with wind speeds that exceeded 20 mph in the afternoon. AP Mountain is well-designed into the desert and places premium on accuracy off the tee and into greens. The course features clear definition between its mid-sized fairways and rough areas, well placed bunkering on fairways and proximate to greens, along with strategic water hazards on a couple of holes, with fast greens.
The course layout is rated a 4.4 out of 5, conditions are rated a 3.8 out of 5 due to water shortage. I note the following:
Tee Boxes: Average condition
Fairways: Mixed green, yellow, and dry and at times tight. Average condition
Greens: Well maintained and medium in speed, about a 10.5. Greens were not underwatered and were in above-average condition.
Sand: Maintained and firm. Average condition.
Rough: Rough was defined from the fairway and green collared but not too overgrown, about 2 – 4 inches. Very grabby at times. Average condition.
Waste Areas: - Waste areas on various holes did not offer the opportunity of recovery due to their overgrown nature. Above average.
Driving Range: Very nice driving range with yellow rangers. Hitting off matts. Also noted a nice chipping green.
Practice Putting Green: multiple greens noted on site, condition above average.
POP: 3 hours
The facility included a nice restaurant, and pro shop. Service received at both was very good.
Really enjoyed this layout and course. It is enjoyable to play now, but I would say the course conditions are at 70% from their best due to water shortage and Summer heat. Once the Summer heat is gone and the course recovers, it will be a top conditioned golf course.
AP Mountain is a solid golf course that I look forward to again playing. If you have a chance to play here, do no pass up the opportunity.
7 Likes.
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.
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